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1 SOLIDWORKS SOLIDWORKS Simulation Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corporation 175 Wyman Street Waltham, MA U.S.A.

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3 Contents Introduction About This Course Prerequisites Course Design Philosophy Using this Book Laboratory Exercises About the Training Files Windows Conventions Used in this Book Use of Color Color Schemes More SOLIDWORKS Training Resources Local User Groups What is SOLIDWORKS Simulation? What Is Finite Element Analysis? Build Mathematical Model Defeaturing Idealization Clean-up Build Finite Element Model Solve Finite Element Model Analyze Results Errors in FEA i

4 Contents SOLIDWORKS Finite Elements Element Types Available in SOLIDWORKS Simulation First Order Solid Tetrahedral Elements Second Order Solid Tetrahedral Elements First Order Triangular Shell Elements Second Order Triangular Shell Elements Beam Elements Choosing Between Solid and Shell Elements Draft vs. High Solid and Shell Elements Degrees of Freedom Calculations in FEA Interpretation of FEA Results Principal Stresses: P1, P2, and P Units of Measurement Limitations of SOLIDWORKS Simulation Linear Material Small Structural Deformations Static Loads Summary Lesson 1: The Analysis Process Objectives The Analysis Process Stages in the Process Case Study: Stress in a Plate Project Description SOLIDWORKS Simulation Interface SOLIDWORKS Simulation Options Plot Settings Preprocessing New Study Assigning Material Properties Fixtures Fixture Types Display/Hide Symbols External Loads Size and Color of Symbols Preprocessing Summary ii

5 SOLIDWORKS Contents Meshing Standard Mesh Curvature Based Mesh Blended Curvature Based Mesh Mesh Density Element Sizes Minimum Number of Elements in a Circle Ratio Mesh Quality Processing Postprocessing Result Plots Editing Plots Nodal vs. Element Stresses Show as Tensor Plot Option Modifying Result Plots Other Plot Controls Other Plots Multiple Studies Creating New Studies Copy Parameters Check Convergence and Accuracy Results Summary Comparison with Analytical Results Reports Summary References Questions Exercise 1: Bracket Exercise 2: Compressive Spring Stiffness Exercise 3: Container Handle Lesson 2: Mesh Controls, Stress Concentrations and Boundary Conditions Objectives Mesh Control Case Study: The L Bracket Project Description Stages in the Process Run This Study Analysis with Local Mesh Refinement Mesh Controls Results Results Comparison Stress Singularities Suppressed Configuration iii

6 Contents SOLIDWORKS Case Study: Analysis of Bracket with a Fillet Case Study: Analysis of a Welded Bracket Understanding the Effect of Boundary Conditions Conclusion Summary Questions Exercise 4: C-bracket Exercise 5: Bone Wrench Lesson 3: Assembly Analysis with Contacts Objectives Contact Analysis Case Study: Pliers with Global Contact Project Description Stages in the Process Component Contact Component Contact: Options Component Contact: Default Setting Component Contact: Hierarchy and Conflicts Viewing Assembly Results Conclusion Handle Contact Required Force Pliers with Local Contact Local Contact Local Contact Types Self-Contact No Penetration Local Contact Properties No Penetration Local Contact: Accuracy No Penetration Local Contact: Remarks Contact Stresses Summary Questions Exercise 6: Two Ring Assembly Exercise 7: Bone Wrench Assembly iv

7 SOLIDWORKS Contents Lesson 4: Symmetrical and Free Self-Equilibrated Assemblies Objectives Shrink Fit Parts Case Study: Shrink Fit Project Description Symmetry Stages in the Process Defeaturing Rigid Body Mode Shrink Fit Contact Condition Plot Results in Local Coordinate System Cylindrical Coordinate Systems Saving All Plots What s Wrong Feature Analysis with Soft Springs Soft Springs Inertial Relief Summary Lesson 5: Assembly Analysis with Connectors and Mesh Refinement Objectives Connecting Components Connectors Connector Types Mesh Control in an Assembly Case Study: Cardan Joint Problem Statement Part 1: Draft Quality Coarse Mesh Analysis Remote Load Automatic Conversion of Toolbox Fasteners to Bolts Bolt Tight fit and Diameter Bolt Strength Data Bolt Pre-load Contact Visualization Plot Automatically Find Contact Sets Pin Connectors Rotational and Axial Stiffness Virtual Wall, Axial and Tangential Stiffness Pin/Bolt Force Part 2: High Quality Mesh Analysis Required Number of Solid Elements in Thin Features Aspect Ratio Plot Jacobian v

8 Contents SOLIDWORKS Summary Questions Exercise 8: Chain Link Exercise 9: Chain Link Exercise 10: Lift Assembly Exercise 11: Analysis with Base (optional) Exercise 12: Spot Welds-Solid Mesh Exercise 13: Bolt Connectors Lesson 6: Compatible / Incompatible Meshes Objectives Compatible / Incompatible Meshing Case Study: Rotor Project Description Compatible Mesh Incompatible Mesh Automatic Switch to Incompatible Mesh Incompatible Bonding Options Cyclic Symmetry Discussion Summary Exercise 14: Vise Grip Pliers Spring Connector Types Spring Connector Options Lesson 7: Analysis of Thin Components Objectives Thin Components Case Study: Pulley Project Description Part 1: Mesh with Solid Elements Symmetry Fixtures Part 2: Refined Solid Mesh Solid vs. Shell Creating Shell Elements Part 3: Shell Elements - Mid-plane Surface Thin vs. Thick Shells Shell Mesh Colors Changing Mesh Orientation Shell Element Alignment Automatic Shell Surface Re-alignment Render shell thickness in 3D Applying Symmetry Restraints Deformed Results vi

9 SOLIDWORKS Contents Results Comparison Computational Effort Case Study: Joist Hanger Project Description Summary Questions Exercise 15: Bracket Exercise 16: Shell Mesh Using Outer/Inner Faces Exercise 17: Edge Weld Connector Exercise 18: Container Handle Weld Lesson 8: Mixed Meshing Shells & Solids Objectives Mixed Meshing Solids and Shells Bonding Shells and Solids Mixed Mesh: Supported Analysis Types Case Study: Pressure Vessel Project Description Analyze the Assembly Preparing the Model Material Steel Identification Systems UNS Index Other Indices Bulk and Shear Moduli Bonding Entities with Clearance Shell Face to Shell Face Bonding Shell Edge to Shell Face Bonding Shell to Solid Bonded Contact Failure Diagnostics Meshing Small Features Incremental Meshing Summary Questions Exercise 19: Mixed Mesh Analysis Find Unconstrained Bodies vii

10 Contents SOLIDWORKS Lesson 9: Beam Elements- Analysis of a Conveyor Frame Objectives Project Description Element Choices Beam Elements Truss Elements Stages in the Process Slenderness Ratio Section Properties Connected and Disconnected Joints Sphere Diameter Defining Beam Joint Beam Joints: Locations Beam Joint Types Render Beam Profile Beam Stress components Cross-section 1st and 2nd Directions Bending Moment and Shear Force Diagrams Summary Questions Lesson 10: Mixed Meshing Solids, Beams & Shells Objectives Mixed Meshing Case Study: Particle Separator Project Description Stages in the Process Beam Mesh Beam Imprint Summary Exercise 20: Cabinet Exercise 21: Frame Rigidity Lesson 11: Design Study Objectives Design Study Case Study: Suspension Design Project Description Stages in the Process viii

11 SOLIDWORKS Contents Part 1: Multiple Load Cases Design Studies Parameters Design Study Results Design Study Options Part 2: Geometry Modification Design Study Graph Summary Exercise 22: Design Study Lesson 12: Thermal Stress Analysis Objectives Thermal Stress Analysis Case Study: Bimetallic Strip Project Description Material Properties Importing Temperatures Averaging Stress Question Examining Results in Local Coordinate Systems (Optional) Saving Model in its Deformed Shape Summary Lesson 13: Adaptive Meshing Objectives Adaptive Meshing Case Study: Support Bracket Project Description Geometry Preparation h-adaptivity Study h-adaptivity Options h-adaptive Plots Convergence Graph Review h-adaptive Solution Strain Energy Error is NOT Stress Error p-adaptivity Study p-adaptive Solution Method h vs. p Elements Method Comparison h vs. p Elements - Summary Which Solution Method is Better? Summary ix

12 Contents SOLIDWORKS Lesson 14: Large Displacement Analysis Objectives Small vs. Large Displacement Analysis Case Study: Clamp Project Description Part 1: Small Displacement Linear Analysis Results Discussion Contact Solution in Small and Large Displacement Analyses Part 2: Large Displacement Nonlinear Analysis Permanent Deformation SOLIDWORKS Simulation Premium Summary Questions Appendix A: Meshing, Solvers, and Tips & Tricks Meshing Strategies Geometry Preparation Defeaturing Idealization Clean-up Mesh Quality Aspect Ratio Check Jacobian Check Mesh Controls Automatic Trials for Solids Meshing Stages Failure Diagnostics Tips for Meshing Parts Tips for Meshing Assemblies Tips for Using Shell Elements Hardware Considerations in Meshing Solvers in SOLIDWORKS Simulation Choosing a Solver Notification Settings Appendix B: Customer Help and Assistance Customer Help and Assistance x