Mechanical concept design : Stress simulation in Fusion 360
Learn about basics of Structural analysis in Fusion 360 with Case studies on improving basic structural designs
Ratings 4.50 / 5.00
What You Will Learn!
- Fundamentals of Finite Element Analysis - Terminologies and Basic Math behind it
- Develop confidence while performing simulation with Fusion 360
- Developing structural conceptualization skills to solve design problems as in industry.
- Various Case studies dealing with Weight optimization , stress reduction and Stiffening.
Description
One of the key skills in the larger skillset of mechanical design is designing and improving structures.
Any mechanical system consists of two fundamental elements Structures and Mechanisms.
Structures are Static load bearing and Mechanisms are moving , functional elements.
Fusion 360 is a popular Engineering design software and the IN-Design CAE simulation module is very useful in validating designs. This course focusses on Static Stress analysis using Fusion 360 simulation
Topics covered:
Design process , Analysis and Testing
Levels of Engineering analysis
Need for Finite element Analysis
Simple 2D Beam FEA method - understanding the basics
Stiffness matrix, Force matrix, Displacement matrix
Simple FEA example 2 - Axial rod
Strong Form and Weak form solutions
Types of Elements
Workflow in FEA
Material properties Linear vs Non linear
Setting up the simulation in Fusion 360
What is Von Mises stress and Principal stress
Factor of safety
Mesh Size and Stress singularities
Case study on Remedy to singularity
Hand Calculations vs FEA
FEA and correlation to Testing
Learning Framework
FEA analyst vs design engineer
Fixed vs Pined constraint in Beams
Fixed vs Partially Fixed
Pinned constraint with tangential freedom vs axial freedom
Applying contact - Bonded, Sliding and Separation
Case study 1 : Cantilever bracket optimization
Case study 2 : Simple Beam Design alternatives
Case study 3 Simple Frame rigidity analysis
Case study 4 : Torsional Rigidity of H frame
Case study 5 : L Sheet metal bracket design
Case study 6 : Clamp Bracket - Flanges
and many more
Who is it for?
Design engineers and Design aspirants
Makers and Design enthusiasts
Who Should Attend!
- Design Engineers who are at Entry level in Industry
- Engineering students working on projects in Mechanical design engineering
- Design Enthusiasts and Makers using Fusion 360 to improve designs