Model & approach
- Represent the assembly with mass distribution, supports and critical weld regions
- Evaluate static, exceptional and durability load families consistently
- Assess stresses, welds, support reactions and modes together
Project / Structural mechanics
Structural and weld assessment of a cooling assembly
A finite-element model assessed the assembly, welded joints and support reactions across operating, exceptional and vibration load families.
Engineering question
The welded cooling assembly had to be treated as a complete load path including masses, supports, joints and dynamic behaviour.
Boundary conditions
- Several mechanical load families and support interfaces
- Local weld and connection regions within the global assembly model
- Modal behaviour complementing the static assessment
Results of the assessment
- The result fields exposed critical attachment and weld regions.
- Support reactions and modes complemented local stress results with the global load path.
- The model chain enabled consistent prioritization of detail regions.
Engineering consequence
Critical connections and support regions could be prioritized for detailed sizing, design change or further checking.
Context
The presentation shows the analysis approach; component values, weld classes and acceptance criteria remain project-specific.
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