Engineering Analysis with SolidWorks Simulation 2012 - Softcover

Paul Kurowski

 
9781585037100: Engineering Analysis with SolidWorks Simulation 2012

Synopsis

Engineering Analysis with SolidWorks Simulation 2012 goes beyond the standard software manual. Its unique approach concurrently introduces you to the SolidWorks Simulation 2012 software and the fundamentals of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) through hands-on exercises. A number of projects are presented using commonly used parts to illustrate the analysis features of SolidWorks Simulation. Each chapter is designed to build on the skills, experiences and understanding gained from the previous chapters.

Topics covered:

  • Linear static analysis of parts and assemblies
  • Contact stress analysis
  • Frequency (modal) analysis
  • Buckling analysis
  • Thermal analysis
  • Drop test analysis
  • Nonlinear analysis
  • Dynamic analysis
  • Random vibration analysis
  • h and p adaptive solution methods
  • Modeling techniques
  • Implementation of FEA in the design process
  • Management of FEA projects
  • FEA terminology
  • Table of Contents
    1. Introduction
    2. Static analysis of a plate
    3. Static analysis of an L-bracket
    4. Stress and frequency analysis of a pipe support
    5. Static analysis of a link
    6. Frequency analysis of a tuning fork and a plastic part
    7. Thermal analysis of a pipeline connector and heater
    8. Thermal analysis of a heat sink
    9. Static analysis of a hanger
    10. Analysis of contact stress
    11. Thermal stress analysis of a bi-metal loop
    12. Buckling analysis of an I-beam
    13. Static analysis of a bracket using adaptive solution methods
    14. Drop test
    15. Selected nonlinear problems
    16. Mixed meshing problem
    17. Analysis of a weldment using beam elements
    18. Review of 2D problems
    19. Vibration Analysis - Modal Time History and Harmonic
    20. Analysis of random vibration
    21. Miscellaneous topics
    22. Implementation of FEA into the design process
    23. Glossary of terms
    24. Resources available to FEA Users
    25. List of exercises

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