I don't suspect the FEA model to be incorrect, I just want to prove that it is correct.
The FEA model can be far more useful than the beam model in a maintenance space, you can accurately model damage etc to ascertain changes in load path.
The beam theory model was developed a while ago for a...
Hi,
I have recently developed a both a beam theory model and a finite element model of a bucket wheel reclaimer for different reasons.
I am confident that the beam theory model is accurate and am trying to use the beam theory model to validate the finite element model. The problem I am having...