Snapshot
Engineers and analysts working with nonlinear materials or complex loading scenarios can explore SolidProfessor’s SOLIDWORKS Simulation Premium Nonlinear Analysis course, refreshed for the 2025 software version. This training helps intermediate to experienced simulation users build confidence in tackling nonlinear problems which incorporate plastic or hyperelastic material behaviors, permanent deformations, changing contact conditions, buckling, and more.
Understanding stress beyond yield using nonlinear studies
Course Highlights
Each of the linear dynamics study types available in SOLIDWORKS Simulation Premium are explored, in addition to the capability for vibration-based fatigue. Fundamental This course offers a comprehensive walkthrough of nonlinear analysis capabilities in SOLIDWORKS Simulation Premium. Through a combination of lessons and practice exercises, users will learn how to approach complex simulations involving material, geometric, or contact nonlinearities on industry-relevant examples.
Some of the examples covered in this course
Topics covered in the course include:
- Differences between linear and nonlinear simulation
- Plasticity modeling and custom material definitions
- Contact setup and prescribed displacements
- Simulating hyperelastic materials and 2D simplifications
- Buckling with arc length control
- Nonlinear dynamic response with damping and initial velocity input
- Troubleshooting study errors and fixture setups
- Introductory composite analysis and result interpretation
Who is this course for?
This course is intended for engineers and analysts with some prior experience using SOLIDWORKS Simulation. You should already understand basic simulation workflows such as meshing, applying loads/fixtures, and interpreting basic result plots.
You may benefit most from this course if you:
- Need to simulate nonlinear contact, plastic deformation, or rubber-like materials
- Want to analyze structural instability or buckling under large loads
- Are troubleshooting failed simulation runs in nonlinear studies
- Have worked with linear static studies and are ready to explore more advanced simulations
This course assumes working knowledge of simulation concepts and mechanical engineering fundamentals. If you’re new to SOLIDWORKS Simulation, we recommend starting with the SOLIDWORKS Simulation Standard course before diving into nonlinear analysis.
How can you use these tools?
- Simulate systems that undergo permanent deformation or material failure
- Analyze insertion force and contact behavior under changing conditions
- Explore performance of rubber components and gaskets using hyperelastic models
- Predict nonlinear buckling and instability in slender structures
- Run nonlinear dynamic simulations to evaluate response under impact or vibration
- Conduct basic composite studies with layered materials
Classes of Nonlinearity
SolidProfessor’s SOLIDWORKS Simulation Premium Nonlinear Analysis course allows you to extend your simulation skills with complex and realistic analyses, plus additional troubleshooting tips and practical examples and use cases.
