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By Tadeusz Stolarski, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Brunel University, UK Y. Nakasone, Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tokyo University of Science S. Yoshimoto, Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tokyo University of Science
Description For all engineers and students coming to finite element analysis or to ANSYS software for the first time, this powerful hands-on guide
develops a detailed and confident understanding of using ANSYS's powerful engineering analysis tools.
The best way to learn complex
systems is by means of hands-on experience. With an innovative and clear tutorial based approach, this powerful book provides readers
with a comprehensive introduction to all of the fundamental areas of engineering analysis they are likely to require either as part of
their studies or in getting up to speed fast with the use of ANSYS software in working life.
Opening with an introduction to the principles
of the finite element method, the book then presents an overview of ANSYS technologies before moving on to cover key applications areas
in detail.
Key topics covered:
Introduction to the finite element method
Getting started with ANSYS software
stress analysis
dynamics
of machines
fluid dynamics problems
thermo mechanics
contact and surface mechanics
exercises, tutorials, worked examples
With its
detailed step-by-step explanations, extensive worked examples and sample problems, this book will develop the reader's understanding
of FEA and their ability to use ANSYS's software tools to solve their own particular analysis problems, not just the ones set in the
book.
Audience
Professional mechanical, civil and electrical engineers who are developing ANSYS skills; Students of mechanical, civil and electrical
engineering taking an introductory Finite Element, modelling and analysis or related course using ANSYS, plus applied areas such as aerospace
Contents Chapter 1
The Basics of the Finite Element method
1.1 Method of weighted residuals
1.1.1 Sub-domain method (Finite Volume Method)
1.1.2 Galarkin method
1.2 Rayleigh-Ritz method
1.3 Finite element method
1.4 Finite element method in two-dimensional elastostatic problems
1.4.1 Elements of finite element procedures in the analysis of plane elastostatic problems
1.4.2 Fundamental formulae in plane elastostatic
problems
1.4.3 Variational formulae in elastostatic problems; the principle of virtual work
1.4.4 Formulation of the fundamental finite
element equations in a plane elastostatic problem
Chapter 2
Overview of ANSYS structure and visual capabilities
2.1 Starting the programme
2.1.1 Preliminaries
2.1.2 Constituent elements
2.1.3 Saving current database and opening existing
2.1.4 Organisation of files
2.1.5
Exiting the programme
2.2 Preprocessing stage
2.2.1 Types of analysis
2.2.2 Element types
2.2.3 Material properties
2.2.4 Construction
of model
2.2.5 Meshing
2.3 Solution stage
2.3.1 Constraints
2.3.2 Loads
2.3.3 Solution
2.4 Postprocessing stage
2.4.1 Types of postprocessors
2.4.2 General postprocessor
2.4.2.1 Read results
2.4.2.2 Plot results
2.5 Visual capabilities
2.5.1 Plot controls
2.5.2 Two and
three dimensional primitives
2.5.3 Modelling options
Chapter 3
Application of ANSYS to stress analysis
3.1 Cantilever beam
3.2 The
principle of St. Venant
3.3 Stress concentration due to elliptic inclusions and holes
3.4 Stress singularity problem
3.5 Two-dimensional
contact stress
Chapter 4
Application of ANSYS to mode analysis
4.1 Vibration modes of cantilever beam
4.2 Vibration modes of a shaft
with concentrated mass
4.3 Vibration modes of a suspension for hard disc drive
Chapter 5
Application of ANSYS to fluid flow analysis
5.1 Analysis of a conical diffuser flow
5.2 Analysis of inverse flow in a conical diffuser
Chapter 6
Application of ANSYS to thermo
mechanics
6.1 General characteristic of thermo mechanics problems
6.2 Examples of using ANSYS in thermo mechanics
6.2.1 Heat convection
and temperature gradients in a furnace
6.2.2 Pipe intersection
6.2.3 Heat dissipation from a developed surface
Chapter 7
Application
of ANSYS to contact between machine elements
7.1 General characteristic of contact problems
7.2 Examples of using ANSYS in analysis
of contact problems
7.2.1 Pin-in-hole interface fit
7.2.2 Contact between concave surfaces
7.2.3 Wheel-on-rail contact
7.2.4 O-ring
assembly
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