Extensive finite element analysis (FEA) is conducted at Friedman Research Corporation to analyze large deformation short duration events involving dynamic response of structures, fluids, and biological systems. Some examples include impacts involving vehicles, humans, subsystems, and components.

Detailed and accurate simulation of impacts (e.g., vehicle to vehicle impacts, barrier and tree impacts, rollover impacts) is a powerful tool in support of impact performance analysis, accident investigation, vehicle structure assessment, and automotive safety research (e.g. occupant, airbag, seatbelt, and interior component studies). Finite element impact simulation yields vehicle deformation states (e.g., crush profiles and intrusion measures), and accident environment measures (e.g., accelerations and forces). This allows us to assess the crashworthiness of existing designs, and determine the effects of structural modifications and safety systems on human protection. Finite element models can be developed in-house or can start with existing models.

Our FEA capabilities allow us to model impacts involving fuel systems, tankers, explosions, heavy trucks, helmets, protective gear, internal organ damage. Satellite antenna deployments, metal forming, blast, and drop testing simulations can also be analyzed.