Thermal Analysis with SolidWorks Simulation 2012

Thermal Analysis with SolidWorks Simulation 2012 goes beyond the standard software manual. It concurrently introduces the reader to thermal analysis and its implementation in SolidWorks Simulation using hands-on exercises. A number of projects are presented to illustrate thermal analysis and related topics. Each chapter is designed to build on the skills and understanding gained from previous exercises.

Thermal Analysis with SolidWorks Simulation 2012 is designed for users who are already familiar with basics of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using SolidWorks Simulation or who have completed the book Engineering Analysis with SolidWorks Simulation 2012. Thermal Analysis with SolidWorks Simulation 2012 builds on these topics in the area of thermal Analysis. Some understanding of FEA and SolidWorks Simulation is assumed.

Topics covered

• Analogies between thermal and structural analysis
• Heat transfer by conduction
• Heat transfer by convection
• Heat transfer by radiation
• Thermal loads and boundary conditions
• Thermal resistance
• Thermal stresses
• Thermal buckling
• Modeling techniques in thermal analysis
• Presenting results of thermal analysis

Table of Contents
1. Introduction thermal analysis
2. Hollow plate
3. L bracket
4. Round bar
5. Floor heating duct part 1
6. Floor heating duct part 2
7. Hot plate
8. Thermal and thermal stress analysis of a coffee mug
9. Thermal and thermal buckling analysis of a link
10. Radiative power of a black body
11. Radiation of a hemisphere
12. Radiation between two bodies
13. Selected NAFEMS benchmarks
14. Miscellaneous topics
15. Glossary of terms
16. List of symbols
17. References
18. List of exercises