Many legal professionals are exposed to Finite Element Analysis (FEA) in the courtroom. Having a fundamental understanding of how the method works can help an attorney (i) recognize when FEA can strengthen a case, (ii) choose a capable expert and (iii) develop meaningful challenges to the opposition’s expert. But how does it work?
Courtroom FEA: But my expert has hand calculations
It is very important that design engineers do hand calculations. It is very important that engineering expert witnesses do hand calculations. Hand calculations are good. But they aren’t good enough in a high stakes courtroom battle.
Courtroom FEA: Does FEA apply to my case?
Many attorneys hire metallurgists to study failures across many industries. Similarly, finite element analysis is regularly applied to a vast array of products. As discussed in previous issues of Courtroom FEA, FEA applies when something bending or breaking is an issue.
A Look At Architectural Engineering
Anyone who is skilled in planning, production and operation of building may have the talent to find a successful career in architectural engineering. An architectural engineer is responsible for designing and planning the interior workings and foundation of a home or building.
Finding A Career In Architecture
Anyone who is talented in design, imagining how a house or building could be constructed or who likes to draw may have the talent to find a successful career in architecture. An architect is responsible for designing and planning the interior workings and foundation of a home or building.