# Fea Structural

> Expert FEA skill for aerospace structural analysis workflows

- Skill: `a5c-ai/fea-structural` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add a5c-ai/fea-structural`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/a5c-ai/fea-structural/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: a5c-ai (https://skillmd.com/u/a5c-ai)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/a5c-ai/fea-structural

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# Finite Element Analysis Skill

## Purpose
Provide expert finite element analysis capabilities for aerospace structural analysis including static stress, buckling, and dynamic response.

## Capabilities
- NASTRAN, ABAQUS, ANSYS model setup
- Mesh generation and quality metrics
- Element type selection and justification
- Load case definition and combination
- Boundary condition specification
- Static stress analysis execution
- Buckling and stability analysis
- Results post-processing and margin calculation

## Usage Guidelines
- Select appropriate element types based on structural geometry and loading
- Verify mesh quality metrics meet aerospace standards
- Apply proper load factors per certification requirements
- Use correct material allowables for temperature and environment
- Calculate margins of safety using appropriate failure criteria
- Document all modeling assumptions and simplifications

## Dependencies
- MSC NASTRAN
- ABAQUS
- ANSYS
- HyperMesh
- Femap

## Process Integration
- AE-007: Finite Element Analysis Workflow
- AE-008: Fatigue and Damage Tolerance
- AE-009: Composite Structure Design