How To Buy Finite Element Analysis Services

Tyrrell, R J

First Published - 1993
Softback, 13 Pages

This document presents some guidance to aid personnel involved with the commissioning of finite element analysis work. The objective of the document is to help such peesonnel gain the maximum possible benefit from such work, in terms of cost effectiveness, safety, and efficiency.

The document is arranged in two parts. Section 1 comprises a text description of what analysis can provide and what the commissioning agent can do to help ensure that projects run correctly. Section 2 comprises a simple checklist of actions and events, intended to act as a guide to be followed for each work programme. This section is designed to be copied and used as a standard part of all commissioning activities.

Contents

Summary

Section 1 Description

• Introduction
• Overview of Foinite Element Analysis
• Buying Finite Element Analysis
• Formal Certification Schemes
• References

Section 2 Checklist

• Identify Need
• Requirements for Analysis
• Why Finite Element Analysis
• Define Analysis
• Supplier Pre-qualification
• RFQ Preparation
• Assessment of Quotes
• Order Placement
• Programme Monitoring
• Job Completion
• Post Project Assessment