Introduction to Finite Element Analysis Using IDEAS 12

The primary goal of Introduction to Finite Element Analysis with I-DEAS 12 is to introduce the aspects of finite element analysis that are important to the software user. Theoretical aspects are introduced as they are needed to help better understanding of the operation. Emphasis is on the practical concepts and procedures to using I-DEAS in performing linear Static Stress analysis. CONTENTS: Introduction Development of Finite Element Analysis FEA Modeling Considerations Types of Finite Elements 1. Finite Element Analysis Procedure Matrix Definitions Getting Started with I-DEAS I-DEAS Data Management Concepts Starting I-DEAS I-DEAS Screen Layout Mouse Buttons Icon Panel Prompts Lists Quick Help Icon Operation 2. The Direct Stiffness Method One-dimensional Truss Element Examples Basic Solid Modeling Starting I-DEAS Units Setup Step 1: Creating a rough sketch Graphics Cursors Dynamic Navigator Dynamic Viewing Functions Basic Editing – Using the Eraser Creating a Single Line Consideration of Design Intent Step 2: Apply/Delete/Modify constraints and dimensions Creating Desired Dimensions Modifying Dimensional Values Pre-selection of Entities Step 3: Completing the Base Solid Feature Display Viewing Commands Display Icon Panel View Icons Workplane Workplane appearance Step 4: Adding additional features Adding an extruded feature Adding a cut feature Extrusion – Cut option 3. Two-Dimensional Truss Element Truss Element in 2-D Spaces Coordinate Transformation Global Stiffness Matrix 4. Two-Dimensional Truss Analysis Finite Element Analysis Procedure Problem Statement Preliminary Analysis Units Setup Create a FE Model Workplane Appearance Creating Node Points by Entering Coordinates Making Copies of Node Points Material Property Table Setting Up an Element Cross Section Creating Elements Applying Boundary Conditions Applying External Loads Running the Solver Viewing the Results 5. Three-Dimensional Truss Analysis 3-D Coordinate Transformation Matrix Stiffness Matrix Degrees of Freedom Problem Statement Preliminary Analysis Workplane Appearance Creating Node Points Material Property Table Setting Up an Element Cross Section Creating Elements Applying Loads and Boundary Conditions Running the Solver Viewing the Results – Axial Forces Viewing the Results – Stresses 6. Basic Beam Analysis Modeling Considerations Problem Statement Preliminary Analysis Workplane Appearance Creating Node Points Making Copies of Node Points Material Property Table Setting Up an Element Cross Section Creating Elements Apply Boundary Conditions Concentrated Force Distributed Load Running the Solver View the Results – Reaction Forces What Went Wrong? Correct the Mistake Run the Solver View the Results – Reaction Forces Shear Diagram Moment Diagram 7. Beam Analysis Tools Problem Statement Preliminary Analysis Stress Components Workplane Appearance Using the Create Part option Creating a Wireframe Model of the System A CAD Model is NOT an FEA Model Creating an Element Cross Section Setup of an FEA Model Name Material Property Table Define Beam Auto-Mesh Create Beam Auto-Mesh Create a Coordinate System for the Inclined Support Node Orientation Alignment Apply Boundary Condition Apply Boundary Condition for the Inclined Support Distributed Load Running the Solver View the Results – Reaction Forces Z Bending Moment Diagram Axial Load Diagram Shear Diagram Maximum Normal Stress in the Member 8. Statically Indeterminate Structures Problem Statement Preliminary Analysis Workplane Appearance Using the Create Part option Creating a Wireframe Model of the System Creating an Element Cross Section Setup of an FEA Model Name Material Property Table Define Beam Auto-Mesh Create Beam Auto-Mesh Checking Coincident Nodes Apply Boundary Conditions Apply external Loads Build a Boundary Condition Set Running the Solver View the Results – Reaction Forces View the Results – Reactions at Point A Shear Diagram Z Bending Moment Diagram Maximum Bending Stress in the Member 9. Two-Dimensional Solid Elements Problem Statement Preliminary Analysis Considerations of Finite Elements Workplane Appearance Using the Create Part option Creating a CAD Model of the system Add Dimensions Extrusion Create a Cut Feature Geometric Based Analysis Apply Boundary Conditions Apply the External Loads Boundary Condition Set Material Property Table Define Auto-Mesh Create the Mesh Define the Thickness of the Elements Run the Solver View the Results Delete the Solution Set and the Mesh Refining the Mesh – Method 1: Free Options Create the Mesh Delete the Solution Set and the Mesh Refining the Mesh– Method 2: Define Free Local 10. Three-Dimensional Solid Elements Problem Statement Preliminary Analysis Creating a CAD Model using the Sweep command Rounded Corners – 2-D Fillets Define the Sweep Section Create a Swept Feature Adding Additional Features Extrusion - Cut option Completing the CAD model Setup of an FEA Model Apply Boundary Conditions Apply the External Loads Define Auto-Mesh Create the Mesh Run the Solver View the Results Index