Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 4.0 Mechanica Tutorial (Structure/Thermal)

by Roger Toogood (Author)

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Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 4.0 Mechanica Tutorial (Structure/Thermal) introduces new users to finite element analysis using Pro/ENGINEER Mechanica and how it can be used to analyze a variety of problems. The tutorial lessons cover the major concepts and frequently used commands required to progress from a novice to an intermediate user level. The commands are presented in a click-by-click manner using simple examples and exercises that illustrate a broad range of the analysis types that can be performed. In addition to showing the command usage, the text will explain why certain commands are being used and, where appropriate, the relation of commands to the overall FEA philosophy are explained. Moreover, since error analysis is an important skill, considerable time is spent exploring the created models so that users will become comfortable with the debugging phase of modeling.

This book is written for first-time FEA users (in general) and MECHANICA users (in particular). After a brief introduction to finite element modeling, the tutorial introduces the major concepts behind the use of Pro/MECHANICA to perform Finite Element Analysis of parts. These include: modes of operation, element types, design studies (analysis, sensitivity studies, organization), and the major steps for setting up a model (materials, loads, constraints, analysis type), studying convergence of the solution, and viewing the results. Both 2D and 3D problems are treated.

Table of Contents
1. Introduction to the Tutorials
2. Finite Element Modeling with MECHANICA
3. Solid Models (Part 1)
4. Solid Models (Part 2)
5. Plane Stress and Plane Strain Models
6. Axisymmetric Solids and Shells
7. Shell Models
8. Beams and Frames
9. Miscellaneous Topics
10. Thermal Models

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Schroff Development Corporation (July 8, 2008)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Perfect Paperback ‏ : ‎ 294 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1585033812
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1585033812
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 0.256 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.75 x 10.75 inches

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GDR

Good for beginners, less useful for review

Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2014

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This book is decent for beginners, but it is not exceptionally useful for more seasoned users of finite element software. The benefits of Mechanica are clearly stated; p-element methods for convergence and geometrically linked meshes for efficient parameter optimizations. I particularly enjoyed the chapter comparing p- and h-element techniques since this difference seems unique to Mechanica. If you are a completely new user, the format of this book is great because new concepts are introduced with examples. This format has a major drawback for advanced users; useful nuggets of information (e.g. handling singularities) are buried and therefore not easy to find if you are refreshing prior knowledge. There is no index. Similarly, the book is written for integrated mode which students have access to; independent mode specific options are scattered. It would have been useful if there had been a chapter devoted purely to that mode. If you are first learning finite element software, this book may be worthwhile. However, Wildfire 4.0 is somewhat dated; while the terminology is still valid, the locations of features / menus may be different. This book would have to be coupled with up-to-date online resources, which are likely sufficient alone. There are newer updates of this book that can also be considered.

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G. Fisher

Good introduction to Pro/e Mechanica

Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2010

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Basically I concur with the previous review; I also feel that this book is especially valuable to a designer that is not well versed in Finite Element Analysis (FEA). The author gives a good broad background for Pro/E Mechanica, dwelling more on breadth rather than depth. The book is particularly good in that the limitations of FEA are brought out and illustrated with example. Design features that produce abrupt changes in a models geometry (such as re-entrant angles) can completely skew a solution and make an answer meaningless. As stated I liked the broad treatment of most subjects as it provides a basic template to input data and analyze models of greater complexity. My prime criticism of the book is that a space was not devoted to a similar treatment of imputing data for dynamic analysis. A reasonable treatment of Modal analysis was presented and as it appears that Pro/E Mechanica uses a modal superposition method to sum dynamic loads; I believe it would have been reasonable to demonstrate the input of at least time history shock and cyclic loading.

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B. S.

Worth the money

Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2009

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This book is worth the money. It's a simple beginners tutorial that is pretty easy to follow. You should have a very basic understanding of what fea is before buying this book. It has a good foundation of what goes on behind the scenes in mechanica as well as what the limitations of the program are. If you want to use mechanica as a quick check and not be a pro this is a good place to start. If you want to be a pro, then spend the money to take a class.

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M. Linscheid

Great product! No issues whatsoever

Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2017

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Great product! No issues whatsoever.

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Boris Shifrin

It is a very good book

Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2012

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It came on time.
It is a very good quality book. It helps to understand the Mechanica very well.
Unfortunately Mechanica is not the best software to do the Strain Analyses.

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M. B. Davda

Pro/Engineer Wildfire 4.0 and Wildfire 4.0 Mechanica

Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2014

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This author is very clear in his writing and is very easy to understand. I have also bought his book on Pro E Wildfire 4.0 and I would recommend any of his writings. The subject matter is easy to follow and allows for quick learning of the material.

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Wildfire

Excellent

Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2013

Really enjoy this book. The book is easy to read & understand. I would recommend this book to someone beginning in Mechanica.

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