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Finite Element Analysis

Cabot Design has extensive experience in the application of advanced finite element techniques to engineering problems. Through the use of standard aerospace analysis codes, Cabot Design provides a proven service to industry.

Cabot Design possesses a comprehensive range of code experience such as MSC/NASTRAN, ABAQUS and DYNA3D, and in the use of MSC/PATRAN for the generation of complex models.

Analyses undertaken include:

> Linear Static Analysis

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> Non-linear Analysis

> Explicit highly non-linear impact events e.g. Bird Impact

> Linear Steady State Heat Transfer

> Natural Frequency and Mode Shape Identification

> Vibration Response

> Transient Thermal

> Linear Dynamics

> Non-Linear Explicit (Bird and Tyre Debris Impact)

Our flexibility towards customer requirements provides a complete engineering analysis service to include both on and off site support, and therefore aims to optimise the process from effective model generation to providing a confident and mature analysis.

Please click on the links below for an article specifically on impact analysis:

> Impact Analysis

FEA Simulations

Here you can find information on recent activities at Cabot Design:

October 2011 : Cabot nears completion of work on A400M Wingtip for MSN6 and MSN7

> Cabot Design nears completion of the main static and F&DT work required for certification of the MSN6 Defence Aids Sub System (DASS) and MSN7 Common Standard Aircraft (CSA) wingtip structure.

> The completion of this project will mark the end of main certification work for the A400M entry into service.

October 2011 : Cabot starts work on A340 Breakthrough Laminar Aircraft Demonstrator in Europe (BLADE)

> Cabot Design has been awarded a part in development of the the Airbus A340 Breakthrough Laminar Aircraft Demonstrator in Europe (BLADE) wing structure.

> This research test aircraft hopes to test laminar flow technology and use more composite materials in its construction.

> This will involve replacement of the wing structure outboard of engines 1 and 4.

February 2011 : Cabot Design Assigned to A340 NLF Transition Structure B Scheme

Cabot Design has been assigned to support the Transition Structural Analysis through to B Scheme for the A340 Natural Laminar Flow (NLF) Flying Test Aircraft.