SolidWorks Simulation Professional

Length: 1 Day

This course is designed to make SolidWorks Simulation users productive with the SolidWorks Simulation Professional extension. This 1 day course will provide an in-depth coverage on the advanced topics in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) including heat transfer analysis, frequency analysis, fatigue, stability analyisis based on the linear buckling concepts, and pressure vessel modulus. Example or parts and assemblies including those with various gap.contact conditions are reviewed. (1 day)

Prerequisites: Students must have attended the introductory SolidWorks Simulation course (3 days) or must have working knowledge of the SolidWorks Simulation software). Knowledge of SolidWorks and basic mechanical engineering concepts is recommended.

Who should attend: All SolidWorks Simulation users wishing to create better designs in SolidWorks by performing analysis and evaluating the behavior of their parts and assemblies under actual service conditions.

Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

The topics covered in this course are:

Updated for SolidWorks 2009

Introduction

• About This Course
• What is SolidWorks Simulation?
• Limitations of SolidWorks Simulation Professional

Lesson 1: Frequency Analysis of Parts

• Objectives
• Modal Analysis Basics
• Case Study: The Tuning Fork
• Project Description
• Frequency Analysis With Supports
• Frequency Analysis Without Supports
• Frequency Analysis with Load
• Summary

Lesson 2: Frequency Analysis of Assemblies

• Objectives
• Case Study: The Engine Mount
• Project Description
• All Bonded Contact Conditions
• Bonded and Free Contact Conditions
• Summary

Lesson 3: Buckling Analysis

• Objectives
• Buckling Analysis
• Case Study: Cabinet
• Project Description
• Summary
• Questions

Lesson 4: Thermal Analysis

• Objectives
• Thermal Analysis Basics
• Case Study: Microchip Assembly
• Project Description
• Steady-State Thermal Analysis
• Transient Thermal Analysis
• Transient Analysis with Time Varying Load
• Transient Thermal Analysis using a Thermostat
• Summary

Lesson 5: Thermal Analysis with Radiation

• Case Study: Spot Light Assembly
• Project Description
• Steady State Analysis
• Full Radiation Conditions
• Summary

Lesson 6: Advanced Thermal Stress Analysis

• Objectives
• Thermal Stress Analysis
• Case Study: Microchip Testing Assembly
• Project Description
• Thermal Analysis
• Thermal Stress Analysis
• Summary

Lesson 7: Fatigue Analysis

• Fatigue
• Stress-life (S-N) Based Fatigue
• Case Study: Pressure Vessel
• Project Description
• Thermal Stress Study
• Thermal Study
• Static Pressure Study
• Fatigue Study
• Fatigue study with dead load
• Summary
• Questions

Lesson 8: Advanced Fatigue Analysis

• Objectives
• Case Study: Suspension
• Project Description
• Fatigue Study
• Summary
• Questions

Lesson 9: Drop Test Analysis

• Objectives
• Drop Test Analysis
• Case Study: Camera
• Project Description
• Rigid Floor Drop Test
• Elastic Floor Drop Test
• Elasto-Plastic Material Model
• Drop Test with Contact (optional)
• Summary

Lesson 10: Optimization Analysis

• Objectives
• Optimization Analysis
• Case Study: Press Frame
• Project Description
• Static and Frequency Analyses
• Optimization Analysis
• Summary

Lesson 11: Pressure Vessel Analysis

• Objectives
• Case Study: Pressure Vessel
• Project Description
• Pressure Vessel Analysis
• Manhole Nozzle Flange and Cover