Structural Mechanics
Numerical analysis and simulation of problems in structural mechanics
has led to major advances in the field. Companies are no longer
limited to physical prototype testing and overly-conservative, non-cost
effective design methods in building a quality product. Modern numerical
methods such as finite element analysis (FEA) in combination with
testing and theoretical methods are enabling companies to get to
market faster, minimize material and manufacturing costs, improve
product reliability, and increase company profits and customer retention.
MechAssociates provides a broad range of services in the field
of structural mechanics. Our mechanical engineering consultants' goal on every project is
to provide you with a thorough understanding of product performance.
Understanding performance is key to reducing product cost, preventing
or troubleshooting malfunctions and failures, or simply optimizing
your product. To accomplish this goal
Complimentary Project Assessment
Take advantage of a free project assessment to determine if
MechAssociates can solve your engineering problem. From structural
and fluid mechanics to systems engineering and optimization
of your product development process we can provide reliable
solutions. Complete our online
information form, and a project engineer will contact you
to discuss your needs directly.
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MechAssociates incorporates
- numerical analysis
- simulation
- optimization
- experimental testing
- in-plant measurements utilizing state-of-the-art diagnostic
and test instrumentation
- data acquisition and analysis
in solving tough structural problems.
How can MechAssociates solve your problem?
Petrochemical/Refining….
A thorough understanding of and expert approach to problems in
structural mechanics is often required in the chemical processing
and refining industries. Equipment failures can be expensive to
repair and plant downtime even more so. Mechanical engineering consulants apply state-of-the-art
numerical methods implemented on parallel digital computers in conjunction
with in-plant data acquisition and analysis, laboratory testing,
and classical analysis methods to drastically reduce the likelihood
of equipment failure and plant downtime. MechAssociates has assisted
petrochemical and refining companies in achieving payback many times
the relatively small cost of analysis who have moved aggressively
to utilize the services provided in a broad range of applications.
- Machinery fault diagnosis and correction
- Vibration assessment and control
- Modal analysis of structures and foundations
- Blast containment
- Piping flexibility analysis
- ASME Sect. VIII pressure vessel analysis
- Stress analysis
- Thermal analysis
- Fatigue analysis
- Fluid/structure interaction
- Flow-induced pulsation and pulsation suppression
- Cavitation and waterhammer prevention
- Structural testing
- Materials testing
Power Generation
With energy markets becoming increasingly competitive, utilities
and equipment manufacturers are turning to modern numerical analysis techniques
and methods to give them the technology advantage which comes from
a better understanding of their equipment and processes. MechAssociates
applies state-of-the-art numerical analysis methods implemented on parallel
digital computers in conjunction with in-plant data acquisition
and analysis, laboratory testing, and classical analysis methods
to increase process efficiency. All of this while drastically reducing
the likelihood of equipment failure and plant downtime. With the
information provided by these services, you can identify areas where
there are deficiencies, and more importantly, establish their causes.
This knowledge can help to direct design improvements or operating
strategies which can then be tested analytically, numerically, or
experimentally before they are implemented.
- Machinery fault diagnosis and correction
- Vibration assessment and control
- Modal analysis of structures and foundations
- Failure analysis
- Piping flexibility analysis
- ASME Sect. VIII code analysis
- Stress analysis
- Thermal analysis
- Fatigue analysis
- Fluid/structure interaction
- Flow-induced pulsation and pulsation suppression
- Cavitation prevention
- Structural testing
- Materials testing
Oil & Gas
The demands placed on structures utilized in the offshore drilling
industry present a challenging problem. The design requirements
are diverse, and complex. Environmental concerns, location, hostile
environment, and high costs along with high risk dictate a high
level of reliability and safety in engineered products. MechAssociates
provides predictive analysis and testing using state-of-the-art
tools over many disciplines. The effective use of numerical and
analytical analysis techniques in combination with physical testing
and experimentation provides tremendous insight into product and
system performance as offshore operators venture into greater and
greater water depths. MechAssociates is committed to furthering
the use and development of modern engineering technologies in the
offshore oil and gas industry in accordance with accepted regulatory
standards.
- Impact loading on offshore structures
- Shock loading and analysis
- Blast containment
- Fluid/structure interaction
- Vortex-induced vibration
- Stress analysis
- Thermal analysis
- Fatigue analysis
- Erosion in subsea components
- Failure analysis
- Flow-induced pulsation and pulsation suppression
- Cavitation prevention
- Structural testing
- Materials testing
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