Mechanical parts are more frequently subjected to cyclic loads than solely static loads. Fatigue issues are commonly observed in turbine blades, aerospace components, locomotive systems, large ...

Today, most combined-cycle power plants are expected to be available 24-seven. Deregulation and consequent merchant power have made it important for combined-cycle plants to supply electrical power to ...

A few guidelines show how to correctly use FEA stresses to find reasonable margins of safety. Although finite-element analysis has become an indispensable part of engineering, a few users knock it ...