SOLIDWORKS Simulation Course

This course is designed to make SOLIDWORKS users productive more quickly with the SOLIDWORKS Simulation Bundle. This course will provide an in-depth coverage on the basics of Finite Element Analysis (FEA), covering the entire analysis process from meshing to evaluation of results for parts and assemblies. The class discusses linear stress analysis, gap/contact analysis, and best practices.

Overview

Prerequisite

Knowledge of SOLIDWORKS and basic mechanical engineering concepts is recommended.

Length

3 Days

Syllabus

Introduction to FEA

About This Course
What is SOLIDWORKS Simulation?
What Is Finite Element Analysis
Build Mathematical Model
Build Finite Element Model
Solve Finite Element Model
Analyze Result
Errors in FEA
Finite Elements
Degrees of Freedom
Calculations in FEA
Interpretation of FEA Results
Units of Measurement
Limitations of SOLIDWORKS Simulation

Lesson 1: The Analysis Process

Objectives
The Analysis Process
Case Study: Stress in a Plate
Project Description
SOLIDWORKS Simulation Options
Preprocessing
Meshing
Postprocessing
Multiple Studies
Reports

Lesson 2: Mesh Controls, Stress

Concentrations and Boundary Conditions
Objectives
Mesh Control
Case Study: The L Bracket
Project Description
Case Study: Analysis of Bracket with a Fillet
Case Study: Analysis of a Welded Bracket
Understanding the Effect of Boundary
Conditions

Lesson 3: Assembly Analysis with Contacts

Objectives
Contact Analysis
Case Study: Pliers with Global Contact
Pliers with Local Contact

Lesson 4: Symmetrical and Free Self-Equilibrated Assemblies

Objectives
Shrink Fit Parts
Case Study: Shrink Fit
Project Description
Analysis with Soft Springs

Lesson 5: Assembly Analysis with Connectors and Mesh Refinement

Objectives
Connecting Components
Connectors
Mesh Control in an Assembly
Case Study: Cardan Joint
Draft Quality Coarse Mesh Analysis
High Quality Mesh Analysis

Lesson 6: Compatible/Incompatible Meshes

Compatible / Incompatible Meshing
Case Study: Rotor
Compatible Mesh
Incompatible Mesh
Automatic Switch to Incompatible Mesh
Incompatible Bonding Options
Cyclic Symmetry

Lesson 7: Analysis of Thin Components

Thin Components
Case Study: Pulley
Mesh with Solid Elements
Refined Solid Mesh
Solid vs. Shell
Creating Shell Elements
Shell Elements – Mid-plane Surface
Results Comparison
Case Study: Joist Hanger

Lesson 8: Mixed Meshing Shells & Solids

Mixed Meshing Solids and Shells
Bonding Shells and Solids
Mixed Mesh: Supported Analysis Types
Case Study: Pressure Vessel
Bonding Entities with Clearance
Shell Face to Shell Face Bonding
Failure Diagnostics
Meshing Small Features
Incremental Meshing

Lesson 9: Beam Elements - Analysis of a Conveyor Frame

Beam Elements
Truss Elements
Slenderness Ratio
Section Properties
Connected and Disconnected Joints
Beam Join Types
Render Beam Profile
Bending Moment and Shear Force Diagrams

Lesson 10: Mixed Meshing Solids, Beams & Shells

Mixed Meshing
Case Study: Particle Separator
Beam Imprint

Lesson 11: Design Study

Case Study: Suspension Design
Multiple Load Cases
Design Study
Parameters
Geometry Modification
Design Study Graph

Lesson 12: Thermal Stress Analysis

Thermal Stress Analysis
Case Study: Bimetallic Strip
Importing Temperature
Averaging Stress
Examining Results in Local Coordinate Systems
Saving Model in its Deformed Shape

Lesson 13: Adaptive Meshing

Adaptive Meshing
Case Study: Support Bracket
h-Adaptivity Study
Convergence Graph
p-Adaptivity Study
h vs. p Elements – Summary

Lesson 14: Large Displacement Analysis

Small vs. Large Displacement Analysis
Case Study: Clamp
Small Displacement Linear Analysis
Large Displacement Nonlinear Analysis

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