Finite Element Analysis

• Introduction - What is SOLIDWORKS Simulation
• Understanding Strength & Failure
  • Deformation
  • Shear Stress & Failure Due to Sheer
  • Buckling & Failure Due to Buckling
• Before Starting a Simulation
  • Applying a Material
• Creating the Simulation
  • Creating a New Study
• Setting Up the Apparatus
  • Creating the Virtual Wall
  • Applying Bolt Hole Fixtures
  • Adding External Force & Split Profile
  • Creating the Bracket Mesh
  • Running the Study
• Analyzing Results
  • Factor of Safety & FoS Plot
  • Making Changes to the Plot Legend
  • Creating Binary FoS Plot
• Creating the Buckling Study
  • Interpreting Results
• Refining a Mesh
  • Reasons to Refine
  • Sharp Internal Corner
  • Adding Refined Meshes in Specific Locations
• Optimizing the Design
  • Creating the Design Study
  • Adding Variables
  • Adding Constraints
  • Adding Goals
  • Running & Verifying the Optimization
• SOLIDWORKS Modelling 3D Printed Materials
  • Analysis of 3D Printed Materials (Tensile vs. Flexural Strength)