Real and Simulated Mechanical Tests

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This paper presents the results obtained by the authors when applying mechanical test methods that are validated using fatigue testing under simulated regime with finite element analysis. In addition to the mostly mandatory physical tests, the simulated regime testing can validate emerging conclusions. Virtual testing conclusions (computer simulated via Cosmos finite element analysis software), strengthen, complement and increase the accuracy of physical test conclusions. During the investigation of the physical test results, there are cases where the simulated physical test is not always explainable. This paper presents a case study conducted on special constructed screws that are subjected to fatigue and verified using the finite element analysis. It presents the possibility for practical application of simulated tests in order to redesign structures that fail during physical tests.

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