SOLIDWORKS:

Shell and Beam Modeling in FEA

23 Video Lessons

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About this Course

Much of CAD design uses 3D elements for finite element analysis (FEA) simulation. However, sometimes thin-walled or frame-like structures dominate. In these cases, shell (2D) and beam (1D) elements can represent designs more effectively. Across all industries, as much as 50% of the design of major engineering projects fall into these categories.

In this course, expert explains how to work with shell and beam models in SOLIDWORKS. Learn when to use shell, beam, and specialized truss elements; understand the fundamentals of modeling with them; and find out how to mesh, postprocess, and model components with these tools.

Expert shows how to set up and run these FEA simulations to test the integrity of your designs and view results such as stress, force, and displacement.

 

Contents

 

Introduction
Shell and beam elements in SOLIDWORKS

What you should know

Using the exercise files

 

1. Idealization with Shells and Beams
What are shells, beams, and trusses?

 

2. Focusing on Trusses
Truss modeling background

Truss model: 3D geometry setup

Truss model: 3D geometry results

Truss model: Weldments setup

Truss model: Weldments results

Truss: Beam differences

 

3. Focusing on Beams
Beam modeling background

Benchmark beam model: Pinned joints

Benchmark beam model: Welded joints

Loaded beam model: Geometry setup

Loaded beam model: Load boundary conditions (LBC) setup

Loaded beam model: Results

 

4. Focusing on Shells
Shell modeling background

Shell from surface setup

Shell from surface LBC and run

Shell from geometry setup

Shell from geometry LBC and run

Sheet metal setup

Sheet metal run

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