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Finite Element Analysis Rectangular Beam Deflection (in)

Finite Element Analysis Verification

Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is a powerful tool for evaluating complex structural problems. Like all analytical software, bad results stem from bad input. We call ...
Fluid Processing System

Pressure Testing

Pressure testing ensures that tanks, vessels and piping systems, are correctly constructed. Testing ensures the integrity of flanged joints and threaded connections. In this week's ...
NRC FLEX Inspection

TI-2515/191 Inspection Preparation

FLEX compliance can be a challenging inspection for your site. The NRC will typically send a few inspectors, and the inspection will last the better ...
Ruptured Containment Following Structural Failure Test

Wayback Wednesday: Sandia Containment Testing and FEA

The amount of time and effort that goes into making sure that nuclear plants safe is incredible. In the early 80s, Sandia National Labs (SNL) ...
FEA Plot Showing Stress on Pelican Case

5 Reasons To Use FEA Over Drop Testing

FEA Drop Tests Today, more and more manufacturers are switching to analytical drop tests before anything goes into production. This helps save time and money, ...
Consulting

Collaboration: The Nuclear Industry User Group

The User Group What’s the best way to get the nuclear industry’s best minds together to discuss trends and solutions? Form a User’s Group! The ...

Nuclear Reactor Refueling

We often get asked, "How do you refuel a Nuclear Reactor?". It seems daunting, considering that the fuel is radioactive, and you certainly can't touch ...
Shipping Container Damage

Shipping Container Impact Analysis

We can perform impact analyses in lieu of drop tests to verify structural integrity. This is an example of a dropped shipping container. ...

RGE Hydroelectric Station 5 Turns 100 This Year!

RG&E's Station 5 will have generated green, emission free energy for 100 years this year. That's quite an accomplishment. ...

Crash Test Tuesday: Geo Vs. Chevy C2500

We thought it’d be fun to showcase some of our tools using a new series we call Crash Test Tuesday. This week, we’re going to ...