This course discusses the fundamentals of Pro/MECHANICA Structure and Thermal. It provides learners with the knowledge to effectively use Pro/MECHANICA for finite element analysis, thereby reducing their design time. Many concepts apply to both Structure and Thermal analysis, however, a half-day is specifically dedicated to Thermal analysis. This is an extensive hands-on course, in which students have the opportunity to apply their knowledge through real-world scenarios and examples.
AutoCAD Training Prerequisites
Pro/ENGINEER: Introduction to Solid Modeling I & II, plus a minimum of 80 hours of Pro/ENGINEER experience.
AutoCAD Training Topics
- Overview of Finite Element Analysis
- Basic Pro/MECHANICA Modeling
- Idealizations
- Model Types
- Beams and Frames
- Welds, Springs, and Masses
- Sensitivity and Optimization Studies
- Contact Analysis
- Thermal Analysis
- Dynamic Analysis
- Modal Analysis
- Introduction to Pro/MECHANICA in Independent Mode
- Buckling Analysis
AutoCAD Training Course Duration
40 hours
AutoCAD Training Course outline
Chapter 1 Introduction to Pro/MECHANICA
1.1 Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
1.2 Preparing a Model for FEA
1.3 Results Verification
Solution Accuracy
Types of Error
1.4 Stress Analysis Concepts
1.5 Failure Theories
1.6 Large Displacement Analysis
Chapter 2 Basic Pro/MECHANICA Modeling
Launching Pro/MECHANICA in Integrated Mode
Structure Menu
2.1 Basic Modeling for Analysis
Defining Model Type
Modeling Entity Toolbar Options
Types of Elements
Mesh the model
2.2 Analysis
Analysis Methods
Convergence Methods
Design Studies
2.3 Results
Files and Directories
Interpreting Results
2.4 Load and Constraint Sets
2.5 Boundary Condition
Loads
Constraints
Exercise 2a Static Stress Analysis
Chapter 3 Shell Idealizations
3.1 Shell Element Creation
Element Type Definition
Midsurface Definition
Applying Loads and Constraints to Shell Models
3.2 Singularities
Re-entrant Corners
Intersection Between Different Element Types
Exercise 3a Automatic Shell Creation
Exercise 3b Manual Shell Creation
Exercise 3c Shell and Solid Creation
Chapter 4 Model Types
4.1 3D Model Type
4.2 2D Idealizations of 3D Geometry
4.3 Plane Stress Model Type
4.4 Plane Strain Model Type
4.5 2D Axisymmetric Model Type
4.6 Material Properties and Thickness
4.7 Surface Regions
4.8 Cyclic Symmetry Constraints
Exercise 4a Plane Stress Analysis
Exercise 4b Plane Strain Analysis
Exercise 4c 2D Axisymmetric analysis
Exercise 4d Cyclic Symmetry Constraints
Exercise 4e 2D Solid Analysis
Chapter 5 Beams and Frames
5.1 Beam Elements
Beam Definitions
Beam Sections
5.2 Beam Coordinate Systems
5.3 Beam Action Coordinate System (BACS)
5.4 Beam Shape Coordinate System (BSCS)
5.5 Beam Centroidal Principal Coordinate System
Exercise 5a Beam Analysis
Exercise 5b 2D Frame Analysis
Exercise 5c 3D Frame Analysis
Chapter 6 Sensitivity and Optimization Design Studies
6.1 Design Considerations
Objectives
Measures
Parameters
6.2 Types of Design Studies
Sensitivity Studies
Optimization Studies
Setting Up Design Studies
6.3 Design Controls
Exercise 6a Local Sensitivity and Optimization Studies
Chapter 7 Contact Analysis
7.1 Creating Contact Regions
Edge/Curve
Face/Surface
Part
Position of Contact Bodies
7.2 Reviewing and Deleting Contact Regions
Reviewing a Contact Region
Deleting a Contact Region
7.3 Setting Measures
7.4 Setting Up and Running Contact Analyses
7.5 Results
Load Intervals
Amount of Pressure on Contact Regions
Displacement of Parts
7.6 Limitations
7.7 Mesh Refinement Methods
Exercise 7a Contact Analysis
Exercise 7b Contact Analysis
Chapter 8 Thermal Analysis
Conduction
Convection
Radiation
8.1 Pro/MECHANICA Thermal
8.2 Basic Modeling for Analysis
Defining Model Entities
Modeling Entity Toolbar Options
Types of Elements
Mesh the Model
8.3 Analysis
Analysis Methods
Convergence Methods
Design Studies
8.4 Results
Files and Directories
Interpreting Results
8.5 Thermal Load Transfer
Exercise 8a Thermal Steady State Analysis
Exercise 8b Transient Thermal Analysis
Chapter 9 Modal Analysis
Natural Frequency
Degrees of Freedom
Damping
Modes
Mode Shape
Defining a Modal Analysis
Exercise 9a Modal Analysis (Natural Modes of Vibration)
Chapter 10 Welds, Springs, and Masses
10.1 Spot Welds
10.2 Connections
End Welds
Perimeter Welds
10.3 Springs
10.4 Mass Elements
Exercise 1a Spot Welds
Exercise 1b Weld Connections
Exercise 1c Springs and Masses Analysis
Chapter 11 Dynamic Analysis
Mass Participation Factors (MPF)
11.1 Dynamic Time
11.2 Dynamic Frequency
11.3 Dynamic Random
11.4 Run the Analyses
11.5 Dynamic Shock
Exercise 11a Dynamic Analysis I
Exercise 11b Dynamic Analysis II (Optional)
Chapter 12 Independent Pro/MECHANICA Basics
12.1 Launching Pro/MECHANICA in Independent Mode
12.2 Independent Pro/MECHANICA Interface
Menus
Message Window
Shortcut icons
12.3 Meshing in Independent Mode
12.4 Create and Edit Geometry in Independent Mode
Creating Geometry
Editing Geometry
Exercise 12a Independent Pro/MECHANICA
Chapter 13 Buckling Analysis
End condition constant (C)
13.1 Pro/MECHANICA Buckling Analysis
Exercise 13a Buckling Analysis
Appendix A Basics of Structural Analysis
Fundamental Quantities
Derived Quantities
Units
Newton’s Laws
Equilibrium & Free-Body Diagrams
Stresses
3D Stresses
Failure Theories
Appendix B Poisson’s Ratio Project
Appendix C Verification & Practice Examples Set
Loadcase A Analytical Solution
Loadcase B Analytical Solution
Loadcase A Analytical Solution
Loadcase B Analytical Solution
Loadcase A Analytical Solution
Loadcase B Analytical Solution
Loadcase C Analytical Solution
Loadcase A Analytical Solution
Exercise C1 Structural Analysis Examples - Set
Appendix D Conversion Factors
