SolidWorks Simulation Essentials
Instructor Led Analysis Training Course
This course is designed to make SolidWorks users more productive more quickly with the SolidWorks Simulation Bundle. It offers a comprehensive hands-on training on the applications of SolidWorks Simulation. This two day course will provide an in-depth coverage on the basics of Finite Element Analysis, 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. Analysis features are discussed using an integrated approach of the SolidWorks Simulation software from within the SolidWorks environment. Finally, examples of parts and assemblies including those with various gap/contact conditions are reviewed.
Course details and prerequisites:
Duration: 3 Days
Type: Instructor Led
Level: Basic
Prerequisites:
- Attended the SolidWorks Essentials course
- Basic mechanical engineering concepts is recommended
After the training you will be able to:
- Create better designs by performing analysis and evaluating the behavior of your parts and assemblies under actual service conditions
Course Outline
Introduction to FEA
- Key Concepts and Principles
- FEA and CAD modeling approaches
- Benefits
- Boundary Conditions
- Loads
- Elements
- Linear vs non-linear analysis
FEA using SolidWorks Simulation
- Analysis set up, results visualization and post-processing
- Meshing Options
- Mixed Meshing
- Adaptive Meshing
- Loads and Restrains
- Small vs. Large Displacements
- Linear Static Analysis of parts
- Mixed Meshing and Advanced Assembly Analysis
- Gap/Contact and Advanced Assembly Analysis
- Analyses with special connectors and bolts
- Thermal stress analysis
- Limitations of linear analysis
