- CAD
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Upload Import 2 min
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CAD Import Plugins - Onshape 4 min
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CAD Mode Example: Mechanical Arm 6 min
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CAD Mode Example: Crane Structure 8 min
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CAD Mode - Advanced Operations 8 min
- Simulation Setup
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Simulation Tree 4 min
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Global Settings (FEA)
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Geometry 2 min
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Geometry Primitives 5 min
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Model Setup
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Initial conditions
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Contacts (FEA) 2 min
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Element Technology
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Materials (FEA)
- Boundary conditions
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Introduction to the different Boundary Condition Types (FEA) 3 min
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Thermal Boundary Conditions 3 min
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Constraint Boundary Conditions 6 min
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Load Boundary Conditions 5 min
- Numerics, Controls & Result Control
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Numerics (FEA)
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Simulation Control 12 min
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Solution Fields, Area Calculations, Volume Calculations, and Point Data 3 min
- Meshing & Meshing Quality
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Standard Mesher and Advanced Settings 8 min
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Extrusion Mesh Refinement 5 min
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Mesh Quality with Example 4 min
- Knowledge Assessment
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FEA Pre-Processing Quiz
- Course Feedback
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Short Survey
FEA Pre-Processing
Introduction to CAD, simulation setup and meshing
Learn about the basics of CAD cleaning, upload and import within SimScale. A good CAD model is a prerequisite to a successful simulation. In this course, you will be taught the importance and applications of each item in the simulation tree from global settings to mesh quality. (Subscription plan required)