FEM linear / non-linear Calculations in Siemens Designcenter NX
Target group: For engineers, designers, and technical product designers
Duration: 5 days
This training course teaches the basics and application of the finite element method (FEM) in Siemens Designcenter NX for analyzing physical loads on complex models. The focus is on converting individual parts and assemblies into calculation models, setting up with Siemens Designcenter NX Nastran (pre-processor), and evaluating the results in the post-processor. Alternative solvers such as ANSYS, ABAQUS, or MSC-Nastran can also be used, as the operation remains identical. Building on linear calculation, additional nonlinear FEM methods are covered, including elastic and limited crash simulations.
The aim of the training is to enable participants to use the Siemens Designcenter NX FEM application confidently.
Course Content
- Conversion of geometry models (individual parts or assemblies) into a calculation model
- Integration of the file structure into the master modeling concept of Siemens Designcenter NX
- Checking 3D bodies for model errors
- Validity checks
- Using the NX Designcenter's built-in pre- and post-processor
- Lattice structures 3D, 2D, 1D
- Solving with Siemens Designcenter NX Nastran
- Evaluation of results and presentation
- Numerous examples of structural analysis
- Determination of natural frequency
- Introduction to nonlinear FEM calculations
- Advanced Nonlinear Process with Siemens Designcenter NX Nastran
- Adaptive solution
- Fatigue strength
- Time functions
- Identify locations that are subject to notch factors
- Proof of notch factors
- 3D interactive solver
- Optimization with targets