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| Preface | |
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| Finite Element Analysis Methods | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Basic Integral Formulations | |
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| Gather and Scatter Operators | |
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| Geometric Boundary Errors | |
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| Stages of Analysis and Their Uncertainties | |
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| Part Geometric Analysis and Meshing Failures | |
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| SolidWorks Simulation Overview | |
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| Simulation Study Capabilities | |
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| Element Types and Shapes | |
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| Element Interpolations | |
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| Common Modeling Errors | |
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| Infinite Corner Gradients | |
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| Concepts of Stress Analysis | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Axial Bar Example | |
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| Structural Mechanics | |
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| Equilibrium of a Single Restrained Element | |
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| General Equilibrium Matrix Partitions | |
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| Assembly of Multiply Element Connections | |
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| Solution Phases for Compound Elastic Bars | |
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| Structural Component Failure | |
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| Overall Factor of Safety | |
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| Element Type Selection | |
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| Simulation Fixture and Load Symbols | |
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| Structural Restraint Options in SolidWorks | |
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| Structural Connectors | |
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| Available Structural Loading Options | |
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| Available Material Inputs for Stress Studies | |
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| Stress Study Outputs | |
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| Stress Concentration and Defeaturing | |
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| Classic 1D Analytic Stress Solutions | |
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| Mesh Control in SolidWorks Simulation | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Example Initial Analysis | |
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| Splitting a Surface or Curve | |
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| Beginning SW Simulation Study | |
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| Mesh Control | |
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| Mesh Preview | |
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| Fixtures (Essential Boundary Conditions) | |
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| Pressure Loading | |
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| Run the Study | |
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| Validate the Design Revision | |
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| Other Aspects of Mesh Generation | |
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| General Solid Stress Analysis | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Flexural Analysis of a Zee-Section Beam | |
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| Ram Block Stress Analysis | |
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| Plane Stress Analysis | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Rectangular Beam Segment | |
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| Combining Load Cases | |
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| Rotational Loads and Accelerations | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Building a Segment Geometry | |
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| Part with Angular Velocity Load | |
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| Angular Acceleration Model | |
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| Proper Cyclic Symmetry Model | |
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| Cylindrical Component Displacements | |
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| Flat Plate Analysis | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Rectangular Plate | |
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| Surprising Corner Reactions | |
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| Shell Analysis | |
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| SolidWorks Shell Capabilities | |
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| Quarter Symmetry Tank Stress | |
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| Solid Stress Analysis Approximation with 2.5D | |
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| Space Truss and Space Frame Analysis | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Statically Determinate Space Truss | |
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| Analytic Beam Element Matrices | |
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| Frame Elements | |
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| Statically Indeterminate Space Frame | |
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| Vibration Analysis | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Finite Element Vibration Studies | |
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| Analytic Solutions for Frequencies | |
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| Frequencies of a Curved Solid | |
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| Buckling Analysis | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Buckling Terminology | |
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| Buckling Load Factor | |
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| General Buckling Concepts | |
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| Local Lateral Buckling of a Cantilever | |
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| Concepts of Thermal Analysis | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Thermal Analysis Input Properties | |
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| Finite Element Thermal Analysis | |
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| Classical 1D Thermal Solutions | |
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| Heat Transfer with an Orthotropic Material | |
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| General Anisotropic Material Directions | |
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| Analysis of a Block with a Cylindrical Hole | |
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| Crossing Pipes Analysis | |
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| Thermal Analysis of a Ram Block | |
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| Axisymmetric Thermal Analysis | |
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| Thermal Stress Analysis | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Layered Beam Thermal Stress Model | |
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| Ram Block Thermal-Stress Study | |
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| Related Analogies | |
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| Basic Concepts | |
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| Seepage Under a Dam | |
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| Potential Flow Around a Cylinder | |
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| References | |
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| Index | |