FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS OF PARTS with SolidWorks Simulation 2013

This book is intended to cover the fundamentals of the Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of mechanical components and structures using the SolidWorks Simulation. It is written primarily for the engineering students, engineers, technologist and practitioners who have little or no work experience with SolidWorks Simulation. It is assumed that the readers are familiar with the fundamentals of the strength of materials as offered in an introductory level course in a typical undergraduate engineering or engineering technology program. However, the basic theories and formulas have been included in this text as well. The book can be used by the engineers and practitioners as a self-study guide. It can be also adopted for an introductory level course in Finite Element Analysis offered to students in mechanical and civil engineering programs. Both analytical and simulation solutions are presented through examples and tutorials to ensure that readers understand the fundamentals of FEA and the simulation software. Table of Contents 1. Basic Background 2. Fundamentals of SolidWorks Simulation 3. Solid Element, Convergence Test and Adaptive Meshing 4. Direct Stiffness Method and Truss Analysis 5. Beams and Frames Analysis 6. 2D Simplified Elements and Thin Parts Analysis 7. Frequency Analysis of Parts