Ansys Tutorial Release 9

by Lawrence, Kent L.

• ISBN13: 9781585032549
• ISBN10: 1585032549
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-10-31
• Publisher: Schroff Development Corp

Summary

The nine lessons in this book introduce the reader to effective finite element problem solving by demonstrating the use of the comprehensive ANSYS FEM software in a series of step-by-step tutorials.Topics covered include problems involving trusses, plane stress, plane strain, axisymmetric and three-dimensional geometries, beams, plates, conduction and convection heat transfer, thermal stress, and more. The tutorials are suitable for either professional or student use.

Table of Contents

Preface	v
Introduction
Overview	1	(1)
The Fem Process	1	(1)
The Lessons	2	(1)
The Ansys Interface	3	(1)
Summary	4
Trusses
Overview	1	(1)
Introduction	1	(1)
Shelf Truss	2	(2)
Tutorial 1A -- Shelf Truss	4	(13)
Tutorial 1B -- Modified Truss	17	(2)
Tutorial 1C -- Interactive Preprocessing	19	(11)
How It Works	30	(1)
Summary	31	(1)
Problems	32
Plane Stress, Plane Strain
Overview	1	(1)
Introduction	1	(1)
Plate with Central Hole	2	(1)
Tutorial 2A - Plate	3	(11)
The Approximate Nature of FEM	14	(1)
Ansys Geometry	15	(1)
Tutorial 2B -- Seatbelt Component	16	(7)
Mapped Meshing	23	(2)
Convergence	25	(1)
Two-Dimensional Element Options	25	(1)
Summary	26	(1)
Problems	26
Axisymmetric Problems
Overview	1	(1)
Introduction	1	(1)
Cylindrical Pressure Vessel	2	(1)
Tutorial 3A -- Pressure Vessel	3	(11)
Other Elements	14	(1)
Summary	15	(1)
Problems	15
Three-Dimensional Problems
Overview	1	(1)
Introduction	1	(1)
Cylindrical Pressure Vessel	1	(1)
Tutorial 4A -- Pressure Vessel	2	(6)
Smart Size	8	(1)
Cyclic Symmetry	9	(1)
Tutorial 4B -- Using Cyclic Symmetry	10	(2)
Bricks	12	(1)
Tutorial 4C -- Mapped Mesh Pressure Vessel	13	(4)
Sweeping	17	(1)
Tutorial 4D -- Swept Mesh	17	(1)
Summary	18	(1)
Problems	19
Beams
Overview	1	(1)
Introduction	1	(1)
Tutorial 5A -- Cantilever Beam	2	(6)
2-D Frame	8	(1)
Tutorial 5B -- 2-D Frame	9	(5)
Beam Models in 3-D	14	(1)
Tutorial 5C -- `L' Beam	14	(6)
Summary	20	(1)
Problems	20
Plates
Overview	1	(1)
Introduction	1	(1)
Square Plate	2	(1)
Tutorial 6A - Square Plate	2	(5)
Tutorial 6B - Channel Beam	7	(3)
Summary	10	(1)
Problems	10
Heat Transfer, Thermal Stress
Overview	1	(1)
Introduction	1	(1)
Heat Transfer	1	(1)
Tutorial 7A -- Temperature Distribution in a Cylinder	2	(4)
Thermal Stress	6	(1)
Tutorial 7B -- Uniform Temperature Change	6	(3)
Tutorial 7C -- Thermal Stress	9	(5)
Summary	14	(1)
Problems	15
p-Method
Overview	1	(1)
Introduction	1	(1)
Tutorial 8A -- Plate With Hole, p-Method Solution	1	(7)
Summary	8	(1)
Problems	8
Selected Topics
Overview	1	(1)
Loading Due To Gravity	1	(1)
Multiple Load Cases	2	(3)
Ansys Materials Database	5	(1)
Ansys Help	6	(1)
Constraints	7	(1)
Natural Frequencies	7	(1)
Ansys Files	8	(1)
Summary	9
Index	1