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Overview
Module 4
Stress Analysis
Static
Transient Dynamic
Modal
Spectrum
Harmonic
Explicit Dynamics
Stress Analysis
Stress Analysis
...Overview
A. Analysis Steps
Topics covered:
A. Analysis Steps
B. Geometry
C. Meshing
D. Loading
E. Solve
Preprocessing
Solution
Apply loads
F. Reviewing Results
Solution
Solve
Preprocessing
Postprocessing
Review results
Check the validity of the solution
Postprocessing
Stress Analysis
Stress Analysis
...Analysis Steps
...Analysis Steps
B. Geometry
...Geometry
Lines
Keypoints
OOPs!
Lines
Keypoints
Areas
Areas
Areas
Ill just
change
this line
Volumes
Volumes
es
lum
Vo
...Geometry
...Geometry
ioptn,iges,nodefeat
igesin,filename,extension,directory
finish
* Details about the No Defeaturing vs. Defeaturing method and the other options will be presented later.
...Geometry
...Geometry
...Geometry
...Geometry
Demo:
Import pipe.igs using:
No Defeaturing method
All other defaults
Orient the model as shown
Preprocessing
3 Geometry
Meshing
Save as pipe.db
Solution
Loading
Solve
Postprocessing
Review results
Check validity of solution
C. Meshing
...Meshing
Remember, you need nodes and elements for the finite element
solution, not just the solid model. The solid model does NOT
participate in the finite element solution.
meshing
Solid model
Real constants
FEA model
Material properties
...Meshing
...Meshing
Element Type
[Options] to specify
additional element options
et,1,solid92
...Meshing
...Meshing
Real Constants
Notes:
Setting preferences to the desired discipline (Main Menu >
Preferences) will show only the element types valid for that
discipline.
You should define the element type early in the preprocessing
phase because many of the menu choices in the GUI are filtered
out based on the current DOF set. For example, if you choose a
structural element type, thermal load choices will be grayed
out or not shown at all.
...Meshing
...Meshing
Material Properties
Material library
Individual properties
...Meshing
...Meshing
...Meshing
...Meshing
To specify individual
properties:
Preprocessor > Material
Props > Material Models
mp,ex,1,30e6
mp,prxy,1,.3
...Meshing
...Meshing
Graph properties v.
temperature
...Meshing
...Meshing
A Note on Units
You do not need to tell ANSYS the system of units you are
using. Simply decide what units you will use, then make sure
all of your input is consistent.
...Meshing
...Meshing
...Meshing
Meshing
Demo:
3 Meshing
Preprocessing
3 Geometry
Solution
Loading
Solve
Postprocessing
Review results
Save as pipemesh.db
D. Loading
...Loading
Concentrated Loads
Surface Loads
Body Loads
Inertia Loads
...Loading
...Loading
Regardless of how you apply the loads, the solver expects all
loads to be in terms of the finite element model. Therefore,
solid model loads are automatically transferred to the
underlying nodes and elements during solution.
Displacement constraints
Pressures
Gravity
Constraint
on line
Solid model
Force at keypoint
Constraints
at nodes
FEA model
Force at node
...Loading
...Loading
Displacement Constraints
Y
X
Symmetry Boundary
UX=0
ROTY=ROTZ=0
Antisymmetry Boundary
UY=UZ=0
ROTX=0
...Loading
...Loading
Pressures
To apply a pressure:
Solution > -Loads- Apply > Pressure
Choose where you want to apply the
pressure -- usually on lines for 2 -D
models, on areas for 3-D models.
Pick the desired entities in the
graphics window.
500
VALI = 500
1000
500
L3
VALI = 500
VALJ = 1000
1000
VALI = 1000
VALJ = 500
...Loading
...Loading
Gravity
Notes:
A positive acceleration value causes deflection in the negative
direction. If Y is pointing upwards, for example, a positive
ACELY value will cause the structure to move downwards.
Density (or mass in some form) must be defined for gravity and
other inertia loads.
500
L3
500
L3
Or list them:
Utility Menu > List > Loads >
...Loading
...Loading
To delete loads:
3 Geometry
3 Meshing
Solution
3 Loading
Preprocessing
Solve
Postprocessing
Review results
Check validity of solution
E. Solve
Solve
The solve step is where you let the solver calculate the finite
element solution.
Consistent units
Element types, options, and real constants
Material properties
Density if inertia loading
Coefficient of thermal expansion for thermal stress
Mesh density, especially in stress concentration regions
Load values and directions
Reference temperature for thermal expansions
Solver
Results
Data
Results
Results
File
Solve
Solve
Demo:
Resume ribmesh.db (2-D plane stress model, thickness = 1/8 in)
Save as ribload.db
Solve. Show output window during solution.
Solve
F. Reviewing Results
Preprocessing
3 Geometry
3 Meshing
Solution
3 Loading
3 Solve
Postprocessing
Review results
Check validity of solution
...Reviewing Results
...Reviewing Results
Stresses
Reaction forces
Deformed Shape
For animation:
...Reviewing Results
...Reviewing Results
Stresses
General Postproc > Plot Results > Element Solu or PLESOL command
...Reviewing Results
...Reviewing Results
A Note on PowerGraphics
Reaction Forces
Advantages:
...Reviewing Results
3 Loading
3 Solve
Preprocessing
3 Geometry
3 Meshing
Solution
Postprocessing
3 Review results
Check validity of solution
Solve
Demo:
Continue rib problem...
Plot deformed shape and animate it
Stress Analysis
Preprocessing
3 Geometry
3 Meshing
Solution
3 Loading
3 Solve
Postprocessing
3 Review results
3 Check validity of solution
Stress Analysis
H. Workshop
Preliminary Decisions
Overview
Topics covered:
Module 5
Preliminary Decisions
Preliminary Decisions
Preliminary Decisions
Structural
Thermal
Electromagnetic
Fluid
Coupled-Field
damping forces
Preliminary Decisions
Preliminary Decisions
Preliminary Decisions
Preliminary Decisions
Small deflections
Strain
Strain
Preliminary Decisions
Preliminary Decisions
B. What to Model?
...What to Model?
Details
Preliminary Decisions
Preliminary Decisions
...What to Model?
...What to Model?
Symmetry
Geometry
Material properties
Loading conditions
Preliminary Decisions
Preliminary Decisions
...What to Model?
...What to Model?
Axisymmetry
Rotational symmetry
Preliminary Decisions
Preliminary Decisions
...What to Model?
...What to Model?
Preliminary Decisions
Preliminary Decisions
...What to Model?
...What to Model?
Stress singularities
= P/A
As A 0,
Preliminary Decisions
Preliminary Decisions
...What to Model?
If they are located far away from the region of interest, you ca n
simply ignore them by deactivating the affected zone while
reviewing results.
If they are located in the region of interest, you will need to take
corrective action, such as:
adding a fillet at re -entrant corners and reruning the analysis.
replacing a point force with an equivalent pressure load.
spreading out displacement constraints over a set of
nodes.
Preliminary Decisions
Preliminary Decisions
Element category
Line elements:
Beam elements are used to model bolts, tubular members, Csections, angle irons, or any long, slender members where only
membrane and bending stresses are needed.
Shells
2-D solids
3-D solids
Preliminary Decisions
Preliminary Decisions
Shell elements:
Y
Z
Preliminary Decisions
Preliminary Decisions
Y
Z
Z-stress is non-zero.
Z
Y
Preliminary Decisions
Preliminary Decisions
Preliminary Decisions
Preliminary Decisions
Element Order
Preliminary Decisions
Preliminary Decisions
Quadratic distribution of
DOF values
Linear approximation
(Poor Results )
Actual quadratic
curve
Linear approximation
with multiple elements
(Better Results )
Quadratic approximation
(Best Results)
Preliminary Decisions
Preliminary Decisions
Linear elements
Quadratic elements
Notes:
For shell models, the difference between linear and quadratic
elements is not as dramatic as for solid models. Linear shells
are therefore usually preferred.
Besides linear and quadratic elements, a third kind is available,
known as p-elements. P -elements can support anywhere from a
quadratic to an 8th -order variation of displacement within a
single element and include automatic solution convergence
controls.
Preliminary Decisions
Preliminary Decisions
Mesh Density
Preliminary Decisions
Thermal Analyses:
Small details can usually be omitted, but since many thermal
analyses are followed by a stress analysis, stress
considerations generally dictate the detail of the model.
Mesh density is usually determined by expected thermal
gradients. A fine mesh is required for high thermal gradients,
whereas a coarse mesh may be sufficient for low gradients.
Thermal Analysis
Module 6
Thermal Analysis
Topics covered:
A. Overview
B. Procedure
C. Workshop
Thermal Analysis
Thermal Analysis
A. Overview
...Overview
Heat flux*
Heat flow*
Heat generation*
Radiation*
Adiabatic surfaces
* Not covered in this course
Thermal Analysis
B. Procedure
Preprocessing
Geometry
Preprocessing
Geometry
Meshing
Solution
Loading
Solve
Postprocessing
Review results
Validate the solution
...Preprocessing
...Preprocessing
Meshing
Material properties
2-D Solid
3-D Solid
3-D Shell
Line Elements
PLANE55 n
PLANE77 n
SOLID70 n
SOLID90 n
SHELL57 n
LINK31,32,33,34
PLANE35 s
SOLID87 s
Real constants
Primarily needed for shell and line elements.
...Preprocessing
Solution
Loading
Prescribed Temperatures
DOF constraints for a thermal
analysis
Solution > -Loads-Apply >
Temperature
Convections
These are surface loads
Solution > -Loads-Apply >
Convection
Or the S F family of commands
(SFA, SFL, SF, SFE )
...Solution
...Solution
Solve
Adiabatic Surfaces
Perfectly insulated surfaces where no heat transfer takes
place.
(BTU / (hr-in2)
(BTU / hr)
heat generation
radiation
(BTU / hr)
(BTU / (hr-in3)
Postprocessing
...Postprocessing
Review Results
General Postproc > Plot Results > Nodal Solu (or Element Solu)
Or use PLNSOL (or PLESOL )
...Postprocessing
C. Workshop
Thermal-Stress Analysis
Module 7
Topics covered:
A. Overview
Thermal-Stress Analysis
B. Sequential
C. Direct
D. Workshop
A. Overview
Overview
Thermal stresses
due to constraints
Thermal stresses
due to different
materials
B. Sequential Method
Sequential Method
1. Thermal Analysis
2. Structural Analysis
a) Move to PREP7 and switch element types from thermal to
structural.
Preprocessor > Element Type > Switch Elem Type
Temperatures
Structural
Analysis
jobname.rst
Or ETCHG command
Caution: Switching element types will reset all element options
back to their default settings. For example, if you used 2-D
axisymmetric elements in the thermal analysis, you may need to
respecify the axisymmetric option after the switch. Therefore,
be sure to verify and set the proper element options:
Preprocessor > Element Type > Add/Edit/Delete > [Options]
Or use ETLIST and KEYOPT commands
Sequential Method
Sequential Method
C. Direct Method
The Direct Method usually involves just one analysis that uses a coupledfield element type containing all necessary degrees of freedom.
1. First prepare the model and mesh using one
of the following coupled field element types.
PLANE13 (plane solid).
SOLID5 (hexahedron).
SOLID98 (tetrahedron).
2. Apply both the structural and thermal loads
and constraints to the model.
3. Solve and review both thermal and
structural results.
Thermal
Analysis
Combined
Structural
Analysis
jobname .rst
D. Workshop
Sequential
For coupling situations which
do not exhibit a high degree of
nonlinear interaction, the
sequential method is more
efficient and flexible because
you can perform the two
analyses independently of
each other.
In a sequential thermal-stress
analysis, for example, you can
perform a nonlinear transient
thermal analysis followed by a
linear static stress analysis.
You can then use nodal
temperatures from ANY load
step or time-point in the
thermal analysis as loads for
the stress analysis.
Direct
Direct coupling is
advantageous when the
coupled-field interaction is
highly nonlinear and is best
solved in a single solution
using a coupled formulation.
Examples of direct coupling
include piezoelectric analysis,
conjugate heat transfer with
fluid flow, and circuitelectromagnetic analysis.
Importing Geometry
Overview
Module 8
Importing Geometry
Importing Geometry
Importing Geometry
A. IGES Imports
...IGES Imports
Importing Geometry
Importing Geometry
...IGES Imports
...IGES Imports
Merge Option
YES by default, to merge coincident entities so that adjacent
areas meet at a common line, and adjacent lines meet at a
common keypoint.
ioptn,merge,yes/no
merge
Importing Geometry
Importing Geometry
...IGES Imports
...IGES Imports
Solid Option
Small Option
ioptn,solid,yes/no
ioptn,small,yes/no
Importing Geometry
Importing Geometry
B. Connection Products
...Connection Products
No Defeaturing is default
Importing Geometry
Importing Geometry
...Connection Products
...Connection Products
Connection for UG
Reads .sat file produced by CAD packages that use the ACIS
modeler.
Or ~ugin
Or ~satin
No Defeaturing is default
No Defeaturing is default
Importing Geometry
Importing Geometry
...Connection Products
Importing Geometry
D. Workshop
Meshing
Overview
Module 10
Meshing
Topics covered:
A. Multiple Element Attributes
F. Mesh Extrusion
C. Changing a Mesh
G. Sweep Meshing
D. Mapped Meshing
H. Workshop
Meshing
Meshing
Most FEA models have multiple attributes. For example, the silo
shown here has two element types, three real constant sets, and two
materials.
TYPE 1 = shell
TYPE 2 = beam
MAT 1 = concrete
MAT 2 = steel
Meshing
Meshing
Meshing
Meshing
Clearing a solid model entity of its mesh will not delete attrib ute
assignments.
Meshing
Meshing
Demo:
Resume ribgeom.db
SmartSizing
Global element sizing
Default sizing
Pick the single area, show the Area Attributes dialog box, and
press OK. (There is only one set of attributes, but this illustrates
the general procedure.)
Local controls
Keypoint sizing
Line sizing
Area sizing
Meshing
Meshing
SmartSizing
To use SmartSizing:
Bring up the MeshTool (Preprocessor > MeshTool),
turn on SmartSizing, and set the desired size level.
Or use SMRT,level
Size level ranges from 1 (very fine) to 10 (very
coarse). Defaults to 6.
Then mesh all volumes (or all areas) at once, rather
than one -b y-one.
Meshing
Meshing
ESIZE,SIZE
Meshing
Meshing
Default Sizing
Keypoint Sizing
Meant for mapped meshing, but is also used for free meshing
if SmartSizing is off.
Meshing
Meshing
Line Sizing
Area Sizing
Meshing
Meshing
C. Changing a Mesh
Demo:
Resume ribgeom.db
Mesh with SMRT,6. (Not a very good mesh)
Re-mesh with SMRT,3 (good mesh)
Set ESIZE to 0.2 and re-mesh. The mesh becomes coarse even
though SMRT is set to 3, because the smart-mesher takes ESIZE
into account. Also note that the element sizes are not uniform
(because SMRT is on).
Turn off SMRT and re -mesh. Element sizes are now uniform.
Meshing
Meshing
...Changing a Mesh
...Changing a Mesh
Demo:
Continuing the last demo (ribgeom has been meshed with
ESIZE = 0.2)
Pick the top line, then choose the default minimal refinement
Meshing
Meshing
D. Mapped Meshing
...Mapped Meshing
Free Mesh
+ Easy to create; no need to
divide complex shapes into
regular shapes.
Mapped Mesh
Restricts element shapes to quadrilaterals for
areas and hexahedra (bricks) for volumes.
Typically has a regular pattern with obvious rows
of elements.
Suitable only for regular areas and volumes
such as rectangles and bricks.
Mapped Mesh
+ Generally contains a lower
number of elements.
+ Lower -order elements may be
acceptable, so the number of
DOF is lower.
Meshing
Meshing
...Mapped Meshing
...Mapped Meshing
Meshing
Meshing
...Mapped Meshing
...Mapped Meshing
Meshing
Meshing
...Mapped Meshing
...Mapped Meshing
Meshing
Meshing
...Mapped Meshing
...Mapped Meshing
Concatenating
these two lines
makes this a
4-sided area
Meshing
Meshing
...Mapped Meshing
...Mapped Meshing
Notes on concatenation:
It is purely a meshing operation and therefore should be the las t step
before meshing, after all solid modeling operations. This is because the
output entity obtained from a concatenation cannot be used in any
subsequent solid modeling operation.
Press the Mesh button, pick the area, and then pick
the 3 or 4 corners that form the regular shape.
Meshing
Meshing
...Mapped Meshing
...Mapped Meshing
Meshing
Meshing
...Mapped Meshing
...Mapped Meshing
Meshing
Meshing
...Mapped Meshing
E. Hex-to-Tet Meshing
Demo:
Resume ribfull.db
Meshing
Meshing
...Hex-to-Tet Meshing
...Hex-to-Tet Meshing
Hex-to-tet meshing is valid for both quadratic-to-quadratic and linear-toquadratic transitions. Element type must support a 9-node pyramid for
the latter.
Hex Mesh
Transition Layer
Tet Mesh
The mesher first creates all tets, then combines and rearranges the tet
elements in the transition region to form pyramids.
Available only for element types that support both pyramid and tet
shapes, e.g:
Structural SOLID95, 186, VISCO89
Thermal SOLID90
Multiphysics SOLID62, 117, 122
Results are good even in the transition
region. Element faces are compatible
even when transitioning from a linear
hex element to a quadratic tet element.
Quadratic
to
Quadratic
20-Node Hex
13-Node Pyramid
10-Node Tet
8-Node Hex
9-Node Pyramid
10-Node Tet
Linear
to
Quadratic
SOLID95
Meshing
Meshing
...Hex-to-Tet Meshing
...Hex-to-Tet Meshing
Examples:
Structural SOLID95, 186, VISCO89
Thermal SOLID90
Multiphysics SOLID62, 117, 122
Meshing
Meshing
...Hex-to-Tet Meshing
...Hex-to-Tet Meshing
Meshing
Meshing
...Hex-to-Tet Meshing
F. Mesh Extrusion
When you extrude an area into a volume, you can extrude the
area elements along with it, resulting in a meshed volume.
This is called mesh extrusion.
Demo:
Resume hextet.db
Show element type list using Element Type > Add/Edit/Delete.
There are two element types: SOLID45 & 95
Bring up MeshTool and set ESIZE,1 (size)
Map -mesh the regular shaped volume
Set element type to 2, and activate tet-meshing
Free-mesh the other volume
Convert degenerate tets to SOLID92
Show element type list. There are now three element types.
Select elements of type 2 (SOLID95 pyramids) and plot elements
Extrude
Meshing
Meshing
...Mesh Extrusion
...Mesh Extrusion
Procedure
Meshing
Meshing
...Mesh Extrusion
...Mesh Extrusion
Demo:
Resume ribgeom.db
Bring up the Element Types dialog, delete PLANE82 element
type, and replace it with MESH200 4-node quad
Also add SOLID45 as element type 2
Bring up MeshTool and set ESIZE,0.1
Choose free quad -meshing and mesh the area
Set extrusion options: TYPE=2, number of element divisions = 4
Rotate view to ISO
Extrude area along normal with offset = 0.4
Save the database to ribvol.db
Meshing
Meshing
G. Sweep Meshing
...Sweep Meshing
Advantages:
Target surface
(1 area)
Requirements:
Source surface
(1 area)
Meshing
Meshing
...Sweep Meshing
...Sweep Meshing
Procedure
Meshing
Meshing
...Sweep Meshing
...Sweep Meshing
Notes
Meshing
H. Workshop
Demo:
Resume ribvol.db
Clear all volumes and all areas, then plot volumes
Bring up MeshTool and activate sweep meshing
Sweep mesh the volume
Overview
Module 13
...Overview
A. Force Loads
...Force Loads
...Force Loads
When the nodes and elements in the vicinity of the force are
unselected, SMAX (12,755) moves to the bottom corner,
which is another singularity due to the displacement
constraint at the corner.
...Force Loads
...Force Loads
Output values (reaction forces) are also based on the full 360.
Use:
2rP lb
P lb/in
Yn
Etc.
Output quantities:
Xn
Yn
Xn
Yn
Xn
Etc.
Y
X
Xn
For example:
To simulate an inclined
roller support.
Yn
Or issue NROTAT,ALL.
4. Reactivate all nodes.
C. Solvers
A linear static analysis with one load step requires only one
such solution, but a nonlinear or transient analysis may
require tens, hundreds, or even thousands of solutions.
Demo:
Resume rib.db.
Offset working plane to center of bottom circle (using average keypoint
location).
Create local cylindrical CS at working plane origin.
Select nodes at radius = 0.35 and plot them.
Rotate all selected nodes into active system.
Apply a UX displacement constraint (or an FX force) at all selected
nodes. Note the radial direction.
Now activate global Cartesian (CSYS,0).
Rotate all selected nodes into active system.
...Solvers
...Solvers
Formulate element
matrices
.emat
file
Assemble
and triangularize
global matrix
.tri
file
Back-substitute
for solution
results
file
...Solvers
...Solvers
...Solvers
...Solvers
Frontal
When to Use
When robustness is required (nonlinear analysis) or
when memory is limited.
Low
High
10k - 500k
When robustness and solution speed are required
(more for
(nonlinear analysis); for linear analysis where iterative
Sparse
shell &
Medium High
solvers are slow to converge (especially for illbeam
conditioned matrices, such as poorly shaped elements). models)
When solution speed is crucial (linear analysis of large
PCG models, especially those with solid elements).
50k 1000k+
High
Low
50k 1000k+
High
Low
JCG
50k 1000k+
Medium Low
.emat
file
Assemble
global matrix
.full
file
Iterate
to solution
results
file
Solver
Formulate element
matrices
...Solvers
To choose a solver:
Solution > -Analysis Type- Soln Control, then choose Soln Options
tab
Mesh it
Apply loads
There are two ways to define and solve multiple load steps:
Multiple solve method
Load step file method
Mesh it
Apply loads
Solve (load step 1)
Mesh it
Apply loads
Write to LS file (.s01)
Etc.
Review results
The advantage of the load step file method is that you can
interactively set up all load steps even for a large model and
then solve them while you are away from the computer.
Note: The loading commands on the load step file are always
in terms of nodes and elements, even if you apply loads on
the solid model.
E. Workshop
Demo:
Resume rib.db
W11A. 3 -D Bracket
W11C. Wheel
Postprocessing
Overview
Module 14
Postprocessing
Results Viewer
Report Generator
Topics covered:
A. Query Picking
F. Results Viewer
C. Path Operations
G. Report Generator
D. Error Estimation
H. Workshop
Postprocessing
Postprocessing
A. Query Picking
...Query Picking
Then pick any point in the model to see the results value at that
point.
Min and Max will show the value at the minimum and
maximum points.
Use Reset to clear all values and start over.
Notice that the entity number, its location, and the results
value are also shown in the Picker.
PowerGraphics
OFF
Automatically
generate text
annotation
Postprocessing
Postprocessing
...Query Picking
Demo:
Continue from the last multi-load-step solution of rib.db
Plot SEQV for load step 1
Query Nodal Solu SEQV at several locations, including MIN & MAX.
(Switch to full graphics if needed.)
Switch to PowerGraphics and query Subgrid Solu.
Postprocessing
Postprocessing
RSYS,SOLU
Sets the results CS to as-calculated.
Default orientation
RSYS,0
Local cylindrical
system RSYS,11
Global cylindrical
system RSYS,1
Postprocessing
Postprocessing
C. Path Operations
...Path Operations
display a path plot see how a result item varies along the
path
1. Define a Path
Postprocessing
Postprocessing
...Path Operations
...Path Operations
General Postproc > Path Operations > Map onto Path (or PDEF
command)
General Postproc > Path Operations > Define Path > By Nodes or On
Working Plane
Pick the nodes or WP locations that form the desired path,
and press OK
Choose a path name. The nSets and nDiv fields are best left
to default in most cases.
Postprocessing
Postprocessing
...Path Operations
...Path Operations
Postprocessing
Postprocessing
...Path Operations
D. Error Estimation
The finite element solution calculates stresses on a perelement basis, i.e, stresses are individually calculated in each
element.
Demo:
Continue with rib postprocessing
Plot nodes, then switch to CSYS,1 if desired
Define a path using nodes
Map SX or SEQV or other data onto path
Plot the path itself
Plot the path item on graph and on geometry
If you plot the element solution, you will see unaveraged data,
which shows the discontinuity between elements.
Define a second path elsewhere in the model and show how to toggle
between the two.
avg = 1100
= 1000 = 1200
Elem 1
Elem 2
= 1100 = 1300
avg = 1200
Postprocessing
Postprocessing
...Error Estimation
...Error Estimation
Stress analysis:
Thermal analysis:
percentage error in energy norm (TEPC)
ERNORM,ON/OFF
Postprocessing
Postprocessing
...Error Estimation
...Error Estimation
SEPC = 34.5
SEPC = 10.2
Postprocessing
Postprocessing
...Error Estimation
...Error Estimation
Postprocessing
Postprocessing
...Error Estimation
...Error Estimation
SMXB = 18,102
SMXB = 4,773
Postprocessing
Postprocessing
Typical procedure:
Load case
on results file
Postprocessing
Postprocessing
Postprocessing
Postprocessing
Postprocessing
Postprocessing
F. Results Viewer
Results Viewer
Postprocessing
Postprocessing
Results Viewer
Results Viewer
Postprocessing
Postprocessing
Nodal/element/vector/trace
results plots
Query Results
Element
Plot
Animate using
PNG files
Results Set
Locator
List
Results
Capture/print
image
Postprocessing
Postprocessing
Postprocessing
Postprocessing
G. Report Generator
Report Generator
~eui,euidl::report::toolbar::create
Postprocessing
Postprocessing
Report Generator
Report Generator
HTML Assembler . . .
Capture Tool
Animation Capture
Table
Capture
Image Capture
Settings
HTML Report
Assembler
Postprocessing
Postprocessing
Report Generator
Report Generator
Insert TEXT
Report Images
Insert an IMAGE
Report Tables
Material properties, reaction
forces, etc.
Report Lists
Stress along a path, constraints,
etc.
Postprocessing
Postprocessing
Report Generator
Report Generator
Dynamic Data
Postprocessing
H. Workshop
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Module 16
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A Quick Tour
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Analysis
sequence tabs
To full
ANSYS
Hard
copy
Status
area
Plot controls
System
utilities:
calculator,
editor
View
fly-out
Plot
fly-out
Help &
Tour
Setup Tab
Model Tab
analysis discipline
import geometry
analysis type
units system
title
MTB properties
Import
Analysis Title
Assign material
Assign shape
(real constants)
SmartSize
slider
MeshTool
Mesh
Load Tab
Solve Tab
The Solve tab allows you to solve now or at a specified later time.
Symmetry BC
Apply or
Delete
Solve
button
Load
buttons
with fly-outs
Mechanical Toolbar
Results Tab
A Quick Tour
Demo:
Clear the database and start MTB
Setup
change units to inch -lbm-s
type in a title, Plane stress
analysis of a rib
bring up Properties and enter a
user name
Model
import ribgeom.db
change Axisymmetric to Plane
Stress, then enter
Name=1/8thick, Thickness=1/8
set smart-size slider to 4
(notice change in element size
in Mesh button), but do not
mesh
Load
constrain left-side line in UX,
bottom line in UY
100-lb pressure on top line
Solve now
notice that MTB generates the
mesh
Results
animate SEQV
generate report
Click the To ANSYS button. The
model comes up in full ANSYS,
where you can now extend it to
nonlinearities and other complex
analyses.
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