Traditional Analysis
Many analysis companies with inexperienced staff dive straight into FEA when provided a problem. RTJ Consultants have the experience to know this isn’t always appropriate. Depending on the structure, it’s design phase or customer needs, full FEA analysis may be unnecessary. In these cases, RTJ Consultants can use their extensive backgrounds and industry experiences to perform rapid traditional analysis of the target structure, using tried and tested methods. In addition, we extensively use traditional analysis methods to supplement and validate any FEA that we produce.
Static and Dynamic Analysis
RTJ Consultants have extensive experience in applying traditional static and dynamic analysis methods to analytical problems. We have a wealth of tools and methods available many automated to enable rapid solutions and optimisation iterations. We pride ourselves in producing high quality analytical reports that full justify the analytical approach and results.
Fatigue & Damage Tolerance
Do you have a metallic structure that needs to be assessed for fatigue life or damage tolerance? Do you have a composite structure and need to understand how to assess it against complex damage tolerance requirements? Contact RTJ Consultants who can help perform these tasks with numerous industry accepted methods and tools available to meet certification requirements.
Buckling & Modal Analysis
Buckling, modal and frequency responses are often critical for redesigning load bearing structures. RTJ Consultants can employ traditional techniques to establish these stiffness driven properties be it metal or composite. This is often key to effective sizing during initial design activities.
Load Case Development
Do you have a large dynamic model or complex customer requirements to meet? Don’t fall into the trap of missing that important sizing case or validation case at the last minute. RTJ Consultants are experts in understanding requirements from aerospace to test equipment. We can quickly identify the load cases that you need to address, perform enveloping activities and leave you knowing your true analytical design requirements.
Material Assessments
If you have ever tried to design with existing composites or use a new material system, you’ll understand the difficultly establishing design allowables and properties. Often the simple choice of picking an appropriate metal alloy can be a critical decision effecting the strength, damage tolerance or thermal response. RTJ Consultants can help you to make the best decisions on materials and testing requirements.
Analytical Route Books
When first shown a structure or a concept. Before diving into analysis it RTJ Consultants recommend establishing an analytical route book. This aims to identify the complete analytical path and the methods that will be used to assess and validate the substantiation. Often establishing this route book upfront will reduce overall costs and allow pre-emptive automation. RTJ Consultants are experts in developing full project lifecycle analytical route books.