Pentagon Solutions Ltd, Belfast O�ce: Suite 3 Teal Pavilion, 189 Airport Road West, Belfast, BT3 9ED. t: +44 28 90 455 355 f: +44 28 90 456 355Cork O�ce: Unit 301, Harbour Point Business Park, Little Island, Cork, Ireland. t: +353 21 4232242
London O�ce: 3 The Drive, Jubilee House, Great Warley, Brentwood, CM13 3FR Tel: +44 (0)1268 772821
SOLIDWORKS Simulation TrainingGain credibility and get ahead with our SolidWorks Training & Certi�cation
Duration: 3 Days
Prerequisites: Knowledge of SOLIDWORKS and basic mechanical engineering concepts is recommended.
Course OutlineThis course is designed to make SOLIDWORKS users productive more quickly with the SOLIDWORKS Simulation Bundle. This course will
provide an in-depth coverage on the basics of Finite Element Analysis (FEA), covering the entire analysis process from meshing to
evaluation of results for parts and assemblies. The class discusses linear stress analysis, gap/contact analysis, and best practices.
The main topics covered include:
Please do not hesitate to contact us for registration and further information
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Lesson 1: The Analysis ProcessObjectivesThe Analysis ProcessProject DescriptionSOLIDWORKS Simulation OptionsPreprocessingMeshingPostprocessingMultiple Studies
Lesson 2: Mesh Controls, Stress Concentrations and Boundary Conditions
Mesh ControlProject DescriptionUnderstanding the E�ect of Boundary Conditions
Lesson 3: Assembly Analysis with Contacts
Contact AnalysisPliers with Local Contact
Lesson 4: Symmetrical and Free Self-Equilibrated Assemblies
Shrink Fit PartsProject DescriptionAnalysis with Soft Springs
Lesson 5: Assembly Analysis with Connectors and Mesh Re�nement
Connecting ComponentsConnectorsMesh Control in an AssemblyProblem StatementPart 1: Draft Quality Coarse Mesh AnalysisPart 2: High Quality Mesh Analysis
Lesson 5: Assembly Analysis with Connectors and Mesh Re�nement
Connecting ComponentsConnectorsMesh Control in an AssemblyProblem StatementPart 1: Draft Quality Coarse Mesh AnalysisPart 2: High Quality Mesh Analysis
Lesson 6: Compatible/Incompatible Meshes
Compatible / Incompatible Meshing
Lesson 7: Analysis of Thin Components
Thin ComponentsCase Study: PulleyPart 1: Mesh with Solid ElementsPart 2: Re�ned Solid MeshSolid vs. ShellCreating Shell ElementsPart 3: Shell Elements - Mid-plane SurfaceResults Comparison
Lesson 8: Mixed Meshing Shells & Solids
Mixed Meshing Solids and Shells
Lesson 9: Mixed Meshing Solids, Beams & Shells
Mixed MeshingBeam imprint
Lesson 10: SubmodelingSubmodeling BasicsPart 1: Parent StudyPart 2: Child Study
Lesson 10: SubmodelingSubmodeling BasicsPart 1: Parent StudyPart 2: Child Study
Lesson 11: Design StudyDesign StudyPart 1: Multiple Load CasesPart 2: Geometry Modi�cation
Lesson 12: Thermal Stress AnalysisThermal Stress AnalysisExamining Results in Local Coordinate SystemsSaving Model in its Deformed Shape
Lesson 13: Adaptive MeshingAdaptive Meshingh-Adaptivity Studyp-Adaptivity Studyh vs. p Elements - Summary
Lesson 14: Large Displacement Analysis
Small vs. Large Displacement AnalysisPart 1: Small Displacement Linear AnalysisPart 2: Large Displacement Nonlinear Analysis
Lesson 15: Meshing, Solvers, and Tips & Tricks
Meshing StrategiesGeometry PreparationMesh QualityMesh ControlsMeshing StagesFailure DiagnosticsTips for Using Shell ElementsHardware Considerations in Meshing
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