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    SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2016: A Tutorial Approach
    SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2016: A Tutorial Approach
    SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2016: A Tutorial Approach
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    SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2016: A Tutorial Approach

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    SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2016: A Tutorial Approach textbook has been written to help the users learn the basics of FEA. In this textbook, the author has used the tutorial point of view and the learn-by-doing theme to explain the tools and concepts of FEA using SOLIDWORKS Simulation. Real-world mechanical engineering industry examples and tutorials have been used to ensure that the users can relate the knowledge gained through this book with the actual mechanical industry designs. This textbook covers all important topics and concepts such as Model Preparation, Meshing, Connections, Contacts, Boundary Conditions, Structural Analysis, Buckling Analysis, Fatigue Analysis, Thermal Analysis and Frequency Analysis.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCADCIM Technologies
    Release dateJan 22, 2019
    ISBN9781942689805
    SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2016: A Tutorial Approach
    Author

    Sham Tickoo

    Prof. Sham Tickoo is professor of Manufacturing Engineering at Purdue University Northwest, USA where he has taught design, drafting, CAD and other engineering courses for over nineteen years. Before joining Purdue University, Prof. Tickoo has worked as a machinist, quality control engineer, design engineer, engineering consultant, and software developer. He has received a US patent for his invention Self Adjusting Cargo Organizer for Vehicles. Professor Tickoo also leads the team of authors at CADCIM Technologies to develop world-class teaching and learning resources for Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) and related technologies.

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      SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2016:

      A Tutorial Approach

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      Purdue University Northwest

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      SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2016: A Tutorial Approach Sham Tickoo

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      DEDICATION

      To teachers, who make it possible to disseminate knowledge

      to enlighten the young and curious minds

      of our future generations

      To students, who are dedicated to learning new technologies

      and making the world a better place to live in

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      Highly experienced instructors and qualified engineers at CADCIM Technologies conduct the classes under the guidance of Prof. Sham Tickoo of Purdue University Northwest, USA. This team has authored several textbooks that are rated one of the best in their categories and are used in various colleges, universities, and training centers in North America, Europe, and in other parts of the world.

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      Table of Contents

      Dedication iii

      Preface vii

      Chapter 1

      Introduction to FEA and SOLIDWORKS Simulation............................................1-1

      Chapter 2

      Defining Material Properties.................................................................................... 2-1

      Chapter 3

      Meshing.................................................................................................................... .3-1

      Chapter 4

      Linear Static Analysis...............................................................................................4-1

      Chapter 5

      Advanced Structural Analysis...................................................... .........................5-1

      Chapter 6

      Frequency Analysis................... ..............................................................................6-1

      Chapter 7

      Thermal Analysis..................................................................................................... 7-1

      Chapter 8

      Report and Interpretation ..................................................................................... 8-1

      Index I-1

      Preface

      SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2016

      SOLIDWORKS Simulation, developed by Dassault Systemes’ SolidWorks Corporation, USA, is one of the leading FEA software packages that efficiently evaluates performance, improves quality, and boosts product innovation. Using SOLIDWORKS Simulation, you can set up virtual real-world environments to test your product designs before finalizing them for manufacturing process. It enables you to test against a broad range of parameters during the design process such as durability, static and dynamic response, assembly motion, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and also helps solve complex simulations such as vibration impact and make the validation process easier. Based mainly on the user feedback, this FEA tool is remarkably user-friendly and allows you to be productive from day one.

      SOLIDWORKS Simulation enables you to simulate and analyze design performance with fast, easy-to-use SOLIDWORKS Simulation CAD-embedded analysis solutions. You can quickly and easily employ advanced simulation techniques to optimize design performance and thus cuts down on costly prototypes, eliminating rework and delays, and saving time and product development costs.

      SOLIDWORKS Simulation provides simulation tools to test your designs and make the decisions to improve quality and functionality.

      SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2016: A Tutorial Approach textbook has been written to help the users learn the basics of FEA. In this textbook, the author has used the tutorial point of view and the learn-by-doing theme to explain the tools and concepts of FEA using SOLDWORKS Simulation. Real-world mechanical engineering industry examples and tutorials have been used to ensure that the users can relate the knowledge gained through this book with the actual mechanical industry designs. The main features of the book are as follows:

      • Tutorial Approach

      The author has adopted the tutorial point-of-view and the learn-by-doing approach throughout the book. This approach guides the users to learn the tools and concepts faster.

      • Real-world Mechanical Engineering Projects as Tutorials

      The author has used the real-world mechanical engineering projects as tutorials in this textbook so that the readers can correlate the tutorials with the real-time models in the mechanical engineering industry.

      • Coverage of Major Simulation Studies

      All major studies of SOLIDWORKS Simulation are covered in this book. These include the Static, Frequency, Thermal, Fatigue, and Buckling studies.

      • Tips and Notes

      Additional information related to various topics is provided to the users in the form of tips and notes.

      • Learning Objectives

      The first page of every chapter summarizes the topics that are covered in the chapter.

      • Self-Evaluation Test, Review Questions, and Exercises

      Each chapter ends with Self-Evaluation Test that enables the users to assess their knowledge of the chapter. The answers to Self-Evaluation Test are given at the end of the chapter. Also, Review Questions and Exercises are given at the end of each chapter and they can be used by the instructors as test questions and exercises.

      Symbols Used in this Textbook

      Note

      Note.pcx The author has provided additional information to the users about the topic being discussed in the form of Notes.

      Tip

      Tip.pcx Special information on various techniques is provided in the form of Tips that will increase the efficiency of the users.

      Formatting Conventions Used in the Textbook

      Please refer to the following list for the formatting conventions used in this book.

      • Names of tools, buttons, options, toolbars, and are written in boldface.

      • Names of CommandManager, PropertyManager, rollouts, dialog box, drop-down lists, spinners, selection boxes, areas, edit boxes, check boxes, and radio buttons are written in boldface.

      • Values entered in edit boxes are written in boldface.

      • Names and paths of the files are written in italics.

      Example: The Materials tool, the Mid-Plane option, the OK button, the Features toolbar, and so on.

      Example: The Simulation CommandManager, the Study PropertyManager, the Open dialog box, the End Condition drop-down list, the Depth spinner, the Direction of Extrusion selection box, the Draft outward check box, and so on.

      Example: Enter 5 in the Radius edit box.

      Example: C:\Documents\SOLIDWORKS\c07\c07_tut01 and so on

      Naming Conventions Used in the Textbook

      Tool

      If you click on an item in a toolbar and a command is invoked to create/edit an object or perform some action, then that item is termed as tool.

      For example:

      To Create: Line tool, Smart Dimension tool, Extruded Boss/Base tool

      Action: Zoom to Fit tool, Pan tool, Copy tool

      If you click on an item in a toolbar and a dialog box is invoked where in you can set the properties to create/edit an object, then that item is also termed as tool, refer to Figure 1.

      Flyout

      A flyout is the one in which a set of tools are grouped together. You can identify a flyout with a down arrow on it. A flyout is given a name based on the types of tools grouped in it. For example, Line flyout, View Settings flyout, Fillet flyout, and so on; refer to Figure 1.

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      Figure 1 The Line, View Settings, and Fillet flyouts

      PropertyManager

      The naming conventions used for the components in a PropertyManager are mentioned in Figure 2, Figure 3 and Figure 4.

      1.TIF

      Figure 2 The Study PropertyManager

      2.TIF

      Figure 3 The selection box and drop-down list

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      Figure 4 The rollout, check box, and radio button

      Button

      The items in a dialog box that has a 3D shape like a button is termed as Button. For example, OK button, Cancel button, and so on.

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      It has been our constant endeavor to provide you the best textbooks and services at affordable price. In this endeavor, we have come out with a Free Companion website that will facilitate the process of teaching and learning of SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2016. If you purchase this book, you will get access to the files on the Companion website.

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      You can get online technical support by contacting techsupport@cadcim.com.

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      Chapter 1

      Introduction to FEA and SOLIDWORKS Simulation

      Learning Objectives

      After completing this chapter, you will be able to:

      • Understand basic concepts and general working of FEA

      • Understand advantages and limitations of FEA

      • Understand important terms and definitions used in FEA

      • Understand SOLIDWORKS simulation

      • Understand the type of analysis performed using SOLIDWORKS Simulation

      • Basic steps in SOLIDWORKS Simulation

      Introduction To FEA

      The Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is a computing technique that is used to obtain approximate solution to boundary value problems. It is a numerical procedure to find solution of engineering problems through various analyses such as structural, thermal, fluid flow, electrical, and so on. The most common use of FEA is in structural analysis. These problems are basically mathematical models for physical situation. These mathematical models are differential equations with a set of boundary values and initial conditions. The method used to derive these equations is called Finite Element Method (FEM).

      To understand the concept of FEA, consider a circle whose perimeter is to be calculated. To measure the perimeter of the circle without using the conventional formula, divide it into equal segments, as shown in Figure 1-1. Next, join the start and end points of these segments with a straight line. Now, you can measure the length of the straight line very easily, and thus, the perimeter of the circle by adding the length of these straight lines.

      Figure 1-1 The circle divided into small equal segments

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      If the number of segments into which the circle is divided is less, you will not get accurate results. For accuracy, divide the circle into more number of segments. However, with more segments, the time required will be more. The same concept can be applied to FEA also, and therefore, there is always a compromise between accuracy and speed while using this method. This compromise between accuracy and speed makes it an approximate method.

      The FEA was first developed to be used in the aerospace and nuclear industries where the safety of structures is critical. Today, even the simplest of products rely on FEA for design evaluation.

      The FEA simulates the loading conditions of a design and determines the design response in those conditions. It can be used in new product design as well as in existing product refinement. A model is divided into a finite number of regions/divisions called elements. These elements can be of predefined shapes, such as triangular, quadrilateral, hexahedron, tetrahedron, and so on. The predefined shape of an element helps define the equations that describe how the element will respond to certain loads. The sum of the responses of all the elements in a model gives the total response of the complete model.

      General Working of FEA

      A better knowledge of FEA helps in creating more accurate finite element models. Also, it helps in understanding the backend working of SOLIDWORKS Simulation. Here, a simple model is discussed to give you a brief overview of the working of FEA.

      Figure 1-2 shows a spring assembly that represents a simple two-spring element model. In this model, two springs are connected in series and one of the springs is fixed at the left most end point, refer to Figure 1-2. In this figure, the stiffness of the springs has been represented by the spring constants K1 and K2. The movement of end points of each spring is restricted in X direction only. The change in position from the undeformed state of each end point can be defined by X1 and X2 variables. The two forces acting on the end points of the springs are represented by F1 and F2.

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      Figure 1-2 Representation of a two-spring assembly

      To develop a model that can predict the state of this spring assembly, you can use the linear spring equation given below:

      F = KX

      where,

      F = force applied,

      X = displacement, and

      K = spring constant

      If you use the spring parameters defined above and assume a state of equilibrium, the following equations can be written for each endpoint:

      F1 - X1K1 + (X2 - X1)K2 = 0

      F2 - (X2 - X1)K2 = 0

      Therefore,

      F1 = (K1 + K2)X1 + (-K2)X2

      F2 = (-K2)X1 + K2X2

      If the set of equation is written in matrix form, it will be represented as follows:

      Snap1

      In the above mathematical model, if the spring constants (K1 and K2) are known and the deformed shapes (X1 and X2) are defined, then the resulting forces (F1 and F2) can be determined. Alternatively, if the spring constants (K1 and K2) are known and the forces (F1 and F2) are defined, then the resulting deformed shapes (X1 and X2) can be determined. The terminologies that are used in the previous example are discussed next.

      Stiffness Matrix

      In the previous equation, the following part represents the stiffness matrix (K):

      Snap2

      This matrix is relatively simple because it comprises only one pair of springs, but it turns complex when the number of springs increases.

      Degrees of Freedom

      Degrees of freedom is defined as the least number of independent coordinates required to define the configuration of a system in space. In the previous example, you were only concerned about displacement and forces. By making one endpoint fixed, you will restrict all degrees of freedom for that particular node. This means there will be no translational or rotational degrees of freedom for that node. But, still there are two nodes with some degrees of freedom. As these two nodes are allowed to translate along the X axis only, they have 1 degree of freedom each considering that no rotational degree of freedom exists in them. The number of degrees of freedom on free nodes in a model determines the number of equations required to solve a mathematical model.

      Boundary Conditions

      The boundary conditions are used to eliminate the unknowns in a system. A set of equations that is solvable is meaningless without the input. In the previous example, the boundary condition X0 = 0, and the input forces are F1 and F2. Either ways, the displacements could have been specified in place of forces as boundary conditions and the mathematical model could have been solved for the forces. In other words, the boundary conditions help you reduce or eliminate the unknowns in the system.

      Note

      The solutions generated by using FEA are always approximate.

      Elements and Element Shapes

      Elements and element shapes are the building blocks of Finite Element Method (FEM). These are discussed next.

      Elements

      Element is an entity into which the system under study is divided. An element shape is specified by nodes. The shape (area, length, and volume) of an element depends on the nodes.

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