Course Description
I-deas Analysis: Pre- and Post-processing introduces the beginning tools and techniques for creating finite element models and analyzing results. The traditional approach for validating a design is to build a prototype and test it. If the test reveals problems with the design, the design must be changed, and a new prototype has to be developed and tested. An alternative approach is to use finite element analysis (FEA). FEA simulates how your product will perform in a virtual environment, reduces product cost and development time by reducing prototypes, and optimizes the design.
This course is intended for:
- Users of I-deas who intend to use the software for creating and displaying finite element models
Intermediate
- A basic understanding of engineering principles as they apply to structural behavior is assumed
- Completion of the I-deas Part Design or I-deas Fundamentals of Part Design course
In class, students create finite element models, apply boundary conditions, create meshes, solve models, and analyze results. Topics covered include:
- Introducing analysis: pre and post-processing
- Geometry-based boundary conditions and other boundary condition techniques
- Free meshing
- Element quality checks
- Display and grouping techniques
- Geometry-based connections
- Assembly, section, and mapped meshing
- Student Guide
- Workbook
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