name: fea-structural
description: Expert FEA skill for aerospace structural analysis workflows
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metadata:
version: "1.0"
category: aerospace-engineering
tags:
- structural-analysis
- fea
- stress-analysis
- simulation
graph:
domains: [domain:aerospace-engineering]
specializations: [specialization:aerospace-engineering]
skillAreas: [skill-area:physics-simulation, skill-area:mathematical-reasoning, skill-area:computational-geometry]
roles: [role:research-engineer, role:computational-scientist]
Finite Element Analysis Skill
Purpose
Provide expert finite element analysis capabilities for aerospace structural analysis including static stress, buckling, and dynamic response.
Capabilities
- NASTRAN, ABAQUS, ANSYS model setup
- Mesh generation and quality metrics
- Element type selection and justification
- Load case definition and combination
- Boundary condition specification
- Static stress analysis execution
- Buckling and stability analysis
- Results post-processing and margin calculation
Usage Guidelines
- Select appropriate element types based on structural geometry and loading
- Verify mesh quality metrics meet aerospace standards
- Apply proper load factors per certification requirements
- Use correct material allowables for temperature and environment
- Calculate margins of safety using appropriate failure criteria
- Document all modeling assumptions and simplifications
Dependencies
- MSC NASTRAN
- ABAQUS
- ANSYS
- HyperMesh
- Femap
Process Integration
- AE-007: Finite Element Analysis Workflow
- AE-008: Fatigue and Damage Tolerance
- AE-009: Composite Structure Design