Lesson goal
Run a complete static study in SOLIDWORKS Simulation and make sure the results no longer depend on the mesh size.
3 videos
1 exercise
Beginner
Prerequisite: Lesson 1, SOLIDWORKS Simulation license
1. Watch the videos
Dassault Systèmes videos hosted on MySolidWorks: they open in a new tab and a free account is enough. Watch them in order.
The Simulation Suite of ProductsTour of the modules: structural, flow, plastics, sustainable design.↗ The Analysis ProcessThe Simulation interface and setting up a study on a simple part, from setup to results.↗ Mesh Convergence and Mesh ControlsMeasure the effect of element size and refine the mesh where it matters.↗
2. Key takeaways
A study always follows the same order: material, fixtures, loads, mesh, run, results.
Stress peaks at sharp corners increase with each refinement: they are singularities, not results.
Convergence is checked by refining the mesh until the result you need barely changes.
A local Mesh Control refines the critical area without making the whole model heavier.
Tip
Add a small, realistic fillet to the sharp corners of the area you are studying: the stress becomes measurable instead of climbing indefinitely.
3. Do the exercise
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