THE CHALLENGE:
Provide an engineering statement regarding the structural integrity of the D-Box articulated seat and anchor system for their Universal Studio ride project.
THE SOLUTION:
Lx Sim proposed a turnkey sim-optimization service
- On-site inspection and mass measurements;
- Center of gravity estimation based on the measurements;
- Determination of the critical loading conditions;
- Structural validation of the seat structure using finite element analyses, including weld and fastener calculations and also fatigue assessment;
- Validation of the anchor design ;
- Calculation notes for the resistance of the anchors and the concrete slab for final approval by a civil structural engineer on-site;
- Continuous communications during the project;
- Complete engineering report for final approval of the design by Universal Studio.
THE RESULTS:
- Structural integrity validated;
- Improvement to the durability of the design;
- Effective Implementation of a new anchor design;
- Certification and engineering report.
