Can I Validate My FEA Study for a Rotational Component?

[Jameseyboy]

So I am planning on doing an FEA for a rotational component as part of university project.

I am fairly confident about the analysis itself, meshing, convergence, etc.. I feel I am capable of setting up an accurate model. However, I need to validate my study with a simple preparatory FEA which can be verified by hand.

Any ideas on how this may be accomplished?

My first thought was to use beam torsion equations for a simple cylinder, but the model is then too simple and will not be sufficient. I am not sure if being verified by hand means using matrices, etc.

 

[Nidum]

What is the component ?

 

[Mech_Engineer]

Can you validate with a physical experiment using a representative prototype?

 

[JBA]

If you want more guidance on a potential verification calculation selection you need to supply a diagram/drawing of your component and its loads.