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Simulation Finite Element Analysis Help and Training
Overview of QY CAD Simulation finite element analysis
Using integrated help and tutorials
Structural finite element analysisLinear static analysisModal frequency analysisLinear buckling analysisThermal analysisDynamic analysisUsing flow analysis with structural analysisUsing dynamic motion simulation with structural analysis
Analyze a modelUsing the Simulation paneReviewing the study statusStudiesCreating and using studiesUsing materials in studiesVerify simulation material propertiesModifying studiesStructural studiesThermal studiesUsing steady state heat transfer studiesCoupled studiesHarmonic response studiesCreate a studyCreate Study (or Modify Study) dialog boxCreate a study using a simplified modelDefine a coupled study for thermal stress analysisAssign units in studiesDefining thermal studiesDefine and review a transient heat studyTransient Heat Options dialog boxDefine a harmonic frequency response studyOptions: Harmonic Frequency Analysis dialog boxGeometrySelecting geometry for studiesSelecting surface geometry for studiesSelecting occurrences for studiesPreparing and selecting united bodies for studiesAdd or remove study geometry using the Define commandSuppress, unsuppress, and remove study geometryLoadsCreating and using loadsDefine a loadLoads command barStructural and body loadsLoad labels and symbolsThermal loadsThermal Load Options dialog boxRadiation Load Options dialog boxActivity: Apply a bearing loadActivity: Apply a centrifugal loadActivity: Apply a torque loadActivity: Apply a body temperature loadLoads directional steering wheelColor dialog boxGraphic Symbol Size dialog boxFunctionsUsing functionsUse a function as variable input to loadsConstraintsCreating and using constraintsConstraintsDefine a constraintConstraints command barActivity: Apply a fixed constraintActivity: Apply pinned and no rotation constraintsActivity: Apply a sliding along surface constraintActivity: Apply a user defined constraintEdit a constraintConstraint symbolsConstraint labelsMeshesMeshesMesh sizingExamining the meshIdentifying areas of poor mesh qualityMesh the modelActivity: Use subjective mesh sizingActivity: Apply a surface mesh to a sheet metal partActivity: Size the mesh on an edgeActivity: Size the mesh on a surfaceMesh dialog boxMesh Options dialog boxBody Size dialog boxEdge Size dialog boxSurface Size dialog boxAssembly connectorsAssembly connectorsTarget and source connector regionsAssembly connector handles, labels, and symbolsGlue and no penetration contact connectorsThermal connectorsCreate connectors based on assembly relationshipsCreate assembly connectors using the Auto commandCreate manual connections between faces or surfacesReplace target and source connection regionsChange connector region directionAuto command barAssembly Connector command barAssembly Connector Properties dialog boxEdge connectorsEdge connectorsCreate edge-to-edge connectionsCreate edge-to-face connectionsBolt connectorsCreate bolted connectionsEdit a bolt connectorBolt connectorsBolt connector simulation resultsBolt command barBeams and framesAnalyze a structural frame modelDefine a nodeDefine a releaseDisplay a beam cross sectionTutorial: Simulate stresses on a bridgeTutorial: Create and simulate a roof truss framework
Review analysis resultsNode dataProbing analysis resultsDisplay node analysis dataGraph nodal analysis resultsVerify linear static stress results are at equilibriumPlotsPlot resultsPlotting resultsResult plots for mixed mesh modelsDisplacement component plotsStress component plotsConstraint component plotsStrain component plotsBeam reaction component plotsBeam stress component plotsBeam diagramsTemperature plotsHeat flux component plotsApplied temperature plotsColorsUsing the color barAdjust the color barChange the window background colorModel displayContour stylesDisplay iso surfacesUse dynamic iso contoursPrimary, deformed, and undeformed displayControl the visibility of assembly featuresAnimationsAnimate simulation resultsAnimate command barAnalysis reportsAnalysis reportsReport simulation resultsCreate Report dialog boxReuse display resultsDisplay the Simulation Results environmentSave changes to the simulation results display settingsApply results display settings to the simulation resultsSimulation Results Display Settings dialog box
Modify and reuse analysis studiesActivate a studyConvert a synchronous study to orderedChange the study material or thicknessSuppress individual loads to compare resultsEdit the study processing parametersCopy and paste studies or individual simulation objectsAdd result plots to the studyModify FEA symbol propertiesRename a study
Optimizing models for finite element analysisAssembly best practices for simulationUsing a simplified modelSpecifying material properties accuratelyOffsetting edges around holes, openings, and fastenersRemoving geometry flaws and small entitiesOptimizing study resultsDisplaying and modifying the optimization resultsMinimize the mass of a part with design optimizationBest practices for design optimizationDefining design optimization parametersHow overriding properties affects design optimizationDesign Objective (Optimization dialog box)Design Limits (Optimization dialog box)Design Variables (Optimization dialog box)Control Parameters (Optimization dialog box)Convergence Parameters (Optimization dialog box)Design Limit/Design Variable Rule EditorConvergence status dialog boxSimulation materials and propertiesMesh material propertiesOverride mesh propertiesOverride Property command barBeam properties
QY CAD Simulation tutorialsPractice creating and using studiesLinear static tutorialsTutorial: Simulate forces on an I-beamTutorial: Simulate pressures in a tankTutorial: Simulate torque on a mower hubTutorial: Simulate centrifugal forces on a mower bladeTutorial: Simulate stress on a sheet metal partTutorial: Simulate wind velocity on a sign postTutorial: Simulate stress on a car rampTutorial: Linear buckling analysisTutorial: Normal modes analysisTutorial: Steady state thermal stress analysisPractice: Working with assembly modelsTutorial: Simulate stresses on a basketball hoopTutorial: Simulate stresses on a valve handleTutorial: Apply edge connectors to an assemblyTutorial: Using bolted connectionsPractice: Optimizing FEA modelsTutorial: Simplify a bicycle stem for simulationTutorial: Simplify a model and apply a load using X, Y, Z componentsTutorial: Simplify a sheet metal assemblyPractice: Reusing simulation objectsTutorial: Compare displacement load results for different materialsTutorial: Create multiple studiesTutorial: Copy and paste simulation items across part filesPractice: Reviewing resultsTutorial: Use the Simulation Results environmentTutorial: Select additional Simulation Results options
FEA processing resourcesFEA architecture and filesSimulation Progress dialog boxNX Nastran processing optionsNX Nastran basic keywordsNX Nastran processing errorsNX Nastran Solve Error dialog boxSaving FEA documentsSetting units for files opened in FemapSet units for .modfem files opened in FemapSave a study to FemapSave Femap Model File dialog boxPractice: Using QY CAD Simulation files in FemapActivity 1: Compare QY CAD Simulation file units with Femap unitsActivity 2: Set the Femap scale factor to match QY CAD model length units (mm or m)Activity 3: Work with imperial (English) units
Simulation glossaryaxial stressbeam cross sectionbeam curvesbeam element nodesbending stressblackbodyboundary conditionbuckling analysisconnector regionconvectionconvergencecoupled studydegrees of freedom (DOF)finite element analysisglued connectionharmonic frequency response analysisheat fluxheat generationHookes Lawinertia relieflinear static analysismodal analysisno penetration (linear contact) connectionpenalty factorPoissons Ratioprimarysearch distanceshear stressspecific heatsteady state heat transferstress analysisstudysurface emissivitythermal conductivitythermal constraintthermal stress analysistransient heat transferundeformedunited bodiesview factorYoungs Modulus
Simulation licensingQY CAD Simulation licensingCheck out a floating QY CAD Simulation licenseSimulation Express commandFemap commandImportant Information
Fluid flow simulationUse fluid flow results in a linear static or thermal study
Motion simulationQY CAD Motion simulation workflow
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