Engineering Analysis with COSMOSWorks 2005 [Paperback]

Paul M. Kurowski (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2005

This tutorial concurrently introduces you to COSMOSWorks software and the fundamentals of Finite Element Analysis through hands-on exercises. A number of projects are presented using commonly used parts to illustrate the analysis features of COSMOSWorks.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Static analysis of a plate
3. Static analysis of an L-bracket
4. Frequency analysis of a thin plate with shell elements
5. Static analysis of a link
6. Frequency analysis of a tuning fork
7. Thermal analysis of a pipeline component
8. Thermal analysis of a heat sink
9. Static analysis of a hanger
10. Analysis of contact stress between two plates
11. Thermal stress analysis of a bi-metal beam
12. Buckling analysis of an L-beam
13. Design optimization of a plate in bending
14. Static analysis of a bracket using p-elements
15. Design sensitivity analysis
16. Drop test of a coffee mug
17. Miscellaneous topics
18. Implementation of FEA into the design process
19. Glossary of terms
20. Resources available to FEA User

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About the Author

Dr. Paul Kurowski obtained his M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Applied Mechanics from Warsaw Technical University. He completed postdoctoral work at Kyoto University. Dr. Kurowski is a professor in the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at the University of Western Ontario’s Faculty of Engineering. His teaching experience includes Finite Element Analysis, Machine Design, Mechanics of Matierials, Kinematics and Dynamics of Machines, Product Development, and Solid Modeling. Dr. Kurowski is also the President of Design Generator Inc., a consulting firm with expertise in Product Development, Design Analysis, and training in Computer Aided Engineering methods. His interests focus on Computer Aided Engineering methods used as tools of product design where numerical models reduce the need for physical prototypes.

Dr. Kurowski has published many technical papers and taught professional development seminars for the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), the Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO), Parametric Technology Corporation (PTC), Rand Worldwide, SolidWorks Corporation, and others.

Product Details

• Paperback: 245 pages
• Publisher: Schroff Development Corporation (April 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1585032492
• ISBN-13: 978-1585032495
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,066,228 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not good, December 20, 2005

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Bryan Minor - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Engineering Analysis with COSMOSWorks 2005 (Paperback)

It is almost as if publisher threw this book together. It does not clearly explain everything as it should. Some problems explained how to work a problem..but it turned out to be completely wrong.

3.0 out of 5 stars a good book and no more., August 14, 2005

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Laurent K. "French" (Dortmund (D)) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Engineering Analysis with COSMOSWorks 2005 (Paperback)

I bought this book to increase my knowledge with CosmosWorks. There is not many books talking about the 2005 version. This one is not bad but could be much better as well.
The explanations are quite easy to understand but some résumé are missing. For a book talking about CosmosWorks ( one of the best visual FEA software ) it should be normal to have the illustration in color ! Everything in black and white is a pity, especially for this price. I m waiting as well a book dealing with non linear ( this one definitely not ), it should be normal considering that most of the user are making simulation for plastics part.
Target : Beginner to user with some know how.
Rate : between 3 and 4 Stars