| About the Author |
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| Acknowledgements |
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| Before You Start |
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Notes on hands-on exercises and functionality of SOLIDWORKS Simulation |
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What is Finite Element Analysis? |
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Finite Element Analysis used by Design Engineers |
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Objectives of FEA for Design Engineers |
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What is SOLIDWORKS Simulation? |
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Fundamental steps in an FEA project |
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A closer look at finite elements |
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What is calculated in FEA? |
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How to interpret FEA results |
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Limitations of Static studies |
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2 Static analysis of a plate |
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Using the SOLIDWORKS Simulation interface |
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Linear static analysis with solid elements |
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Controlling discretization error with the convergence process |
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Presenting FEA results in a desired format |
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3 Static analysis of an L-bracket |
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Differences between modeling errors and discretization errors |
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Analysis in different SOLIDWORKS configurations |
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Nodal stresses, element stresses |
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4 Static and frequency analyses of a pipe support |
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5 Static analysis of a link |
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Symmetry boundary conditions |
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Preventing rigid body motions |
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Limitations of the small displacements theory |
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6 Frequency analysis of a tuning fork and a plastic part |
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Frequency analysis with and without supports |
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The role of supports in frequency analysis |
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Symmetric and anti-symmetric modes |
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7 Thermal analysis of a pipe connector and a heater |
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Analogies between structural and thermal analysis |
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Steady state thermal analysis |
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Analysis of temperature distribution and heat flux |
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Thermal boundary conditions |
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8 Thermal analysis of a heat sink |
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Global and local Contact conditions |
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Steady state thermal analysis |
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Transient thermal analysis |
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Use of section views in result plots |
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9 Static analysis of a hanger |
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Global and local Contact conditions |
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Hierarchy of Contact conditions |
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10 Thermal stress analysis of a bi-metal loop |
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Thermal deformation and thermal stress analysis |
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Eliminating rigid body motions |
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Converting Sheet Metal bodies to Solid bodies |
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Saving model in deformed shape |
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11 Buckling analysis of an I-beam |
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Buckling load safety factor |
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12 Static analysis of a bracket using adaptive solution methods |
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h-adaptive solution method |
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p-adaptive solution method |
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Comparison between h-elements and p-elements |
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Direct time integration solution |
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14 Selected nonlinear problems |
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Large displacement analysis |
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Analysis with shell elements |
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Following and non-following load |
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Nonlinear material analysis |
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Using solid and shell elements in the same mesh |
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Manual and automatic finding of contact sets |
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16 Analysis of weldments using beam and truss elements |
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Different levels of idealization implemented in finite elements |
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Preparation of a SOLIDWORKS model for analysis with beam elements |
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Beam elements and truss elements |
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Analysis of results using beam elements |
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Limitations of analysis with beam elements |
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Classification of finite elements |
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18 Vibration analysis - modal time history and harmonic |
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Modal Time History analysis (Time Response) |
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Harmonic analysis (Frequency Response) |
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Modal Superposition Method |
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19 Analysis of random vibration |
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Definition of Topology Optimization |
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Topology Optimization criteria |
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Examples of Topology Optimization |
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21 Miscellaneous topics - part 1 |
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Solvers and solvers options |
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Displaying mesh in result plots |
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Frequency analysis with pre-stress |
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Interference fit analysis |
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Strongly nonlinear problem |
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Automated detection of stress singuylarities |
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Stress averaging at mid-side nodes |
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Terminology issues in the Finite Element Analysis |
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22 Miscellaneous topics - part 2 |
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Displacement and stress singularities |
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23 Implementation of FEA into the design process |
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Verification and Validation of FEA results |
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FEA driven design process |
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25 Resources available to FEA users |
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