Analysis of Machine Elements using COSMOSWorks

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Table of Contents Preface
Intended Audience for this Text Using this COSMOSWorks User Guide Instructors Preface
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Introduction
Finite Element Analysis Nodes, Elements, Degrees of Freedom, and Equations COSMOSWorks Elements Solid Elements Solid Element Degrees of Freedom Shell Elements Shell Elements Degrees of Freedom Meshing a Model Introduction to the COSMOSWorks User Interface Orientation and Set-up of SolidWorks Work Environment Orientation to the COSMOSWorks Work Environment Property Managers and Dialogue Boxes
Chapter 1

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Basic Stress Analysis Using COSMOSWorks

Learning Objectives Problem Statement Creating a Static Stress Analysis Study Assigning Material to the Model Applying Restraints Applying Loads Meshing the Model Running the Solution Examination of Results Default COSMOSWorks Graphical Results Results Predicted by Classical Stress Equations COSMOSWorks Results for Stress in Y-Direction Using the Probe Tool Summary Exercises i

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Analysis of Machine Elements using COSMOSWorks Chapter 2

Curved Beam Analysis

Learning Objectives Problem Statement Creating a Static Analysis (Study) Assign Material Properties to the Model Applying Restraints Applying Load(s) Inserting Split Lines Applying Force to an Area Bounded by Split Lines Meshing the Model Solution Examination of Results Analysis of von Mises Stresses Within the Model Verification of Results Results Predicted by Classical Stress Equations Comparison with Finite Element Results Assessing Safety Factor for the Curved Beam Reaction Forces Logging Out of the Current Analysis Exercises
Chapter 3

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Stress Concentration Analysis

Learning Objectives Problem Statement Create a Static Analysis (Study) Defeaturing the Model Assign Material Properties to the Model Apply Restraints and Loads Meshing the Model Solution Examination of Results Stress Plots Creating a Copy of a Plot Displacement Plot Creating New Studies Study Using a High Quality Elements and COARSE Mesh Size Study Using a High Quality Elements and DEFAULT Mesh Size Study Using a High Quality Elements and FINE Mesh Size Study Using High Quality Elements and Mesh CONTROL Results Analysis Create Multiple Viewports What Can Be Learned from this Example? ii

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Other Uses of the Copy Feature Comparison of Classical and FEA Results Exercises
Chapter 4

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Thin and Thick Wall Pressure Vessels

Learning Objectives Thin-Wall Pressure Vessel Problem Statement Defining Options at Start of a Study Creating a Static Analysis Using Shell Elements Assigning Material Properties Assigning Loads and Restraints Symmetry Restraints Applied Pressure Load Applied Meshing the Model Solution Results Analysis 4-1 4-1 4-1 4-4 4-10 4-10 4-11 4-11 4-14 4-14 4-15 4-16 4-21 4-21 4-21 4-22 4-22 4-25 4-27 4-27 4-27 4-29 4-29 4-31 4-34 4-38

Thick Wall Pressure Vessel

Problem Statement Defining the Study Assign Material Properties Define Restraints and Loads Mesh the Model Solution Results Analysis Displacement Analysis Von Mises Stress Analysis Tangential Stress Analysis Adjusting Stress Magnitude Display Parameters Using Section Clipping to Observe Stress Results Exercises
Chapter 5

Interference Fit Analysis

Learning Objectives Problem Statement Interference Check Creating a Static Analysis (Study) Assign Material Properties to the Model Defeature the Model Apply Loads and Restraints iii

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Analysis of Machine Elements using COSMOSWorks

Un-suppress Part of the Model to Use Symmetry Define Symmetry Restraints Apply Restraints to Eliminate Rigid Body Motion Define a Shrink Fit Mesh the Model and Run the Solution Examination of Results Default Stress Plot Stress Plots in the Cylindrical Coordinate System Circumferential (Tangential or Hoop) Stress Radial Stress Verification of Results Stress Predicted by Classical Interference Fit Equations Stress Predicted by Finite Element Analysis Radial Stress Comparison Circumferential Stress Comparison Quantifying Radial Displacements Generating a Report Exercises
Chapter 6

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Contact Analysis in a Trunion Mount

Learning Objectives Problem Statement Preparing the Model for Analysis Add Reference Planes Insert Split Lines Creating the Assembly Model Create a Finite Element Analysis (Study) Assign Material Properties Cut Model on Symmetry Plane Assign Restraints and Loads Symmetry and Immovable Restraints Contact/Gaps Restraints Apply a Directional Load to the Pin Meshing the Model and Running the Solution Results Analysis Von Mises Stress ISO Clipping Animating Stress Results Displacement Results Contact Pressure/Stress Exercises 6-1 6-1 6-2 6-3 6-4 6-5 6-10 6-10 6-10 6-14 6-14 6-14 6-16 6-19 6-19 6-19 6-20 6-22 6-23 6-24 6-26

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Bolted Joint Analysis

Learning Objectives Problem Statement Create a Static Analysis Assign Material Properties to the Model Apply Loads and Restraints Traditional Loads and Restraints Define Bolted Joint Restraints Define Local Contact Conditions Mesh the Model and Run Solution Results Analysis (Downward Load) Von Mises Stress Bolt Forces Define a New Study with the Applied Load Reversed Results Analysis (Upward Load) Von Mises Stress Bolt Forces (Upward Load) Bolt Clamping Pressure Summary Exercises 7-1 7-1 7-2 7-2 7-3 7-3 7-4 7-11 7-13 7-14 7-14 7-15 7-16 7-17 7-17 7-17 7-22 7-26 7-27