Learn how to use SOLIDWORKS Premium simulation add-in: Linear Static Analysis.
What you should know
There are few official SOLIDWORKS tutorial resources on this subject. However, there is a paid training program (funded by the OPCO), details of which can be found in this article.
Prerequisites: SOLIDWORKS Premium (not included in Standard or Professional versions)
Go to tutorial
The official tutorial can be found here.
If you don't have access, here it is: https://my.solidworks.com/training/master/290/the-analysis-process
Training program
Duration: 6 half-days
Price: €2,160 (excl. VAT) per company - can be financed by the OPCO (ask about your budgets!)
Location: distance learning
Objectives :
- Validate the mechanical strength of its parts and assemblies.
- Evaluate the behavior of a product according to the constraints of its environment.
- Optimize your designs
Target audience:
Designer, technician or engineer in a design, methods or production office with some knowledge of FEA.
Detailed content
1. The analysis process
2. Mesh checks, stress concentration, boundary conditions
3. Assembly analysis with contacts
4. Symmetrical and free assemblies with automatic balancing
5. Assembly analysis with connectors
6. Compatible / incompatible meshes
7. Mesh reduction for assembly analysis
8. Analysis of thin components
9. Mixed-mesh shells and volume elements
10. Mixed-mesh shells, beams and volume elements
11. Design study
12. Adaptive meshing
13. Travel analysis