Length: 3 days
A BLOCK - 8am-11am CST
B BLOCK - 12pm-3pm CST
C BLOCK - 4pm-7pm CST

Prerequisites: Access to SOLIDWORKS 2018 or newer.  Have completed the Simulation Essentials course and experience with the Windows® operating system

Description: This class provides an in-depth coverage of Finite Element Analysis (FEA), covering the entire process from meshing to evaluation of results for parts and assemblies. It discusses linear stress analysis covering the entire analysis process from meshing to evaluation of results for parts and assemblies, gap/contact analysis, and best practices.

Topics covered in the Simulation Advanced course:

1. Frequency Analysis of Parts & Assemblies
   
2. Buckling Analysis
   
3. Load Cases
   
4. Submodeling
5. Topology Analysis
   
6. Thermal Analysis
   
7. Thermal Analysis with Radiation
   
8. Thermal Stress Analysis with 2D Simplification 
9. Fatigue Analysis 
10. Variable Amplitude Fatigue Analysis
11. Drop Test Analysis
12. Parametric Optimization