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....