SolidWorks Simulation Training

Course Duration:	3 days
Course Description:	This course will educate you on using SolidWorks Simulation software that is fully integrated inside SolidWorks 2009. You will learn to mesh, analyze, view, and interpret results of design models and assemblies created in SolidWorks.
Prerequisites:	Mechanical design experience Basic understanding of Finite Element Analysis Completed SolidWorks Mechanical or Product Design training. Knowledge of, or experience with Microsoft Windows operating system.
Qualified Instructors:	SeaCAD Technologies Pte Ltd is an Authorized Training & Support Center. All of our instructors have been certified by SolidWorks for training and support.

Course Outline : Day 1

Background and Theory
Understand theory and definition of FEA.
Pre and Post Processing in SolidWorks Simulation
Navigate Simulation interface. Apply material property definition. Apply loads and boundary conditions. Mesh the solid model. Run the analysis. Employ various methods to present FEA result. Manage Simulation result files.
Static Analysis of a Part
Execute linear static analysis using solid elements. Use mesh controls. Analyze model in different SolidWorks configurations. Perform analysis of a multi body part.
Shell Analysis
Perform structural analyses and analyze results using shell elements.

Course Outline : Day 2

Static Analysis of an Assembly
Perform structural analyses of assemblies. Analyze a shrink fit assembly.
Contact / Gap Analysis
Apply global and local Contact/Gaps conditions in assembly. Perform contact stress analysis with the large displacement option. Use contact conditions with friction.
Simplify Analysis using Connectors
Use connectors to simplify Simulation analysis. Use various types of connectors (pin, bolt, spring, spot weld).
Analysis using Design Scenarios
Use design scenarios to investigate different design configurations.

Course Outline : Day 3

Buckling Analysis
Perform a buckling analysis. Calculate buckling load factors.
Thermal Analysis
Perform steady state heat transfer analysis by means of radiation, conduction, and convection. Perform transient thermal analysis. Perform thermal stress analysis of assemblies.
Drop Test Analysis
Perform a drop test. Analyze results of a dynamic analysis.
Optimization-Analysis
Perform an optimization analysis based on static and frequency analyses.