SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2022: A Tutorial Approach, 3rd Edition

SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2022: 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. 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, Nonlinear Analysis and Frequency Analysis.

Salient Features of this textbook are as follows:

• Textbook consisting of 9 chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence.
• Summarized content on the first page of the topics that are covered in the chapter.
• More than 30 real-world mechanical engineering simulation problems used as tutorials and projects with step-by-step explanation.
• Additional information throughout the book in the form of notes and tips.
• Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions at the end of each chapter to help the users assess their knowledge.

Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction to FEA and SOLIDWORKS Simulation
Chapter 2: Defining Material Properties
Chapter 3: Meshing
Chapter 4: Linear Static Analysis
Chapter 5: Advanced Structural Analysis
Chapter 6: Frequency Analysis
Chapter 7: Thermal Analysis
Chapter 8: Nonlinear Analysis
Chapter 9: Implementation of FEA
Index

Free Teaching and Learning Resources:

CADCIM Technologies provides the following free teaching and learning resources with this textbook:

• Technical support by contacting techsupport@cadcim.com
• All models used in tutorials, exercises*, and illustrations.
• Instructor Guide with solution to all review questions and instructions to create the models for exercises*
• Additional learning resources at http://allaboutcadcam.blogspot.com and youtube.com/cadcimtech
  (* For faculty only)

About the Authors:
CADCIM Technologies, Prof. Sham Tickoo of Purdue University Northwest, and the team of dedicated contributing authors at CADCIM Technologies are committed to bring you the best textbooks, eBooks, free teaching and learning resources on CAD/CAM/CAE, GIS, Civil, Animation & VFX, and related technologies. We strive to be the first and the best. That is our promise and goal.

Our team of authors consists of highly qualified and experienced Engineers and Programmers who have a strong academic and industrial background. They understand the needs of the students, the faculty, and the challenges our students face when they start working in industry. All our books have been structured in a way that facilitates teaching and learning, and also exposes students to real-world applications. The textbooks, apart from providing comprehensive study material, are well appreciated for the simplicity of content, clarity of style, and the in-depth coverage of the subject.