Introduction to Finite Element Analysis Using Creo Simulate 10.0

Cover
Preface
Acknowledgements
Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1 - Direct Stiffness Method
	Basic Solid Modeling using Creo Parametric
		Step 1: Units and Basic Datum Geometry Setups
		Step 2: Determine/Set up the Base Solid Feature
		Step 3: Creating 2D Rough Sketches
		Step 4: Apply/Modify Constraints and Dimensions
		Step 5: Completing the Base Solid Feature
		Step 6: Adding Additional Features
	Review Questions
	Exercises
Chapter 2 - Truss Elements in Two-Dimensional Spaces
	Elements in Two-Dimensional Spaces
		Coordinate Transformation
		Global Stiffness Matrix
	Review Questions
	Exercises
Chapter 3 - 2D Trusses in MS Excel and Truss Solver
	Direct Stiffness Matrix Method using Excel
		Establish the Global K Matrix for Each Member
		Assembly of the Overall Global Stiffness Matrix
		Solve for Global Displacements
		Calculate Reaction Forces
		Determine the Stresses in Elements
	The Truss Solver and the Truss View programs
		The Truss View program
	Review Questions
	Exercises
Chapter 4 - Creo Simulate - Two-Dimensional Truss Analysis
	Finite Element Analysis Procedure
		Preliminary Analysis
		Starting Creo Parametric
		The Integrated Mode of Creo Simulate
		Beam Action Coordinate System (BACS)
	Review Questions
	Exercises
Chapter 5 - Three-Dimensional Truss Analysis
	Three-Dimensional Coordinate Transformation Matrix
		Stiffness Matrix
	Preliminary Analysis
	Review Questions
	Exercises
Chapter 6 - Basic Beam Analysis
	Modelling Considerations
	New Template Setup
	Review Questions
	Exercises
Chapter 7 - Beam Analysis Tools
	Preliminary Analysis
	Stress Components
	Review Questions
	Exercises
Chapter 8 - Statically Indeterminate Structures
	Creating a Wireframe Model in Creo Parametric
		A CAD Model is NOT an FEA Model
	Review Questions
	Exercises
Chapter 9 - Two-Dimensional Solid Elements
	Geometric Considerations of Finite Elements
	FEA Surface Idealization
		H-element vs P-element
	Review Questions
	Exercises
Chapter 10 - Three-Dimensional Solid Elements
	Review Questions
	Exercises
Chapter 11 - Axisymmetric and Thin Shell Elements
	Notes on FEA Linear Static Analyses
	Review Questions
	Exercises
Chapter 12 - Dynamic Modal Analysis
	Cantilever Beam Modal Analysis Program
	Conclusions
	Review Questions
	Exercises
INDEX