Level: Advanced.

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This document is an instructor guide for Autodesk Simulation Multiphysics (formerly known as Autodesk Algor). It was created April 30, 2010.

• It is accompanied by a powerpoint presentation (download).
• It also contains a series of datasets and examples.

Table of contents

• Introduction.
• FEA Overview and Examples using Autodesk® Algor® Simulation
• FEA Concepts
• Analysis Options 
• Element Options 
• Meshing and Modeling
• Loads and Constraints
• Truss Elements
• Model
• Beam Elements
• Gravity
• 2-D Elements 
• Cylinder
• Plate/Shell Elements
• Brick Elements
• Model
• Comparing Element Types
• Mesh Convergence
• Meshing CAD Solid Models 
• Combining Element Types
• Contact 
• Model
• Solving Options
• Results Evaluation 
• Presentation of Results
• Other Analysis Types
  • Thermal Analysis
  • Electrostatic Analysis
  • Fluid Flow Analysis
  • Mechanical Event Simulation (MES) 
• Combining Analysis Types (Multiphysics)
• Material Models

Exercises:

Download the exercise files.

• Exercise A - FEA Example by Hand 
• Exercise B - Truss Frame 
• Exercise C - Support Beam Under 
• Exercise D - Axisymmetric Thick-walled 
• Exercise E - Plate Under Uniform Pressure 
• Exercise F - Cantilever Beam 
• Exercise G - Comparing Element Types 
• Exercise H - Mesh Convergence
• Exercise I - Bracket Model 
• Exercise J - Hanger Assembly Model
• Exercise K - Linear Contact 
• Exercise L - Thermal Model 
• Exercise M - Nonlinear Material Model
• Exercise N - Mechanical Event Simulation, Geneva Mechanism