ETD 2382C - Solidworks Simulation Design Analysis

Engineering and Building Arts Department

Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 77
Effective Term Spring 2017 (525)

Requisites

Prerequisite ETD 2364C with a minimum grade of C and
(Prerequisite ETD 2368C with a minimum grade of C or
Prerequisite ETD 2369C with a minimum grade of C)

Course Description

This course will use the Finite Element Analysis (FEA) theory topics to cover static component forces and resultant force analysis of basic shapes using SolidWorks simulation design analysis. The major topics will address model definition, model shape and setup, analysis type based on environmental conditions, analysis assumptions and limitations, convergence techniques that will lead to a more exact solution to the analysis, interpreting the results correctly, and using these results to optimize the baseline design based on design requirements. (Note: MAC computers are not recommended for ETD courses.)

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

  1. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the foundational structural design principles and terminology used in the engineering discipline by:
    1. identifying various terms such as: force, magnitude, direction, component forces, force systems, resultant force of a concurrent force system, and Varignon’s theorem.
    2. applying problem-solving techniques using the resultant of concurrent force systems, the parallelogram method, the graphic addition method, the component method, the resultant of parallel force system, and the moment of a couple.
    3. utilizing problem solutions involving the use of static equilibrium and trusses with their components.
    4. creating and interpreting load, shear, and moment diagrams.
    5. identifying the properties of cross sections such as: the centroid, centroid of composite sections, moment of inertia, and moments of inertia of composite sections.
  2. The student will describe beam analysis and design by:
    1. identifying the bending stresses, shear stresses, deflection, and lateral stability.
    2. analyzing the properties associated with short columns, long columns, the slenderness ratio, the effective length, and lateral bracing.
    3. calculating the lateral loads.
  3. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the applications and use of the SolidWorks simulation design analysis by:
    1. applying the FEA modeling for the finite elements, the finite element analysis procedures, the direct stiffness method, one-dimensional truss elements, the truss elements in two-dimensional spaces, and the coordinate transformations.
    2. applying the direct stiffness matrix method in truss solving.
    3. determining the stresses in elements.
    4. developing three-dimensional coordinate transformation matrixes.
    5. analyzing basic beam applications, concentrated point loads, and distributed loads.
    6. performing two dimensional surface analyses and identifying maximum normal stress and maximum displacements.
    7. analyzing three-dimensional solid elements and 3D thin shell bodies.
    8. plotting three-dimensional objects.

Criteria Performance Standard

Upon successful completion of the course the student will, with a minimum of 70% accuracy, demonstrate mastery of each of the above stated objectives through classroom measures developed by individual course instructors.

History of Changes

C&I 9/14/2010, BOT 11/16/2010, Effective 20102(0435). Submitted as 2373C; State approved as 2382C. C&I Approval: 01/25/2011, BOT Approval: 02/22/2011, Effective Term: Summer 2011 (440).
C&I Approval: 08/12/2016, BOT Approval: 09/20/2016, Effective Term: Spring 2017 (525)

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