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Introduction

Finite element analysis (FEA) allows us to computationally simulate the behaviour of an object when it is subjected to various loading conditions using a digital twin. In the case of the bike frame, it allows us to examine and predict whether or not the frame will fail for various load cases without the need for conducting multiple physical experiments which can both be costly and time consuming. Typically, the results of these simulations will be used to make decisions on how the design can be improved to better handle loads; the new design would then be thrown back into FEA and the process is repeated until the engineer is satisfied with the results. Bear in mind, that FEA is not a replacement for physically performing tensile and fatigue testing, but is a useful tool for developing a design until it reaches a final state where it can then be validated in the real world.

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