Preface |
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Chapter 1 Overview of the Finite Element Analysis Process |
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1 | (42) |
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1 | (2) |
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3 | (2) |
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1.3 Geometry: 3D Solids Model |
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5 | (1) |
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1.4 Configure Options for the Simulation |
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5 | (5) |
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1.5 Material Property Values |
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10 | (2) |
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1.6 Restraints: Magnitudes, Locations, and Directions |
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12 | (2) |
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1.7 Loads: Magnitudes, Directions, Locations, and Types |
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14 | (1) |
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14 | (1) |
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1.9 Execution and Results |
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15 | (2) |
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1.10 Investigation and Interpretation of Results |
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17 | (7) |
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24 | (6) |
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30 | (2) |
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32 | (11) |
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Chapter 2 ID Spring Element Model |
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43 | (24) |
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43 | (1) |
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44 | (1) |
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2.3 General Exact Solution |
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44 | (1) |
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2.4 Specifically Valued Exact Solution |
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45 | (2) |
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2.5 Solution with Finite Elements |
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47 | (7) |
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54 | (13) |
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Chapter 3 Truss and Beam Element Models |
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67 | (38) |
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68 | (1) |
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3.2 2D Spring-Element Model |
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69 | (1) |
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3.3 Pin and Roller Restraints |
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70 | (1) |
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70 | (2) |
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3.5 Creating Truss-Element Models |
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72 | (2) |
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3.6 Analysis of a Truss-Element Model |
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74 | (10) |
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84 | (2) |
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86 | (3) |
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89 | (1) |
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3.10 Beam Directions and Sign Conventions |
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90 | (2) |
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3.11 Analysis of a Beam-Element Model |
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92 | (4) |
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3.12 Interpretation of Results |
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96 | (9) |
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Chapter 4 3D Tetrahedral Element Models |
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105 | (54) |
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106 | (1) |
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106 | (10) |
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116 | (13) |
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129 | (5) |
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134 | (3) |
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137 | (8) |
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4.7 Interpretation of Results |
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145 | (14) |
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Chapter 5 3D Solid Model Loads |
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159 | (36) |
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5.1 Simulating Physical Reality |
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159 | (1) |
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160 | (1) |
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161 | (2) |
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5.4 Vertex and Point Loads |
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163 | (2) |
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5.5 Distributed Force Loads |
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165 | (1) |
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166 | (2) |
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168 | (6) |
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174 | (3) |
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177 | (2) |
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179 | (2) |
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181 | (1) |
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182 | (1) |
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183 | (3) |
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186 | (9) |
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Chapter 6 3D Solid Model Restraints |
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195 | (32) |
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196 | (1) |
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196 | (1) |
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6.3 Restraint Types and Symbols |
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196 | (3) |
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6.4 Planar Reference Geometry |
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199 | (2) |
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6.5 Cylindrical Reference Geometry |
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201 | (1) |
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6.6 Spherical Reference Geometry |
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202 | (1) |
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202 | (1) |
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6.8 Advanced Restraint Group |
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203 | (3) |
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6.9 Contradicting Restraints |
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206 | (1) |
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207 | (3) |
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6.11 Axially Loaded Bar Example |
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210 | (17) |
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Chapter 7 Failure Criteria |
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227 | (20) |
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227 | (2) |
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7.2 Brittle and Ductile Materials |
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229 | (1) |
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7.3 Von Mises Failure Criterion |
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229 | (1) |
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7.4 Tresca (Maximum Shear Stress) Failure Criterion |
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230 | (1) |
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7.5 Maximum Normal Stress (Coulomb) Failure Criterion |
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231 | (1) |
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7.6 Mohr-Coulomb Failure Criterion |
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232 | (1) |
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232 | (6) |
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238 | (3) |
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7.9 Interpretation of FOS Results |
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241 | (6) |
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Chapter 8 Symmetry Models |
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247 | (40) |
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248 | (1) |
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8.2 Plate-with-Hole Model |
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248 | (2) |
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250 | (17) |
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267 | (20) |
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Chapter 9 Assembly Models |
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287 | (44) |
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288 | (1) |
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9.2 Beam Assembly Model Example |
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289 | (2) |
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9.3 Positioning Components |
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291 | (2) |
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9.4 Beam Assembly Solid Model |
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293 | (10) |
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303 | (5) |
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9.6 Beam Assembly FEA Example |
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308 | (10) |
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9.7 Local Analysis of Assembly Models |
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318 | (13) |
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Chapter 10 Special Topics |
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331 | (34) |
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10.1 Shell Element Models |
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332 | (6) |
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338 | (4) |
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342 | (6) |
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348 | (17) |
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365 | (61) |
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A1 Simple 3D Solid Models |
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365 | (17) |
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A2 Simple PTC Mathcad Worksheets |
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382 | (13) |
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A3 Special Mechanical Connectors |
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395 | (31) |
Index |
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