Performing Static Analysis: SOLIDWORKS

Arsalan Abbas

6 Aug, 2024 02:13 PM

In this tutorial I'll brief about how you can perform a simple static analysis on a beam using SOLIDWORKS. We will go through each steps in the FEA process in detail.

1. Step 1: Performing Static Analysis on Beam in SOLIDWORKS

   Step#1 Prepare Your Model

   • Open SolidWorks: Launch SolidWorks and open the part or assembly file of the beam you want to analyze.

   

   • Check the Model: Ensure the beam model is properly defined with the correct dimensions and features.

   

   Step#2 Activate SolidWorks Simulation

   • Enable Simulation: Go to Tools > Add-Ins and check SolidWorks Simulation to activate it.

   

   Step#3 Create a New Simulation Study

   • Create a New Study: Click on Simulation in the Command Manager, Select New Study and choose Static as the analysis type.

   

   Step#4 Define Material Properties

   • Assign Material: Right-click on the beam in the Simulation tree, Select Apply/Edit Material and choose the appropriate material for the beam, Click Apply and then Close.

   

   Step#5 Apply Fixtures and Loads

   • Apply Fixtures: Right-click Fixtures in the Simulation tree and select Fixed Geometry, Select the faces or edges of the beam that are fixed and click OK.

   

   • Apply Loads: Right-click External Loads in the Simulation tree and select the type of load (e.g., Force, Pressure), Select the faces or edges where the load is applied, Enter the magnitude and direction of the load and click OK.

   

   Step#6 Mesh the Model

   • Create Mesh: Right-click Mesh in the Simulation tree and select Create Mesh, Adjust mesh settings if necessary and click OK.

   

   Step#7 Run the Simulation

   • Run the Analysis: Click on Run in the Simulation tab or right-click the study name and select Run.

   Step#8 Review Results

   • View Results: Once the simulation is complete, view results such as stress, displacement, and factor of safety. Use result plots and animation features to analyze the behavior of the beam.

   

   

   

   

   Step#9 Create a Report

   • Generate Report: Go to Simulation > Report > Define/Run and fill in the details. Click OK to generate a report of the analysis.