Three options available: None, Smoothing, and Bolt thread. Smoothing improves accuracy of circular edges and curved surfaces. Bolt thread requires refined mesh and circular edges for 3D models
Linear static analysis solves displacement using constant stiffness matrix. Assumes linear elastic behavior and static loads without damping. Requires Young's Modulus and Poisson's Ratio for all analyses
APDL is a scripting language for automating common ANSYS tasks. Toolbar allows adding frequently used functions and macros. Toolbar can hold up to 100 abbreviations
APDL is ANSYS's scripting language for various structural and other analyses. It offers features like macros, loops, tables, and complex math operations. APDL GUI creates commands that are processed by MAPDL
Simple 2D static analysis of 20mm thick steel bracket. Plate to be welded at two smaller holes with 1000N y-axis load. Problem assumed to be 2D with loads in x-y plane only
ANSYS solves linear static analysis using matrix equation [K]{x} = (F). Assumes constant [K] and linear elastic material behavior. No time-varying forces or inertial effects considered