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 ...

Estimating fatigue strength in components and assemblies is a frequent engineering task. Doing so is critical to judging a component's durability for both its operational life and that of the ...

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Ergonomics—human-factors engineering—should be considered in all workplace improvement efforts. Feeling safe and staying clear of injuries can immensely contribute toward increased productivity by ...