Length: 5 days
A BLOCK - 8am-11am CST
B BLOCK - 12pm-3pm CST
C BLOCK - 4pm-7pm CST

Prerequisites: Knowledge of SOLIDWORKS and basic mechanical engineering concepts is recommended.

Description: This SOLIDWORKS Simulation Essentials class provides a first look at the basics of Finite Element Analysis (FEA).

Topics covered in this course:

Lesson 1:  Introduction and the Analysis Workflow
Lesson 2:  Stress Singularities and Mesh Controls
Lesson 3:  Working with Assemblies and Interactions
Lesson 4:  Working with Symmetrical Models
Lesson 5:  Creating Connectors in Assemblies
Lesson 6:  Introducing Shell Elements
Lesson 7:  Introducing Beam Elements
Lesson 8:  Working with Mixed-Mesh Models
Lesson 9:  Design Studies
Lesson 10:  Thermal Stress Analysis
Lesson 11:  Special Topics