Hub of the Matter, The

Synopsis: The video component of an OU package for professional engineers, forming part of a COMETT project. It introduces the technique of finite element (FE) analysis of stresses in an engineering component. A case study illustrates the application of the method to the problem of modelling stresses within a racing car wheel hub. First introduces the problem and the wider aspects of the FE method, then shows the meetings and presentations that took place between client and customer. Shows both the methodology of the analysis technical details of the programme are diagnosed and the interactions between the two sides as the problem is described. Keith Martin (OU) comments on tecyhnical details of the analysis.
Series: Computer Aided Design, Course T363
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 56 min.
Year of production: 1995
Availability: OUT OF DISTRIBUTION
Subjects: Engineering
Keywords: cars; racing cars; stress in materials

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