Finite Element Simulations with

ANSYS Workbench 13
Theory Applications Case Studies

Huei-Huang Lee

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Contents
Preface 4 9 Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5

Case Study: Pneumatically Actuated PDMS Fingers 10 Structural Mechanics: A Quick Review 23 Finite Element Methods: A Conceptual Introduction 32 Failure Criteria of Materials 37 Review 44

Chapter 2 Sketching
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7

48

Step-by-Step: W16x50 Beam 49 Step-by-Step: Triangular Plate 60 More Details 71 More Exercise: M20x2.5 Threaded Bolt More Exercise: Spur Gears 86 More Exercise: Microgripper 92 Review 96

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Chapter 3 2D Simulations
3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6

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112

Step-by-Step: Triangular Plate 99 Step-by-Step: Threaded Bolt-and-Nut More Details 126 More Exercise: Spur Gears 136 More Exercise: Filleted Bar 142 Review 155

Chapter 4 3D Solid Modeling

4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6

157

Step-by-Step: Beam Bracket 158 Step-by-Step: Cover of Pressure Cylinder 164 Step-by-Step: Lifting Fork 175 More Details 182 More Exercise: LCD Display Support 188 Review 193

Chapter 5 3D Simulations
5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5

195

Step-by-Step: Beam Bracket 196 Step-by-Step: Cover of Pressure Cylinder 205 More Details 213 More Exercise: LCD Display Support 217 Review 222

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Chapter 6 Surface Models

6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 Step-by-Step: Bellows Joints 225 Step-by-Step: Beam Bracket 235 More Exercise: Gearbox 242 Review 254

224

Chapter 7 Line Models

7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4

256

Step-by-Step: Flexible Gripper 257 Step-by-Step: 3D Truss 268 More Exercise: Two-Story Building 280 Review 294

Chapter 8 Optimization
8.1 8.2 8.3

296

Step-by-Step: Flexible Gripper 297 More Exercise: Triangular Plate 310 Review 318

Chapter 9 Meshing
9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4

320

Step-by-Step: Pneumatic Fingers 321 More Exercise: Cover of Pressure Cylinder 341 More Exercise: Convergence Study of 3D Solid Elements Review 359

347

Chapter 10 Buckling and Stress Stiffening

10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 Step-by-Step: Stress Stiffening Step-by-Step: 3D Truss 373 More Exercise: Beam Bracket Review 381 362 377

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Chapter 11 Modal Analyses

11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 11.5

383

Step-by-Step: Gearbox 384 Step-by-Step: Two-Story Building 389 More Exercise: Compact Disk 396 More Exercise: Guitar String 404 Review 411

Chapter 12 Structural Dynamics 413

12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.5 12.6 Basics of Structural Dynamics 414 Step-by-Step: Lifting Fork 423 Step-by-Step: Two-Story Building 434 More Exercise: Ball and Rod 441 More Exercise: Guitar String 449 Review 460

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Chapter 13 Nonlinear Simulations

13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 13.5 Basics of Nonlinear Simulations 463 Step-by-Step: Translational Joint 474 Step-by-Step: Microgripper 488 More Exercise: Snap Lock 502 Review 517

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Chapter 14 Nonlinear Materials

14.1 14.2 14.3 14.4 Basics of Nonlinear Materials 520 Step-by-Step: Belleville Washer 529 Step-by-Step: Planar Seal 546 Review 560

519

Chapter 15 Explicit Dynamics

15.1 15.2 15.3 15.4 Basics of Explicit Dynamics 563 Step-by-Step: High-Speed Impact Step-by-Step: Drop Test 578 Review 589 569

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Index

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