Using the Finite Element AnalysisFinite Element Analysis Of a 3D Solid ModelEnter FEA programCreate SimulationSelect the MaterialCreate Boundary ConditionsApply Loads to ModelInvestigate Mesh SettingsView MeshSimulateView ResultsGenerate ReportTutorials are available in Inventor for you to learn more about FEAConclusion1SheetCourse: Introduction to Engineering Graphics and Visualizationcopyright 2010, Georgia Institute of TechnologyUsing the Finite Element AnalysisSheetCourse: Introduction to Engineering Graphics and Visualizationcopyright 2010, Georgia Institute of TechnologyFinite Element AnalysisOf a 3D Solid ModelInventor like many other 3D Solid Modelers includes a small, simple Finite Element analysis program which can give quick analysis of a part.An Engineer needs to fully understand the theory and mathematics behind FEA in order to use this type of analysis tool. For this reason, generally there is a course or part of a course in the undergraduate curriculum that covers this material. It is then applied in the ME 4041 CAD course, and generally in the ME Senior Design course.This presentation is to only let you know that this calculation software is included in Inventor and a simple example is given to show the method of setting up the part model and how the analysis is displayed.The actual analysis would need to be tested against the true mathematical calculations to see how closely these results are to the REAL values. An Engineer must be fully trained in this theory in order to safely use these types of analysis packages.Again this presentation is only to inform the user of the availability of the analysis program, and how to use it inside of Inventor. See the Tutorial in Inventor.SheetCourse: Introduction to Engineering Graphics and Visualizationcopyright 2010, Georgia Institute of TechnologyEnter FEA programSheetCourse: Introduction to Engineering Graphics and Visualizationcopyright 2010, Georgia Institute of TechnologyCreate SimulationStress/Strain CalculationsNatural Frequency CalculationsSheetCourse: Introduction to Engineering Graphics and Visualizationcopyright 2010, Georgia Institute of TechnologySelect the MaterialSheetCourse: Introduction to Engineering Graphics and Visualizationcopyright 2010, Georgia Institute of TechnologyCreate Boundary ConditionsSheetCourse: Introduction to Engineering Graphics and Visualizationcopyright 2010, Georgia Institute of TechnologyApply Loads to ModelCan also apply point forces, etc.SheetCourse: Introduction to Engineering Graphics and Visualizationcopyright 2010, Georgia Institute of TechnologyInvestigate Mesh SettingsSheetCourse: Introduction to Engineering Graphics and Visualizationcopyright 2010, Georgia Institute of TechnologyView MeshSheetCourse: Introduction to Engineering Graphics and Visualizationcopyright 2010, Georgia Institute of TechnologySimulateSheetCourse: Introduction to Engineering Graphics and Visualizationcopyright 2010, Georgia Institute of TechnologyView ResultsMax StressMin StressMeasure Stresses at nodesAnimate DeflectionSheetCourse: Introduction to Engineering Graphics and Visualizationcopyright 2010, Georgia Institute of TechnologyGenerate Report13SheetCourse: Introduction to Engineering Graphics and Visualizationcopyright 2010, Georgia Institute of TechnologyTutorials are available in Inventor for you to learn more about FEA14SheetCourse: Introduction to Engineering Graphics and Visualizationcopyright 2010, Georgia Institute of TechnologyConclusionInventor like many other 3D Solid Modelers includes a small, simple Finite Element analysis program which can give quick analysis of a part.An Engineer needs to fully understand the theory and mathematics behind FEA in order to use this type of analysis tool. For this reason, generally there is a course or part of a course in the undergraduate curriculum that covers this material. It is then applied in the ME 4041 CAD course, and generally in the ME Senior Design course.The actual analysis would need to be tested against the true mathematical calculations to see how closely these results are to the REAL values. An Engineer must be fully trained in this theory in order to safely use these types of analysis packages.Again this presentation is only to inform the user of the availability of the analysis program, and how to use it inside of Inventor.This information is presented so that Solid Modeling software and FEA analysis software can be used by students in their up coming courses in their undergraduate
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