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SOLIDWORKS Simulation Professional Course Overview

The SOLIDWORKS Simulation Professional course is tailored to enhance the proficiency of SOLIDWORKS Simulation users with the SOLIDWORKS Simulation Professional extension. This one-day course delves into advanced topics in Finite Element Analysis (FEA), including heat transfer analysis, frequency analysis, fatigue, stability analysis based on linear buckling concepts, 2D simulations (plane stress, strain, and axisymmetry), and pressure vessel modulus. It covers examples of parts and assemblies, addressing various gap/contact conditions.

Skills Learned:

  • Understand and apply heat transfer analysis for evaluating thermal properties and behaviors.
  • Conduct frequency analysis to determine resonant frequencies and mode shapes of designs.
  • Analyze fatigue to predict the life expectancy of products under repeated loading.
  • Perform stability analysis based on linear buckling concepts to assess structural stability.
  • Utilize 2D simulations for plane stress, strain, and axisymmetry scenarios.
  • Apply pressure vessel modulus for analyzing pressure vessels and similar structures.
  • Address and analyze parts and assemblies with various gap/contact conditions.
SOLIDWORKS Simulation Professional Training

Course Duration

1 Days  (7 hours/day)

Prerequisites

SOLIDWORKS Simulation Essentials Course

Experience with SOLIDWORKS

SOLIDWORKS Simulation Essentials

Onsite Training

Course Examples

Frequency Analysis
Resonant Frequency & Mode Shapes
Thermal Analysis
Transient Thermal Analysis With Temperature Control Thermostat
2D Simplification
Multi-Physics 2D Simplification Thermal Stress
High-Cycle Fatigue Analysis
Assess Product Life
Optimization Study
Automate Analysis & Optimize for Combined Failure Criteria
Submodeling
Analyze Complex Structures and Refine Locally to Improve Results and Speed

SOLIDWORKS Simulation Professional Course Syllabus

Lesson 1: Frequency Analysis of Parts

  • Modal Analysis Basics
    • Required Material Properties
    • Frequencies and Mode Shapes
    • Fundamental Frequency
  • Case Study: The Tuning Fork
  • Frequency Analysis With Supports
    • Postprocessing Frequency Results
  • Frequency Analysis Without Supports
    • Automatic Saving of a Model File
    • Rigid Body Modes
    • Fundamental Frequency
    • Effect of Restraints
  • Frequency Analysis with Load
    • Effects of Prestress
  • Exercise 1: Frequency Analysis of a Car Suspension Bulkhead
  • Exercise 2: Frequency Analysis of a Blower Fan
    • Part 1: Analysis Without Load
    • Part 2: Analysis With Load
    • Design Study (optional)
  • Exercise 3: Frequency Analysis of an Impeller

Lesson 2: Frequency Analysis of Assemblies

  • Case Study: The Engine Mount
  • All Bonded Interaction Conditions
    • Remote Mass
    • Mass Properties
    • Connecting the Assembly Parts
  • Bonded and Free Interactions
  • Exercise 4: Frequency Analysis of a Particle Separator
  • Exercise 5: Frequency Analysis of Tuning Forks Assembly

Lesson 3: Buckling Analysis

  • Buckling Analysis
    • Linear vs. Nonlinear Buckling Analysis
    • Buckling Factor of Safety (BFS)
    • Buckling Analysis Considerations
  • Case Study: Particle Separator
    • Conclusion
    • Calculating Buckling Loads
    • Results Discussion
    • Will the structure Buckle or Yield First?
  • Exercise 6: Buckling Analysis of a Stool
  • Exercise 7: Cabinet

Lesson 4: Load Cases

  • Load Cases
  • Case Study: Scaffolding
    • Project Description
    • Initial Load Case

Lesson 5: Submodeling

  • Submodeling
    • Parent Study
  • Case Study: Scaffolding
  • Part 1: Parent Study
    • Parent Load Cases in Submodeling Study
  • Part 2: Child Study
    • Selecting Components for Submodeling
    • Submodel Fixtures
    • Energy Norm Error Plot

Lesson 6: Topology Analysis

  • Case Study: Rear Bike Shock Link
  • Goals and Constraints
    • Best Stiffness to Weight ratio
    • Minimize Maximum Displacement
    • Minimize Mass
  • Manufacturing Controls
    • Add Preserved Region
    • Specified Thickness Control
    • Specify De-mold Direction
    • Specify Symmetry Planes
  • Mesh Effects
  • Load Cases in Topology Studies
  • Export Smoothed Mesh
  • Exercise 8: Topology Analysis of a Stool

Lesson 7: Thermal Analysis

  • Thermal Analysis Basics
    • Mechanisms of Heat Transfer
    • Conduction
    • Convection
    • Radiation
    • Material Properties for Thermal Analysis
  • Case Study: Microchip Assembly
  • Steady-State Thermal Analysis
    • Interfacial Conductance
    • Insulation
    • Initial Temperature
    • Thermal Results
    • Heat Flux
    • Heat Power
  • Transient Thermal Analysis
    • Importing Convective Effect from SOLIDWORKS Flow
    • Simulation
    • Transient Data Sensors
    • Results Comparison
  • Transient Analysis with Time Varying Load
    • Time Curves
    • Temperature Curves
  • Transient Thermal Analysis using a Thermostat
    • Symmetry Boundary Condition in Thermal Analysis
  • Exercise 9: Thermal Analysis of a Cup

Lesson 8: Thermal Analysis with Radiation

  • Case Study: Spot Light Assembly
  • Steady State Analysis
    • Review of Analysis Parameters
    • Heat Flux Singularities

Lesson 9: Advanced Thermal Stress2D Simplification

  • Thermal Stress Analysis
  • Case Study: Metal Expansion Joint
  • Thermal Analysis
    • 2D Simplification
    • Prescribed Temperature Condition
    • Meshing Considerations in Thermal Analysis
  • Thermal Stress Analysis
    • Importing Temperatures and Pressures from SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation
    • Reference Temperature at Zero Strains
  • 3D Model
  • Exercise 10: Thermal Stress Analysis of a Microchip Testing Assembly
    • Thermal Stress Study
    • Change in Thermal Boundary Conditions
  • Exercise 11: Thermal Stress Analysis of a Gas Tank
  • Exercise 12: Thermal Stress Analysis of a Thermoelectric Cooler

Lesson 10: Fatigue Analysis

  • Fatigue
    • Stages of Failure due to Fatigue
    • High vs. Low Cycle Fatigue
  • Stress-life (S-N) Based Fatigue
    • Fatigue Loading
  • Case Study: Pressure Vessel
  • Thermal Study
  • Thermal Stress Study
    • Static Pressure Study
  • Fatigue Terminology
    • S-N Curve
  • Fatigue Study
    • Derive from Material Elastic Modulus
    • Constant Amplitude Events Interaction
    • Alternating Stress Computation
    • Mean Stress Correction
    • Fatigue Strength Reduction Factor
    • Damage Factor Plot
    • Damage Result Discussion
  • Fatigue Study with Dead Load
    • Dead Loads in Fatigue Analysis
    • Bolts in Fatigue Analysis
    • Find Cycle Peaks
  • Exercise 13: Fatigue Analysis of a Basketball Rim
  • Exercise 14: Fatigue of Trailer Hitch

Lesson 11: Variable Amplitude Fatigue

  • Case Study: Suspension
  • Fatigue Study
    • Variable Amplitude Fatigue Event
    • Rainflow Cycle Counting Method
    • Variable Loading Curve
    • Bins for Rainflow Counting
    • Noise in Random Loading History
    • Fatigue Strength Reduction Factor
    • Rainflow Matrix Chart
    • Fatigue Literature

Lesson 12: Drop Test Analysis

  • Drop Test Analysis
  • Case Study: Camera
  • Rigid Floor Drop Test
    • Drop Test Parameters
    • Dynamic Analysis
    • Damping
    • Solution Time
    • Graphing Results
    • Linear vs. Nonlinear Solution
  • Elastic Floor, Elasto-Plastic Material
  • Elasto-Plastic Material Model
    • Elasto-Plastic Model Parameters
    • Processing Elasto-Plastic Results
  • Drop Test with Contact Interaction (optional)
  • Exercise 15: Drop Test of a Clip

Lesson 13: Optimization Analysis

  • Optimization Analysis
  • Case Study: Press Frame
  • Static and Frequency Analyses
  • Optimization Analysis
    • Optimization Goal
    • Design Variable Summary
    • Define Constraints
    • Constraint Tolerance
    • Constraint Definition Procedure
    • Postprocessing Optimization Results
    • Local Trend Graphs
  • Exercise 16: Optimization Analysis of a Cantilever Bracket
  • Exercise 17: Optimization of Heat Sink

Lesson 14: Pressure Vessel Analysis

  • Case Study: Pressure Vessel
    • Stress Intensity
    • Membrane and Bending Stresses (stress linearization)
    • Basic Stress Intensity Limits
  • Pressure Vessel Analysis
    • Load Case Combinations
    • General Primary Membrane Stress Intensity
  • Manhole Nozzle Flange and Cover
    • Stress Linearization

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