Blog
Blog
Writing on engineering, simulation, testing and more.
- Books
Book: 'The Design of Everyday Things' and the Engineer's Responsibility
Through Don Norman's classic, we discuss why usability and human-centered design in engineering are a technical matter, not a cosmetic one.
- Software
Python for Engineers: Analyzing a Vibration Signal with the FFT
Extracting a frequency spectrum from an acceleration signal using NumPy and SciPy. Sampling, windowing and the practical use of the FFT in an engineering context.
- Simulation
Mesh Quality in FEA: How to Actually Trust Your Results
Element type, aspect ratio, skewness and the convergence study. We assess whether a finite-element model's results reflect reality, through the lens of mesh quality.
- Testing & Measurement
What Is Modal Analysis? A Practical Introduction for Engineers
Natural frequencies, mode shapes and damping ratios: a hands-on guide to the core ideas behind modal analysis, why it matters, and how it is used in both CAE and physical testing.