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1. Introduction to FEA (Solidworks Simulation)
A. Simulation Protocol
I. Graphical Results
FEA
• Combination or mesh of
millions of small elements.
• Each element → Subjected
to calculation. The final
results come after mesh
refinement → Structure.
Essentials of FEA
1. Nodes & Elements
2. Solid & Shell Elements – Degree of Freedom
3. Beam Element & truss Element
4. Meshing – Using Elements
Coarse Fine
Objectives of Finite Element Analysis
1 Traditional Product
Design Process
PROTOTYPING
DESIGN
PRODUCTION TESTING
Objectives of Finite Element Analysis
PROTOTYPING
TESTING
PRODUCTION
Drop Test
Static Linear Analysis
Fatigue Analysis
Non-linear Analysis
Optimization of Topology
Thermal Evaluation
Composite Analysis
Kinematic Analysis
Frequency Analysis
Static Linear Analysis: The engineers
Quick Analysis and Designs Iteration based will be able to
on results for - monitor
- Stress this effects via
- Strain trend tracker.
- Displacement
- Factor of Safety
Study
Type
Study
Type Non-linear Analysis:
A linear solver cannot be used to
perform accurate testing on - Engineers → by
using nonlinear
- Rubber analysis in
- Nitinol conjunction with
- Plastics sophisticated
material models.
Analysis of Motion: The engineers
It needs mechanical inputs - will be able to
- Gravity - User-defined recreate the
- Springs constraints in mechanical
&
- Dampers the assembly movements
- Forces precisely →
reaction forces,
position,
Study acceleration, and
Type velocities.
Analysis of Motion:
It needs mechanical inputs -
Study
Large deformation Fatigue – Fatigue –
and plastic strain Small plastic strains Small elastic strains
Study
Type
Study
Type Statistical or Parametric The Engineers →
Optimization: Choose required
It gives designers the ability to variables and
perform- predetermine
limitations and
- Quick test & refine the design Weight, strength,
frequency, and
- Based on variables → Dimensions, Material manufacturing
cost.
Buckling Analysis: The Engineers
It is used on structures → under compressive use this analysis
loads. to precisely test
- Necessity is to use weight lifting → FOS (Factor of
system → under compressive loads Safety)→
for testing the structure’s Buckling Failure
stability.
Study
Type
Under Compressive Load
Study
Type Drop Test:
It gives a simple tool for
simulation → Shows the effect on The Engineers →
the design. fully control over -
impact surface,
- Impact height, velocity,
and angle of the
-Design drop.
Composite Analysis: This analysis
This analysis is used when dealing with enables engineers
materials like fiberglass. to specify fiber
- Improved Stiffness orientation and
Strenght layup schedule for
- the design.
Weight Investigation
- Simple manufacturing
Study techniques
Type
Study
Type Dynamic Evaluation: This kind of
It is used to design around - analysis can
- Potential noise produce outcomes
- Vibration issues like a transient
- Transient loads effect response, peak
response, stress,
acceleration, and
displacement.