Course in Ansys

Course in ANSYS
Example0100
Example Cantilever beam
Objective: Compute the maximum deflection Tasks: Create a table and compare results with results obtained from beam theory? Display the deflection figure? Topics: Topics: Start of analysis, Element type, Real constants, Material, modeling, element size for beam models, saving/restoring
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E = 210000N/mm2 n = 0.3 L = 100mm a = 10mm b = 10mm F = 100N
Modeling considerations
As you begin your model generation, you will (consciously or unconsciously) make a number of decisions that determine how you will mathematically simulate the physical system:
What are the objectives of your analysis? Will you model all, or just a portion, of the physical system? How much detail will you include in your model? What kinds of elements will you use? How dense should your finite element mesh be?
In general, you will attempt to balance computational expense (CPU time, etc.) against precision of results as you answer these questions. The decisions you make in the planning stage of your analysis will largely govern the success or failure of your analysis efforts.
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Linear or Higher Order Elements Take Advantage of Symmetry
The axis of symmetry must coincide with the global Cartesian Y-axis. Negative nodal X-coordinates are not permitted. The global Cartesian Y-direction represents the axial direction, the global Cartesian X-direction represents the radial direction, and the global Cartesian Z-direction corresponds to the circumferential direction. Your model should be assembled using appropriate element types:
For axisymmetric models, use applicable 2-D solids with KEYOPT(3) = 1, and/or axisymmetric shells. In addition, various link, contact, combination, and surface elements can be included in a model that also contains axisymmetric solids or shells. (The program will not realize that these "other" elements are axisymmetric unless axisymmetric solids or shells are present.)
How Much Detail to Include Appropriate Mesh Density
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Example - title
Utility Menu > File > Change Jobname /jobname, Example0100 GUI Command line entry Enter: Example0100
Utility Menu > File > Change Title /title, Cantilever beam
Enter: Cantilever beam
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Example - Keypoints
Preprocessor > Modeling > Create > Keypoints > In Active CS /PREP7 # Keypoint number General format: X Keypoint x-coordinate K,,,, K,#,X,Y,Z Y Keypoint y-coordinate K,,100,, Z Keypoint z-coordinate Press Apply
Note: An empty # result in automatic numbering.
Enter 100 and Press Apply

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Example - Numbering
Utility Menu > PlotCtrls > Numbering Switch on Keypoint numbers
Press OK
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Example - Lines
Preprocessor > Modeling > Create > Lines > Lines > Straight Line Create a line between Keypoint 1 and Keypoint 2. L,1,2 HINT: By clicking with the righthand mouse button you shift between the Pick/Unpick function. This is indicated by the direction of the cursor arrow: Pick: upward arrow Unpick: downward arrow Press OK or Cancel to finish selection
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Example - Plot - Nodes
Plot Keypoints and Lines
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Example Element Type

Preprocessor > Element Type > Add/Edit/Delete
Press Add
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Example - Element Type

Press Options Press Help to learn more about the element.

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Example Real Constants

Preprocessor > Real Constants > Add
Place the cursor on the relevant element and press OK
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Example - Real Constants

Press Close to finish
Press OK
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Example - Material Properties

Preprocessor > Material Props > Material Models Double Click to step in the material tree
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Preprocessor > Material Props > Material Models Enter: Modulus of elasticity Enter: Poissons ratio Click here to Close
Press OK
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Example - Meshing
Preprocessor > Meshing > Size Cntrls > ManualSize > Lines > Picked Lines
Select/Pick Lines to specify mesh size for
Press OK when finish with selection

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Enter 1
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Preprocessor > Meshing > Mesh > Lines
Select individual lines to be meshed by Picking
NB: It is often necessary to Clear the model for example if Element Type is to be changed
Select all lines defined to be meshed
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Example Analysis Type

File > Write DB log file Enter example0100.lgw
Solution > Analysis Type > New Analysis
Press OK
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Example Define Loads

Solution > Define Loads > Apply > Structural > Displacement > On Keypoints Select keypoint 1 Select All DOF to fix/clamp the beam
Press OK
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Solution > Define Loads > Apply > Structural > Force/Moment > On Keypoints Select keypoint 2
Change to FY
Press OK to finish
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Enter -100
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Example - Save
Display of Analysis model
Save the model
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Example - Solve
Solution > Solve > Current LS
Press OK
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Example - Solve
Press Close Press here to Close
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Example - PostProcessing
General Postproc > Plot Results > Deformed Shape
Select Def+undeformed and Press OK
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Read Maximum displacement: DMX

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Example Comments/Questions
Why is it relevant to consider a Beam model in many cases? The example0100.lgw can be edited in Notepad What are the assumptions in beam theory? Will the number of elements affect the solution?
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File menu
You can include commands to be executed when the program starts up in the start71.ans file.
Clears (zeros out) the database stored in memory. Clearing the database has the same effect as leaving and reentering the ANSYS program, but does not require you to exit.
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Example0200
Objective: Compute the maximum deflection and locate point of maximum deflection Tasks: How should this be modelled? Compare results with results obtained from beam theory? Topics: Element type, Real constants, modeling, Plot results, output graphics
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Modelling considerations
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Modelling considerations
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Example - title
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Example - Keypoints
Preprocessor > Modeling > Create > Keypoints > In Active CS /PREP7 # Keypoint number General format: X Keypoint x-coordinate K,,,, K,#,X,Y,Z Y Keypoint y-coordinate K,,100,, Z Keypoint z-coordinate K,,100,10, K,,,10, Press Apply for KP1 Enter 100 in the first field and Press Apply for KP2 Enter 100 in the first field and Enter 10 in the second field and Press Apply for KP3 Enter 10 in the second field and Press Apply for KP4
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Example - Lines
Preprocessor > Modeling > Create > Lines > Lines > Straight Line Create a line between Keypoint 1 and Keypoint 2 and so on. L,1,2 L,2,3 HINT: By clicking with the rightL,3,4 hand mouse button you shift L,4,1 between the Pick/Unpick function. This is indicated by the direction of the cursor arrow: Pick: upward arrow Unpick: downward arrow Press OK or Cancel to finish selection
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Example - Areas
Preprocessor > Modeling > Create > Areas > Arbitrary > By Lines Create an area bounded by line 1, 2, 3, and 4. AL,1,2,3,4 HINT: By clicking with the righthand mouse button you shift between the Pick/Unpick function. This is indicated by the direction of the cursor arrow: Pick: upward arrow Unpick: downward arrow Press OK or Cancel to finish selection
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Press Close to finish Press OK

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Press OK
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Example - Meshing
Select/Pick Lines to specify mesh size for Pick the two longest lines Press OK when finish with selection
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Example - Meshing
Preprocessor > Meshing > Mesh > Areas > Mapped > 3 or 4 sided Select individual areas to be meshed NB: It is often necessary to Clear the model for example if Element Type or model geometry is to be changed
Select all areas defined to be meshed

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Solution > Define Loads > Apply > Structural > Displacement > On Lines Select Line 4 Select All DOF to fix/clamp the beam
Press OK
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Change to FY
Press OK to finish
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Enter -100
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Example - Save
Save the model
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Example - Solve
Press OK
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Solution > General Postproc > Plot Results > Deformed Shape
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What did change compared to the Beam model? The example0200.lgw can be edited in Notepad What are the assumptions in this case? Will the shape or the number of elements affect the solution?
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File menu
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Example Truss 2D
Objective: Compute the maximum deflection Tasks: Display the deflection figure? Topics: Topics: Start of analysis, Element type, Real constants, Material, modeling, element size for beam models, saving/restoring E = 210000N/mm2 n = 0.3 L = 100mm H = 120mm a = b = 20mm c = d = 10mm F = 100N
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Example - title
Utility Menu > File > Change Title /title, Truss 2D
Enter: Truss 2D
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Example - Keypoints
Preprocessor > Modeling > Create > Keypoints > In Active CS /PREP7 # Keypoint number General format: X Keypoint x-coordinate K,,,, K,#,X,Y,Z Y Keypoint y-coordinate K,,100,, Z Keypoint z-coordinate K,,,120, Press Apply for KP1 Enter 100 in the first field and Press Apply for KP2 Enter 120 in the second field and Press Apply for KP3
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Example - Numbering
Press OK
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Example - Lines
Preprocessor > Modeling > Create > Lines > Lines > Straight Line Create a line between Keypoint 1 and Keypoint 2 and Create a line between Keypoint 2 and Keypoint 3. L,1,2 HINT: By clicking with the rightL,2,3 hand mouse button you shift between the Pick/Unpick function. This is indicated by the direction of the cursor arrow: Pick: upward arrow Unpick: downward arrow Press OK or Cancel to finish selection
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Example Mesh Attributes

Preprocessor > Meshing > Mesh Attributes > Line Attributes > Picked Lines Select Line 1
Press OK
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Press OK
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Example - Meshing

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Press OK
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Solution > Define Loads > Apply > Structural > Displacement > On Keypoints Select keypoint 1 Select UX
Press OK
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Solution > Define Loads > Apply > Structural > Displacement > On Keypoints Select keypoint 3 Select UX and UY
Press OK
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Change to FY
Press OK to finish
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Enter -100
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Example - Save
Save the model
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Press OK
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Example0300
Objective: Compute the maximum deflection and locate point of maximum deflection Tasks: How should this be modelled? Compare results with results obtained from beam theory? Topics: Element type, Real constants, modeling, Plot results, output graphics
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Example - title
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Example - Areas
Preprocessor > Modeling > Create > Areas > Rectangle > By Dimensions Create an area given by X=(0,100) and Y=(0,10) Enter 0 or leave empty Enter 100
Press OK
Note: Keypoints (4 kps) and lines (4 lines) are automatically generated (also numbered automatically) Example0300
Enter 0 or leave empty
Enter 10
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Example - Operate
Preprocessor > Modeling > Operate > Extrude > Areas > Along Normal Create a volume by extruding the area 10 along its surface normal vector
Press OK
Enter 10
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Example Mouse rotate

Rotate by holding the Ctrl key down while using the right hand mouse button
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Press Add
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No Real Constants are necessary for pure 3D solid models!
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Press OK
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Example - Meshing
Select/Pick Lines to specify mesh size for Select the indicated lines

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Enter 2 Press OK when finish with selection

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Example - Meshing
Preprocessor > Meshing > Mesh > Volumes > Mapped > 4 or 6 sided Select individual volumes to be meshed NB: It is often necessary to Clear the model for example if Element Type or model geometry is to be changed
Select all volumes defined to be meshed

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Example 3D Mesh
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Solution > Define Loads > Apply > Structural > Displacement > On Areas Select All DOF to fix/clamp the beam Select Area A6 or the left end area
Press OK
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Solution > Define Loads > Apply > Structural > Force/Moment > On Nodes
Note: If the model is remeshed all loads will be deleted with the element nodes
Select indicated element node
Press OK
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Change to FY
Press OK to finish
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Enter -100
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Example - Save
Save the model
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Example - Solve
Press OK
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What did change compared to the Beam model? The example0300.lgw can be edited in Notepad What are the assumptions in this case? Will the shape or the number of elements affect the solution?
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Example0240
Example Plate with a hole

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Objective: Determine the maximum stress in the x-direction for point A and display the deformation figure Tasks: How should this be modelled? Compare results with results obtained from norm calculations? Topics: Element type, Real constants, modeling, plot results, output graphics
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E = 210000N/mm2 n = 0.3 a = 200mm b = 100mm t = 10mm r = 10mm 2 s = 100N/mm
Example - title
Utility Menu > File > Change Title /title, Plate with a hole
Enter: Plate with a hole
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Example Areas Rectangle

Press OK
Enter 50
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Example Areas Circle

Preprocessor > Modeling > Create > Areas > Circle > Solid Circle Create an area given by (X,Y)=(0, 0) and Radius=10
Enter 10 Press OK
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Example - Operate
Preprocessor > Modeling > Operate > Booleans > Subtract > Areas Create the final area by subtracting the circular area from the rectangular area
Note: Bottom left corner of ANSYS GUI
Select the rectangular area and press OK

Select the circular area
Press OK
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Example Areas
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Press Add
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Preprocessor > Element Type > Add/Edit/Delete Select Plane strs w/thk

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Enter 10

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Press OK
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Example Free Meshing

Preprocessor > Meshing > Mesh > Areas > Free Select individual areas to be meshed NB: It is often necessary to Clear the model for example if Element Type or model geometry is to be changed

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Solution > Define Loads > Apply > Structural > Displacement > On Lines Select UY to fix the beam in the y-direction Select the bottom straight line
Press OK
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Solution > Define Loads > Apply > Structural > Displacement > On Lines Select UX to fix the beam in the x-direction Select the left straight line
Press OK
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Solution > Define Loads > Apply > Structural > Pressure > On lines Select the right straight line Enter -100
Press OK to finish
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Example - Save
Save the model
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Press OK
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Example Contour Plot

General Postproc > Plot Results > Contour Plot > Nodal Sol Select Stress Select SX for stresses in x-direction
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Example0153
Example Offshore structure

F Objective: Display the deflection figure and von Mises stress distribution Tasks: Import geometry from IGES. Display the deflection figure? Display the von Mises stress distribution? E = 210000N/mm n = 0.3 F = -10000
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Example Import IGES

Utility Menu > File > Import > IGES
Press OK
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Example Import IGES
Browse to find offshore-structure-skeleton.igs Press OK
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Example - Display
Select Front View
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Example - Numbering
Set Keypoint numbers On Set Line numbers On

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Press Add
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Enter OD=60 and TKWALL=3 Enter OD=40 and TKWALL=3 Enter OD=26 and TKWALL=2 Enter OD=30 and TKWALL=2
Add 4 Sets
Press OK
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Press OK
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Preprocessor > Meshing > Mesh Attributes > Line Attributes > Picked Lines Select Line L7, L1, L8
Press OK
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Preprocessor > Meshing > Mesh Attributes > Line Attributes > Picked Lines Select Line L5, L4, L6
Change to 2
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Press OK
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Preprocessor > Meshing > Mesh Attributes > Line Attributes > Picked Lines Select Line L2
Change to 3
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Press OK
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Preprocessor > Meshing > Mesh Attributes > Line Attributes > Picked Lines Select Line L3
Change to 4
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Press OK
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Select/Pick Lines to specify mesh size for Enter 2 for L7 3 for L6 4 for L1,L4,L5 5 for L8
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Example Size and Shape
Press OK
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Example Display of element
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Press OK
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Solution > Define Loads > Apply > Structural > Displacement > On Lines Select line L7, L1, L8 Select UX
Press OK
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Solution > Define Loads > Apply > Structural > Displacement > On Keypoints Select keypoint 10 Select All DOF
Press OK
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Change to FY
Press OK to finish
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Enter -10000
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Example Boundary Conditions
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Press OK
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Example Deformed Shape
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Press OK
Select Stress, von Mises SEQV

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Example0152
Example Truss 2D
E = 210e09N/m2 n = 0.3 L1 = L2 = L3 = 3.6m H = 3.118m a = b = 0.050mm
F1 = 280kN F2 = 210kN F3 = 280kN F4 = 360kN

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Example Truss 2D
Objective: Compute the maximum deflection Tasks: Display the deflection figure? Display member forces? Topics: Topics: Start of analysis, Element type, Real constants, Material, modeling, element size for beam models, saving/restoring
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Example - title
Enter: Truss 2D
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Example - Keypoints
Preprocessor > Modeling > Create > Keypoints > In Active CS General format: K,#,X,Y,Z
# Keypoint number X Keypoint x-coordinate Y Keypoint y-coordinate Z Keypoint z-coordinate Enter 0,0,0 Enter 3.6,0,0 Enter 7.2,0,0 Enter 10.8,0,0 Enter 9,3.118,0 Enter 4.8, 3.118,0 Enter 1.8, 3.118,0
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Example - Numbering
Press OK
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Example - Lines
Preprocessor > Modeling > Create > Lines > Lines > Straight Line L,1,2 L,2,3 L,3,4 HINT: By clicking with the rightL,4,5 hand mouse button you shift L,5,3 between the Pick/Unpick L,5,6 function. This is indicated by L,3,6 the direction of the cursor L,6,2 arrow: L,6,7 Pick: upward arrow L,2,7 L,7,1 Unpick: downward arrow Press OK or Cancel to finish selection
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Example Move/Modify
After reconsidering the coordinates it is found that keypoint 6 is errorneous
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Example Move Single Keypoint

Select KP6
Press OK
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Press OK
Enter 5.4,3.118
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Press Add
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Press Options Press Help to learn more about the element. Find the table on the nex page
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Example Element Table

Find the following table for the element. Identify how to plot member forces in longitudinal direction of the beam element - MFORX
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Find also the following table in the Help function
Remember MFORX, SMISC,1,7
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Press OK
Press Close
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.0025 5.2083e-7 .05
Press OK
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Preprocessor > Material Props > Material Models Enter: Modulus of elasticity Enter: Poissons ratio
210e9
Click here to Close
Press OK
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Preprocessor > Meshing > Mesh Attributes > Line Attributes > Picked Lines Select All Lines
Press OK
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Example - Meshing
Select/Pick Lines to specify mesh size for Select All lines

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Solution > Define Loads > Apply > Structural > Displacement > On Keypoints Select keypoint 4 Select UY
Press OK
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Change to FY
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Enter -280
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Change to FY
Press OK to finish
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Enter -210
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Change to FY
Press OK to finish
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Enter -280
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Change to FY
Press OK to finish
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Enter -360
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Example - Save
Save the model
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Press OK
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Press Add to add the first data line

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Scroll down in this menu to find the line By sequence number

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Enter 1 as found in table 3.2 From table 3.2 MFORX, SMISC,1,7

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Press Add to add the second data line

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Press OK

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Example Plot Line-Element
Press OK
Change to SMIS7
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Example Truss 2D
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Example Truss 2D
Objective: Compute the maximum deflection Tasks: Display the deflection figure? Topics: Topics: Start of analysis, Element type, Real constants, Material, modeling, element size for beam models, saving/restoring E = 210000N/mm2 n = 0.3 L = 100mm H = 120mm a = b = 20mm c = d = 10mm e = f = 5mm F = 1000N
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Example - title
Enter: Truss 2D
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Example - Keypoints
Preprocessor > Modeling > Create > Keypoints > In Active CS Enter five points with coordinates Note: An empty # General format: 0,0,0 result in automatic K,#,X,Y,Z 0,120,0 numbering. 100,0,0 100,120,0 Enter 0,0,0 200,120,0 Press Apply for KP1 Enter 0,120,0 Press Apply for KP2 Enter 100,0,0 Press Apply for KP3 Enter 100,120,0 Press Apply for KP4 Enter 200,120,0 Press Apply for KP5
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Example - Numbering
Press OK
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Example - Lines
Preprocessor > Modeling > Create > Lines > Lines > Straight Line Create a line between Keypoint 1 and Keypoint 2 and so on L,1,3 L,2,3 HINT: By clicking with the rightL,2,4 hand mouse button you shift L,3,4 between the Pick/Unpick L,4,5 function. This is indicated by L,3,5 the direction of the cursor arrow: Pick: upward arrow Unpick: downward arrow Press OK or Cancel to finish selection
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Find the following table for the element. Identify how to plot member forces in longitudinal direction of the beam element - MFORX
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Find also the following table in the Help function
Remember MFORX, SMISC,1,7
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Press OK
Press Close
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Preprocessor > Real Constants > Add Enter crosssectional data for section 1
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Preprocessor > Real Constants > Add Enter cross-sectional data for section 2, 4, 6
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Preprocessor > Real Constants > Add Enter crosssectional data for section 3, 5
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Preprocessor > Meshing > Mesh Attributes > Line Attributes > Picked Lines Select Line 2, 4, 6
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Preprocessor > Meshing > Mesh Attributes > Line Attributes > Picked Lines Select Line 3, 5
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Select/Pick All lines to specify mesh size for

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Solution > Define Loads > Apply > Structural > Displacement > On Keypoints Select keypoint 1 Select UX
Press OK
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Change to FY
Press OK to finish
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Press OK
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Press OK
Change to SMIS12
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Example0120
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E = 210000N/mm2 n = 0.3 L = 5000mm a = 250mm b = 450mm c = 10mm d = 20mm e = 15mm f = 350mm F = 100N
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Example - Keypoints
Preprocessor > Modeling > Create > Keypoints > In Active CS /PREP7 # Keypoint number General format: X Keypoint x-coordinate K,,,, K,#,X,Y,Z Y Keypoint y-coordinate K,,5000,, Z Keypoint z-coordinate K,,,50, Enter 0,0,0 and Press Apply Enter 5000,0,0 and Press Apply Enter 0,50,0 and Press Apply
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Example - Numbering
Press OK
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Example - Lines
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Press Add
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Press Options
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Press Help to learn more about the element.
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Example - Section
Enter i253 Select the I profile
Follow the guidelines at Enter the appropiate cross-sectional data
Press OK to finish
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Example Line Attributes

Preprocessor > Meshing > Mesh Attributes > Picked Lines Select section I253
Change to Yes
Select KP3 Press OK to finish

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Example - Meshing

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Example - PlotCtrls Menu
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Example Display of Element
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Change to FY
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Save the model
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Press OK
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Example0110
Objective: Display the moment curve Tasks: Obtain values in intermediate points? Create an element table? Display the moment curve? Topics: Element type, pressure load, Element table/output, list
E = 210000N/mm2 n = 0.3 L = 1000mm a = 10mm b = 10mm p = 10N/mm
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Example - title
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Example - Keypoints

100
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Example - Numbering
Press OK
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Example - Lines
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Press OK
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Press OK
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Solution > Define Loads > Apply > Structural > Pressure > On Beams Select the line Enter 10
Press OK to finish
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Save the model
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Example - Solve
Press OK
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Example0101
Objective: Display the moment curve Tasks: Obtain values in intermediate points? Create an element table? Display the moment curve? Topics: Start of analysis, Element table/output, intermediate points, saving/restoring
Example0101
Example Read input from

Load the example0100.lgw by File Menu > Read input from
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Example - Solve
Press OK
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Example0102
Objective: Display the moment curve Tasks: Obtain values in intermediate points? Create an element table? Display the moment curve? Topics: Start of analysis, Element table/output, intermediate points, saving/restoring
E = 210000N/mm2 n = 0.3 L = 150mm c = 100mm a = 10mm b = 10mm F1 = 100N F2 = 10N
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Example - title
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Example - Keypoints
Preprocessor > Modeling > Create > Keypoints > In Active CS /PREP7 # Keypoint number General format: X Keypoint x-coordinate K,,,, K,#,X,Y,Z Y Keypoint y-coordinate K,,100,, Z Keypoint z-coordinate K,,150,,
Enter 0,0,0 and Press Apply for KP1 Enter 100,0,0 and Press Apply for KP2 Enter 150,0,0 and Press Apply for KP3
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Example - Lines
Preprocessor > Modeling > Create > Lines > Lines > Straight Line Create a line between Keypoint 1 and Keypoint 2 and so on. L,1,2 L,2,3 HINT: By clicking with the righthand mouse button you shift between the Pick/Unpick function. This is indicated by the direction of the cursor arrow: Pick: upward arrow Unpick: downward arrow Press OK or Cancel to finish selection
Example0102

Press Add
Select Beam, 2D elastic 3
Example0102

Press Options Change to 9 intermed pts

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Notice the key option number for later use
Press Help to launch the documentation for this element type.

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Preprocessor > Real Constants > Add Enter crosssectional data

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Press OK
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Press OK
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Select FY
Press OK to finish
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Enter -100
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Select FY
Press OK to finish
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Enter -10
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Save the model

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Example - Solve
Press OK
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Example0302

F Objective: Display the deflection figure and von Mises stress distribution Tasks: Import geometry from IGES. Display the deflection figure? Display the von Mises stress distribution? E = 210000N/mm n = 0.3 F = -10000
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Example Import IGES

Utility Menu > File > Import > IGES
Press OK
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Example Import IGES
Browse to find offshore-structure-skeleton.igs Press OK
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Example - Display
Select Front View
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Example - Numbering
Set Keypoint numbers On Set Line numbers On

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Select Add Volumes and select the recently created volumes
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Perform the process again. Now create the volume given by the inner radii of the offshore structure. Finally subtract the inner volume from the outer volume.
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Example0241

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Objective: Determine the maximum stress in the x-direction for point A and display the deformation figure Tasks: How should this be modelled? Compare results with results obtained from norm calculations? Topics: Element type, Real constants, modeling, mapped mesh, plot results, output graphics, path operations
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Example - title
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Press OK
Enter 50
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Enter 10 Press OK
Example - Area
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Example - Operate

Press OK
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Example Areas
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Example - Numbering
Switch on Keypoint, Line, and Area Numbers

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List Keypoint, Lines, and Areas
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Plot Keypoint, Lines, and Areas
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Select/Pick Lines to specify mesh size for Pick the two longest lines
See next page

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Example Mesh Size

3 Element subdivisions
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Solution > Define Loads > Apply > Structural > Displacement > On Lines Select UY to fix the beam in the y-direction Select the bottom straight line
Press OK
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Solution > Define Loads > Apply > Structural > Displacement > On Lines Select UX to fix the beam in the x-direction Select the left straight line
Press OK
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Save the model
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Select the indicated nodes Note: the selection order is important start from the hole Enter OK when finished
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Select Stress, SCOMP Press OK

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Only 6 FE nodes are displayed the same nodes as selected previously
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Enter OK
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Select Stress, SX Press OK

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Select SX
Press OK
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Example0301
Example Flap
Objective: Compute the critical buckling load and display the mode shape Tasks: Display the deflection figure? E = 210000N/mm2 n = 0.3 h = 2mm F = 1.2N
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Example - title
Utility Menu > File > Change Title /title, Flap
Enter: Flap
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ANSYS Menus - WorkPlane Menu
Select Global Cylindrical
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Example - Keypoints
Preprocessor > Modeling > Create > Keypoints > In Active CS General format: K,#,X,Y,Z
# Keypoint number X Keypoint x-coordinate Y Keypoint y-coordinate Z Keypoint z-coordinate Enter the keypoints from the figure
Note: An empty box result in a zero.
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Example - Lines
Preprocessor > Modeling > Create > Lines > Lines > Straight Line Create a line between Keypoint 1 and Keypoint 2 and so on. L,1,2 L,2,3 HINT: By clicking with the righthand mouse button you shift between the Pick/Unpick function. This is indicated by the direction of the cursor arrow: Pick: upward arrow Unpick: downward arrow Press OK or Cancel to finish selection
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Example - Areas
Preprocessor > Modeling > Create > Areas > Arbitrary > By Lines Create 2 areas HINT: By clicking with the righthand mouse button you shift between the Pick/Unpick function. This is indicated by the direction of the cursor arrow: Pick: upward arrow Unpick: downward arrow Press OK or Cancel to finish selection
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Select Global Cartesian
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Press Add Select Shell, Elastic 4node 63

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Select/Pick Lines to specify mesh size for Pick L2 and L11 Enter 3 Press OK when finish with selection
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Example Mapped Meshing

Preprocessor > Meshing > Mesh > Areas > Mapped > 3 or 4 sided Select all areas to be meshed NB: It is often necessary to Clear the model for example if Element Type or model geometry is to be changed

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Solution > Define Loads > Apply > Structural > Displacement > On Lines Select L5 and L9 Select All DOF to fix/clamp the flap
Press OK
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Switch on Node numbers

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Example Plot - Elements
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Solution > Define Loads > Apply > Structural > Force/Moment > On Nodes Select nodes 1, 14, 13, 9
Select FY
Press OK to finish
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Save the model

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Select Stress, von Mises SEQV

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Example0303
Example Gear axle 3D
Objective: Compute the maximum stress von Mise Tasks: How should this be modeled? Topics: Element type, Real constants, modeling, Plot results, output graphics, select entities
E = 210000N/mm2 n = 0.3 T = 1000Nmm
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Example Read Input from
Browse to find shaft-3d.lgw

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Example Create Areas by line
Select All lines
Press OK to finish
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No Real Constants are necessary for pure 3D solid models!
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Preprocessor > Material Props > Material Models Enter 210000 Modulus of elasticity Enter 0.3 Poissons ratio Click here to Close
Press OK
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Example Extrude About Axis

Select All Areas Select KP1 and KP10
Press OK
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Example Extrude About Axis
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Example Mouse rotate

Rotate by holding the Ctrl key down while using the right hand mouse button
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Example Volume Sweep
Select All
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Change to Areas
Select indicated areas (use isometric view)

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Change to FZ
Press OK to finish
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Enter 22.2
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Press OK
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Change to FZ
Press OK to finish
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Save the model
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Solution > Define Loads > Apply > Structural > Displacement > On Areas Select All DOF to fix/clamp the axle Select Areas as indicated on the next page
Press OK
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Example0304
Example Drill pipe 3D
Objective: Display the stress distribution Tasks: How should this be modelled? Build an axi-symmetric model Topics: Element type, Real constants, modeling, Plot results, output graphics
E = 210000N/mm2 n = 0.3 p = 100N/mm
Example0304
Browse to find drill-pipe-axi.lgw

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Select All lines
Press OK to finish
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Press Add
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Press Options
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Preprocessor > Element Type > Add/Edit/Delete Select Axisymmetric
Press Help to learn more about the element.
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No Real Constants are necessary for axi-symmetric models!
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Solution > Define Loads > Apply > Structural > Displacement > On Lines Select Line L8 Select UY to fix the pipe in the y-direction
Press OK
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Solution > Define Loads > Apply > Structural > Pressure > On lines Select line L4
Enter -100
Press OK to finish
Example - Save
Save the model
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Press OK
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Example0305
Objective: Compute the maximum deflection Tasks: Display the deflection figure? Topics: Topics: Start of analysis, Element type, Real constants, Material, modeling, element size for beam models, saving/restoring
E = 210000N/mm2 n = 0.3 F = 10000N
Example0305

Load the I-beam01.lgw by File Menu > Read input from
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Course in ANSYS
Example0306
Objective: Compute the maximum deflection Tasks: Display the deflection figure? Topics: Topics: Start of analysis, Element type, Real constants, Material, modeling, element size for beam models, saving/restoring
E = 210000N/mm2 n = 0.3 F = 10000N
Example0306

Load the I-beam02.lgw by File Menu > Read input from
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Course in ANSYS
Example0154
Example Frame 2D
E = 210000N/mm2 n = 0.3 L= 1000mm H = 1000mm a = 20mm b = 50mm c = 400mm F = 10000N I = 208333N/mm4
Example0154
Example Frame 2D
Objective: Compute the maximum deflection and the member forces Tasks: Display the deflection figure? Display member forces? Topics: Start of analysis, Element type, Real constants, Material, modeling, element size for beam models, saving/restoring
Example0154
Example - title
Utility Menu > File > Change Title /title, Frame 2D
Enter: Frame 2D
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Example - Keypoints
Preprocessor > Modeling > Create > Keypoints > In Active CS
Enter 0,0,0 Enter 0,1000,0 Enter 300,1000,0 Enter 1000,1000,0 Enter 1000,0,0
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Example - Numbering
Press OK
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Example - Lines
Preprocessor > Modeling > Create > Lines > Lines > Straight Line Select KP1 and KP2 Select KP2 and KP3 Select KP3 and KP4 Select KP4 and KP5 HINT: By clicking with the righthand mouse button you shift between the Pick/Unpick function. This is indicated by the direction of the cursor arrow: Pick: upward arrow Unpick: downward arrow
Press OK or Cancel to finish selection

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Example Modeling
Example0154

Press Add
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Notice the key option number for later use
Remember MFORX, SMISC,1,7 Press Help to launch the documentation for this element type.
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Enter 1000 Enter 208333 Enter 50
Press OK
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Press OK
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Preprocessor > Meshing > Mesh Attributes > Picked Lines Select All Lines
Press OK Press OK
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Example Mesh size

Enter 5
Press OK Select Pick All

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Example - Meshing
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Select Static
Press OK
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Solution > Define Loads > Apply > Structural > Displacement > On Keypoints Select keypoint KP1 and KP5 Select UX and UY
Notice number
Press OK
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Solution > Define Loads > Apply > Structural > Force/Moment > On Keypoints Select keypoint KP3
Change to FY
Notice number
Press OK to finish
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Save the model
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Example Solve LS
Press OK
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Press OK
Change to SMIS7
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Example0702

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Objective: Determine the maximum stress in the x-direction for point A and display the deformation figure Tasks: Create a submodel to increase the accuracy of the FEA without increasing the computational effort significantly? Topics: Element type, Real constants, modeling, mapped mesh, plot results, output graphics, path operations, submodeling
Example0702
Steps in Submodeling
The process for using submodeling is as follows:
Create and analyze the coarse model. Create the submodel. Perform cut boundary interpolation (CBI). Analyze the submodel. Verify that the distance between the cut boundaries and the stress concentration is adequate.
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Utility Menu > File > Change Jobname /jobname, Example0702_coarse GUI Command line entry Enter: Example0702_coarse
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Press OK
Enter 50
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Enter 10 Press OK
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Example - Operate

Press OK
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Example Areas
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File > Write DB log file Enter example0702_coarse.lgw
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Solution > Define Loads > Apply > Structural > Displacement > On Lines Select UY to fix the plate in the y-direction Select the bottom straight line
Press OK
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Solution > Define Loads > Apply > Structural > Displacement > On Lines Select UX to fix the plate in the x-direction Select the left straight line
Press OK
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Save the model
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Press OK
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Enter an appropiate name, e.g. SSX
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Select SX
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Steps in Submodeling
Create and analyze the coarse model. Create the submodel. Perform cut boundary interpolation (CBI). Analyze the submodel. Verify that the distance between the cut boundaries and the stress concentration is adequate.
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Utility Menu > File > Change Jobname /jobname, Example0702_fine GUI Command line entry Enter: Example0702_fine
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Enter 25
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Press OK
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See next page

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Example Mesh Size

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Solution > Define Loads > Apply > Structural > Displacement > On Lines Select UY to fix the plate in the y-direction Select the bottom straight line
Press OK
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Solution > Define Loads > Apply > Structural > Displacement > On Lines Select UX to fix the plate in the x-direction Select the left straight line
Press OK
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Example - Steps in Submodeling

Create and analyze the coarse model. Create the submodel. Perform Cut Boundary Interpolation (CBI). Analyze the submodel. Verify that the distance between the cut boundaries and the stress concentration is adequate.
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Example CBI Steps

The following tasks are involved in performing the cut boundary interpolation:
1. Identify and write the cutcut-boundary nodes 2. Restore the full set of nodes, write the database to Jobname.DB 3. To do the cut boundary interpolation restore the coarse model 4. Enter POST1 5. Point to the coarse results file 6. Read in the desired set of data from the results 74 Example0702 file
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Plot Nodes
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Press OK
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1. Identify and write the cut-boundary nodes 2. Restore the full set of nodes, write the database to Jobname.DB 3. To do the cut boundary interpolation restore the coarse model 4. Enter POST1 5. Point to the coarse results file 6. Read in the desired set of data from the results file 7. Initiate cut-boundary interpolation 8. All interpolation work is now done
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Example CBI: Step 2
Select Pick All
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Enter example0702_coarse.db
Press OK
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Select All items Browse to find the result file see next page
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Read the First Set
Enter example0702_coarse.rst
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1. Identify and write the cut-boundary nodes 2. Restore the full set of nodes, write the database to Jobname.DB 3. To do the cut boundary interpolation restore the coarse model 4. Enter POST1 5. Point to the coarse results file 6. Read in the desired set of data from the results file 7. Initiate cutcut-boundary interpolation 8. All interpolation work is now done
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Press OK
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Enter example0702_fine.db
Press OK
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Load the example0702_fine.cbdo Press OK

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Example Temperature in a plate

Y T = 200 C
T = 100 C T = 100 C
20 m
Objective: Solve for the temperature distribution within the rectangular plate, based on the specified temperatures on the plate edges, and the plate dimensions. Tasks: How should this be modelled? Topics: Element type, thermal analysis, modeling, plot results, output graphics
X 10 m T = 100 C
E = 210000N/mm2 n = 0.3 Thermal conductivity = 401W/(m-K)
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Utility Menu > File > Change Title /title, Temperature in a plate
Enter: Temperature in a plate
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Preprocessor > Modeling > Create > Areas > Rectangle > By Dimensions Enter 0 or leave empty Enter 10
Press OK
Enter 20
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Preprocessor > Material Props > Material Models Enter 401 Thermal conductivity Click here to Close
Press OK
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Solution > Define Loads > Apply > Thermal > Temperature > On Lines Enter 100 Select the two vertical lines
Press OK
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Solution > Define Loads > Apply > Thermal > Temperature > On Lines Enter 100 Select the bottom horizontal line
Press OK
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Solution > Define Loads > Apply > Thermal > Temperature > On Lines Enter 200 Select the top horizontal line
Press OK
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Solution > Define Loads > Apply > Thermal > Temperature > On Lines Enter 150 Select the two top corner points
Press OK
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Save the model
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Press OK
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General Postproc > Plot Results > Contour Plot > Nodal Sol Select DOF solution
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Select DOF solution, TEMP Press OK

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Example Turbine Blade

T ,o ,h o T ,I. ,hI.
2 mm
6 mm 4 mm 6 mm
T ,o ,h o
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Example Turbine Blade

Objective: Solve for the temperature distribution within the 6mm thick turbine blade, with 2mm x 6mm rectangular cooling channels. Tasks: How should this be modelled? Topics: Element type, thermal analysis, modeling, plot results, output graphics E = 210000N/mm2 n = 0.3 Thermal conductivity of blade = 25W/(m-K) Operating conditions: T4,o = 1700K ho = 1000W/(m2-K) T4,i = 400K hi = 200W/(m2-K)
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Utility Menu > File > Change Title /title, Temperature in a Turbine Blade
Enter: Temperature in a Turbine Blade
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Example - Keypoints
Preprocessor > Modeling > Create > Keypoints > In Active CS
Enter the KPs
Keypoint Number 1 2 3 4 5 6
X-Location -0.005 0 0 -0.003 -0.003 -0.005
Y-Location 0.003 0.003 0.001 0.001 0 0
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Example - Lines
Preprocessor > Modeling > Create > Lines > Lines > Straight Line HINT: By clicking with the righthand mouse button you shift between the Pick/Unpick function. This is indicated by the direction of the cursor arrow: Pick: upward arrow Unpick: downward arrow Press OK or Cancel to finish selection
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Example - Areas
Preprocessor > Modeling > Create > Areas > Arbitrary > By Lines Create an area bounded by line 1, 2, 3, and 4. AL,1,2,3,4 HINT: By clicking with the righthand mouse button you shift between the Pick/Unpick function. This is indicated by the direction of the cursor arrow: Pick: upward arrow Unpick: downward arrow Press OK or Cancel to finish selection
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Preprocessor > Material Props > Material Models Enter 25 Thermal conductivity Click here to Close
Press OK
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2 Element subdivisions 3 Element subdivisions 1 Element subdivisions
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Example Free Meshing

Preprocessor > Meshing > Mesh > Areas > Free Select individual areas to be meshed NB: It is often necessary to Clear the model for example if Element Type or model geometry is to be changed

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Solution > Define Loads > Apply > Thermal > Convection > On Lines Select the top horizontal line L1 Enter 1000
Enter 1700
Press OK
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Solution > Define Loads > Apply > Thermal > Convection > On Lines Select the lines L3 and L4 Enter 200
Enter 400
Press OK
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Solution > Define Loads > Apply > Thermal > Heat Flux > On Lines Select the lines L6, L2 and L5
Press OK
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Save the model
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Press OK
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General Postproc > Plot Results > Contour Plot > Nodal Sol Select DOF solution
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E = 206.8E9N/m2 n = 0.3 L = 1000mm a = 10mm b = 10mm r = 7830kg/m3 F = none applied for modal analysis
Example - title
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Press OK
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Preprocessor > Real Constants > Add Enter cross sectional data

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Preprocessor > Material Props > Material Models Enter 2.068E11 Modulus of elasticity Enter 0.3 Poissons ratio Click here to Close
Press OK
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Example - Density
Enter 7830
Press OK
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Example - Meshing

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Example - Meshing
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Press OK
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Example MA Analysis Options

Select Subspace
Enter 5
Enter 5 Switch to Yes
Press OK
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Press OK
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Press OK
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Press OK
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Read first set

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Select mode shape, the last mode read is displayed Press OK

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Select DOF solution and Def+undeformed
Press OK and animation is controlled by the following dialog

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Example Report generator
Modal analysis
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Example Frame 2D
Objective: Compute the harmonic response Tasks: Perform a modal analysis Display the mode shapes Perform a harmonic analysis Topics: Topics: Start of analysis, Element type, Real constants, Material, modeling, element size for beam models, modal and harmonic analysis E = 200E9N/m2 n = 0.3 L = 2m H = 3m I = 0.14/12m4 r = 7860kg/m3
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Utility Menu > File > Change Title /title, Frame 2D
Enter: Frame 2D
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Example - Keypoints
Preprocessor > Modeling > Create > Keypoints > In Active CS numbering. /PREP7 # Keypoint number General format: X Keypoint x-coordinate K,,,, K,#,X,Y,Z Y Keypoint y-coordinate K,,,3, Z Keypoint z-coordinate K,,2,3, Enter 0,0,0 and Press Apply Enter 0,3,0 and Press Apply Enter 2,3,0 and Press Apply
Note: An empty # result in automatic
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Example - Numbering
Press OK
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Example - Lines
Preprocessor > Modeling > Create > Lines > Lines > Straight Line Create a line between KP1 and KP2 and KP2 and KP3. L,1,2 L,2,3 HINT: By clicking with the righthand mouse button you shift between the Pick/Unpick function. This is indicated by the direction of the cursor arrow: Pick: upward arrow Unpick: downward arrow Press OK or Cancel to finish selection
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Preprocessor > Real Constants > Add Enter cross sectional data

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Preprocessor > Material Props > Material Models Enter E Modulus of elasticity Enter nu Poissons ratio Click here to Close
Press OK
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Enter 7830
Press OK
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Example - Meshing
Select/Pick L1

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Select/Pick L2

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Press OK
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Select Block Lanczos Enter 10
Enter 10 Switch to Yes
Press OK
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Solution > Define Loads > Apply > Structural > Displacement > On Keypoints Select keypoint 1 Select UX and UY equal zero
Press OK
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Solution > Define Loads > Apply > Structural > Displacement > On Keypoints Select keypoint 2 Select UY equal zero
Press OK
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Example - Damping
Press OK Enter 0.02 for Constant damping ratio
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Press OK
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Read first set

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Select DOF solution and Def+undeformed
Press OK and animation is controlled by the following dialog

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Enter 3 and compare with Cook

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Press OK
Select
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Compare result with Cook
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Press OK
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Example HRA Analysis Options

Select Full
Select Amplitud+ phase
Press OK
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Change to FX
Press OK to finish
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Enter 3000
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Enter 50 Enter 160
Enter 110
Select Stepped
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Press OK Enter 0.02 for Constant damping ratio
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Press OK
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Press Close
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Example TimeHistory Postpro
Close this dialog box

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Example Define Variables
Press Add
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Select Nodal DOF result Press OK
Enter 17 Press OK
Select DOF solution and Translation UX Press OK

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Example Graph Variables
Enter 2 to plot UX for node 17
Press OK
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Example Rod
Objective: Compute the transient response Tasks: Perform a transient analysis Topics: Topics: Start of analysis, Element type, Real constants, Material, modeling, transient analysis E = 200E9N/m2 n = 0.3 L = 1m I = 0.14/12m4 r = 7860kg/m3
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Utility Menu > File > Change Title /title, Rod
Enter: Rod
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Example - Keypoints
Preprocessor > Modeling > Create > Keypoints > In Active CS /PREP7 # Keypoint number General format: X Keypoint x-coordinate K,,,, K,#,X,Y,Z Y Keypoint y-coordinate K,,100,, Z Keypoint z-coordinate Enter 0,0,0 and Press Apply Enter 100,0,0 and Press Apply
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Press OK
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Preprocessor > Modeling > Create > Lines > Lines > Straight Line Create a line between KP1 and KP2. L,1,2 HINT: By clicking with the righthand mouse button you shift between the Pick/Unpick function. This is indicated by the direction of the cursor arrow: Pick: upward arrow Unpick: downward arrow Press OK or Cancel to finish selection
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Preprocessor > Real Constants > Add Enter 1

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Enter 1
Press OK
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Select/Pick L1

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Solution > Analysis Type > New Analysis Select Full
Press OK
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Example Printout Controls
Set to Every substep
Press OK
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Change to FX
Press OK to finish
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Enter 0.0001 Set Automatic time stepping Off Set to Time increment Check if set to Write every substep Enter 0.0001
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Enter 1 Press OK
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Change to FX
Press OK to finish
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Enter 30 Set Automatic time stepping Off Set to Time increment Check if set to Write every substep Enter 1
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Change to FX
Press OK to finish
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Enter 250 Set Automatic time stepping Off Set to Time increment Check if set to Write every substep Enter 1
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Solution > Solve > From LS Files
Press OK
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Press Close
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Example TimeHistory Postpro
Close this dialog box

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Press Add
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Select by seq no. Press OK
Enter 6 Press OK
Select DOF solution and Translation UX Press OK

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Example Cantilever beam

E = 210000N/mm2 n = 0.3 L = 100mm a = 10mm b = 10mm F = 100N

How Much Detail to Include Appropriate Mesh Density

Enter: Cantilever beam

Note: An empty # result in automatic numbering.

Enter 100 and Press Apply

Example - Plot - Nodes

Plot Keypoints and Lines

Example Element Type

Example - Element Type

Press Options Press Help to learn more about the element.

Example Real Constants

Place the cursor on the relevant element and press OK

Example - Real Constants

Press Close to finish

Example - Material Properties

Example - Material Properties

Select/Pick Lines to specify mesh size for

Press OK when finish with selection

Select individual lines to be meshed by Picking

Select all lines defined to be meshed

Example Analysis Type

Solution > Analysis Type > New Analysis

Example Define Loads

Example Define Loads

Save the model

Select Def+undeformed and Press OK

Read Maximum displacement: DMX

Example Cantilever beam

E = 210000N/mm2 n = 0.3 L = 100mm a = 10mm b = 10mm F = 100N

How Much Detail to Include Appropriate Mesh Density

Enter: Cantilever beam

Note: An empty # result in automatic numbering.

Example Element Type

Example - Element Type

Press Options Press Help to learn more about the element.

Example Real Constants

Place the cursor on the relevant element and press OK

Example - Real Constants

Press Close to finish Press OK

Example - Material Properties

Example - Material Properties

Select all areas defined to be meshed

Example Analysis Type

Solution > Analysis Type > New Analysis

Example Define Loads

Example Define Loads

Save the model

Select Def+undeformed and Press OK

Read Maximum displacement: DMX

How Much Detail to Include Appropriate Mesh Density

Utility Menu > File > Change Title /title, Truss 2D

Note: An empty # result in automatic numbering.

Example Element Type

Example - Element Type

Press Options Press Help to learn more about the element.

Example Real Constants

Place the cursor on the relevant element and press OK

Example - Real Constants

Press Close to finish

Example - Real Constants

Press Close to finish

Example - Material Properties