Duration
2 days
Course Description
This course is designed to make SOLIDWORKS Simulation users productive with the SOLIDWORKS Simulation Professional extension. This 2 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, 2D simulations (plane stress, strain and axisymmetry) and pressure vessel modulus. Example or parts and assemblies including those with various gap.contact conditions are reviewed.
Objective
At the end of this program participants are expected to:
- Learn to conduct different advanced FEA analysis such as frequency, buckling, thermal, drop test, optimization and fatigue studies.
- Using industrial case studies such as microchip device, press frame assembly, students will learn the common workflow to define the different analysis studies.
- Learn to interpret the different result plots and evaluate the product design.
Who should attend
R&D Engineer, Product Designer/Engineer
Prerequisites
Attended
- SOLIDWORKS Essentials Course
- SOLIDWORKS Simulation Basic
Mechanical Design Experience
Methodology
Practical hands-on with using computers, lecturing, discussions and case studies
Lesson 1: Frequency Analysis of Parts
- Modal Analysis Basics
- Case Study: The Tuning Fork
- Project Description
- Frequency Analysis With & without Supports
- Frequency Analysis with Load
Lesson 2: Frequency Analysis of Assemblies
- Case Study: The Engine Mount
- Project Description
- All Bonded Contact Conditions
- Bonded and Allow Penetration Contacts
Lesson 3: Buckling Analysis
- Buckling Analysis
- Case Study: Particle Separator
- Project Description
Lesson 4: Load Cases
- Load Cases
- Case Study: Scaffolding
Lesson 5: Submodeling
- Submodeling
- Case Study: Scaffolding
Lesson 6: Topology Analysis
- Topology Analysis
- Case Study: Rear Bike Shock Link
- Project Description
- Goals and Constraints
- Manufacturing Controls
- Mesh Effects
- Load Cases in Topology Studies
- Export Smoothed Mesh
Lesson 7 : Thermal Analysis
- Thermal Analysis Basics Transient Thermal Analysis
- Case Study: Microchip Assembly
- Project Description
- Steady-State Thermal Analysis
- Transient Analysis with Time Varying Load
- Transient Thermal Analysis using a Thermostat
Lesson 8: Thermal Analysis with Radiation
- Case Study: Spot Light Assembly
- Project Description
- Steady State Analysis
Lesson 9: Advanced Thermal Stress2D Simplification
- Thermal Stress Analysis Thermal Stress Analysis
- Case Study: Metal Expansion Joint
- Project Description
- Thermal Analysis
- 3D model
Lesson 10: Fatigue Analysis
- Fatigue
- Stress-life (S-N) Based Fatigue
- Case Study: Pressure Vessel
- Thermal Study
- Fatigue Terminology
- Fatigue Study
- Fatigue Study with Dead Load
Lesson 11: Variable Amplitude Fatigue
- Case Study: Suspension
- Project Description
- Fatigue Study
Lesson 12: Drop Test Analysis
- Drop Test Analysis
- Case Study: Camera
- Project Description
- Rigid Floor Drop Test
- Elastic Floor, Elasto-Plastic Material
- Elasto-Plastic Material Model
Lesson13 : Optimization Analysis
- Optimization Analysis
- Case Study: Press Frame.
- Project Description
- Static and Frequency Analyses
- Optimization Analysis
- Design Study
Lesson 14: Pressure Vessel Analysis
- Case Study: Pressure Vessel
- Project Description
- Pressure Vessel Analysis
- Manhole Nozzle Flange and Cover
Programme scope, delivery arrangements and suitability are confirmed during enquiry.