Course Overview
The course is designed to make SOLIDWORKS users productive more quickly with SOLIDWORKS Simulation Bundle. This course will provide in-depth coverage of 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.
Course Objectives
- What is SOLIDWORKS Simulation?
- What is Finite Element Analysis?
- Build Mathematical Model
- Build Finite Element Model
- Solve Finite Element Model
- Analyze Results
- Errors in FEA
- Finite Elements
- Degrees of Freedom
- Calculations in FEA
- Interpretation of FEA Results
- Units of Measurement
- Limitations of SOLIDWORKS Simulation
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Agenda
Lesson 1: The Analysis Process
Lesson 2: Mesh Controls, Stress Concentrations, and Boundary Conditions
Lesson 3: Assembly Analysis with Contacts
Lesson 4: Symmetrical and Free Self-Equilibrated Assemblies
Lesson 5: Assembly Analysis with Connectors and Mesh Refinement
Lesson 6: Compatible/Incompatible Meshes
Lesson 7: Analysis of Thin Components
Lesson 8: Mixed Meshing Shells & Solids
Lesson 9: Mixed Meshing Solids, Beams & Shells
Lesson 10: Submodeling
Lesson 11: Design Study
Lesson 12: Thermal Stress Analysis
Lesson 13: Adaptive Meshing
Lesson 14: Large Displacement Analysis
Appendix A: Meshing, Solvers, and Tips & Tricks
Appendix B: Customer Help and Assitance