ANSYS Mechanical APDL for Finite Element Analysis provides a hands-on introduction to engineering analysis using one of the most powerful commercial general purposes finite element programs on the market. Students will find a practical and integrated approach that combines finite element theory with best practices for developing, verifying, validating and interpreting the results of finite element models, while engineering professionals will appreciate the deep insight presented on the program’s structure and behavior. Additional topics covered include an introduction to commands, input files, batch processing, and other advanced features in ANSYS.
The book is written in a lecture/lab style, and each topic is supported by examples, exercises and suggestions for additional readings in the program documentation. Exercises gradually increase in difficulty and complexity, helping readers quickly gain confidence to independently use the program. This provides a solid foundation on which to build, preparing readers to become power users who can take advantage of everything the program has to offer.
1. Chapter 1. Introduction to ANSYS and Finite Element Modeling - p. 1 2. Chapter 2. Interacting with ANSYS - p. 11 3. Exercise 2-1. Static Axial Loading of a Notched Plate in Tension - p. 31 4. Chapter 3. Creating and Importing Geometry - p. 47 5. Exercise 3-1. Bottom-Up Solid Modeling of a Plate With a Central Hole Using Quarter Symmetry - p. 67 6. Exercise 3-2. Top-Down Solid Modeling of a Pipe Flange Using Symmetry - p. 77 7. Exercise 3-3. Structural Analysis of a Simple Warren Truss Using Direct Generation - p. 95 8. Chapter 4. Elements and Element Input - p. 107 9. Exercise 4-1. Modeling a Simple 1D Cantilever Beam Using Beam Elements - p. 123 10. Exercise 4-2. Modeling a Simple 2D Cantilever Beam Using PLANE Elements - p. 131 11. Exercise 4-3. Modeling a Simple 3D Cantilever Beam Using SOLID Elements - p. 139 12. Chapter 5. Defining Material Properties - p. 147 13. Exercise 5-1. Temperature-Dependent Plasticity Analysis of a Plate with a Central Hole - p. 163 14. Chapter 6. Meshing - p. 181 15. Exercise 6-1. Determining the Mesh Convergence of a Heated Plate With a Central Hole - p. 201 16. Chapter 7. Selecting Entities - p. 239 17. Chapter 8. Solution - p. 253 18. Exercise 8-1. Time Varying Heat Conduction Through a Composite Wall - p. 275 19. Chapter 9. Postprocessing - p. 295 20. Exercise 9-1. Postprocessing an Axisymmetric Cylindrical Pressure Vessel Using Element Tables - p. 319 21. Exercise 9-2. Postprocessing a 3D Thermal Model With Geometric Discontinuities Using Power Graphics - p. 337 22. Exercise 9-3. Postprocessing a Cylindrical Structural Shell Using PowerGraphics, Results Coordinate Systems, and Load Case Combinations - p. 355 23. Chapter 10. Input Files - p. 371 24. Exercise 10-1. Using the Sequential Method to Create an Input File for 1D Steady-State Conduction Through a Steel Clad Copper Pan - p. 387 25. Exercise 10-2. Using the Concurrent Method to Modify an Input File for Steady-State Conduction Through a Cladded Plate - p. 407 26. Exercise 10-3. Using the Direct Method to Create a Batch File for Steady-State Conduction Through a Cladded Plate With Varying Surface Temperatures - p. 419 27. Appendix. Chapter and Section Numbering for Selected ANSYS Mechanical APDL 17.2 Documentation - p. 437 28. Index - p. 441
ANSYS Mechanical APDL for Finite Element Analysis provides a hands-on introduction to engineering analysis using one of the most powerful commercial general purposes finite element programs on the market. Students will find a practical and integrated approach that combines finite element theory with best practices for developing, verifying, validating and interpreting the results of finite element models, while engineering professionals will appreciate the deep insight presented on the program’s structure and behavior. Additional topics covered include an introduction to commands, input files, batch processing, and other advanced features in ANSYS.
The book is written in a lecture/lab style, and each topic is supported by examples, exercises and suggestions for additional readings in the program documentation. Exercises gradually increase in difficulty and complexity, helping readers quickly gain confidence to independently use the program. This provides a solid foundation on which to build, preparing readers to become power users who can take advantage of everything the program has to offer.
1. Chapter 1. Introduction to ANSYS and Finite Element Modeling - p. 1 2. Chapter 2. Interacting with ANSYS - p. 11 3. Exercise 2-1. Static Axial Loading of a Notched Plate in Tension - p. 31 4. Chapter 3. Creating and Importing Geometry - p. 47 5. Exercise 3-1. Bottom-Up Solid Modeling of a Plate With a Central Hole Using Quarter Symmetry - p. 67 6. Exercise 3-2. Top-Down Solid Modeling of a Pipe Flange Using Symmetry - p. 77 7. Exercise 3-3. Structural Analysis of a Simple Warren Truss Using Direct Generation - p. 95 8. Chapter 4. Elements and Element Input - p. 107 9. Exercise 4-1. Modeling a Simple 1D Cantilever Beam Using Beam Elements - p. 123 10. Exercise 4-2. Modeling a Simple 2D Cantilever Beam Using PLANE Elements - p. 131 11. Exercise 4-3. Modeling a Simple 3D Cantilever Beam Using SOLID Elements - p. 139 12. Chapter 5. Defining Material Properties - p. 147 13. Exercise 5-1. Temperature-Dependent Plasticity Analysis of a Plate with a Central Hole - p. 163 14. Chapter 6. Meshing - p. 181 15. Exercise 6-1. Determining the Mesh Convergence of a Heated Plate With a Central Hole - p. 201 16. Chapter 7. Selecting Entities - p. 239 17. Chapter 8. Solution - p. 253 18. Exercise 8-1. Time Varying Heat Conduction Through a Composite Wall - p. 275 19. Chapter 9. Postprocessing - p. 295 20. Exercise 9-1. Postprocessing an Axisymmetric Cylindrical Pressure Vessel Using Element Tables - p. 319 21. Exercise 9-2. Postprocessing a 3D Thermal Model With Geometric Discontinuities Using Power Graphics - p. 337 22. Exercise 9-3. Postprocessing a Cylindrical Structural Shell Using PowerGraphics, Results Coordinate Systems, and Load Case Combinations - p. 355 23. Chapter 10. Input Files - p. 371 24. Exercise 10-1. Using the Sequential Method to Create an Input File for 1D Steady-State Conduction Through a Steel Clad Copper Pan - p. 387 25. Exercise 10-2. Using the Concurrent Method to Modify an Input File for Steady-State Conduction Through a Cladded Plate - p. 407 26. Exercise 10-3. Using the Direct Method to Create a Batch File for Steady-State Conduction Through a Cladded Plate With Varying Surface Temperatures - p. 419 27. Appendix. Chapter and Section Numbering for Selected ANSYS Mechanical APDL 17.2 Documentation - p. 437 28. Index - p. 441
