Thermal Analysis with SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2022 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 2022. Thermal Analysis with SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2022 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 analysis
Heat transfer by conduction
Heat transfer by convection
Heat transfer by radiation
Thermal loads and boundary conditions
Thermal resistance
Thermal stresses
Thermal buckling
Modeling techniques in thermal analysis
Presenting results of thermal analysis