SOLIDWORKS SIMULATION PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Learn advanced topics in FEA and evaluating the behavior of assemblies under actual service conditions
OVERVIEW
- CLASSROOM LENGTH: 4 days
- INSTRUCTOR-LED ONLINE LENGTH:
- 4 days Essentials
- 2 days Simulation Professional
PREREQUISITES: Knowledge of SOLIDWORKS and basic mechanical engineering concepts is recommended.
DESCRIPTION: This class provides an in-depth coverage on the basics of Finite Element Analysis (FEA), covering the entire process from meshing to evaluation of results for parts and assemblies. It discusses linear stress analysis covering the entire analysis process from meshing to evaluation of results for parts and assemblies, gap/contact analysis, and best practices.
SIMULATION Essentials Lesson Plan
Day 1
Lesson 1:
- The Analysis Process
Lesson 2:
- Mesh Controls, Stress Concentrations, & Boundary Conditions
Lesson 3:
- Assembly Analysis with Interactions
Lesson 4:
- Symmetrical & Free Self-Equilibrated Assemblies
Day 2
Lesson 5:
- Assembly Analysis with Connectors & Mesh Refinement
Lesson 6:
- Bonded Mesh Options
Lesson 7:
- Analysis of Thin Components
Day 3
Lesson 8:
- Mixed Meshing of Shells & Solids
Lesson 9:
- Beam Elements: Analysis of a Conveyor Frame
Lesson 10:
- Mixed Meshing Solids, Beams & Shells
Day 4
Lesson 11:
- Design Study
Lesson 12:
- Thermal Stress Analysis
Lesson 13:
- Adaptive Meshing
Lesson 14:
- Large Displacement Analysis
SIMULATION Professional Lesson Plan
Day 5
Lesson 1:
- Frequency Analysis of Parts
Lesson 2:
- Frequency Analysis of Assemblies
Lesson 3:
- Buckling Analysis
Lesson 4:
- Load Cases
Lesson 7:
- Thermal Analysis
Lesson 9:
- Advanced Thermal Stress 2D Simplification
Lesson 10:
- Fatigue Analysis
Lesson 13:
- Optimization Analysis
Day 6
Lesson 5:
- Submodeling
Lesson 6:
- Topology Analysis
Lesson 8:
- Thermal Analysis with Radiation (small review)
Lesson 11:
- Variable Amplitude Fatigue (student review on own)
Lesson 12:
- Drop Test Analysis
Lesson 14:
- Pressure Vessel Analysis (student review on own)
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