1D Finite Element Analysis in NX

Course Outline

Course Description:

How to use NX to analyze space frames and similar structures using 1D meshes.

Prereqs:

• Basic understanding of statics

Topics Covered:

1. Theory

   1. Beam bending and stresses

   2. Space frame design

2. CAD aspects

   1. Designing a space frame in SolidWorks with 3D sketches

   2. Exporting it correctly

3. Meshing

   1. Different types of meshes

   2. Applying a 1D mesh

   3. Setting up a 1D mesh collector correctly (materials, non-structural mass, etc.)

4. Simulation

   1. Applying constraints

   2. Applying loading

      1. Different types of loading distribution (geometric, total, spatial distribution)

Practice Scope

1. Design a simple truss based off specifications

2. Follow the steps to complete the FEA simulation and see if you are able to get results

Instructor Qualification:

1. Do 1D FEA on an actual car part and replicate current instructors’ results (or tell them what they did wrong!)

Resources (Files, Videos, etc)

Verified Instructors / Trainees