Lesson 1: The Analysis Process

Objectives

The Analysis Process

Case Study: Stress in a Plate

Project Description

SolidWorks Simulation Options

Preprocessing

Meshing

Postprocessing

Multiple Studies

Reports

Lesson 2: Mesh Controls, Stress Concentrations and Boundary Conditions

Objectives

Mesh Control

Case Study: The L Bracket

Project Description

Case Study: Analysis of Bracket with a Fillet

Case Study: Analysis of a Welded Bracket

Understanding the Effect of Boundary Conditions

Lesson 3: Assembly Analysis with Contacts

Objectives

Contact and Gap Analysis

Case Study: Pliers with Global Contact

Pliers with Local Contact

Lesson 4: Symmetrical and Free Self-Equilibrated Assemblies

Objectives

Shrink Fit Parts

Case Study: Shrink Fit

Project Description

Analysis with Soft springs

Lesson 5: Assembly Analysis with Connectors

Objectives

Connecting Components

Connectors

Case Study: Vise Grip Pliers

Lesson 6: Compatible/Incompatible Meshes

Objectives

Compatible / Incompatible Meshing: Bonded contact

Case Study: Rotor

Case Study: Compatible/ Incompatible meshing: No Penetration contact

Lesson 7: Assembly Analysis Mesh Refinement

Objectives

Mesh Control in an Assembly

Case Study: Cardan Joint

Problem Statement

Part 1: Draft Quality Coarse Mesh Analysis

Part 2: High Quality Mesh Analysis

Lesson 8: Analysis of Thin Components

Objectives

Thin Components

Case Study: Pulley

Part 1: Mesh with Solid Elements

Part 2: Refined Solid Mesh

Solid vs. Shell

Creating Shell Elements

Part 3: Shell Elements - Mid-plane Surface

Results Comparison

Case Study: Joist Hanger

Lesson 9: Mixed Meshing Shells & Solids

Objectives

Mixed Meshing Solids and Shells

Case Study: Pressure Vessel

Lesson 10: Mixed Meshing Solids, Beams & Shells

Objectives

Case Study: Particle Separator

Mixed Meshing

Lesson 11: Design Scenarios

Objectives

Design Scenarios

Case Study: Suspension Design

Part 1: Multiple Load Cases

Part 2: Geometry Modification

Lesson 12: Thermal Stress Analysis

Objectives

Thermal Stress Analysis

Case Study: Bimetallic Strip

Examining Results in Local Coordinate Systems (Optional)

Saving Model in its Deformed Shape

Lesson 13: Adaptive Meshing

Objectives

Adaptive Meshing

Case Study: Support Bracket

h-Adaptivity Study

p-Adaptivity Study

h vs. p Elements - Summary

Lesson 14: Large Displacement Analysis

Objectives

Small vs. Large Displacement Analysis

Case Study: Clamp

Part 1: Small Displacement Linear Analysis

Part 2: Large Displacement Nonlinear Analysis

Appendix A: Meshing, Solvers, and Tips & Tricks

Meshing Strategies

Geometry Preparation

Mesh Quality

Mesh Controls

Meshing Stages

Failure Diagnostics

Tips for Using Shell Elements

Hardware Considerations in Meshing

Solvers in SolidWorks Simulation

Choosing a Solver

Appendix B: Customer Help and Assistance