Solidworks Simulation Recommended Texts/Tutorials
Solidworks Simulation Recommended Texts/Tutorials
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Hello,
I am a Mechanical Engineer and an FEA beginner. I consider myself to be familiar with Solidworks but not Simulation nor FEA in general. Although I have a B.S. degree the coursework on FEA was not much more than "press these buttons, make pretty graphs, there's your answer".
I think its important to have a decent textbook on FEA and since Simulation is used a great deal it seems reasonable that the text would work with that software. I have gone through most, if not all, the information and tutorials in the help window in Simulation but I'd like more.
One area in particular that I would like to gain more experience in is determining the validity of an analysis. Everything that is done I simplify and then back up with hand calculations but I know that Simulation must have its own checks. I'd like to learn more about what those checks are and additionally what I should be looking for and checking myself in the analysis. I've learned a few things but I'd imagine there is much more out there.
Any texts that you find helpful or recommend would be greatly appreciated.
best,
Dan
I am a Mechanical Engineer and an FEA beginner. I consider myself to be familiar with Solidworks but not Simulation nor FEA in general. Although I have a B.S. degree the coursework on FEA was not much more than "press these buttons, make pretty graphs, there's your answer".
I think its important to have a decent textbook on FEA and since Simulation is used a great deal it seems reasonable that the text would work with that software. I have gone through most, if not all, the information and tutorials in the help window in Simulation but I'd like more.
One area in particular that I would like to gain more experience in is determining the validity of an analysis. Everything that is done I simplify and then back up with hand calculations but I know that Simulation must have its own checks. I'd like to learn more about what those checks are and additionally what I should be looking for and checking myself in the analysis. I've learned a few things but I'd imagine there is much more out there.
Any texts that you find helpful or recommend would be greatly appreciated.
best,
Dan






RE: Solidworks Simulation Recommended Texts/Tutorials
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RE: Solidworks Simulation Recommended Texts/Tutorials
Jeff Mirisola, CSWP
Design Manager/Senior Designer
M9 Defense
My Blog
RE: Solidworks Simulation Recommended Texts/Tutorials
ISBN 1-56690-160X
Out of print, but possibly available through Amazon or another seller of books.
Vince Adams worked for SW for a while after writing the book and Abraham Askenazi worked for Buell motorcycle. Vince is also a go to guy for knowledge about the older Cosmo/M product. The book covers more than just Cosmos though.
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