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

Credits

Producer
Philip Ashby

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web
http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window
Phone
+44 (0) 1908 274066
Address
Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA
Notes
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