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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.
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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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