Crutchworks / Finite Element Analysis Consulting
Primary Tool — ANSYS Mechanical

Finite Element
Analysis

Structural and mechanical FEA by a Chartered Professional Engineer with over 15 years of applied practice, documented to a standard suitable for regulatory submission, procurement assurance and design authority approval.


Capability

FEA for High-Consequence Work

Where physical testing is cost-prohibitive or operationally impossible, FEA delivers verified performance data. We use ANSYS Mechanical and LS-DYNA to evaluate components and systems across a wide range of scenarios.

LS-DYNA is used for crash, impact and ballistic simulation, and nCode is available for durability and fatigue, enabling full lifecycle and survivability assessment.

Analysis Types Available
  • Static & quasi-static structural analysis
  • Fatigue & lifecycle durability
  • Dynamic loading & shock response
  • Ballistic analysis
  • Buckling & stability analysis
  • Blast and explosion simulation
  • Crash & impact (LS-DYNA)
  • Vibration & modal analysis
Reporting

Findings You Can Rely On

Every analysis is reported clearly for both technical and non-technical stakeholders, covering the assumptions, the loading, the results and the limits of the analysis.

We understand the physics, the failure modes and the limitations of the software, not just how to run it.

Typical Deliverables
  • Analysis report with stated assumptions
  • Compliance statement against applicable standards
  • Design recommendations and iterations
  • Documentation for design authority review

Our FEA work spans mining, heavy industry, infrastructure and defence, from mill reline machines and weapon system brackets to ballistic armour and as-built scanning for reverse engineering. See the portfolio for examples.

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