SIM-301 Introduction to Inventor Nastran

In this course, students will focus on learning the fundamentals of Finite Element Analysis, learning techniques to get them started in the use of Nastran In-CAD for part and assembly analysis. Hands-on practice will take models from start to finish, explaining when to use certain modeling techniques, analysis setup, and how to interpret each set of results and how they apply to the designs being studied.

• Introduction to Finite Element Analysis and Nastran In-CAD  

• Use of Analyses and Sub-cases  

• Aspects of a simulation  

• Idealizations & Materials  

• Loads & Constraints  

• Basic mesh adjustments  

• Reviewing and Interrogating Results  

• Probes, cut planes, vectors, and other visualizations  

• Exporting Reports  

• Analyzing assemblies  

• Part-to-part contacts  

• Analysis types covered:  

• Linear Static Stress