Simulation Applications for Static Stress Analysis
Define materials, loads and constraints, and contact sets between assembly components, then solve simulation studies and review the results.
Course overview
Prepare, set up, solve, and validate simulation results for linear static stress. Explore workflows to prepare a model for simulation, define materials, loads and constraints, and contact sets between assembly components, then solve simulation studies and review the results. We'll focus on the application of the simulation toolset, while also exploring external engineering knowledge in finite element analysis required to define, review, and validate simulations. Follow along as we learn the fundamentals of model prep, setup, solve, and review of linear static stress analyses.
After completing this course, you’ll be able to:
- Understand the ideal cases and limitations of linear static stress.
- Perform model preparations before simulation.
- Accurately define loads, constraints and contact sets.
- Review and resolve pre-check warnings and errors.
- Solve and review a linear static stress simulation.
Course outline
Getting Started
Discover what you will learn in this course and download the software and resources you will need.
Module outline
Discover what you will learn in this course and download the software and resources you will need.
Model prep for simulation
Explore model preparation in the Design and Simplify workspaces before setting up a linear static stress simulation study.
Module outline
Explore model preparation in the Design and Simplify workspaces before setting up a linear static stress simulation study.
After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
- Review a model for simulation.
- Use direct modeling tools.
- Manage physical materials.
- Use Simplify tools.
Simulation setup
Define materials, loads and constraints, and contact sets for a linear static stress simulation study.
Module outline
Define materials, loads and constraints, and contact sets for a linear static stress simulation study.
After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
- Define study materials.
- Define a structural constraint.
- Define a structural load.
- Manage contact sets.
Simulation solve and results
Explore the simulation pre-check, solve, and results tools for linear static stress analysis.
Module outline
Explore the simulation pre-check, solve, and results tools for linear static stress analysis.
After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
- Review pre-check warnings and errors.
- Solve a simulation study.
- Use simulation results tools.
Simulation study refinement
Use simulation study results to clone a simulation model, load cases, and make study refinements for subsequent simulation studies.
Module outline
Use simulation study results to clone a simulation model, load cases, and make study refinements for subsequent simulation studies.
After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
- Clone a simulation model.
- Clone a load case.
- Modify simulation study properties.
Course challenge
Now that you’ve completed the learning material in this course, you can take the challenge exercise to measure your skills on the topics covered in this course. Follow the assignment directions below or download the PDF to follow along at your own pace.
Module outline
Now that you’ve completed the learning material in this course, you can take the challenge exercise to measure your skills on the topics covered in this course. Follow the assignment directions below or download the PDF to follow along at your own pace.
Final test
Ready to test your knowledge? Pass this required test with a score of 75% or more to complete the course and earn a certificate of completion.
Module outline
Ready to test your knowledge? Pass this required test with a score of 75% or more to complete the course and earn a certificate of completion.
