Thermal Analysis with SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2015 is designed for users who are already familiar with the basics of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using SOLIDWORKS Simulation or who have completed the book Engineering Analysis with SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2015. Thermal Analysis with SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2015 builds on these topics in the area of thermal analysis. Some understanding of FEA and SOLIDWORKS Simulation is assumed.
Topics covered
Analogies between thermal and structural analysisHeat transfer by conductionHeat transfer by convectionHeat transfer by radiationThermal loads and boundary conditionsThermal resistanceThermal stressesThermal bucklingModeling techniques in thermal analysisPresenting results of thermal analysis