COSMOSWorks Designer 2008

Length: 2 days

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Prerequisites: Knowledge of SolidWorks and basic mechanical engineering concepts is recommended.

Course Description: This course is designed to make SolidWorks users more productive more quickly with the COSMOSWorks Designer Bundle. It offers a comprehensive hands-on training on the applications of COSMOSWorks. The class discusses linear stress analysis, gap/contact analysis, and best practices. Analysis features are discussed using an integrated approach of the COSMOSWorks software from within the SolidWorks environment. Finally, examples of parts and assemblies including those with various gap/contact conditions are reviewed.

**Important** If you are an instructor teaching COSMOSWorks Professional, you need to order TWO books for each student: COSMOSWorks Professional and COSMOSWorks Designer.

About This Course
What is COSMOSWorks?
What Is Finite Element Analysis?
Build Mathematical Model
Build Finite Element Model
Solve Finite Element Model
Analyze Results
Errors in FEA
Finite Elements
Degrees of Freedom
Calculations in FEA
Interpretation of FEA Results
Units of Measurement
Limitations of COSMOSWorks Designer
Summary

Lesson 1: Static Analysis of a Rectangular Plate with a Hole

Objectives
Project Description
COSMOSWorks Options
Preprocessing
Meshing
Postprocessing
Multiple Studies
Summary
Questions

Lesson 2: Static Analysis of an L-Bracket

Objectives
Project Description
Analyses of a Bracket Without the Fille
Analysis of Bracket with a Fillet
Summary
Questions

Lesson 3: Contact/Gap Analysis of Pliers

Objectives
Project Description
Pliers with Global Contact
Pliers with Local Contact
Summary
Questions

Lesson 4: Shrink Fit Analysis of a Wheel Assembly

Objectives
Project Description
Shrink Fit Analysis
Analysis with Soft springs
Summary

Lesson 5: Static Analysis of a Cardan Joint

Objectives
Problem Statement
Draft Quality Coarse Mesh Analysis
High Quality Mesh Analysis
Summary
Questions
Exercise 5: Stress Analysis of a Lift Assembly
Analysis with base (optional)

Lesson 6: Connectors

Objectives
Connectors
Stress Analysis of a Shock Absorber
Part 1: Compressive Spring Stiffness
Part 2: Shock Absorber
Using Spot Welds
Spot Welds - Shell mesh (optional)
Summary

Lesson 7: Compatible/ Incompatible Solid Element Meshing Advanced
Incompatible Bonding

Objectives
Compatible / Incompatible Meshing: Bonded contact
Compatible/ Incompatible meshing: No Penetration
contact (optional)
Summary

Lesson 8: Shell Analysis of a Pulley

Objectives
Project Description
Model Preparation
Shell mesh using mid-plane surfaces
Shell mesh using surfaces
Shell Element vs. Solid Element Modeling
Refined solid mesh

Results Comparison
Summary
Questions

Lesson 9: Mixed Meshing of a Pressure Vessel Assembly

Objective
Project Description
Summary
Questions

Lesson 10: Vehicle Suspension Analysis Using Design Scenarios

Objectives
Project Description
Suspension Design: Multiple load cases
Suspension Design: Geometry modification
Summary

Lesson 11: Static Analysis of a Support Bracket

Objectives
Project Description
h-Adaptivity Study
p-Adaptivity Study
h vs. p Elements - Summary
Summary

Lesson 12: Thermal Stress Analysis of a Bimetal Strip

Objectives
Project Description
Deformation Analysis of Bimetal Assembly
Examining Results in Local Coordinate Systems (Optional)
Saving Model in its Deformed Shape
Summary

Lesson 13: Beam Analysis of a Conveyor Frame

Objectives
Project Description
Summary

Lesson 14: Large Displacement Analysis of a Clamp

Objectives
Project Description
Small Displacement Linear Analysis
Large Displacement Nonlinear Analysis
Summary
Questions

Appendix A: Meshing, Solvers, and Tips & Tricks

Meshing Strategies
Geometry Preparation
Mesh Quality
Mesh Controls
Meshing Stages
Failure Diagnostics
Tips for Using Shell Elements
Hardware Considerations in Meshing
Solvers in COSMOSWorks
Choosing a Solver

Appendix B: Customer Help and Assistance

Customer help and assistance