SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2018: A Tutorial Approach book has been written to help the users learn the basics of FEA. In this book, 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 book 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:

Book 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.

Technical support by contacting 'techsupport@cadcim.com'.

Additional learning resources at 'allaboutcadcam.blogspot.com'.

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