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STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS

Structural

Nautex Energy engineers have expertise in performing
a wide range of structural analyses including:

  • Linear statics & buckling

  • Non-linear statics

  • Optical Performance (STOP)

  • Test-analysis correlation

  • Structural optimization

  • Fatigue and fracture

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Dynamics

Standard Energy has a wide range of capabilities for performing structural dynamic analysis. Capabilities include:

  • Normal modes analysis including modal effective mass 

  • Transient analysis for time-domain events

  • Sine vibration analysis

  • Random vibration analysis

  • Shock response spectra (SRS) analysis

  • Explicit analysis methods for highly nonlinear elastic problems

  • Mechanism simulation including integrated stress/deflection analysis

  • Jitter and optical performance

Composite

Standard Energy has extensive experience in the analysis of composite structures. Areas of expertise include:

  • Laminates Thickness

  • Sandwich panels (aluminum, Kevlar, Nomex Honeycombs, Closed-Cell Foams)

  • Bulk molded components

  • Ply orientation

  • Min. weight, min. frequency, stiffness

  • Thermal (distortion, dimensional stability, thermal stress)

  • Hygroscopic

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Experience

  • Spacecraft (antenna reflectors, bus structures)

  • Optical systems (telescopes, optical benches, baffles)

  • Launch vehicles (primary structure, nozzles, casings)

  • Aircraft (primary structure - wings, ailerons, spoilers, ducts, radomes)

  • COPVs

  • Avionics (laminate and BMC enclosures)

  • Automotive (suspension components)

  • Biomedical (prosthetics)

  • Sporting goods

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