SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge Retrofit and East Half Replacement Truss Analysis
Bridges
Performed structural finite element modeling of welded truss connections for a major bridge retrofit and replacement project.
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Weaver Engineering
Bellevue, WA
Design of Weldments, Fatigue Design, and Finite Element Analysis
- Services
- 14
- Offices
- 1
- Projects
- 5
- Leaders
- 1
- Founded
- 1992
Overview
Weaver Engineering works in the field of Behavior Prediction of Mechanical Systems. While weldment analysis and design constitutes a majority of its work, as a consulting service, it has performed a wide variety of finite element analysis, mechanical analysis, forensic studies, reporting and testimony, FEA Model checking, training and thermodynamic simulations since 1992.
- Founded
- 1992
Services
Weldment Engineering
Focuses on the engineering, prediction, and design of load-bearing welded apparatus and machinery. Structural assessments are performed against severe static and fatigue loading criteria using advanced finite element simulations.
Finite Element Analysis
Applies numerical modeling techniques to evaluate complex mechanical behaviors. Studies include linear and non-linear structural behavior, transient dynamic events, and thermodynamic conditions.
Fatigue and Fracture Mechanics
Analyzes structures under cyclic loading to predict design life, crack initiation, and propagation behavior. Assessments incorporate physical material variables and inspection reliability metrics.
Physical Measurement and Testing
Acquires empirical performance data through laboratory setups and field instrumentation. Instrumentation tasks support the validation of computer-simulated behavior.
Industries
Firm type
Projects
Tunnel Boring Cutterhead Fatigue Evaluation
Tunnels
Conducted cycle-life fatigue predictions for tunnel boring machine cutterheads subjected to severe dynamic loading.
Bus Hoist Platform Weldment Design
Transportation
Analyzed structural weldments for a heavy-duty bus hoist platform to verify extreme loading capabilities.
Crane Trolley Structure and Hoist Drive Shaft Fatigue Study
Transportation
Studied fatigue life, allowable misalignment, and structural stiffening requirements for a crane trolley assembly and drive shaft.
Motor Mount Resonance Mitigation
Manufacturing
Developed a custom structural stiffening scheme and weld distortion control plan to eliminate operational motor mount resonance.
Software
Credentials and affiliations
Leadership
Michael Weaver
Principal
PE
Specializes in engineering of welded machinery and structures. Received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Oregon State University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Washington. Awarded the A. F. Davis Silver Medal for contributions to structural design in welding from the American Welding Society as well as the AWS District Meritorious Award.