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Finite Element AnalysisRandall Bock, Professor of Continuing EducationThe Pennsylvania State University
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Research Engineer
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Professor of Continuing Education•
Happy Valley SWUG, Leader
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CSWP
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Mission Statement
Students should be proficient in communicating and analyzing
designs as 3-D models.
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Pedagogy
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Instructive theory
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Trainee teachers learn their subject and also the pedagogy appropriate for teaching that subject.
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Andragogy
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The art and science of teaching adults.
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Here’s the Plan
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SolidWorks SimulationThe Design CycleFinite Element MethodSolidWorks Simulation Defining a Simulation StudyControlling the MeshAccessing the ResultsIndentifying SingularitiesInstructional ExamplesTips and Tricks
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A Traditional
Design Cycle
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Build a 3D model.
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Manufacture prototype.
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Test the prototype.
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Analyze results
modify the model
build a new prototype
test it again
repeat
SolidWorks
Prototype
Test
Satisfied?
Mass Production
No
Yes
$
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FEA Integrated Design CycleSolidWorks
Prototype
Test
Satisfied?No
Mass Production
FEA
Yes
No
$
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SimulationXpress•
Limitations1. PARTs (one solid body)2. Static analysis only (stress)3. Optimize one variable4. Isotropic materials5. Uniform loads6. Fixed restraints
Tools > SimulationXpressSi
deba
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AdvantagesParts & AssembliesNon-linear, thermal, buckling, frequency, drop test,optimization, fatigueIsotropic & orthotropic materialsUniform & non-uniform loadsMultiple restraintsMore…
SolidWorks SimulationTools > Add-Ins
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SustainSustain--
abilityability
Simulation PremiumSimulation Premium
Simulation ProfessionalSimulation Professional
Static*Static* FrequencyFrequency ThermalThermal Drop TestDrop Test
FatigueFatigueMotion*Motion* OptimizationOptimization
NonlinearNonlinear
*Included with SolidWorks Premium
PressurePressureVesselVessel
Flow Flow SimulationSimulation
CompositesComposites
LinearLinearDynamicsDynamics
EventEvent--basedbasedMotionMotion
BucklingBuckling
SolidWorks Simulation 2010
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Define and discretize
the domain•
Specify approximating function and B.C.
•
Create and converge system of equations•
Resolve for quantities of interest
FEA Fundamentals
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FEA Fundamentals
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Define the domain
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FEA Fundamentals
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Discretize
the domain
MESH
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FEA Fundamentals
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Discretize
using tetrahedrons: 1st
order (linear)
1 element4 nodes First Order
Structural Tetrahedron Element:4 nodes12 dof12 x 12 matrix∴
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FEA Fundamentals
•
Discretize
using tetrahedrons: 2nd
order (quadratic)
1 element10 nodes Second Order
Structural Tetrahedron Element:10 nodes30 dof30 x 30 matrix∴
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FEA Fundamentals
•
Discretize
using tetrahedrons: 2nd
order
1 element10 nodes Second Order
Structural Tetrahedron Element:10 nodes30 dof30 x 30 matrix∴
Curved
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FEA Fundamentals
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Neighboring elements share nodes4 element7 nodesDOF ?
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FEA Fundamentals
•
Cube12 element9 nodesDOF ?
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FEA Fundamentals
•
Specify approximating function
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And also an…
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FEA Fundamentals
•
Specify approximating function
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FEA Fundamentals
•
Specify approximating function (2D Triangle, linear)
yxyxu oe
21)( ),( ααα ++=
EACH ELEMENT
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FEA Fundamentals
•
Specify approximating function (new node values)
yxyxu oe
21)( ),( ααα ++=
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yxyxu oe
21)( ),( ααα ++=
FEA Fundamentals
•
Specify approximating function (unknown coefficients)
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yxyxu oe
21)( ),( ααα ++=
FEA Fundamentals
•
Specify approximating function (current node values)
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FEA Fundamentals
•
Specify approximating function (2D Triangle, quadratic)
254
2321
254
2321
),(
),(
yxyxyxyx
yxyxyxyxu
o
o
ββββββν
αααααα
+++++=
+++++=
Side
bar
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FEA Fundamentals
•
Specify approximating function
yxyxyxyxu
o
o
21
21
),(),(
βββνααα
++=++=
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01
01
2
2
=⎟⎟⎠
⎞⎜⎜⎝
⎛∂∂
+∂∂
−+⎟⎟⎠
⎞⎜⎜⎝
⎛∂∂
+∂∂
∂∂
+
=⎟⎟⎠
⎞⎜⎜⎝
⎛∂∂
+∂∂
∂∂
+⎟⎟⎠
⎞⎜⎜⎝
⎛∂∂
+∂∂
∂∂
−+
yv
xuE
xv
yu
xG
xv
yu
yG
yv
xu
xE
υυ
υ
FEA Fundamentals
•
Specify approximating function
•
Equilibrium equations (Hook’s Law 2D)
yxyxyxyxu
o
o
21
21
),(),(
βββνααα
++=++=
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FEA Fundamentals
•
Specify approximating function
•
Equilibrium equations (Hook’s Law 2D)
yxyxyxyxu
o
o
21
21
),(),(
βββνααα
++=++=
01
01
2
2
=⎟⎟⎠
⎞⎜⎜⎝
⎛∂∂
+∂∂
−+⎟⎟⎠
⎞⎜⎜⎝
⎛∂∂
+∂∂
∂∂
+
=⎟⎟⎠
⎞⎜⎜⎝
⎛∂∂
+∂∂
∂∂
+⎟⎟⎠
⎞⎜⎜⎝
⎛∂∂
+∂∂
∂∂
−+
yv
xuE
xv
yu
xG
xv
yu
yG
yv
xu
xE
υυ
υ
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FEA Fundamentals
•
Specify approximating function
•
Equilibrium equations (Hook’s Law 2D)
yxyxyxyxu
o
o
21
21
),(),(
βββνααα
++=++=
01
01
2
2
=⎟⎟⎠
⎞⎜⎜⎝
⎛∂∂
+∂∂
−+⎟⎟⎠
⎞⎜⎜⎝
⎛∂∂
+∂∂
∂∂
+
=⎟⎟⎠
⎞⎜⎜⎝
⎛∂∂
+∂∂
∂∂
+⎟⎟⎠
⎞⎜⎜⎝
⎛∂∂
+∂∂
∂∂
−+
yv
xuE
xv
yu
xG
xv
yu
yG
yv
xu
xE
υυ
υ
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Moduli
conversionSi
deba
r
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01
01
2
2
=⎟⎟⎠
⎞⎜⎜⎝
⎛∂∂
+∂∂
−+⎟⎟⎠
⎞⎜⎜⎝
⎛∂∂
+∂∂
∂∂
+
=⎟⎟⎠
⎞⎜⎜⎝
⎛∂∂
+∂∂
∂∂
+⎟⎟⎠
⎞⎜⎜⎝
⎛∂∂
+∂∂
∂∂
−+
yv
xuE
xv
yu
xG
xv
yu
yG
yv
xu
xE
υυ
υ
yxyxyxyxu
o
o
21
21
),(),(
βββνααα
++=++=
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01
01
2
2
=⎟⎟⎠
⎞⎜⎜⎝
⎛∂∂
+∂∂
−+⎟⎟⎠
⎞⎜⎜⎝
⎛∂∂
+∂∂
∂∂
+
=⎟⎟⎠
⎞⎜⎜⎝
⎛∂∂
+∂∂
∂∂
+⎟⎟⎠
⎞⎜⎜⎝
⎛∂∂
+∂∂
∂∂
−+
yv
xuE
xv
yu
xG
xv
yu
yG
yv
xu
xE
υυ
υ
FEA Fundamentals
•
Specify approximating function
•
Equilibrium equations (Hook’s Law 2D)
yxyxyxyxu
o
o
21
21
),(),(
βββνααα
++=++=
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FEA Fundamentals
•
Specify approximating function
•
Equilibrium equations (Hook’s Law 2D)
yxyxyxyxu
o
o
21
21
),(),(
βββνααα
++=++=
01
01
2
2
=⎟⎟⎠
⎞⎜⎜⎝
⎛∂∂
+∂∂
−+⎟⎟⎠
⎞⎜⎜⎝
⎛∂∂
+∂∂
∂∂
+
=⎟⎟⎠
⎞⎜⎜⎝
⎛∂∂
+∂∂
∂∂
+⎟⎟⎠
⎞⎜⎜⎝
⎛∂∂
+∂∂
∂∂
−+
yv
xuE
xv
yu
xG
xv
yu
yG
yv
xu
xE
υυ
υ
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Slope Field: xvxv
−=∂∂
xv
∂∂
xv
∂∂
xv
∂∂
xv
∂∂
xv
∂∂
xv
∂∂
xv
∂∂
xv
∂∂
xv
∂∂
xv
∂∂
xv
∂∂
xv
∂∂
xv
∂∂
xv
∂∂
xv
∂∂
xv
∂∂
xv
∂∂
xv
∂∂
xv
∂∂
xv
∂∂
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∂∂
xv
∂∂
xv
∂∂
xv
∂∂
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∂∂
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∂∂
xv
∂∂
xv
∂∂
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∂∂
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∂∂
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∂∂
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∂∂
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∂∂
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∂∂
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∂∂
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∂∂
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∂∂
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∂∂
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∂∂
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∂∂
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∂∂
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∂∂
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∂∂
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∂∂
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∂∂
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∂∂
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∂∂
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∂∂
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∂∂
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∂∂
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∂∂
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∂∂
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∂∂
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∂∂
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∂∂
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∂∂
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∂∂
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∂∂
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∂∂
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∂∂
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∂∂
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∂∂
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∂∂
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∂∂
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∂∂
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∂∂
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∂∂
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∂∂
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∂∂
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∂∂
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∂∂
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∂∂
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∂∂
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∂∂
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∂∂
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∂∂
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x
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Solutions: xvxv
−=∂∂
v
x
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Solutions: xvxv
−=∂∂
v
x
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FEA Fundamentals
Load
Restraint
•
Specify the boundary conditions
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•
Create and converge system of equations1)
Plug initial mesh geometry into
2)
Plug new node values from 1)
into
3)
Subtract 1)
from 2)
4)
Difference 3)
drives next iteration
FEA Fundamentals (basic strategy)
01
01
2
2
=⎟⎟⎠
⎞⎜⎜⎝
⎛∂∂
+∂∂
−+⎟⎟⎠
⎞⎜⎜⎝
⎛∂∂
+∂∂
∂∂
+
=⎟⎟⎠
⎞⎜⎜⎝
⎛∂∂
+∂∂
∂∂
+⎟⎟⎠
⎞⎜⎜⎝
⎛∂∂
+∂∂
∂∂
−+
yv
xuE
xv
yu
xG
xv
yu
yG
yv
xu
xE
υυ
υ
yxyxyxyxu
o
o
21
21
),(),(
βββνααα
++=++=
+
=
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•
Resolve for other quantities of interestStrain (є) Stress (σ)von Mises Stress: ( ) ( ) ( )[ ]2
132
322
215.0 σσσσσσσ −+−+−=eq
FEA
Fundamentals
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Linear elastic stress analysis
•
Small displacements with constant b.c.•
Material properties constant (ductile)
Yield
Ultimate or Tensile
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Defining a Study
(fea fundamentals)
1.
Define the type of analysis. (specify approx. function)
2.
Create a study.3.
Define material for each component.4.
Define Connections. (b.c.: component-component)
5.
Define Fixtures. (b.c.: reduce model DOF)
6.
Define External Loads.
(b.c.: force, pressure, torque)
7.
Define the Mesh. (discretize the domain)
8.
Run the analysis. (solve linear system)
9.
View Results.10.
Interpret results.
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Analytical
vs. FEA (node)
nnK σσ ×=max
3
12 ⎟⎠⎞
⎜⎝⎛ −+=
WDKn
( ) TDWP
n ×−=σ
Stress concentration factor, (flat plate, circular hole, D/W>0.65):
Normal stress, at hole cross section:
Plate geometry:D = hole diameter = 70 mmW = plate width = 100 mmT = plate thickness = 10 mm
Load: P = tensile load = 50,000 N
MPa338max =∴σ
FEA Solution
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Flat Plate: vonMises
(MPa)
vs
DOF
Mesh
vonMises* DOF•
Coarse 327
7,944•
Default
341
46,728•
Fine 349
281,142•
Default w/ mesh ctrl. 348
52,368
( ) ( ) ( )[ ]213
232
2215.0 σσσσσσσ −+−+−=eq*
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It’s all about the Mesh
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vonMises
(MPa):
Default Nodes
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vonMises
(MPa): Default Elements
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vonMises
(MPa):
Fine Nodes
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vonMises
(MPa):
Fine Elements
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Consider Symmetry
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Consider Symmetry
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Consider Symmetry
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Simplification: ¼
Symmetry
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Simplification: ¼
Symmetry & 3D
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Simplification: ¼
Symmetry & 2D
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vonMises
vs. Degree of Freedom
Fine
Coarse
Default
MeshControl Shell
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Flat Plate: vonMises
(MPa)
vs
DOF
Mesh
vonMises
DOF•
Coarse 326
7,902•
Default
340
46,581•
Fine 349
280,218•
Default w/ mesh ctrl.
352
52,197•
¼
Symmetry Shell 347
1,531
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Singularity: Reentrant CornerForce
Forc
e
Ouch!
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Consider Singularity: L-Bracket
(MPa)
Study
Sharp Corner Radius Corner•
Mesh Control 1
76
101•
Mesh Control 2 92
101•
Mesh Control 3 194
101•
Adaptive Mesh
-
115
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McMaster-Carr
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Work Load Limit Given
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Simplify Geometry
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Suppress nut & thread
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Split LineInsert > Curve > Split Line
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Assembly Analysis
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SolidWorks Tutorials
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SolidWorks Web Help
•
http://help.solidworks.com/2010/English/SolidWorks/s ldworks/Overview/StartPage.htm
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National Agency for Finite Element Methods and Standards
•
NAFEMS Benchmarks... Help > SolidWorks Simulation > Validation > NAFEMS Benchmarks.
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FEA Reference
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Make Math Fun w/ Direction Field Plotter
•
http://www.math.psu.edu/cao/DFD/Dir.html
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Formula Plotter with Integral Curves
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ZoomIt
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MWSnap
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This was the Plan
•
SolidWorks SimulationThe Design CycleFinite Element MethodSolidWorks Simulation Defining a Simulation StudyControlling the MeshAccessing the ResultsIndentifying SingularitiesInstructional ExamplesTips and Tricks
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Questions