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Numerical Analysis

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.

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