Description:
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.
Duration:
3 Days
Prerequisites:
SolidWorks Fundamentals is
highly recommended but not required.
Topics:
Introduction to FEA
- What is SolidWorks Simulation?
- What Is Finite Element Analysis
- Build Mathematical Mode
- Build Finite Element Mode
- Solve Finite Element Mode
- 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 and Gap 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
- Objectives
- Connecting Components
- Connectors
- Case Study: Vise Grip Pliers
Lesson 6: Compatible/Incompatible Meshes
- Objectives
- Compatible / Incompatible Meshing: Bonded contact
- Case Study: Rotor
- Case Study: Compatible/ Incompatible meshing: No Penetration
contact
Lesson 7: Assembly Analysis Mesh Refinement
- Objectives
- Mesh Control in an Assembly
- Case Study: Cardan Joint
- Problem Statement
- Part 1: Draft Quality Coarse Mesh Analysis
- Part 2: High Quality Mesh Analysis
Lesson 8: Analysis of Thin Components
- Objectives
- Thin Components
- Case Study: Pulley
- Part 1: Mesh with Solid Elements
- Part 2: Refined Solid Mesh
- Solid vs. Shell
- Creating Shell Elements
- Part 3: Shell Elements - Mid-plane Surface
- Results Comparison
- Case Study: Joist Hanger
Lesson 9: Mixed Meshing Shells & Solids
- Objectives
- Mixed Meshing Solids and Shells
- Case Study: Pressure Vessel
Lesson 10: Mixed Meshing Solids, Beams &
Shells
- Objectives
- Case Study: Particle Separator
- Mixed Meshingt
Lesson 11: Design Scenarios
- Objectives
- Design Scenarios
- Case Study: Suspension Design
- Part 1: Multiple Load Cases
- Part 2: Geometry Modification
Lesson 12: Thermal Stress Analysis
- Objectives
- Thermal Stress Analysis
- Case Study: Bimetallic Strip
- Examining Results in Local Coordinate Systems (Optional)
- Saving Model in its Deformed Shape
Lesson 13: Adaptive Meshing
- Objectives
- Adaptive Meshing
- Case Study: Support Bracket
- h-Adaptivity Study
- p-Adaptivity Study
- h vs. p Elements - Summary
Lesson 14: Large Displacement Analysis
- Objectives
- Small vs. Large Displacement Analysis
- Case Study: Clamp
- Part 1: Small Displacement Linear Analysis
- Part 2: Large Displacement Nonlinear Analysis
