Simulation and Analysis Flashcards
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In SolidWorks Simulation, what is a 'Fixed Geometry' fixture used for?
Answer: Prevents selected faces, edges, or vertices from moving in any direction
Fixed Geometry constrains all translational and rotational degrees of freedom on selected geometric entities.
What does a 'Von Mises stress' result in SolidWorks Simulation represent?
Answer: A combined stress scalar used to predict yielding in ductile materials
Von Mises stress is a single equivalent stress value combining all stress components, used to compare against the material yield strength.
What is the purpose of meshing in SolidWorks Simulation?
Answer: Divides the geometry into small elements for finite element analysis calculations
Meshing discretizes the model into finite elements, enabling the solver to calculate stress, displacement, and other results.
In SolidWorks Simulation, which study type is used to determine the natural frequencies of a part?
Answer: Frequency Study
A Frequency Study (modal analysis) calculates the natural resonant frequencies and mode shapes of a structure.
What does 'Factor of Safety' indicate in a SolidWorks Simulation result?
Answer: The ratio of material yield strength to the maximum Von Mises stress
Factor of Safety is the yield strength divided by the maximum Von Mises stress; a value below 1 indicates failure.
Which SolidWorks Simulation load type applies a force distributed uniformly over a selected face?
Answer: Pressure
Pressure applies a force per unit area uniformly across a selected face, simulating fluid or contact pressure.
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