20 years ago, I saw engineering FEA guy always put a note for responsibility waiver, such as
"Do not accept or reject a design based solely on the data presented in this report", etc.
10 years ago, I saw it, engineering guy thought it is okay.
At present, the FEA report I review, the similar note are still there.
what is your opinion?
FEA result based on user/customer input.
Once the report is created, its "obsoleted" with changes in the project.
Also FEA is "based on assumptions".
We need to cover our behind.
Insurance is not cheap.