1st Edition
Introduction to Static Analysis Using SolidWorks Simulation
Introduction
Objectives of the Book
Basics Concepts of FEM
Basic Steps of All Engineering Software, Based on FEM
SW Simulation as a Package for FEA
Development of a Finite Element Model of a Body (Pre-Processor Stage)
Description of Functions of Physical Model
Development of the Geometrical Model in SolidWorks
Some More Perquisite Knowledge before Development of
SW Simulation Model
Introducing the Material of the Body
Introducing the Fixtures to the Body
Introducing the Loads to the Body
Development of a Finite Element Model of a Body (Processor Stage)
How Does Finite Element Analysis Work?
What Are the FEs and the Mesh?
Meshing of the Analysed Body
Running the FEA
Visualising and Systematising the Results of FEA (Post-Processor Stage)
Setting the Analysis and the Results Preferences
Different Ways to Systematise and Plot the Results of FEA
Listing the Results of the Analysis
Drawing Graphs of the Analysis Results
Impact of Mesh Density and Viewing Mode on Final Results
Different Types of FEs, Regarding the Geometry of the Model
Impact of Mesh Density, When Standard Solid Mesh Is Used
Impact of Mesh Density, When Curvature-Based Solid Mesh Is Used
Impact of Mesh Density on Calculation Time and Accuracy
Comparison between the Node Mode and the Element Mode
Final Recommendations on Selection of Mesh Type
Static Analysis of Solid Body with Circular or Planar Symmetry
Development of CAD Models of the Analysed Bodies
Static Analysis of the Designed Symmetrical Machine Unit with
Circular Symmetry
Static Analysis of the Designed Symmetrical Machine Units with Planar Symmetry
Static Analysis of a Shell Body
When Can an Object Be Treated as a Shell? Thin or Thick Shell FEs?
Different Approaches for FEA of a Shell in SW Simulation
Development of a CAD Model of a Shell Using Surface Tool
(Surface.sldprt)
FEA of a Shell, Created Using Surface Tool (Surface.sldprt)
Development of a CAD Model of a Shell Using Sheet Metal Tool
(Sheet_Metalsldprt)
FEA of the Shell, Created Using Sheet Metal Tool (Sheet_Metalsldprt)
Comparison of the Results from the Two Case Studies
Static Analysis of a Frame Body
Beams or Trusses?
Development of a CAD Model of a 3D Frame
Calculation of a 3D Frame of Trusses
Calculation of a 3D Frame of Beams
Static Analysis of a Complex Structure
CAD Model of the Studied Structure
Static Finite Element Analysis of the Structure
Comparison of the Results of the Sixth Design Scenarios
Index
Biography
Radostina Petrova was awarded a PhD degree in applied mechanics by the Technical University of Sofia, Bulgaria. Since 2007, she has been an associate professor in dynamics, strength and reliability of machines, devices and systems at the Technical University of Sofia. Her research interests and fields of expertise include multi-body dynamic simulation of mechanical systems; nonlinear structural analysis; structural modelling and analysis using FEM; simulation-based, design optimization of mechanical systems; CAD/CAE (FEA) design of structures and mechanical systems, particularly dynamic analysis and simulations; structural engineering; wind engineering; fluid–structure interaction; exposure of slender structures (aerial ropeways, wind turbines, etc.) to random dynamic excitation; and interaction and combination of different software platforms/data for solving different structural problems.
"The contents seem to be quite logical and appropriate for this book: After explaining the theory, special examples with increasing complexity are worked out in detail."
—Alois Steindl, Vienna University of Technology, Austria
