Finite Element Analysis with SOLIDWORKS Simulation

King's FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS WITH SOLIDWORKS SIMULATION prepares readers for a range of professional applications using an innovative approach that combines presentation theory with solid mechanics calculations to confirm configurations. The author demonstrates calculations in PTC Mathcad, providing an interactive what-if environment. Users then build SOLIDWORKS simulations. The book focuses on 3D analysis of real-world designs while emphasizing fundamentals. Readers master critical concepts such as singular stiffness matrices, digital resolution, and rigid-body motion. They build a small FEA software program that implements a 1D spring model. Investigations explore the effects of changing analyses as readers compare solutions, identify errors, make decisions, and examine alternative configurations and new models to become mature problem solvers and critical thinkers.Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.