Finite Element Simulations Using Ansys

ANSYS is extensively used in the design cycle by industry leaders in the U. S. and around the world and is available in computer labs in most universities. This volume focuses on the use of ANSYS in solving practical engineering problems, providing students and practicing engineers with the fundamental knowledge of numerical simulation. It treats each physical phenomenon independently in a way that enables readers to pick out single subjects or related chapters and study them as a self-contained unit. The last chapter is devoted to multi-physics analyses and problems. Additionally, the book contains a number of complete tutorials on using ANSYS for real, practical problems.

Introduction. The Finite Element Method. Element Types. Symmetries in Models. Introduction to ANSYS. Trusses. Development of Bar Elements. Analyzing a Bar-Truss Structure. Development of Horizontal Beam Elements. Analyzing of Horizontal Beam Structure. Beam Truss Structure Under a Transient Loading. Solid Mechanics & Vibration. Development of Plane Stress-Strain Elements. Stress Concentration of a Plate with a Hole. Displacement Analysis of a Vessel. Three Dimensional Stress Analysis of I-Beam. Contact Element Analysis of Two Beams. Vibration Analysis. Modal Vibration for a Plate with Holes. Harmonic Vibration for a Plate with Holes. Higher Order Elements. Heat Transfer. Introduction to Heat Conduction. Finite Element for Heat Transfer. Thermal Analysis for Fin and Chip. Unsteady Thermal Analyses of Fin. Phase Change Heat Transfer. Fluid Mechanics. Governing Equations for Fluid Mechanics. Finite Element for Fluid Mechanics. Flow Development in a Channel. Flow Over a Cylinder. Multi-Physics. Introduction. Thermal and Structural Analysis of a Thermo-Couple. Chips Cooling in a Forced Convection Domain. Natural Convection Flow in a Square Enclosure. Oscillations of a Square Heated Cylinder in a Channel. Meshing Guide. Mesh Refinement. Element Distortion. Mapped Meshes. Mapped Meshes with ANSYS.