Up and Running with Autodesk Inventor Simulation 2011
A Step-by-Step Guide to Engineering Design Solutions
- 2nd Edition - April 15, 2010
- Author: Wasim Younis
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 3 8 2 1 0 2 - 7
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 3 8 2 1 0 3 - 4
Up and Running with Autodesk Inventor Simulation 2011 provides a clear path to perfecting the skills of designers and engineers using simulation inside Autodesk Inventor. This bo… Read more
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Request a sales quoteUp and Running with Autodesk Inventor Simulation 2011 provides a clear path to perfecting the skills of designers and engineers using simulation inside Autodesk Inventor. This book includes modal analysis, stress singularities, and H-P convergence, in addition to the new frame analysis functionality.
The book is divided into three sections: dynamic solution, stress analysis, and frame analysis, with a total of nineteen chapters. The first chapter of each section offers an overview of the topic covered in that section. There is also an overview of the Inventor Simulation interface and its strengths, weaknesses, and workarounds. Furthermore, the book emphasizes the joint creation process and discusses in detail the unique and powerful parametric optimization function.
This book will be a useful learning tool for designers and engineers, and a source for applying simulation for faster production of better products.
- Get up to speed fast with real-life, step-by-step design problems—3 new to this edition!
- Discover how to convert CAD models to working digital prototypes, enabling you to enhance designs and simulate real-world performance without creating physical prototypes
- Learn all about the frame analysis environment—new to Autodesk Inventor Simulation 2011—and other key features of this powerful software, including modal analysis, assembly stress analysis, parametric optimization analysis, effective joint creation, and more
- Manipulate and experiment with design solutions from the book using datasets provided on the book's companion website (http://www.elsevierdirect.com/v2/companion.jsp?ISBN=9780123821027) and move seamlessly onto tackling your own design challenges with confidence
- New edition features enhanced coverage of key areas, including stress singularities, h-p convergence, curved elements, mechanism redundancies, FEA and simulation theory, with hand calculations, and more
Design engineers and engineering managers in mechanical, manufacturing, product development and design fields needing to take projects to concept level, including basic strength analysis and validation; Engineering design consultants offering a full design package from concept through to digital prototyping, detailed design and manufacture information. Instructors and students on engineering courses using Inventor
ForewordPrefaceAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorHow to Access the Book Exercises Files 1. http://www.vdssolutions.co.uk 2. http://vrblog.info 3. http://www.elsevierdirect.com/companions/9780123821027Chapter 1 The Dynamic Simulation Environment Simulation overview Simulation – Basic theory Open-and closed-loop mechanisms Redundant mechanisms Contact properties Restitution Friction Simulation workflow Simulation user interface Dynamic simulation browser Dynamic simulation graphic window Dynamic simulation panel Simulation player Simulation settings More simulation settings Joints Types of joint Joints matrix – a snapshot of joints used throughout the book Process of creating joints Redundant joints Environmental constraints Input grapher Joint friction Environmental constraints (EC) matrix – A snapshot of environmental constraints used throughout the book The process of creating environmental constraints Analyzing results Output grapher Output grapher environmental constraints – Snapshot of tools used throughout the book Process of using the specialized tools within the output grapherChapter 2 Design Problem 1 – Size a Motor Joints introduced/covered in this design problem Key features and workflows introduced in this design problem Introduction Workflow of design problem 1 Joints Environmental constraints Analyze resultsChapter 3 Design Problem 2 – Size a Jack Joints introduced/covered in this design problem Key features and workflows introduced in this design problem Introduction Workflow of design problem 2 Grouping/welding Joints Environmental constraints Analyze resultsChapter 4 Design Problem 3 – Size Multiple Actuating Jacks Joints introduced/covered in this design problem Key features and workflows introduced in this design problem Introduction Workflow of design problem 3 Grouping/welding Restructure components into subassemblies Joints Environmental constraints Analyze resultsChapter 5 Design Problem 4 – Advanced Simulation Settings Joints introduced/covered in this design problem Key features and workflows introduced in this design problem Introduction Workflow of design problem 4 Joints Environmental constraints Analyze resultsChapter 6 Design Problem 5 – Size a Spring Joints introduced/covered in this design problem Key features and workflows introduced in this design problem Introduction Workflow of design problem 5 Grouping/welding Joints Environmental constraints Analyze resultsChapter 7 Design Problem 6 – Size a Spring Joints introduced/covered in this design problem Key features and workflows introduced in this design problem Introduction Assumptions/restrictions Workflow of design problem 6 Joints Environmental constraints Analyze resultsChapter 8 Design Problem 7 – Simulate a Sprocket Chain Joints introduced/covered in this design problem Key features and workflows introduced in this design problem Introduction Workflow of design problem 7 – stage 2 Stage 1 – Devising a process for simulating a sprocket chain mechanism Stage 2 – Simulate the sprocket chain mechanism Joints Environmental constraints Analyze results Stage 3 – Simulate the complete sprocket and chain mechanismChapter 9 The Stress Analysis Environment The finite element method (FEM) – an overview Types of finite element method (FEM) elements Methods to enhance finite element method (FEM) results H–P convergence Linear and nonlinear analysis Linear analysis Nonlinear analysis Static analysis – an overview Stress singularities Modal analysis – an overview Natural frequencies – Basic theory Preloaded modes Stress analysis workflow Stress analysis user interface Stress analysis browser Stress analysis graphic window Stress analysis panel Manage tab Create simulation Parametric table Materials tab Constraints tab Fixed constraint Pin constraint Frictionless constraint Loads tab General loads Face loads Body loads Contacts tab Types of contacts The process of creating contacts Prepare tab Manual mesh refinement Automatic mesh refinement (or automatic convergence) Manual convergence Result tab Animate Probe Convergence plot Display tab Apply uniform scale Color bar Show probe labels Show maximum and minimum values Show boundary conditions Display results Adjust displacement display Report tab Guide tab Stress analysis settings tabChapter 10 Design Problem 8 – Motion Load Transfer Analysis Key features introduced in this design problem Introduction Workflow of design problem 8 Idealization Boundary conditions Run simulation and analyze OptimizationChapter 11 Design Problem 9 – Multiple Motion Load Transfer Key features introduced in this design problem Introduction Workflow of design problem 9 Idealization Boundary conditions Run simulation and analyzeChapter 12 Design Problem 10 – Cyclic Symmetry Analysis Key features introduced in this design problem Introduction Workflow of design problem 10 Idealization Boundary conditions Run simulation and analyze OptimizationChapter 13 Design Problem 11 – Weldment Analysis Key features introduced in this design problem Introduction Workflow of design problem 11 Idealization Boundary conditions Run simulation and analyzeChapter 14 Design Problem 12 – Assembly Analysis With Built-in Welds Key features introduced in this design problem Introduction Workflow of design problem 12 Part 1 – Chassis design with welds and rhs channel radii Idealization Boundary conditions Run simulation and analyze Part 2 – Chassis design without welds and rhs member radii Idealization Rerun analysis and analyze OptimizationChapter 15 Design Problem 13 – Assembly Optimization Key features introduced in this design problem Introduction Workflow of design problem 13 Idealization Boundary conditions Run simulation and analyze OptimizationChapter 16 Design Problem 14 – Modal Analysis Key features introduced in this design problem Introduction Workflow of design problem 14 Idealization Boundary conditions Run simulation and analyze OptimizationChapter 17 The Frame Analysis Environment Frame analysis overview Frame analysis workflow Frame analysis user interface Frame analysis browser Frame analysis graphic window Frame analysis panel Manage tab Create simulation Beams tab Update Properties Material Constraints tab Fixed constraint Pinned constraint Floating pinned constraint Custom constraint Loads tab Force Continuous load Moment Moment (general) Bending moment Axial moment Connections tab Beam release Custom node Rigid link Result tab Beam detail Animate Diagram Display tab Color bar Beam and node labels Display results Adjust displacement display Max and min values Boundary conditions Local systems Load values Publish tab Report Export Frame analysis settings tabChapter 18 Design Problem 15 – Frame Analysis Using Content Center Structures Key features introduced in this design problem Introduction Workflow of design problem 15 Idealization Boundary conditions Run simulation and analyze OptimizationChapter 19 Design Problem 16 – Frame Analysis Using Frame Generator Structures Key features introduced in this design problem Introduction Workflow of design problem 16 Idealization Boundary conditions Run simulation and analyzeIndex
- No. of pages: 464
- Language: English
- Edition: 2
- Published: April 15, 2010
- Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann
- Paperback ISBN: 9780123821027
- eBook ISBN: 9780123821034
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Wasim Younis
Wasim Younis is an Autodesk Simulation consultant with over 15 years' experience in the manufacturing sector and Director of VDS Solutions (www.vdssolutions.co.uk), a leading Autodesk Inventor Simulation training, support and consultancy provider. He is well known within Autodesk Inventor Simulation community worldwide and is a regular contributor of Simulation tips, tricks and articles to Experience Manufacturing, the magazine dedicated to Autodesk Inventor users.
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Autodesk Simulation consultant and Director of VDS Solutions, Burnley, UKRead Up and Running with Autodesk Inventor Simulation 2011 on ScienceDirect