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Webinar – How to perform bird impact simulations

19 Jun, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Free for European and American engineers
4realsim Fea Aerospace



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Join Our Expert-Led Webinar on Bird Strike Simulations

4RealSim is excited to invite you to our upcoming webinar focused on bird strike simulations using Abaqus. As leaders in finite element analysis, we possess the expertise and knowledge to help you master these complex simulations and enhance your design capabilities.

Understanding bird strikes

According to the Federal Aviation Administration’s report on Wildlife Strikes to Civil Aircraft in the United States, there are approximately 13,000 bird strikes annually in the US alone. While most of these incidents are minor, collisions with large birds, such as Canada geese, can cause significant damage to aircraft, potentially rendering them incapable of continued flight.
Given the serious safety implications, current aircraft certification standards mandate stringent requirements to demonstrate both airframe and engine resistance to bird impacts.

What are bird strikes

Bird strikes, also known as bird-aircraft collisions, occur when birds collide with aircraft during flight. These incidents pose significant risks to aviation safety and can lead to substantial damage to aircraft, potential engine failure, and, in severe cases, catastrophic accidents.

Importance of Bird Strike Simulations

To mitigate the risks associated with bird strikes, simulating these events using advanced finite element analysis (FEA) tools like Abaqus is crucial. These simulations help engineers to:
– Assess Damage: Predict the impact of bird strikes on various parts of the aircraft, including the windshield, fuselage, and engines.
– Enhance Design: Improve the design and materials used in aircraft to withstand bird strikes.
– Ensure Safety: Ensure compliance with aviation safety standards and regulations.
– Optimize Maintenance: Plan and optimize maintenance schedules to address potential vulnerabilities.

How Bird Strike Simulations Are Conducted

Bird strike simulations typically involve:
– Modeling the Bird: Representing the bird as a deformable body with appropriate material properties.
– Defining Impact Conditions: Setting up the initial conditions, such as speed, angle, and location of the impact.
– Material Properties: Using accurate material models to represent both the bird and the aircraft components.
– Running Simulations: Using FEA software to simulate the dynamic interaction between the bird and the aircraft.
– Analyzing Results: Evaluating the extent of damage, stress distribution, and potential failure points.
By leveraging advanced simulation techniques, engineers can design more resilient aircraft structures and enhance overall aviation safety.

Intended for

– Aerospace engineers
– Engineers designing products with a high probability to experience impact, collision, drop, …

Who is 4RealSim?

4RealSim is a leading provider of finite element analysis solutions, specializing in Abaqus. With our extensive experience and expertise, we help customers achieve accurate and reliable simulation results across various industries. 4RealSim has decades of experience in bird strike simulations, both for civil and military applications.



Details

Date:
19 Jun, 2025
Time:
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Cost:
Free for European and American engineers

Venue

Webinar
Online via webinar

Organizer

4RealSim