The foundation of engineering design is often coupled with validation. Simulation is a great tool that allows engineers to test, validate, and modify designs before they become a physical prototype. When used early in the process for simulation driven design and throughout the development process, simulation can help drive the design, make informed design decisions, speed up time to production, and most importantly, identify and eliminate costly design mistakes.
Simulation Analysis for Mechanical Engineers with Autodesk Fusion 360
This course is part of Autodesk CAD/CAM/CAE for Mechanical Engineering Specialization
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Describe the simulation workflow in Fusion 360.
Summarize the use cases for various types of simulation studies.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills in more advanced Fusion 360 CAD and CAE skills.
Explain and identify simulation results
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There are 4 modules in this course
In Week 1, we’ll explore the setup, solve, and understanding surrounding static stress simulations. Starting with the basics and moving to more advanced tools such as bolted connections we’ll walk through how to prepare and process a static simulation.
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15 videos6 readings1 quiz1 discussion prompt
In Week 2, we’ll cover shape optimization simulation study type to explore load paths in designs. This simulation study will help engineers identify critical load paths in a design to make more informed decisions on material removal.
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9 videos3 readings1 discussion prompt
In Week 3, we’ll focus on some additional simulation study types in Fusion 360, namely nonlinear response, structural buckling and modal frequencies. These study types allow for greater insight into structural and mechanical problems associated with a wide variety of designs. We will focus on various aspects of our gear reduction assembly as well as explore other examples suited for these types of simulations.
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14 videos3 readings1 discussion prompt
In Week 4, we’ll explore and compare the effects of thermal and thermal stresses on designs. Temperature and heat can be a major factor in the failure of a design so exploring a design’s performance can lead to better informed design decisions. As a bonus, we’ll also look at event simulation and how a design performs when subject to motion and how it responds to an impact.
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11 videos3 readings1 quiz1 peer review1 discussion prompt
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