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10.7
10.
10.1
Introduction
It is approximate numerical technique used in design analysis to find value
Steps used
FEM consist of six steps as follows
1) Discretization
2) Selecting the solution approximation
3) Forming element matrices
4) Assembly
5) Finding the unknown
6) Interpretation
1)
Discretization
This is the first step in FEM & hence it is important process. In this step
element out of total number of elements. Thus single element is analyze for
equilibrium.
The equation of equilibrium is generally written in matrix from and therefore
element matrix is formed. Element matrix is stiffness matrix, displacement matrix,
force matrix etc. Element matrix is formed by using four methods:
a) Direct method
b) Variational Approach method
c) Weighted residual approach
d) Energy method
Out of these four methods generally variational approach & weighted
residual approach is mostly used in mechanical engineering problem. Variational
approach is used for stress analysis problem while weighted residual method is
used thermo fluid problem.
4)
Assembly
The element matrix develops for all elements are assembled together or
whole continuum. Algebraic equations based on global matrix are than solved,
before solving equation it is necessary to apply boundary condition.
5)
Gauss Elimination method to find out the value of field variables or unknown.
Generally the values of field variables are find out at the nodal point
6)
Interpretation
The results obtained by using total analysis are than interpreted by design
analyst in order to modify the design to yield better design product. This is
important and critical stage for taking a decision for modification of design.
10.3
Potential Energy
The total potential energy of an elastic body is defined as the sum of total
strain energy (U) and the work potential (Ref Fig 10.1).
= Strain energy + Work potential
(U)
(WP)
For linear elastic materials, the strain energy per unit volume in the body
is
1
2
U 1 T dV
2V
The work potential WP is given by
WP uTfdV uTTdS uT
i Pi
V
(10.2)
1 T
Q KQ Q T F
2
This is important principle used for FE analysis. Its state that summation of
strain energy and work potential for any elastic body is minimum, if body is in
equilibrium. Work potential is potential energy due to external force.
Consider any elastic body subjected to force P. Let u be deformation of
spring due to external force and K is the stiffness of spring
P
u
K
=-Pu
Let represents summation of strain energy and work potential. is called as
total potential energy.
Total potential energy, = total strain energy + Work potential
= U+ Wp
= K u2 p u
for minimum of , /u = 0
Kup=0
Ku = p
10.4
(10.1)
Preprocessing
I. Change jobname
II. Define element type
III. Define material properties
IV. Define section or real constant
V. Create geometrical model
VI. Define mesh attributes
VII. Create mesh
VIII. Define loading and boundary conditions
2)
Solution
I. Solve
3)
Postprocessing
I.
Fig.10.2
Different type of 1d element are used in FE analysis e.g. rod, beam, pipe,
spring, damper & gap element etc. 1 d element is easy to generate and can be
used for specific application like membrane, bending. It can be used for analysis of
long shaft, beam, tapered beam etc
Fig.10.3
2-d elements
Used when two of the dimensions are very large compared to
the third dimension (Ref Fig.10.4).It can be used for meshing of all sheet
metal parts, plastic components like instrument panel etc. In general 2-d
meshing is used for parts having width/thickness ratio > 20.
500,300>>5
x, z>>>y
Fig.10.4
2-d elements are planar and meshing is carried out on mid surface of the part.
Geometrical model of 2-d elements represent 2 out of 3 require dimensions
(Ref. Fig.10.5). The third dimension i.e. thickness has to be provided by user
during meshing stage. Each element in the mesh can have different thickness
and material properties.
Mid Surface
t=Thickness of Plate
Fig.10.5
and half on bottom side. Hence, in order to represent the element geometry
appropriately, it is necessary to extract mid surface and mesh on the mid
surface.
There are basically two type of 2d element are used in FE analysis
e.g. Trai, Quad. Each node of 2d element has got 6 DOF.
Fig.10.6
The element consider so far are linear type of element i.e. joint
between two node is line. These elements are useful for discretizing the body
which are having the straight boundary. The body having irregular or curved,
quadratic or cubic nature elements are used. Numbers of nodes/element are
increased for Quadratic or cubic nature of element (Ref. Fig.10.7).
Fig.10.7
3-d Elements
Used when all the three dimension are comparable. Solid
elements could not be twisted or bended and has very high bending/torsional
stiffness and hence each node of 3d element have got 3 DOF (Translation).3d
elements are used for analysis of thick body like parts made of casting,
stamping, brackets etc
x~y~z 100~200~50
Fig.10.8
Fig.10.9
10.6
absolute datum
Fig.10.10
Consider a typical finite element e in the local coordinate system (Fig 10.10),
we define a natural co-ordinate system, denoted by
2
( x x1 ) 1
x2 x1
(10.3)
Natural coordinate is used to define the shape function for 1d element can
be defined as
1
2
1
N 2 ( )
2
N1 ( )
(10.4)
For 1d element there are two shape functions i.e. N 1 & N2.These shape function
are used for linear approximation, which helps to find displacement of any point
over the element in terms of nodal displacement. Let q 1 & q2 is displacement of
nodes 1& 2 than displacement of any point u within the element
expressed as
u=N1q1+N2q2
u1
(10.5)
can be
Fig.10.11
The variation of shape function over the element is shown in Fig. 10.12
N1=1
Isoparametric Element
(10.6)
It is observed that geometric position of any point can also expressed in terms of
shape function
x=N1x1+N2x2
(10.7)
From equation (10.6) & (10.7), it is clear that displacement as well as geometry
of element are expressed by same parameter (Shape function) of the same order
such element are called Isoparametric element
10.6.3
du
dx
du d
d dx
(10.8)
We have
2x x1
1
x2 x1
d
2
dx x 2 x1
Therefore,
(10.9)
We know,
u=N1q1+N2q2
1
1
= (
)q1 (
)q 2
2
2
du q1 q 2
d
2
(10.10)
q1 q 2
2
x 2 x1
1
q1 q 2
x 2 x1
1
q1 q 2
le
(10.11)
Bq
Where, B =
(10.12)
1
[-1 1] & q=
le
q1
q 2
EBq
Where, E is modulus of elasticity
10.6.4
1 T
dv
2 o
Ue
or
le
1
U e T Adx
20
1
( EBq ) T BqAdx
2 le
1 T T
q B EBqAdx
2 le
1 T
q ( EAB T Bdx )q
2
le
X
2
1 T
T
= q ( AEB B dx)q
2
X1
(10.13)
We know,
2x x1
1
x 2 x1
Therefore,
d
2
dx x 2 x1
dx
le
d
2
(10.14)
1
le
Ue q T ( AEB T B d )q
2
2
1
1
le
= q T ( AEB T B 2)q
2
2
1 T
1 1
q AE 2 1 1leq
2
le 1
1 T AE 1 1
q
q
2
le 1 1
1 T e
q K q
2
(10.15)
AE 1 1
le 1 1
(10.16)
It is clear from the expression of Ke that element stiffness matrix depend upon
material parameter (E) & geometrical property (A & le)
10.6.5
Forces
ii. Traction force: Force which is acting over the surface of body. Traction force
is expressed as force/area. Frictional force acting on the body, viscous force &
surface force are example of traction force. In case of 1d element traction force is
expressed as force/length.
iii. Point Force: External forces acting on the body. They are always expressed
in absolute unit of force.
Fig.10.13 one dimensional bar loaded by traction, body and point loads
i.
le
fAdx
Where f=body force /volume
N q
1 1
le
le
N 2 q2 fAdx
fA N 1 dx
T
le
q
=
fA N dx
2
le
We have,
le
1 le
d
2
2
le
N1dx
(10.17)
le 1
d
=
2 1 2
1
le 1
1
2
=
2 2
4 1
N1dx
le
2
(10.18)
N 2 dx
le
2
(10.19)
le
Similar way
le
Substituting equation (10.18) & (10.19) .in equation (10.17), we have potential
energy due to body force
le
fA
T
2
The potential energy due to body force = q le
fA
= q t fe
(10.20)
ii.
fAle
2
1
1
(10.21)
le
Tdx
Where T=Traction force/length
N q
1 1
le
le
N 2 q2 Tdx
N1q1Tdx N 2 q2Tdx
le
T N 1 dx
le
= q
T N 2 dx
le
(10.22)
We have
N1dx
le
2
(10.23)
N 2 dx
le
2
(10.24)
le
le
T
T
=q
T
le
2
le
= qT T e
Where,
Te =
Tle 1
2 1
(10.25)
Where, Te=Elemental traction force matrix
Example 10.1
Consider the stepped bar as shown in Fig10.14 .Each element are the crosssection and length A1, A2, A3, l1, l2 and l3 respectively and body force f per unit
volume. Traction forces on each element are T1, T2 andT3per unit length. The
modulus of elasticity for stepped bar is E. A concentrated load P is applied at node
2.Explain the complete procedure for finding the stresses and reactions
T1
A1 l1
2
P
T2
A2 l2
2
3
T3
A3 l3
4
Fig.10.14
Global force matrix can be written by considering body force, traction force and
point force
fA1l1 T1l1
2
2
fA l
2
2
2
F 2
fA2l2 fA3l3 T2l2 T3l3
2
2
2
2
fA3l3 T3l3
2
2
Potential energy of whole body can be written as
1
Q T KQ Q T F
2
By applying the Min. Potential Energy, matrix equation obtained will be
KQ F
K11
K
21
K 31
K 41
K12
K 22
K13
K 23
K 32
K 42
K 33
K 43
K14 Q1 F1
K 24 Q2 F2
K 34 Q3 F3
K 44 Q4 F4
The element of global stiffness matrix K is known ie K11, K12 etc are already
evaluated. Similarly F1, F2, F3&F4 represent the force acting on node 1, 2,3&4.
Value of force is already evaluated
In this problem node 1 is fixed, therefore the first element of global force
matrix i.e F1 the reaction force R1 is to be added .The equation can be solved using
elimination approach. Before applying elimination approach it is necessary to apply
boundary condition. The elimination approach state, element of displacement
matrix if boundary condition applies than eliminate the corresponding row and
column from matrix equation for solving the algebraic equation.
In this problem the boundary condition is apply to first element of global
displacement matrix. Therefore deleting first row and first column from matrix
equation
K11 K12
K
21 K 22
K 31 K 32
K 41 K 42
K13
K 23
K 33
K 43
K14 Q1 F1 R1
K 24 Q2 F2
K 34 Q3 F3
K 44 Q4 F4
K 22
K
32
K 42
K 23
K 33
K 43
K 24 Q2 F2
K 34 Q3 F3
K 44 Q4 F4
Matrix equation leads to three algebraic equations with three unknown i.e. Q2,
Q3&Q4, which can be evaluated to get displacement at node point. From
displacement at nodal point the strain, stress over the element can be evaluated by
equation
Strain
1 B1q
=
q1
q 2
1
[-1 1]
le
Stress
1 E
Similarly the strain and stress for element 2 and 3 can be evaluated
Reaction force at node 1 can also be find out considering algebraic equation
formed using 1st row of matrix .Thus we have
400 mm2
250 mm2
1
150
150
300
Fig.10.15
Dividing the complete body in to 3 element and 4 node
Element stiffness matrix for element 1, 2 and 3
K1
A1 E 1 1
l1 1 1
1 1
1 1
1 11
= 333.33x10
1 1 2
3
K2
A2 E 1 1
l2 1 1
2
1 1 2
1 1 3
A E 1 1
K3 3
l3 1 1
= 333.33x103
1 1 3
1 1 4
= 266.66x103
333.33
0
0 1
333.34
333.33 333.34
333.34
0 2
3 333.34
K 10
0
333.34
333.34 266.6 266.6 3
0
266.6
266.6 4
0
0
0
333.34 333.33
666.67 333.34
0
3 333.34
10
0
333.34 599.94 266.6
0
266.6
266.6
0
Neglecting the body force and traction force
The global force matrix contains only the point force P act at node 2, while at node
1 & 4 reaction force are acting represented by R 1 and R4
R1
300 X 10 3
F=
0
R4
Using the principal of minimum potential energy the matrix equation can be written
as
F KQ
333.33
0
0 Q1 R1
333.34
333.33 333.34
333.34
0 Q2 300 X 103
3 333.34
10
0
333.34
333.34 266.6 266.6 Q3
0
Q
0
0
266
.
6
266
.
6
R
4
4
Using elimination approach, deleting the first and fourth row and column as the
beam is fixed at node 1 & 4
The matrix equation reduces to
333
.
34
599
.
9
0
Q
1
1 1 1
le
Q2
0
1
1 1
1
0.0041
150
0.623
1 B1q
Stress on element 1
Q
1
1 1 2
le
Q3
0.623
1
1 1
2
0.0018
150
0.396
2 B2 q
Stress on element 2
Q
1
1 1 3
le
Q4
0.396
1
1 1
3
0.0011
150
0
3 B3 q
Stress on element 3
8) Boundary Conditions
Preprocessor >Loads > Define Loads > Apply > Structural > Displacement > on
Nodes > Pick Node at point 1&4 > All DOF
B )Solve
1) Solution
Solution > Solve >Current LS
C) Post processing
1) Contour Plot of displacement
General Postproc > Plot Results > Contour plot >Nodal Solu > DOF Solution
>Displacement Vector sum
2) Contour Plot of stress
2a) Define additional elemental data
General Postproc > Elemental Table >add> Define additional elemental data
appears,in the scroll box on the left click once on By sequence num >highlight LS
on the right scroll box>Enter 1 after LS ,in the white box below the right scroll
box>OK
2b) Plot Elemental Table
General Postproc > Elemental Table>plot elem table>OK
3) Reaction
General Postproc > list results>highlight all struc forc F>OK
D) Model Save
1) File>save as> Stepped_beam.db
E) Exit ANSYS
1) Quit from ANSYS toolbar
Stress at element 1
(N/mm2)
Stress at element 2
(N/mm2)
Stress at element 3
(N/mm2)
Reaction on node 1
(KN)
Reaction on node 4
(KN)
Analytical
Approach
(FEM)
820
FEM(ANSYS) %
Using
difference
830.769
1.3
-360
-369.231
2.5
-220
-235.897
6.8
-207.67
-207.69
-92.32
-92.31
Example 10.3
A cantilever rectangular beam (200mmx150 mm) of 3 m long carries vertical point
load of 4 KN at free end. Find the deflection of beam at free end. Take E=210GPa
and poissions ratio = 0.3
Solution
A) Preprocessing
1) Define Type of Element
Preprocessor > Element Type > Add/Edit/Delete > Add > Beam (2 node 188)>
OK>Close
2) Define Material Model
Preprocessor > Material Props > Material Models > Structural >Linear >
Elastic >Isotropic > EX=210E3 & PRXY=0.3 >OK
3) Define Section of Beam
Preprocessor > Sections > Beam > Common Sections, Sub type pick rectangular
section (define ID=1, Name= Rectangular Beam, B=200 & H=150) >Apply to see
the sectional property>close
4) Build the Model
Preprocessor > Modeling > Create > Keypoints > In Active CS > Key point Number
=1 & X, Y, Z locations in active CS=0, 0, 0 >Apply > Keypoints> In Active CS Key
point Number =2 & X, Y, Z locations in active CS=3000, 0, 0 > OK
Preprocessor >Modeling > Create >lines >Lines > Straight line > pick key point 1 &
2 > OK
Fig-10.16, Model
5) Meshing
5a) Mesh Attributes
Preprocessor > Meshing > Mesh Tool > Element Attributes >Set (Element type
number = 1 Beam 188, Material Number=1 & Section Number= 1 rectangular
beam), press button OK
5b) Element Size
Preprocessor >Meshing > Mesh Tool >Size Controls >Global Set> Element Edge
length (Define 25)
5c) Mesh Generation
Preprocessor > Meshing > Mesh Tool > Mesh: picked line > Press button Mesh >
picked the line from graphics> OK
6) Display of Meshed Model in 3D
Plot Control >Style >Size & Shape > Display of element, Press button on
7) Loading
Preprocessor >Loads > Define Loads > Apply > Structural >Force/Moment > On
Nodes > Pick Node at point A > Apply Force in FY direction (-4000 N)
8) Boundary Conditions
Preprocessor >Loads > Define Loads > Apply > Structural > Displacement > on
Nodes > Pick Node at point B > All DOF
B )Solve
1) Solution
Solution > Solve >Current LS
C) Postprocessing
1) Contour Plot
General Postproc > Plot Results > Contour plot >Nodal Solu > DOF Solution
>Displacement Vector sum
2) 3D Display of Results
Put Power Graph button on ANSYS toolbar menu to see the results in 3D
D) Model Save
1) File>save as> Rectangular_beam.db
E) Exit ANSYS
1) Quit from ANSYS toolbar
Table-10.2, Comparison of Analysis Results
Analytical
Approach
FEM
(ANSYS)
Deflection of
Beam (mm)
3.047
3.056
% difference
0.3
Example 10.4
A cantilever I-section beam of 2 m long carries vertical point load of 5 KN. Find the
deflection of beam at free end. Take E=210GPa and poissions ratio = 0.3
20 cm
1 cm
40 cm
X
1 cm
1 cm
20 cm
Fig-10.17, Sectional details
Solution
A) Preprocessing
1) Define Type of Element
Preprocessor > Element Type>Add/Edit/Delete>Add Beam (2 node 188)>OK
> Close
2) Define Material Model
Preprocessor >Material Props >Material Models > Structural > Linear > Elastic
> Isotropic, define EX=210E3 & PRXY=0.3>OK
3) Define Section of Beam
Preprocessor >Sections > Beam > Common > Sections, Sub type pick eye section
(define ID=1, Name= Eye section, W1=200 mm, W2=200 mm, W3=420 mm,
t1=t2=t3=10 mm)>OK
4) Build the Model
Preprocessor > Modeling > Create > Keypoints >In Active CS > Key point Number
=1 & X, Y, Z locations in active CS=0, 0, 0 Apply > Keypoints > In Active CS > Key
point Number =2 & X, Y, Z locations in active CS=2000, 0, 0 > OK
Preprocessor > Modeling > Create > lines > lines > Straight line > pick key point 1
& 2 > OK
Fig-10.18, Model
5) Meshing
5a) Mesh Attributes
Preprocessor >Meshing > Mesh Tool >Element Attributes > Set (Element type
number = 1 Beam 188, Material Number=1 & Section Number= 1 Eye Section),
press button OK
5b) Element Size
Preprocessor > Meshing > Mesh Tool > Size Controls > Global Set > Element
Edge length (Define 20)
5c) Mesh Generation
Preprocessor > Meshing > Mesh Tool > Mesh: picked line > Press button Mesh >
picked the line from graphics> OK
6) Display of Meshed Model in 3D
Plot Control > Style >Size & Shape > Display of element, Press button on
7) Loading
Preprocessor >Loads > Define Loads > Apply > Structural > Force/Moment >
On Nodes > Pick Node at point A > Apply Force in FY direction (-5000 N)
8) Boundary Conditions
Preprocessor >Loads > Define Loads > Apply > Structural > Displacement >
On Nodes > Pick Node at point B > All DOF
B) Solve
1) Solution
Solution > Solve > Current LS
C) Postprocessing
1) Contour Plot
General Postproc >Plot Results > Contour plot > Nodal Solu >DOF Solution >
Displacement Vector sum
2) 3D Display of Results
Put Power Graph button on ANSYS toolbar menu to see the results in 3D
D) Model Save
File>save as> beam.db
E) Exit ANSYS
1) Quit from ANSYS toolbar
Table-10.3, Comparison of Analysis Results
Analytical
Approach
FEM
(ANSYS)
Deflection of
Beam (mm)
0.3
0.32
% difference
6.6
Example 10.5
A cantilever tapered I-section beam of 2 m long carries vertical point load of 5 KN.
Tapered beam with fixed end and free end sectional details are shown in Fig10.19.Find the deflection of beam at free end. Take E=210GPa and poissions ratio
= 0.3
200 mm
8 mm
100 mm
4
400 mm
300 mm
8 mm
4 mm
8 mm
200 mm
100 mm
Fig-10.19, Sectional details
Solution
A) Preprocessing
1) Define Type of Element
Preprocessor > Element Type>Add/Edit/Delete > Add Beam (2 node 188)> OK
>Close
2) Define Material Model
Preprocessor >Material Props >Material Models >Structural > Linear >Elastic
>Isotropic > EX=210E3 & PRXY=0.3>OK
3) Define Starting & end Section
Preprocessor > Sections > Beam > Common Sections, Sub type pick eye section
(ID=1, Name= Starting Section, W1=200 mm, W2=200 mm, W3=416 mm,
t1=t2=t3=8 mm)>OK
Preprocessor > Sections > Beam > Common Sections Sub type pick eye section
(ID=2, Name= End section, W1=100 mm, W2=100 mm, W3=308 mm, t1=t2=t3=4
mm)>OK
4) Define Taper Section
Preprocessor >Sections > Taper Sections > By XYZ locations >New taper section
ID (3) , New section >name ( Tapered beam),
section), XYZ locations of beginning set (0, 0, 0) , Ending section ID (2, End
section) , XYZ locations of ending section (2000, 0, 0) >OK
5) Build the Model
Preprocessor >Modeling > Create >Keypoints >In Active CS > Key point Number
=1 & X,Y, Z locations in active CS=0,0,0> Apply >Keypoints>In Active CS > Key
point Number =2 & X,Y, Z locations in active CS=2000,0,0> OK
Preprocessor >Modeling > Create >lines > Lines > Straight line >pick key point 1 &
2 > OK
B
Fig-10.20, Model
6) Meshing
6a) Mesh Attributes
Preprocessor >Meshing > Picked lines > pick the line from graphics > press button
OK > Define material number (1), Element type number (1 Beam 188) & Element
section (3 taper) >OK
6b) Element Size
Preprocessor > Meshing > Mesh Tool > Size Controls > Global Set >Element Edge
length (Define 20)
6c) Mesh Generation
Preprocessor > Meshing > Mesh Tool > Mesh: picked line > Press button Mesh >
picked the line from graphics> OK
7) Display of Meshed Model in 3D
Plot Control > Style >Size & Shape > Display of element, Press button on
8) Loading
Preprocessor > Loads >Define Loads >Apply >Structural > Force/Moment >
On Nodes > Pick Node at point A > Apply Force in FY direction (-5000 N)
9) Boundary Conditions
Preprocessor > Loads > Define Loads > Apply > Structural > Displacement >
On Nodes > Pick Node at point B > All DOF
B) Solve
1) Solution
Solution > Solve >Current LS
C) Post processing
1) Contour Plot
General Postproc > Plot Results > Contour plot > Nodal Solu > DOF Solution >
Displacement Vector sum
2) 3D display of Results
Put Power Graph button on ANSYS toolbar menu to see the results in 3D
D) Model Save
File>save as>tapered beam.db
E) Exit ANSYS
1) Quit from ANSYS toolbar
Example 10.6
Refer example 10.4, find out the displacement of beam for axial compressive/
Tensile load of 5KN Take E=210GPa and poissions ratio = 0.3
Solution
A) Preprocessing
1) Define Type of Element
Preprocessor > Element Type>Add/Edit/Delete>Link (2D spar)>OK>close
2) Define Real Constant
Preprocessor >Real Constant > Add/Edit/Delete> Add > OK>Cross-sectional
Area>800>Close
B
Fig-10.21, Model
5) Meshing
5a) Mesh Attributes
Preprocessor >Meshing > Mesh Tool >Element Attributes > Set
(Element
type
number = 1 Link, Material Number=1 & Real constant set number =1), press button
OK
5b) Element Size
Preprocessor > Meshing > Mesh Tool > Size Controls > Global Set > Element
Edge length (Define 20)
5c) Mesh Generation
Preprocessor > Meshing > Mesh Tool > Mesh: picked line > Press button Mesh >
picked the line from graphics> OK
6) Display of Meshed Model in 3D
Plot Control > Style >Size & Shape > Display of element, Press button on
7) Loading
Preprocessor >Loads > Define Loads > Apply > Structural > Force/Moment >
On Nodes > Pick Node at point A > Apply Force in FX direction (-5000 N)
8) Boundary Conditions
Preprocessor >Loads > Define Loads > Apply > Structural > Displacement >
On Nodes > Pick Node at point B > All DOF
B) Solve
1) Solution
Solution > Solve > Current LS
C) Postprocessing
1) Contour Plot
General Postproc >Plot Results > Contour plot > Nodal Solu >DOF Solution >
Displacement Vector sum
2) 3D display of Results
Put Power Graph button on ANSYS toolbar menu to see the results in 3D
D) Exit ANSYS
1) Quit from ANSYS toolbar
Table-10.4, Comparison of Analysis Results
Analytical
Approach
FEM
(ANSYS)
Deflection of
Beam (mm)
0.059
0.059
% difference
Example 10.7
Refer example 6.1.Determine the resulting bending stress at corners A and B, on
the fixed section of the cantilever. Take E=210GPa and poissions ratio = 0.3
Solution
A) Preprocessing
1) Define Type of Element
Preprocessor > Element Type>Add/Edit/Delete>Shell)>Elastic 4 node 63>OK
>close
2) Define Real Constant
Preprocessor >Real Constant > Add/Edit/Delete> Add > Shell thickness at node I
TK (1)>2>Close>add>shell thickness at node I TK (1)>2.5>close
3) Define Material Model
Preprocessor >Material Props >Material Models > Structural > Linear >Elastic >
Isotropic, define EX=210E3 & PRXY=0.3>OK
4) Build the Model
Preprocessor > Modeling > Create > Keypoints >In Active CS > Key point Number
=1 & X, Y, Z locations in active CS=0, 0, 0 Apply > Key point Number =2 & X,Y, Z
locations in active CS=2000,0,0 > Apply> Key point Number =3 & X,Y, Z locations
in active CS=2000,47.5,0 > Apply>> Key point Number = 4 & X,Y, Z locations in
active CS=0,47.5,0 > Close
Preprocessor > Modeling > create > Area > Arbitrary > Through KPS> Pick1, 2, 3,
4 Keypoints >OK
Preprocessor > Modeling > Create > Keypoints >In Active CS > Key point Number
=5 & X, Y, Z locations in active CS=0, 0, 15> OK
Preprocessor > Modeling > Create > lines>straight line>pick Keypoints 1 and 5 >
OK
Preprocessor > Modeling > Operate > extrude> lines> area >along lines > pick
lines (L1 & L3) > OK> Pick line L5>OK
Preprocessor > Modeling > Reflect > Areas> Pick area A2 & A3 > OK > Pick X-Y
Plane> item to be reflected > pick area >Existing areas will be> Copied >OK
Fig-10.22, Model
5) Meshing
5a) Mesh Attributes
Preprocessor >Meshing > Mesh Tool >Element Attributes > Set
(Element
type
number = 1 Shell 63, Material Number=1 & Real constant set number =1), press
button OK
5b) Element Size
Preprocessor > Meshing > Mesh Tool > Size Controls > Global Set > Element
Edge length (Define 10)
5c) Mesh Generation
Preprocessor > Meshing > Mesh Tool > Mesh: Area > Free > Press button Mesh >
picked the Area A1 (web of beam) from graphics> OK
Preprocessor >Meshing > Mesh Tool >Element Attributes > Set
(Element
type
number = 1 Shell 63, Material Number=1 & Real constant set number =2), press
button OK
Preprocessor > Meshing > Mesh Tool > Mesh: Area > Free > Press button Mesh >
picked the Area A2, A3, A4 &A5 (top & bottom flange) from graphics> OK
5d) Merge Node
Preprocessor> Numbering Ctrls> Merge Items >Range of Coincidence > 0.001
>OK
Resultant Bending
Stress (N/mm2) at
point A
Resultant Bending
Stress (N/mm2) at
point B
Analytical
Approach
344.96
FEM(ANSYS)
-109.82
-116.7
351.8
% difference
1.9%
6.3%
Example 10.8
Refer example 6.3.Determine the resulting deflection and bending stress at
corners B and C. Take E=210GPa and poissions ratio = 0.3
Solution
A) Preprocessing
1) Define Type of Element
Preprocessor > Element Type>Add/Edit/Delete>Shell)>Elastic 4 node 63>OK
>close
2) Define Real Constant
Preprocessor >Real Constant > Add/Edit/Delete> Add > Shell thickness at node I
TK (1)>10>Close>add>shell thickness at node I TK (1)>20>close
3) Define Material Model
Preprocessor >Material Props >Material Models > Structural > Linear >Elastic >
Isotropic, define EX=210E3 & PRXY=0.3>OK
4) Build the Model
Preprocessor > Modeling > Create > Keypoints >In Active CS > Key point Number
=1 & X, Y, Z locations in active CS=0, 0, 0 Apply > Key point Number =2 & X,Y, Z
locations in active CS=1500,0,0 > Apply> Key point Number =3 & X,Y, Z locations
in active CS=3000,0,0 > Apply> Key point Number = 4 & X,Y, Z locations in active
CS=3000,160,0 > Apply> Key point Number = 5 & X,Y, Z locations in active
CS=1500,160,0 > Apply> Key point Number = 6 & X,Y, Z locations in active
CS=0,160,0 > Close
Preprocessor > Modeling > create > Area > Arbitrary > Through KPS> Pick1, 2, 5
& 6 Keypoints >Apply> Pick 2, 3, 4 &5 Keypoints>OK
Preprocessor > Modeling > Create > Keypoints >In Active CS > Key point Number
=7 & X, Y, Z locations in active CS=0, 160, 50 > OK
Preprocessor > Modeling > Create > lines>straight line>pick Keypoints 6 and 7 >
OK
Preprocessor > Modeling > Operate > extrude> lines> area >along lines > pick the
top web line of both area > OK> Pick line L8>OK
Preprocessor > Modeling > Reflect > Areas> Pick area A3 & A4 > OK > Pick X-Y
Plane> item to be reflected > pick area >Existing areas will be> Copied >OK
Fig-10.23, Model
5) Meshing
5a) Mesh Attributes
Preprocessor >Meshing > Mesh Tool >Element Attributes > Set
(Element
type
number = 1 Shell 63, Material Number=1 & Real constant set number =1), press
button OK
5b) Element Size
Preprocessor > Meshing > Mesh Tool > Size Controls > Global Set > Element
Edge length (Define 10)
5c) Mesh Generation
Preprocessor > Meshing > Mesh Tool > Mesh: Area > Free > Press button Mesh >
picked the Area A1 & A2 (web of beam) from graphics> OK
(Element
type
number = 1 Shell 63, Material Number=1 & Real constant set number =2), press
button OK
Preprocessor > Meshing > Mesh Tool > Mesh: Area > Free > Press button Mesh >
picked the Area A3, A4, A5 &A6 (top flange of beam) from graphics> OK
5d) Merge Node
Preprocessor> Numbering Ctrls> Merge Items >Range of Coincidence > 0.001
>OK
6) Display of Meshed Model in 3D
Plot Control > Style >Size & Shape > Display of element, Press button on
7) Loading
Preprocessor >Loads > Define Loads > Apply > Structural > Force/Moment >
On Nodes > Pick all the sectional nodes at the edge of Area A1 & A2 > Apply>
Force in FY direction = - 4690/no. of nodes> OK
Preprocessor >Loads > Define Loads > Apply > Structural > Force/Moment >
On Nodes > Pick all the sectional nodes at the edge of Area A1 & A2 >Apply>
Force in FZ direction = -1710 /no. of nodes> OK
8) Boundary Conditions
Preprocessor >Loads > Define Loads > Apply > Structural > Displacement >
On Nodes > Pick all sectional node at simply supported end of beam > Pick UY
and Uz >OK
B) Solve
1) Solution
Solution > Solve > Current LS
C) Postprocessing
1) Contour Plot
General Postproc >Plot Results > Contour plot > Nodal Solu > Nodal Solution >
Stress > X Component stress
2) Resultant displacement
General Postproc >Plot Results > Contour plot > Nodal Solu >DOF Solution >
Displacement Vector sum
3) Query of Results
General Postproc > Query Results > Subgrid Solu > Stress X-direction stress SX>
Pick the nodes at fixed end (Point A&B) to see the magnitude of stress > OK
D) Exit ANSYS
1) Quit from ANSYS toolbar
Table-10.6, Comparison of Analysis Results
Resultant Deflection
(mm)
Resultant Bending
Stress (N/mm2) at
point B
Resultant Bending
Stress (N/mm2) at
point C
Analytical FEM(ANSYS)
%
Approach Using 2D
difference
(Shell 63)
1.024
1.1
7%
-56.22
-60
6.7%
51.78
54.7
5.6%
Example 10.9
A cantilever I-section beam of 2 m long carries vertical point load of 4 KN. Find the
deflection of beam at free end considering 1D element for top and bottom flange
and web using 2d element. Take E=210GPa and poissions ratio = 0.3
200 mm
10 mm
2d element
380 mm
1d element
5 mm
10 mm
200 mm
Fig-10.24
Solution
A) Preprocessing
1) Define Type of Element
Preprocessor > Element Type>Add/Edit/Delete>Shell)>Elastic 4 node 63>Apply >
Preprocessor > Element Type > Add/Edit/Delete > Add > Beam (2 node 188)>
OK>Close
2) Define Real Constant
Preprocessor >Real Constant > Add/Edit/Delete> Add > Pick Type1
Shell63>OK>Shell thickness at node I TK (1)>5>Close>
3) Define Material Model
Preprocessor >Material Props >Material Models > Structural > Linear >Elastic >
Isotropic, define EX=210E3 & PRXY=0.3>OK
4) Define Section of Beam
Preprocessor > Sections > Beam > Common Sections, Sub type pick rectangular
section (define ID=1, Name= Rectangular Beam, B=200 & H=10) >OK
6) Meshing
6a) Mesh Attributes for 2d
Preprocessor >Meshing > Mesh Tool >Element Attributes > Set
(Element
type
number = 1 Shell 63, Material Number=1 & Real constant set number =1), press
button OK
6b) Element Size
Preprocessor > Meshing > Mesh Tool > Size Controls > Global Set > Element
Edge length (Define 20)
6c) Mesh Generation for 2d
Preprocessor > Meshing > Mesh Tool > Mesh: Area > Free > Press button Mesh >
picked the Area A1 from graphics> OK
6d) Mesh Attributes for 1d
Preprocessor >Meshing > Mesh attribute >picked the top web line >OK > material
number 1,element type number 2 beam 188,element section 1 rectangular, pick
D) Exit ANSYS
1) Quit from ANSYS toolbar
Example 10.10
Refer example 6.3.Determine the resulting deflection and bending stress at
corners B and C using 3 D brick elements. Take E=210GPa and poissions ratio =
0.3
Solution
A) Preprocessing
1) Define Type of Element
Preprocessor > Element Type>Add/Edit/Delete>Solid > Brick 8 node 45>OK >close
2) Define Material Model
Preprocessor >Material Props >Material Models > Structural > Linear >Elastic >
Isotropic, define EX=210E3 & PRXY=0.3>OK
3) Build the Model
Preprocessor > Modeling > Create > Keypoints >In Active CS > Key point Number
=1 & X, Y, Z locations in active CS=0, 0, 0 Apply > Key point Number =2 & X,Y, Z
locations in active CS=100,0,0 > Apply> Key point Number =3 & X,Y, Z locations in
active CS=100,-20,0 > Apply> Key point Number = 4 & X,Y, Z locations in active
CS=0,-20,0 > Apply> Key point Number = 5 & X,Y, Z locations in active CS=45,
-20,0 > Apply> Key point Number = 6 & X,Y, Z locations in active CS=55,-20,0 >
Key point Number = 7 & X,Y, Z locations in active CS=45,-170,0 > Apply> Key
point Number = 8 & X,Y, Z locations in active CS=55,-170,0 > close
Preprocessor > Modeling > create > Area > Arbitrary > Through KPS> Pick1, 2, 3,
6, 8,7,5,4 & 1 Keypoints >Apply
Preprocessor > Modeling > Operate > extrude> Area> along normal >pick the area
from graphics > press OK > length of extrusion >1500> OK
Preprocessor > Modeling > Operate > extrude> Area> along normal >pick the
cross sectional area from end of beam from graphics > press OK > length of
extrusion >1500> OK
Fig-10.26, Model
4) Meshing
4a) Mesh Attributes
Preprocessor >Meshing > Mesh Tool >Element Attributes > Set
(Element
type
On Nodes > Pick all sectional node at simply supported end of beam> Pick UY and
UX >OK
B) Solve
1) Solution
Solution > Solve > Current LS
C) Postprocessing
1) General Postproc >Plot Results > Contour plot > Nodal Solu > Nodal Solution >
Stress > Z Component stress
D) Exit ANSYS
1) Quit from ANSYS toolbar
Table-10.7, Comparison of Analysis Results
Analytical
Approach
Resultant Bending
Stress (N/mm2) at
point B
Resultant Bending
Stress (N/mm2) at
point C
-56.22
FEM(ANSYS) % difference
Using 3D
(Solid 45 )
-60
6.7%
51.78
56.4
8.9%
Example 10.11
Refer example 6.4.Determine the resulting bending stress at point A using 3 D
elements. Take E=210GPa and poissions ratio = 0.3
Solution
A) Preprocessing
1) Define Type of Element
Preprocessor > Element Type>Add/Edit/Delete>Solid > Brick 8 node 45>OK >close
Fig-10.27, Model
4) Meshing
4a) Mesh Attributes
Preprocessor >Meshing > Mesh Tool >Element Attributes > Set
number = 1 Solid 45& Material Number=1), press button OK
(Element
type
B) Solve
1) Solution
Solution > Solve > Current LS
C) Post processing
1) General Postproc >Plot Results > Contour plot > Nodal Solu > Nodal Solution >
Stress > Z Component stress
D) Exit ANSYS
1) Quit from ANSYS toolbar
Table-10.8, Comparison of Analysis Results
Analytical
Approach
Resultant Bending
Stress (N/mm2) at
point A
-67.34
FEM(ANSYS) % difference
Using 3D
(Solid 45 )
-59.5
11.6%
Example 10.12
Refer example 6.5.Determine the resulting deflection and bending stress at point A
using 3 D elements. Take E=210GPa and poissions ratio = 0.3
Solution
Preprocessing
1) Define Type of Element
Preprocessor > Element Type>Add/Edit/Delete>Solid > Brick 8 node 45>OK >close
2) Define Material Model
Preprocessor >Material Props >Material Models > Structural > Linear >Elastic >
Isotropic, define EX=210E3 & PRXY=0.3>OK
3) Build the Model
Preprocessor > Modeling > Create > Keypoints >In Active CS > Key point Number
=1 & X, Y, Z locations in active CS=0, 0, 0 Apply > Key point Number =2 & X,Y, Z
locations in active CS=150,0,0 > Apply> Key point Number =3 & X,Y, Z locations in
active CS=150,-20,0 > Apply> Key point Number = 4 & X,Y, Z locations in active
CS=85,-20,0 > Apply> Key point Number = 5 & X,Y, Z locations in active CS=85,-
180,0 > Apply> Key point Number = 6 & X,Y, Z locations in active CS=150,-180,0
> Apply> Key point Number = 7 & X,Y, Z locations in active CS=150,-200,0 >
Apply> Key point Number = 8 & X,Y, Z locations in active CS=0,-200,0 > Apply>
Key point Number = 9 & X,Y, Z locations in active CS=0,-180,0 > Apply> Key point
Number = 10 & X,Y, Z locations in active CS=65,-180,0 > Apply> Key point
Number = 11 & X,Y, Z locations in active CS=65,-20,0 > Apply> Key point Number
= 12 & X,Y, Z locations in active CS=0,-20,0 >OK
Preprocessor > Modeling > create > Area > Arbitrary > Through KPS> Pick1, 2, 3
4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11 & 12 Keypoints >OK
Preprocessor > Modeling > Operate > extrude> Area> along normal >pick the area
from graphics > press OK > length of extrusion >1500> OK
Preprocessor > Modeling > Operate > extrude> Area> along normal >pick the
cross sectional area from end of beam from graphics > press OK > length of
extrusion >1000> OK
Fig-10.28, Model
4) Meshing
4a) Mesh Attributes
Preprocessor >Meshing > Mesh Tool >Element Attributes > Set
(Element
type
B) Solve
1) Solution
Solution > Solve > Current LS
C) Postprocessing
1) General Postproc >Plot Results > Contour plot > Nodal Solu >DOF Solution >
Displacement Vector sum
2) General Postproc >Plot Results > Contour plot > Nodal Solu > Nodal Solution >
Stress > Z Component stress
D) Exit ANSYS
1) Quit from ANSYS toolbar
Resultant displacement
(mm)
Resultant Bending Stress
(N/mm2) at point A
Resultant Bending Stress
(N/mm2) at point B
Resultant Bending Stress
(N/mm2) at point C
Resultant Bending Stress
(N/mm2) at point D
Analytical FEM(ANSYS)
%
Approach Using 3D
difference
(Solid 45 )
4.5
48.07
47.3
1.6%
30.41
30.06
1%
-30.41
-30.06
1%
-48.07
-47.3
1.6%