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FEM – ANSYS Classic

2D plane models

FEM – ANSYS Classic

Computational Mechanics, AAU, Esbjerg
 FEM - ANSYS Classic
• Lecture 1 - Introduction:
– Introduction to FEM
– ANSYS Basics
– Analysis phases
– Geometric modeling
– The first model: Beam model
• Lecture 2 - Preprocessor:
– Geometric modeling
– Specification of Element type, Real Constants, Material, Mesh
– Frame systems
– Truss systems
– Element tables
• Lecture 3 - Loads:
– Boundary conditions/constraints/supports
– Loads
– Mesh attributes, meshing
– Sections
• Lecture 4 – 2D plane models :
– 2D Plane Solid systems
– Geometric modeling
– Postprocessing
• Lecture 5 – Analysis types:
– Analysis types
– Modal analysis
– Buckling analysis

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 FEM - ANSYS Workbench/CAD
• Lecture 6 – 3D Solids:
– 3D solid models
– Booleans
– Meshing issues
• Lecture 7 – 3D Modeling:
– Operate
– Import CAD
– Advanced topics
• Lecture 8 – Analysis types:
– Analysis types
– Postprocessing
– TimeHistProc
• Lecture 9 – Workbench basics:
– Workbench basics
– Geometric modeling
• Lecture 10 – Workbench analysis:
– Workbench analysis types

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 Plot results

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 Contour Plot
General Postproc > Plot Results > Contour Plot > Nodal Sol

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 Element Table

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 Element Table

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 Element Table

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 Plot paths

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 Plot paths

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 Plot paths

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 Example 0200 – Cantilever beam

Objective: E = 210000N/mm2
Compute the maximum deflection and locate n = 0.3
point of maximum deflection L = 100mm
Tasks: a = 10mm
How should this be modelled? b = 10mm
Compare results with results obtained F = 100N
from beam theory?
Topics:
Element type, Real constants, modeling,
Plot results, output graphics
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