This course is designed for SolidWorks users to become productive quickly with all the modules of the SolidWorks Simulation Professional Bundle. It offers a comprehensive hands-on training on the applications of SolidWorks Simulation. This 2 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, frequency and buckling, heat transfer and thermal stress analyses, optimization, fatigue and others. 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 Outline

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