Up and Running with Autodesk Inventor Simulation 2011

A Step-by-Step Guide to Engineering Design Solutions

Wasim Younis

• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
• Year: 2010
• eBook ISBN: 9780123821034
• Edition: 2
• Topic: Technology & Engineering
• Subtopic: Computer Science General
• Index: Technology & Engineering

Up and Running with Autodesk Inventor Simulation 2011 provides a clear path to perfecting the skills of designers and engineers using simulation inside Autodesk Inventor. This book includes modal analysis, stress singularities, and H-P convergence, in addition to the new frame analysis functionality.The book is divided into three sections: dynamic solution, stress analysis, and frame analysis, with a total of nineteen chapters. The first chapter of each section offers an overview of the topic covered in that section. There is also an overview of the Inventor Simulation interface and its strengths, weaknesses, and workarounds. Furthermore, the book emphasizes the joint creation process and discusses in detail the unique and powerful parametric optimization function.This book will be a useful learning tool for designers and engineers, and a source for applying simulation for faster production of better products.- Get up to speed fast with real-life, step-by-step design problems—3 new to this edition!- Discover how to convert CAD models to working digital prototypes, enabling you to enhance designs and simulate real-world performance without creating physical prototypes- Learn all about the frame analysis environment—new to Autodesk Inventor Simulation 2011—and other key features of this powerful software, including modal analysis, assembly stress analysis, parametric optimization analysis, effective joint creation, and more- Manipulate and experiment with design solutions from the book using datasets provided on the book's companion website (http://www.elsevierdirect.com/v2/companion.jsp?ISBN=9780123821027) and move seamlessly onto tackling your own design challenges with confidence- New edition features enhanced coverage of key areas, including stress singularities, h-p convergence, curved elements, mechanism redundancies, FEA and simulation theory, with hand calculations, and more

Table of contents

• Cover image
• Title page
• Table of Contents
• DEDICATION
• Copyright
• FOREWORD
• PREFACE
• ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
• ABOUT THE AUTHOR
• HOW TO ACCESS THE BOOK EXERCISE FILES
• Chapter 1. The Dynamic Simulation Environment
• CHAPTER 2. DP1 – Size a Motor: 90 Degree M16 Bolt Removal Tool Design
• Chapter 3. DP2 – Size a Jack: New Mechanism Design for an Existing Bridge
• Chapter 4. DP3 – Size Multiple Actuating Jacks: New Mechanism Design for a Transporter Ramp
• Chapter 5. DP4 – Advanced Simulation Settings: Racing Car Engine Connecting Rod
• Chapter 6. DP5 – Size a Spring: Agricultural Spring Mechanism Design
• Chapter 7. DP6 – Size a Spring: Rotary Compressor Design
• Chapter 8. DP7 – Simulate a Sprocket Chain: Design of a High –Speed Bottle Transfer Unit
• CHAPTER 9. The Stress Analysis Environment
• Chapter 10. DP8 – Motion Load Transfer Analysis: Structural Validation of Mounting Lugs
• Chapter 11. DP9 – Multiple Motion Load Transfer: Structural Validation of Connecting Rod
• Chapter 12. DP10 – Cyclic Symmetry Analysis: Design of Industrial Fan Blades
• Chapter 13. DP11 – Weldment Analysis: Structural Design of Moving Bridge
• Chapter 14. DP12 – Assembly Analysis with built-in welds: Structural Validation of Trailer Chassis
• Chapter 15. DP13 – Assembly Optimization: Structural Optimization of a Lifting Mechanism
• Chapter 16. DP14 – Modal Analysis: Modal Analysis of TV Camera Arm Attached to Helicopter
• Chapter 17. The Frame Analysis Environment
• CHAPTER 18. DP15 – Frame Analysis Using Content Center Structures: Structural Design of Aerospace Maintenance Platform
• Chapter 19. DP16 – Frame Analysis Using Frame Generator Structures: Analysis of an Escalator Support Structure
• INDEX