Engineering Specialties Used: Field
Measurements Stress
Analysis Power
Transmission
Situation:
A foreign corporation purchased several vehicle testing
components for installation in a foreign country. The
components did not perform as promised and the manufacturer
did not remedy the situation. The foreign corporation hired
legal council and experts to pursue legal remedies. Argos
Engineers provided expert opinions regarding the mechanical
behavior of the test equipment and the causes of the observed
failures.
Large Vehicle Field Testing
Solution:
A three dimensional finite element model (FEM) was built
to quantify the mechanical behavior of the equipment
frame. Closed-form calculations were prepared to quantify power
transmission forces for use with the FEM and for
comparison to individual component manufacturer’s
limits. Field testing was conducted to observe the
component performance in service and to document the
failure mechanisms for comparison to the calculated
values and component limits. A simplified description of
the observed failures and graphics were prepared for
presentation to non-technical personnel.
Finite Element Model
of a Steel Frame Assembly
Benefits: By providing a clear and simple description of the
equipment’s behavior and the reasons for the observed
failures, the two parties were able to reach a settlement.
Argos Engineers is ready to work with your legal and
insurance personnel to obtain a clear understanding of the
technical issues and to develop a strategy for presenting
the findings. Let us provide the expert opinions needed to
help determine the appropriate course of action.
Legal
/ Insurance
