This document sets out the basis of the SAFESA methodology for the use of finite element analysis is to support the qualification of engineered structures. The philosophy adopted in SAFESA is to formalize the process of structural qualification. The objective is to minimize the opportunity for error – especially in regard to the idealization process. To this end, SAFESA provides a systematic procedure (or framework) for carrying out finite element analysis within a qualification. The framework in itself should help to minimize error, and also provides a means of identifying and treating errors.
SAFESA is based on current best practise. Experienced practitioners will find few surprises and hopefully much with which they agree within the document. It is relevant to anyone using finite element analysis to check the integrity of engineered structures and should find use within the aerospace, building, civil, offshore, defence manufacturing, nuclear, process and shipbuilding industries for example.
As the SAFESA Quick Reference Guide is not aimed at any particular industry it has been necessary to generalize some of the concepts and practises unique to certain industries. Also, some of the terminology may appear to be somewhat convoluted on first acquaintance. Words ascribed particular meaning are shown underlined when first used and are explained further in the Glossary.
For experienced analysts and those already familiar with SAFESA, this document serves as a summary reference to the SAFESA Technical Manual. Readers unfamiliar with SAFESA are advised to start with the summary in Section 2. Section 3 then provides a summary reference for ‘Defining the scope’ of a structural qualification and Section 4 introduces the process of ‘Idealization’ and outlines the relationship of the remainder of the detailed assessment to idealization.
This document is supported by a number of other documents, including ‘The SAFESA Management Guidelines’ [1] and the ‘SAFESA Technical Manual’ [2] and broadly supports recent quality standards such as ISO 9001 [3] and the NAFEMS QSS [4].
Reference | R0039 |
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Author | SAFESA Consortium |
Language | English |
Audiences | Analyst Manager |
Type | Publication |
Date | 1st January 1995 |
Region | Global |
Order Ref | R0039 Book |
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Member Price | £7.50 | $9.80 | €8.97 |
Non-member Price | £20.00 | $26.13 | €23.90 |
Order Ref | R0039 Download |
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Member Price | £7.50 | $9.80 | €8.97 |
Non-member Price | £20.00 | $26.13 | €23.90 |
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