structural-analysis-workflow

Deliver a structured FEA workflow for analyzing pump components under static, dynamic, and fatigue loading.

45|14|Updated Nov 7, 2025
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Skill: structural-analysis-workflow
Source: https://github.com/Soljourner/claude-engineering-skills/tree/main/skills/thinking/structural-analysis
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Soljourner/claude-engineering-skills --skill structural-analysis-workflow

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Structural engineers incur substantial time and inconsistency when performing finite element analyses of pump components. This Skill provides a repeatable, documented workflow to streamline geometry setup, meshing, load application, boundary conditions, and result interpretation for casings, impellers, and shafts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • End-to-end FEA workflow covering geometry prep, meshing strategy, load cases, BCs, solver settings, and result interpretation for pump components
  • Fatigue and safety-check guidance aligned with industry practices for static and dynamic loading
  • Reproducible templates, checklists, and example analyses for design verification and optimization
  • Use Case: Validate casing stress under design pressure, evaluate overspeed impeller stress, and assess shaft deflection across multiple stages

Quick Start

Begin with the seven-step process to analyze a pump component, using the included examples as a starting point.

Frequently Asked Questions about structural-analysis-workflow

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I set up a finite element analysis workflow for pump components?

An FEA workflow for pump components requires structured steps covering geometry preparation, material definition, mesh strategy, load application, and boundary conditions. This ensures consistent analysis of casings, impellers, and shafts under various loading scenarios.

What boundary conditions and loads are needed for pump casing stress analysis?

Pump casing stress analysis requires applying design pressure loads and defining appropriate boundary conditions to constrain the model. Proper BC setup ensures accurate static stress evaluation and reliable safety-factor calculation in accordance with industry codes.

How do I evaluate fatigue analysis and safety factors for pump impellers?

Fatigue analysis and safety-factor evaluation for pump impellers involve applying dynamic and cyclic loading scenarios within the FEA workflow. This process validates structural integrity against industry codes to prevent failure under operational overspeed conditions.

Can I use this structural analysis workflow for both static and dynamic pump loading?

Yes, this structural analysis workflow supports design verification under both static and dynamic loading scenarios. It guides load case setup and result interpretation for pump components, ensuring safety factors meet industry codes.

What is the best way to assess shaft deflection across multiple pump stages?

Assessing shaft deflection across multiple pump stages requires defining accurate boundary conditions and applying operational loads within an FEA workflow. This structured approach evaluates stress and deformation to verify structural integrity.

Why do my pump FEA results vary between design verification runs?

Inconsistent pump FEA results often stem from undocumented mesh strategies, inaccurate boundary conditions, or undefined load cases. Using a structured workflow with reproducible templates and checklists ensures consistent geometry setup and result interpretation.