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Time Saving Techniques with FEA
I’ve given a number of training courses in the last few years and have discovered that there are some simple modelling techniques that can save time that are falling out of use through lack of knowledge. I’m not sure what’s behind it, perhaps the wider availability of faster hardware, constraining the part geometry representation within the PLM system, or even that many companies are undertaking stress analysis without specialists in place to oversee it.
Fluid Structure Interaction in CAE
The relationship between fluid flow and mechanical performance of a system can be complex. The shape of the structure affects the flow pattern around it, while the pressures from the flow can deform the structure thereby affecting the flow. Think of an aircraft wing. If we model the fluid flow around the wing using the geometry straight from CAD we are not getting an accurate picture – the wing is a very flexible structure and undergoes a lot of bending.
Extending the Capability of SOLIDWORKS Motion with MSC Adams
SOLIDWORKS Motion is a kinematics/dynamics simulation environment for moving assemblies, embedded within the CAD system. It does a great job of using assembly constraints to automatically create joints in a mechanism and allows you to simulate the range of motion of a system giving you insight into the dynamic behaviour and component forces needed for sizing analysis. In this blog we’ll take a look at how MSC Adams expands on the capabilities of SOLIDWORKS Motion.