Finite Element Analysis in Practice – Instructor Manual
Finite Element Analysis
in Practice
Instructor Manual
Based on: Autodesk® Algor® Simulation
Professional 2011
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Finite Element Analysis in Practice – Instructor Manual
Based on: Autodesk® Algor® Simulation Professional 2011
Except as otherwise permitted by Autodesk, Inc., this publication, or parts thereof, may not be
reproduced in any form, by any method, for any purpose.
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countries: 3DEC (design/ logo), 3December, 3December.com, 3ds Max, ADI, Alias, Alias (swirl
design/logo), AliasStudio, Alias|Wavefront (design/ logo), Algor, ATC, AUGI, AutoCAD, AutoCAD
Learning Assistance, AutoCAD LT, AutoCAD Simulator, AutoCAD SQL Extension, AutoCAD SQL
Interface, Autodesk, Autodesk Envision, Autodesk Insight, Autodesk Intent, Autodesk Inventor,
Autodesk Map, Autodesk MapGuide, Autodesk Streamline, AutoLISP, AutoSnap, AutoSketch,
AutoTrack, Backdraft, Built with ObjectARX (logo), Burn, Buzzsaw, CAiCE, Can You Imagine,
Character Studio, Cinestream, Civil 3D, Cleaner, Cleaner Central, ClearScale, Colour Warper,
Combustion, Communication Specification, Constructware, Content Explorer,
Create>what’s>Next> (design/logo), Dancing Baby (image), DesignCenter, Design Doctor,
Designer’s Toolkit, DesignKids, DesignProf, DesignServer, DesignStudio, Design|Studio
(design/logo), Design Web Format, Discreet, DWF, DWG, DWG (logo), DWG Extreme, DWG
TrueConvert, DWG TrueView, DXF, Ecotect, Exposure, Extending the Design Team, Face Robot,
FBX, FEMPRO, Filmbox, Fire, Flame, Flint, FMDesktop, Freewheel, Frost, GDX Driver, Gmax,
Green Building Studio, Heads-up Design, Heidi, HumanIK, IDEA Server, i-drop, ImageModeler,
iMOUT, Incinerator, Inferno, Inventor, Inventor LT, Kaydara, Kaydara (design/logo), Kynapse,
Kynogon, LandXplorer, LocationLogic, Lustre, Matchmover, Maya, Mechanical Desktop,
Moldflow, Moonbox, MotionBuilder, Movimento, Mudbox, NavisWorks, ObjectARX, ObjectDBX,
Open Reality, Opticore, Opticore Opus, PIPEPLUS, PolarSnap, PortfolioWall, Powered with
Autodesk Technology, Productstream, ProjectPoint, ProMaterials, RasterDWG, Reactor,
RealDWG, Real-time Roto, REALVIZ, Recognize, Render Queue, Retimer, Reveal, Revit,
Showcase, ShowMotion, SketchBook, Smoke, Softimage, Softimage|XSI (design/logo),
SteeringWheels, Stitcher, Stone, StudioTools, Topobase, Toxik, TrustedDWG, ViewCube, Visual,
Visual Construction, Visual Drainage, Visual Landscape, Visual Survey, Visual Toolbox, Visual
LISP, Voice Reality, Volo, Vtour, Wire, Wiretap, WiretapCentral, XSI, and XSI (design/ logo).
The following are registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk Canada Co. in the USA
and/or Canada and other countries: Backburner, Multi-Master Editing, River, and Sparks.
Disclaimer
THIS PUBLICATION AND THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS MADE AVAILABLE BY
AUTODESK, INC. “AS IS.” AUTODESK, INC. DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE REGARDING THESE
MATERIALS.
Published by:
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111 Mclnnis Parkway
San Rafael, CA 94903, USA
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
COURSE INTRODUCTION:
Overview .....................................................................................................VII
Software Installation, Services, and Support ..............................................VII
Installing and Running Autodesk® Algor® Simulation........................................VII
System Requirements....................................................................................VIII
Autodesk Algor Simulation Help ...................................................................... IX
Subscription Center ......................................................................................... X
Web Links ........................................................................................................ X
Tutorials .......................................................................................................... XI
Webcasts and Web Courses........................................................................... XI
How to Receive Technical Support ................................................................. XI
Updates ..........................................................................................................XII
Navigating the User Interface .....................................................................XII
Toolbars........................................................................................................ XIV
Using the Keyboard and Mouse ..................................................................... XV
Introduction to the ViewCube ........................................................................ XVI
Additional View Controls .............................................................................. XVII
Legacy View Controls in Autodesk Algor Simulation ................................... XVIII
Notes Concerning the “Steps for Exercises” Section .............................. XVIII
PRESENTATION SLIDESHOW:
Introduction ................................................................................................... 3
FEA Overview and Examples using Autodesk® Algor® Simulation................. 8
Introductory Example .................................................................................. 12
FEA Concepts ............................................................................................. 16
Exercise A - FEA Example by Hand ..............................................................25
Analysis Options ......................................................................................... 30
Element Options ......................................................................................... 36
Meshing and Modeling ................................................................................ 37
Loads and Constraints ................................................................................ 41
Truss Elements ........................................................................................... 49
Exercise B - Truss Frame Model....................................................................50
Beam Elements .......................................................................................... 51
Exercise C - Support Beam Under Gravity .....................................................53
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2-D Elements .............................................................................................. 54
Exercise D - Axisymmetric Thick-walled Cylinder ...........................................56
Plate/Shell Elements ................................................................................... 56
Exercise E - Plate Under Uniform Pressure ...................................................59
Brick Elements ............................................................................................ 59
Exercise F - Cantilever Beam Model ..............................................................60
Comparing Element Types ......................................................................... 61
Exercise G - Comparing Element Types ........................................................61
Mesh Convergence ..................................................................................... 62
Exercise H - Mesh Convergence....................................................................64
Meshing CAD Solid Models ........................................................................ 65
Exercise I - Bracket Model .............................................................................67
Exercise J - Hanger Assembly Model ............................................................69
Combining Element Types .......................................................................... 69
Contact ....................................................................................................... 71
Exercise K - Linear Contact Model.................................................................72
Solving Options ........................................................................................... 73
Results Evaluation ...................................................................................... 74
Presentation of Results ............................................................................... 77
Other Analysis Types .................................................................................. 80
Thermal Analysis ................................................................................... 81
Exercise L - Thermal Model .....................................................................85
Electrostatic Analysis ............................................................................. 86
Fluid Flow Analysis ................................................................................ 89
Mechanical Event Simulation (MES) ..................................................... 92
Exercise M - Nonlinear Material Model .................................................. 101
Combining Analysis Types (Multiphysics) ................................................. 103
Material Models ........................................................................................ 105
Exercise N - Mechanical Event Simulation, Geneva Mechanism ................ 107
STEPS FOR EXERCISES .......................................................... SE.1
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Finite Element Analysis
in Practice
Instructor Manual
Based on: Autodesk® Algor® Simulation
Professional 2011
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Finite
Manual
Element Analysis in Practice – Instructor Manual.pdf
,Finite Element Analysis in Practice – Instructor Manual
© 2010 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved.
Finite Element Analysis in Practice – Instructor Manual
Based on: Autodesk® Algor® Simulation Professional 2011
Except as otherwise permitted by Autodesk, Inc., this publication, or parts thereof, may not be
reproduced in any form, by any method, for any purpose.
Certain materials included in this publication are reprinted with the permission of the copyright
holder.
Trademarks
The following are registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., in the USA and other
countries: 3DEC (design/ logo), 3December, 3December.com, 3ds Max, ADI, Alias, Alias (swirl
design/logo), AliasStudio, Alias|Wavefront (design/ logo), Algor, ATC, AUGI, AutoCAD, AutoCAD
Learning Assistance, AutoCAD LT, AutoCAD Simulator, AutoCAD SQL Extension, AutoCAD SQL
Interface, Autodesk, Autodesk Envision, Autodesk Insight, Autodesk Intent, Autodesk Inventor,
Autodesk Map, Autodesk MapGuide, Autodesk Streamline, AutoLISP, AutoSnap, AutoSketch,
AutoTrack, Backdraft, Built with ObjectARX (logo), Burn, Buzzsaw, CAiCE, Can You Imagine,
Character Studio, Cinestream, Civil 3D, Cleaner, Cleaner Central, ClearScale, Colour Warper,
Combustion, Communication Specification, Constructware, Content Explorer,
Create>what’s>Next> (design/logo), Dancing Baby (image), DesignCenter, Design Doctor,
Designer’s Toolkit, DesignKids, DesignProf, DesignServer, DesignStudio, Design|Studio
(design/logo), Design Web Format, Discreet, DWF, DWG, DWG (logo), DWG Extreme, DWG
TrueConvert, DWG TrueView, DXF, Ecotect, Exposure, Extending the Design Team, Face Robot,
FBX, FEMPRO, Filmbox, Fire, Flame, Flint, FMDesktop, Freewheel, Frost, GDX Driver, Gmax,
Green Building Studio, Heads-up Design, Heidi, HumanIK, IDEA Server, i-drop, ImageModeler,
iMOUT, Incinerator, Inferno, Inventor, Inventor LT, Kaydara, Kaydara (design/logo), Kynapse,
Kynogon, LandXplorer, LocationLogic, Lustre, Matchmover, Maya, Mechanical Desktop,
Moldflow, Moonbox, MotionBuilder, Movimento, Mudbox, NavisWorks, ObjectARX, ObjectDBX,
Open Reality, Opticore, Opticore Opus, PIPEPLUS, PolarSnap, PortfolioWall, Powered with
Autodesk Technology, Productstream, ProjectPoint, ProMaterials, RasterDWG, Reactor,
RealDWG, Real-time Roto, REALVIZ, Recognize, Render Queue, Retimer, Reveal, Revit,
Showcase, ShowMotion, SketchBook, Smoke, Softimage, Softimage|XSI (design/logo),
SteeringWheels, Stitcher, Stone, StudioTools, Topobase, Toxik, TrustedDWG, ViewCube, Visual,
Visual Construction, Visual Drainage, Visual Landscape, Visual Survey, Visual Toolbox, Visual
LISP, Voice Reality, Volo, Vtour, Wire, Wiretap, WiretapCentral, XSI, and XSI (design/ logo).
The following are registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk Canada Co. in the USA
and/or Canada and other countries: Backburner, Multi-Master Editing, River, and Sparks.
Disclaimer
THIS PUBLICATION AND THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS MADE AVAILABLE BY
AUTODESK, INC. “AS IS.” AUTODESK, INC. DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE REGARDING THESE
MATERIALS.
Published by:
Autodesk, Inc.
111 Mclnnis Parkway
San Rafael, CA 94903, USA
FEA in Practice – Instructor Manual – Autodesk® Algor® Simulation Professional 2011 4/30/2010 III
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
COURSE INTRODUCTION:
Overview .....................................................................................................VII
Software Installation, Services, and Support ..............................................VII
Installing and Running Autodesk® Algor® Simulation........................................VII
System Requirements....................................................................................VIII
Autodesk Algor Simulation Help ...................................................................... IX
Subscription Center ......................................................................................... X
Web Links ........................................................................................................ X
Tutorials .......................................................................................................... XI
Webcasts and Web Courses........................................................................... XI
How to Receive Technical Support ................................................................. XI
Updates ..........................................................................................................XII
Navigating the User Interface .....................................................................XII
Toolbars........................................................................................................ XIV
Using the Keyboard and Mouse ..................................................................... XV
Introduction to the ViewCube ........................................................................ XVI
Additional View Controls .............................................................................. XVII
Legacy View Controls in Autodesk Algor Simulation ................................... XVIII
Notes Concerning the “Steps for Exercises” Section .............................. XVIII
PRESENTATION SLIDESHOW:
Introduction ................................................................................................... 3
FEA Overview and Examples using Autodesk® Algor® Simulation................. 8
Introductory Example .................................................................................. 12
FEA Concepts ............................................................................................. 16
Exercise A - FEA Example by Hand ..............................................................25
Analysis Options ......................................................................................... 30
Element Options ......................................................................................... 36
Meshing and Modeling ................................................................................ 37
Loads and Constraints ................................................................................ 41
Truss Elements ........................................................................................... 49
Exercise B - Truss Frame Model....................................................................50
Beam Elements .......................................................................................... 51
Exercise C - Support Beam Under Gravity .....................................................53
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2-D Elements .............................................................................................. 54
Exercise D - Axisymmetric Thick-walled Cylinder ...........................................56
Plate/Shell Elements ................................................................................... 56
Exercise E - Plate Under Uniform Pressure ...................................................59
Brick Elements ............................................................................................ 59
Exercise F - Cantilever Beam Model ..............................................................60
Comparing Element Types ......................................................................... 61
Exercise G - Comparing Element Types ........................................................61
Mesh Convergence ..................................................................................... 62
Exercise H - Mesh Convergence....................................................................64
Meshing CAD Solid Models ........................................................................ 65
Exercise I - Bracket Model .............................................................................67
Exercise J - Hanger Assembly Model ............................................................69
Combining Element Types .......................................................................... 69
Contact ....................................................................................................... 71
Exercise K - Linear Contact Model.................................................................72
Solving Options ........................................................................................... 73
Results Evaluation ...................................................................................... 74
Presentation of Results ............................................................................... 77
Other Analysis Types .................................................................................. 80
Thermal Analysis ................................................................................... 81
Exercise L - Thermal Model .....................................................................85
Electrostatic Analysis ............................................................................. 86
Fluid Flow Analysis ................................................................................ 89
Mechanical Event Simulation (MES) ..................................................... 92
Exercise M - Nonlinear Material Model .................................................. 101
Combining Analysis Types (Multiphysics) ................................................. 103
Material Models ........................................................................................ 105
Exercise N - Mechanical Event Simulation, Geneva Mechanism ................ 107
STEPS FOR EXERCISES .......................................................... SE.1
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