FEA
SOLIDWORKS has many different analysis tools that allow us to simulate and validate designs. Flow Simulation is a computational fluid dynamics program that allows us to do things like heat transfer, internal/external flow, and results exchange studies. We are going to talk about Flow Simulations…
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Stratasys J55 prints outstanding colour gradients, clearly showing stress points on your FEA models
The Stratasys J55 printer brings expanded capabilities to the Polyjet desktop series of office friendly printers. Learn more by reading TechTalk: Javelin’s Professional Services team impressed with Stratasys J55 3D printer for product development. Gradient Colours on your 3D Prints One of the most notable…
Accurate Simulation is not determined by the underlying Finite Element Method (FEM)
Read the article below to learn how accurate simulation is not solely determined by the underlying Finite Element Method (FEM) mathematics, but by capabilities and features that make correct set up more accessible. Developers of finite element analysis (FEA) software often tout their solutions as…
SOLIDWORKS Simulation Nonlinear studies include Result Options that can be defined before running the study to minimize the filesize of the results (.CWR file). You can choose how often to save results of Stresses and Strains over the time steps. Displacement values will always be…
Getting valid, informative, and useful results is the goal of any design validation and verification activity, whether it be through simulation or physical testing. However, getting these results efficiently is the difference between getting a product to market, or watching your competitor get there first….
SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2019 now includes an option that enables an improved stress averaging method for mid-side nodes of a high quality (second order) solid element. A solid element is made up of a four-corner tetrahedral shape. Each corner has an associated node. High Quality elements…
When applying External Loads to a beam element, you can apply it to the entire beam which distributes the load. You can also apply it to a joint at the end of a beam element. But what if you need to apply a point load…
When it comes to computation with SOLIDWORKS Simulation finite element analyses, we are always looking at integrals. Evaluating those integrals need numerical methods. Gauss-Legendre numerical integration is commonly used in finite element codes for this purpose. The reason is this technique shows a higher ratio of accuracy…