This textbook explains how to perform computer aided analysis by using NX 10 Advanced Simulation with NX Nastran solver. It starts with analyzing a cantilevered beam and builds up the reader's understanding of the concepts and process of structural analysis. Each chapter contains a typical example of analysis and is followed by a quiz to summarize the topics. In addition to the tutorial in each chapter, more commands and concepts are explained at the end of the chapter to help improve the reader's understanding. The method for concluding an analysis is presented at the end of the tutorial for typical cases.Topics covered in this textbook

- Chapter 1 through 3: Introducing NX 10 and Basic Modeling Techniques.
- Chapter 4: Cantilevered Beam
- Chapter 5: Effect of Fillet
- Chapter 6: Effect of Stiffener
- Chapter 7: Subcase and Symmetry
- Chapter 8: Static Equilibrium and Singularity
- Chapter 9: Using Coordinate System in Constraining
- Chapter 10: Using 2D Elements
- Chapter 11: Using 1D Elements
- Chapter 12: Analysis of Truss Structure
- Chapter 13: Connecting 2D Meshes
- Chapter 14: Using 1D and 2D Meshes
- Chapter 15: Using 1D and 3D Meshes
- Chapter 16: Analyzing Alternator Bracket
- Chapter 17: Contact Analysis
- Chapter 18: Analyzing Bearing and Housing
- Chapter 19: Spot Welding and Bolt Connection
- Chapter 20: Analysis of Press Fit
- Chapter 21: Quality of Elements
- Chapter 22: Buckling Analysis
- Chapter 23: Modal Analysis
- Chapter 24: Thermal Analysis
- Chapter 25: Fatigue Analysis