Introduction to FEA
What is SolidWorks Simulation?
What Is Finite Element Analysis
Lesson 1: The Analysis Process
The Analysis Process
SolidWorks Simulation Options
Preprocessing, Meshing, Post-processing
Multiple Studies, Reports
Lesson 2: Mesh Controls, Stress Concentrations
and Boundary Conditions
Mesh Control, Fillet, Bracket
Understanding the Effect of Boundary Conditions
Lesson 3: Assembly Analysis with Contacts
Contact and Gap Analysis
Pliers with Local Contact
Lesson 4: Symmetrical and Free Self-
Equilibrated Assemblies
Shrink Fit Parts
Analysis with Soft springs
Lesson 5: Assembly Analysis with Connectors
Connecting Components, Connectors
Lesson 6: Compatible/Incompatible Meshes
Compatible / Incompatible Meshing
Bonded and No Penetration contact
Lesson 7: Assembly Analysis Mesh Refinement
Mesh Control in an Assembly
Draft Quality Coarse Mesh Analysis
High Quality Mesh Analysis
Lesson 8: Analysis of Thin Components
Thin Components
Mesh with Solid Elements
Refined Solid Mesh
Solid vs. Shell
Creating Shell Elements
Results Comparison
Lesson 9: Mixed Meshing Shells & Solids
Mixed Meshing Solids and Shells
Lesson 10: Mixed Meshing Solids, Beams &
Shells
Mixed Meshing
Lesson 11: Design Scenarios
Design Scenarios
Multiple Load Cases
Geometry Modification
Lesson 12: Thermal Stress Analysis
Thermal Stress Analysis
Examining Results in Local Coordinate Systems
Saving Model in its Deformed Shape
Lesson 13: Adaptive Meshing
Adaptive Meshing
h-Adaptivity Study
p-Adaptivity Study
Lesson 14: Large Displacement Analysis
Small vs. Large Displacement Analysis
Small Displacement Linear Analysis
Large Displacement Nonlinear Analysis