We learned how to eliminate any possibility of localized buckling while simultaneously reducing stresses on welded joints. The K-structures proved very efficient at stretching out stress zones and therefore reducing stress concentrations. The innovativeness of the design has allowed Hendrickson to apply for a patent on the slider box. This told us which welds to redesign, where to add stiffness, and where to accommodate flex in the structure. Knowing the entire picture of stresses on the structure, rather than just what happens at selected points, helps in the design modifications.
Conventional testing is also time-consuming.
When a single test takes several weeks, only a few iterations are possible, increasing the likelihood that something significant will be overlooked. Inc. All Rights Reserved. Please read our copyright and legal disclaimer.