SOLIDWORKS – Shell and Beam Modeling in FEA
Release date:2018, September 20
Author:Tony Abbey
Skill level:Beginner
Language:English
Exercise files:Yes
Much of CAD design uses 3D elements for finite element analysis (FEA) simulation. However, sometimes thin-walled or frame-like structures dominate. In these cases, shell (2D) and beam (1D) elements can represent designs more effectively. Across all industries, as much as 50% of the design of major engineering projects fall into these categories.
In this course, instructor Tony Abbey explains how to work with shell and beam models in SOLIDWORKS. Learn when to use shell, beam, and specialized truss elements; understand the fundamentals of modeling with them; and find out how to mesh, postprocess, and model components with these tools. Tony shows how to set up and run these FEA simulations to test the integrity of your designs and view results such as stress, force, and displacement.
Topics include:
Modeling beams and trusses
Using weldments
Modeling shells
Using surfaces
Using solid bodies
Using sheet-metal bodies
Setting up and running FEA simulations
00. Introduction
01 – Shell and beam elements in SOLIDWORKS
02 – What you should know
03 – Using the exercise files
01. Idealization with Shells and Beams
04 – What are shells, beams, and trusses
02. Focusing on Trusses
05 – Truss modeling background
06 – Truss model – 3D geometry setup
07 – Truss model – 3D geometry results
08 – Truss model – Weldments setup
09 – Truss model – Weldments results
10 – Truss – Beam differences
03. Focusing on Beams
11 – Beam modeling background
12 – Benchmark beam model – Pinned joints
13 – Benchmark beam model – Welded joints
14 – Loaded beam model – Geometry setup
15 – Loaded beam model – Load boundary conditions (LBC) setup
16 – Loaded beam model – Results
04. Focusing on Shells
17 – Shell modeling background
18 – Shell from surface setup
19 – Shell from surface LBC and run
20 – Shell from geometry setup
21 – Shell from geometry LBC and run
22 – Sheet metal setup
23 – Sheet metal run
05. Conclusion
24 – Next steps
Ex_Files_SOLIDWORKS_Shell_Beam_Modeling_FEA.7z
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