Browsing Engineering by Subject "Finite element analysis"
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Design and development of a composite ventral fin for a light aircraft
(2015)The AHRLAC aircraft is a high performance light aircraft that is developed and manufactured in South Africa by Aerosud ITC in partnership with Paramount. This aircraft is the first of its kind to originate from South Africa. ... -
The design and development of a vehicle chassis for a Formula SAE competition car
(2014)The Formula SAE is a student based competition organised by SAE International where engineering students from a university design, develop and test a formula-style race car prototype to compete against other universities. ... -
The development of a posterior dynamic stabilisation implant indicated for thoraco-lumbar disc degeneration
(North-West University, 2013)Posterior lumbar spinal dynamic stabilisation devices are intended to relieve the pain of spinal segments while prolonging the lifespan of adjacent intervertebral discs. This study focuses on the design of such a device, ... -
Mechanical design and manufacturing of a high speed induction machine rotor
(North-West University, 2010)The McTronX research group at the North–West University designs and develops Active Magnetic Bearings (AMBs). The group’s focus shifted to the design and development of AMB supported drive systems. This includes the ... -
A numerical investigation of the crashworthiness of a composite glider cockpit
(2015)Finite element analysis with explicit time integration is widely used in commercial crash solvers to accurately simulate transient structural problems involving large-deformation and nonlinearity. Technological advances ... -
Structural design and analysis of a 50kW wind turbine blade
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)Aero Energy, in conjunction with the North-West University and Stellenbosch University, is supplying small-scale wind turbines with power capacities of 1kW, 3kW and 10kW. The design of a 50kW blade is intended to serve as ...