Engineering Analysis with SolidWorks Simulation 2010 goes beyond the standard software manual because its unique approach concurrently introduces you to the SolidWorks Simulation 2010 software and the fundamentals of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) through hands-on exercises. A number of projects are presented using commonly used parts to illustrate the analysis features of SolidWorks Simulation. Each chapter is designed to build on the skills, experiences and understanding gained from the previous chapters. The following FEA functionality of SolidWorks Simulation 2010 is covered: Linear static analysis of parts and assemblies Frequency (modal) analysis Buckling analysis Thermal analysis Drop test analysis Optimization analysis Nonlinear analysis Dynamic analysis Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Static analysis of a plate 3. Static analysis of an L-bracket 4. Stress and frequency analysis of a pipe support 5. Static analysis of a link 6. Frequency analysis of a tuning fork and a plastic part 7. Thermal analysis of a pipeline component and heater 8. Thermal analysis of a heat sink 9. Static analysis of a hanger 10. Analysis of contact stress between two plates 11. Thermal stress analysis of a bi-metal beam 12. Buckling analysis of an L-beam 13. Static analysis of a bracket using adaptive solution methods 14. Drop test of a porcelain ring 15. Selected nonlinear problems 16. Mixed meshing problem 17. Analysis of a weldment using beam elements 18. Vibration Analysis - Modal Time History and Harmonic 19. Analysis of random vibration 20. Miscellaneous topics 21. Implementation of FEA into the design process 22. Glossary of terms 23. Resources available to FEA Users