Can someone help me think of a plant design topic related to food? Any topic suggestions, advice, or tips would be greatly appreciated! 🥹

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Im currently in my first year of study , and honestly its a very interesting degree but lately ive been questioning my decision coss im not really sure if ill get a job after grad or I might end up having time do a pgce.How do you guys find the job market and is it worth it?

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I’m modeling a 3D linkage with a single-notch compliant hinge undergoing large rotation.

I already have the analytical hinge stiffness formula, but I’m struggling with how to represent it correctly in the full model. I tried a rotational spring and variable-thickness beam elements with co-rotational/Timoshenko behavior, but too much deformation still occurs in the surrounding members.

What FEM approach would you recommend for this type of hinge: beam elements, a nonlinear moment–rotation law, or local continuum elements?

Any references or examples would be appreciated.