Simulation Analysis for Mechanical Engineers with Autodesk Fusion 360
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Approx. 23 hours to complete
Course Summary
This course teaches mechanical engineers how to use simulation and analysis tools to design better products. You will learn about the theory behind simulation and analysis, as well as practical applications of these tools.Key Learning Points
- Learn how to use simulation and analysis tools to design better products
- Understand the theory behind simulation and analysis
- Apply simulation and analysis tools to practical engineering problems
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- USA: $70,000 - $110,000
- India: INR 5,00,000 - INR 12,00,000
- Spain: €30,000 - €50,000
- USA: $70,000 - $110,000
- India: INR 5,00,000 - INR 12,00,000
- Spain: €30,000 - €50,000
- USA: $60,000 - $100,000
- India: INR 4,00,000 - INR 10,00,000
- Spain: €25,000 - €45,000
- USA: $70,000 - $110,000
- India: INR 5,00,000 - INR 12,00,000
- Spain: €30,000 - €50,000
- USA: $60,000 - $100,000
- India: INR 4,00,000 - INR 10,00,000
- Spain: €25,000 - €45,000
- USA: $80,000 - $120,000
- India: INR 6,00,000 - INR 14,00,000
- Spain: €35,000 - €55,000
Related Topics for further study
- Simulation and Analysis Tools
- Mechanical Engineering
- Product Design
- Engineering Theory
- Practical Applications
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the theory behind simulation and analysis
- Apply simulation and analysis tools to practical engineering problems
- Design better products using simulation and analysis
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of mechanical engineering principles
- Familiarity with engineering software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Video Lectures
- Hands-on Exercises
Similar Courses
- Finite Element Analysis for Mechanical Engineers
- Materials Science for Mechanical Engineers
- Engineering Design Process
Related Education Paths
- Mechanical Engineering Certification
- Product Design Certification
- Simulation and Analysis Certification
Notable People in This Field
- CEO of Tesla and SpaceX
- Founder of Dyson
Related Books
Description
The foundation of engineering design is often coupled with validation. Simulation is a great tool that allows engineers to test, validate, and modify designs before they become a physical prototype. When used early in the process for simulation driven design and throughout the development process, simulation can help drive the design, make informed design decisions, speed up time to production, and most importantly, identify and eliminate costly design mistakes.
Knowledge
- Describe the simulation workflow in Fusion 360.
- Summarize the use cases for various types of simulation studies.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills in more advanced Fusion 360 CAD and CAE skills.
- Explain and identify simulation results
Outline
- Static Stress Simulation
- Course overview
- Get the software
- Week 1 overview
- Starting a static stress simulation
- Using simplify
- Selecting study materials
- Creating custom materials
- Defining structural constraints
- Using a bolted connection
- Adding a structural load
- Defining multiple load conditions
- Solving contact sets
- Generating mesh and mesh control
- Solving a simulation
- Reviewing simulation results
- Practice exercise 1 overview
- Practice exercise 1 solution
- Practice exercise 2 overview
- Practice exercise 2 solution
- Practice exercise 3 overview
- Practice exercise 3 solution
- Static Stress Simulation resources
- About the discussion forum
- Online learning communities and social media
- Getting to know your classmates
- Practice exercise 1 instructions
- Practice exercise 2 instructions
- Practice exercise 3 instructions
- Week 1 challenge exercise
- Pre-course questions
- Week 1 quiz
- Using Shape Optimization to Drive a Design
- Week 2 overview
- Defining common parameters for a shape optimization
- Defining shape preservation regions
- Detailing optimization criteria
- Reviewing a shape optimization study
- Promoting a mesh to create a new design
- Design creation to match a shape optimization mesh
- Validation through static stress simulation
- Review and refine a design
- Practice exercise 1 overview
- Practice exercise 1 solution
- Practice exercise 2 overview
- Practice exercise 2 solution
- Practice exercise 3 overview
- Practice exercise 3 solution
- Using Shape Optimization to Drive a Design resources
- Practice exercise 1 instructions
- Practice exercise 2 instructions
- Practice exercise 3 instructions
- Week 2 challenge exercise
- Week 2 quiz
- Nonlinear Response, Buckling and Modal Frequencies
- Week 3 overview
- Define and solve a nonlinear static stress study
- Review nonlinear results
- Refine the model and rerun the study
- Define and solve a buckling study
- Review and refine a buckling study
- Review a final buckling study
- Define and solve a modal frequency study
- Review modal results
- Modify the model to reduce the mass participation
- Create a rigid body connector
- Explore point masses
- Apply additional force types
- Simulate pressure
- Practice exercise 1 overview
- Practice exercise 1 solution
- Practice exercise 2 overview
- Practice exercise 2 solution
- Practice exercise 3 overview
- Practice exercise 3 solution
- Nonlinear Response, Buckling and Modal Frequencies resources
- Practice exercise 1 instructions
- Practice exercise 2 instructions
- Practice exercise 3 instructions
- Week 3 challenge exercise
- Week 3 quiz
- Thermal and Thermal Stress
- Week 4 overview
- Prepare a model for thermal simulation
- Setting up thermal study materials
- Understanding and applying types of thermal loads
- Solving a thermal study and reviewing the results
- Cloning a simulation model
- Setting up a thermal stress study
- Setting up mesh and contacts
- Modifying a thermal stress study
- Event simulation setup
- Event simulation results review
- Practice exercise 1 overview
- Practice exercise 1 solution
- Practice exercise 2 overview
- Practice exercise 2 solution
- Practice exercise 3 overview
- Practice exercise 3 solution
- Thermal and Thermal Stress resources
- Practice exercise 1 instructions
- Practice exercise 2 instructions
- Practice exercise 3 instructions
- Week 4 challenge exercise
- Week 4 quiz
- Final assessment
Summary of User Reviews
Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Many users have praised the practical application of the course, stating that it helped them gain real-world experience in simulation and analysis for mechanical engineering.Pros from User Reviews
- Hands-on approach gives practical experience
- Instructor is knowledgeable and engaging
- Course material is relevant and up-to-date
- Assignments and quizzes help reinforce understanding
Cons from User Reviews
- Course can be challenging for beginners
- Some users found the course material to be too technical
- Limited interaction with other students
- Some users experienced technical difficulties with the platform
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Simulation Analysis for Mechanical Engineers with Autodesk Fusion 360
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The foundation of engineering design is often coupled with validation. Simulation is a great tool that allows engineers to test, validate, and modify designs before they become a physical prototype....
