SolidWorks Simulation Professional 2010 Curriculum

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