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Dassault Systems. Introduction to Simulation SolidWorks Simulation

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Dassault Systems. Introduction to Simulation SolidWorks Simulation
Dassault Systems SolidWorks Corporation, Dassault Systems S.A., 2017. - 37 p.
The Introduction to Simulation guide is intended for novice users of the finite element analysis method. It covers basic engineering concepts and techniques with the goal of providing to design analysts the knowledge needed to incorporate this powerful simulation tool successfully into the design process.
Fundamentals of FEA...
Definition of Finite Element Analysis...
Components of a FEA Model...
Discretized geometry...
Element properties...
Material data...
Loads and boundary conditions...
Analysis type...
Simple Rod Example: Obtaining Nodal Displacements Using Implicit Methods...
Finite Elements and Rigid Bodies...
Definition of Finite Elements...
Family (related to spatial dimensionality)...
Degrees of freedom (directly related to the element family)...
Number of Nodes - order of interpolation...
Integration...
Continuum Elements...
Three-dimensional continuum element library...
Selecting Continuum Elements...
Shell Elements...
Shell formulation - Thick or Thin...
Rigid Bodies...
Mesh Formulation...
Mesh Convergence...
Mesh Control...
Mesh Quality Checks...
Materials...
Material Classification...
Material Models...
Linear Elasticity...
Plasticity...
True Stress/Strain vs Engineering Stress/Strain...
Hyperelasticity...
Recommendations for Using Hyperelastic Materials...
Linear vs Nonlinear Analysis...
Conditions for Linear Analysis...
Sources of Nonlinearity...
Material Nonlinearity...
Boundary Nonlinearity...
Geometric Nonlinearity...
Results...
Guidelines for Interpreting Results
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