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Finite Element AnalysisTRANSCRIPT
ProjectFirst SavedTuesday, December 04, 2012
Last SavedSaturday, December 29, 2012
Product Version14.0 Release
Save Project Before SolutionNo
Save Project After SolutionNo
Contents Units Model (A4, B4) Geometry Parts Coordinate Systems Connections Contacts Contact Regions Mesh Static Structural (A5) Analysis Settings Loads Solution (A6) Solution Information Results Fatigue Tool Results Fatigue Sensitivity Static Structural 2 (B5) Analysis Settings Loads Solution (B6) Solution Information Results Material Data Structural SteelUnitsTABLE 1Unit SystemU.S. Customary (in, lbm, lbf, s, V, A) Degrees rad/s Fahrenheit
AngleDegrees
Rotational Velocityrad/s
TemperatureFahrenheit
Model (A4, B4)GeometryTABLE 2Model (A4, B4) > GeometryObject NameGeometry
StateFully Defined
Definition
SourceC:\Users\fatima\Desktop\FYP\10_files\dp0\SYS\DM\SYS.agdb
TypeDesignModeler
Length UnitMillimeters
Element ControlProgram Controlled
Display StyleBody Color
Bounding Box
Length X66.037 in
Length Y174.17 in
Length Z18.342 in
Properties
Volume31987 in
Mass9071.5 lbm
Scale Factor Value1.
Statistics
Bodies6
Active Bodies6
Nodes9987
Elements1808
Mesh MetricNone
Basic Geometry Options
ParametersYes
Parameter KeyDS
AttributesNo
Named SelectionsNo
Material PropertiesYes
Advanced Geometry Options
Use AssociativityYes
Coordinate SystemsNo
Reader Mode Saves Updated FileNo
Use InstancesYes
Smart CAD UpdateNo
Attach File Via Temp FileYes
Temporary DirectoryC:\Users\fatima\AppData\Local\Temp
Analysis Type3-D
Decompose Disjoint FacesYes
Enclosure and Symmetry ProcessingYes
TABLE 3Model (A4, B4) > Geometry > PartsObject NameSolidSolidSolidSolidSolid
StateMeshed
Graphics Properties
VisibleYes
Transparency1
Definition
SuppressedNo
Stiffness BehaviorFlexible
Coordinate SystemDefault Coordinate System
Reference TemperatureBy Environment
Material
AssignmentStructural Steel
Nonlinear EffectsYes
Thermal Strain EffectsYes
Bounding Box
Length X13.823 in3.5168 in8.9946 in62.804 in8.9946 in
Length Y118.11 in18.898 in10.236 in36.12 in6.2811 in
Length Z18.342 in2.1602 in4.4146 in18.342 in4.4146 in
Properties
Volume23724 in98.426 in131.3 in7895.5 in64.134 in
Mass6728.2 lbm27.913 lbm37.236 lbm2239.2 lbm18.188 lbm
Centroid X46.357 in-11.336 in-6.5151 in31.932 in-6.5151 in
Centroid Y-86.22 in8.4627 in6.5622 in-9.5218 in11.313 in
Centroid Z8.4728 in0.87728 in1.512 in6.5737 in1.512 in
Moment of Inertia Ip17.9742e+006 lbmin688.46 lbmin276.24 lbmin71157 lbmin28.065 lbmin
Moment of Inertia Ip22.4009e+005 lbmin32.77 lbmin128.24 lbmin6.6174e+005 lbmin115.02 lbmin
Moment of Inertia Ip37.8892e+006 lbmin706.5 lbmin345.53 lbmin6.6259e+005 lbmin114.29 lbmin
Statistics
Nodes6933186138252896
Elements132019154369
Mesh MetricNone
TABLE 4Model (A4, B4) > Geometry > PartsObject NameSolid
StateMeshed
Graphics Properties
VisibleYes
Transparency1
Definition
SuppressedNo
Stiffness BehaviorFlexible
Coordinate SystemDefault Coordinate System
Reference TemperatureBy Environment
Material
AssignmentStructural Steel
Nonlinear EffectsYes
Thermal Strain EffectsYes
Bounding Box
Length X6.6704 in
Length Y10. in
Length Z2.9764 in
Properties
Volume73.49 in
Mass20.842 lbm
Centroid X-9.9478 in
Centroid Y25.921 in
Centroid Z1.0601 in
Moment of Inertia Ip1142.18 lbmin
Moment of Inertia Ip257.175 lbmin
Moment of Inertia Ip3182.7 lbmin
Statistics
Nodes106
Elements9
Mesh MetricNone
Coordinate SystemsTABLE 5Model (A4, B4) > Coordinate Systems > Coordinate SystemObject NameGlobal Coordinate System
StateFully Defined
Definition
TypeCartesian
Coordinate System ID0.
Origin
Origin X0. in
Origin Y0. in
Origin Z0. in
Directional Vectors
X Axis Data[ 1. 0. 0. ]
Y Axis Data[ 0. 1. 0. ]
Z Axis Data[ 0. 0. 1. ]
ConnectionsTABLE 6Model (A4, B4) > ConnectionsObject NameConnections
StateFully Defined
Auto Detection
Generate Automatic Connection On RefreshYes
Transparency
EnabledYes
TABLE 7Model (A4, B4) > Connections > ContactsObject NameContacts
StateFully Defined
Definition
Connection TypeContact
Scope
Scoping MethodGeometry Selection
GeometryAll Bodies
Auto Detection
Tolerance TypeSlider
Tolerance Slider0.
Tolerance Value0.46793 in
Use RangeNo
Face/FaceYes
Face/EdgeNo
Edge/EdgeNo
PriorityInclude All
Group ByBodies
Search AcrossBodies
TABLE 8Model (A4, B4) > Connections > Contacts > Contact RegionsObject NameContact Region 2Contact Region 3Contact Region 4Contact Region 5Contact Region 6
StateFully Defined
Scope
Scoping MethodGeometry Selection
Contact1 Face
Target1 Face
Contact BodiesSolid
Target BodiesSolid
Definition
TypeBonded
Scope ModeAutomatic
BehaviorProgram Controlled
SuppressedNo
Advanced
FormulationProgram Controlled
Detection MethodProgram Controlled
Normal StiffnessProgram Controlled
Update StiffnessProgram Controlled
Pinball RegionProgram Controlled
TABLE 9Model (A4, B4) > Connections > Contacts > Contact RegionsObject NameContact Region 7Contact Region 8
StateFully Defined
Scope
Scoping MethodGeometry Selection
Contact1 Face
Target1 Face
Contact BodiesSolid
Target BodiesSolid
Definition
TypeBonded
Scope ModeAutomatic
BehaviorProgram Controlled
SuppressedNo
Advanced
FormulationProgram Controlled
Detection MethodProgram Controlled
Normal StiffnessProgram Controlled
Update StiffnessProgram Controlled
Pinball RegionProgram Controlled
MeshTABLE 10Model (A4, B4) > MeshObject NameMesh
StateSolved
Defaults
Physics PreferenceMechanical
Relevance0
Sizing
Use Advanced Size FunctionOff
Relevance CenterFine
Element SizeDefault
Initial Size SeedFull Assembly
SmoothingHigh
TransitionFast
Span Angle CenterFine
Minimum Edge Length0.897640 in
Inflation
Use Automatic InflationNone
Inflation OptionSmooth Transition
Transition Ratio0.272
Maximum Layers5
Growth Rate1.2
Inflation AlgorithmPre
View Advanced OptionsNo
Patch Conforming Options
Triangle Surface MesherProgram Controlled
Advanced
Shape CheckingStandard Mechanical
Element Midside NodesProgram Controlled
Straight Sided ElementsNo
Number of RetriesDefault (4)
Extra Retries For AssemblyYes
Rigid Body BehaviorDimensionally Reduced
Mesh MorphingDisabled
Defeaturing
Pinch TolerancePlease Define
Generate Pinch on RefreshNo
Automatic Mesh Based DefeaturingOn
Defeaturing ToleranceDefault
Statistics
Nodes9987
Elements1808
Mesh MetricNone
Static Structural (A5)TABLE 11Model (A4, B4) > AnalysisObject NameStatic Structural (A5)
StateSolved
Definition
Physics TypeStructural
Analysis TypeStatic Structural
Solver TargetMechanical APDL
Options
Environment Temperature105. F
Generate Input OnlyNo
TABLE 12Model (A4, B4) > Static Structural (A5) > Analysis SettingsObject NameAnalysis Settings
StateFully Defined
Step Controls
Number Of Steps1.
Current Step Number1.
Step End Time1. s
Auto Time SteppingProgram Controlled
Solver Controls
Solver TypeProgram Controlled
Weak SpringsProgram Controlled
Large DeflectionOff
Inertia ReliefOff
Restart Controls
Generate Restart PointsProgram Controlled
Retain Files After Full SolveNo
Nonlinear Controls
Force ConvergenceProgram Controlled
Moment ConvergenceProgram Controlled
Displacement ConvergenceProgram Controlled
Rotation ConvergenceProgram Controlled
Line SearchProgram Controlled
StabilizationOff
Output Controls
StressYes
StrainYes
Nodal ForcesNo
Contact MiscellaneousNo
General MiscellaneousNo
Calculate Results AtAll Time Points
Max Number of Result SetsProgram Controlled
Analysis Data Management
Solver Files DirectoryC:\Users\fatima\Desktop\FYP\10_files\dp0\SYS\MECH\
Future AnalysisNone
Scratch Solver Files Directory
Save MAPDL dbNo
Delete Unneeded FilesYes
Nonlinear SolutionNo
Solver UnitsActive System
Solver Unit SystemBin
TABLE 13Model (A4, B4) > Static Structural (A5) > LoadsObject NamePressurePressure 2DisplacementPressure 3
StateFully Defined
Scope
Scoping MethodGeometry Selection
Geometry7 Faces3 Faces13 Faces1 Face
Definition
TypePressureDisplacementPressure
Define ByNormal ToComponentsVector
Magnitude3500. psi (ramped)30. psi (ramped)650. psi (ramped)
SuppressedNo
Coordinate SystemGlobal Coordinate System
X Component0. in (ramped)
Y Component0. in (ramped)
Z Component0. in (ramped)
DirectionDefined
FIGURE 1Model (A4, B4) > Static Structural (A5) > Pressure
FIGURE 2Model (A4, B4) > Static Structural (A5) > Pressure 2
FIGURE 3Model (A4, B4) > Static Structural (A5) > Displacement
FIGURE 4Model (A4, B4) > Static Structural (A5) > Pressure 3
Solution (A6)TABLE 14Model (A4, B4) > Static Structural (A5) > SolutionObject NameSolution (A6)
StateSolved
Adaptive Mesh Refinement
Max Refinement Loops1.
Refinement Depth2.
Information
StatusDone
TABLE 15Model (A4, B4) > Static Structural (A5) > Solution (A6) > Solution InformationObject NameSolution Information
StateSolved
Solution Information
Solution OutputSolver Output
Newton-Raphson Residuals0
Update Interval2.5 s
Display PointsAll
FE Connection Visibility
Activate VisibilityYes
DisplayAll FE Connectors
Draw Connections Attached ToAll Nodes
Line ColorConnection Type
Visible on ResultsNo
Line ThicknessSingle
Display TypeLines
TABLE 16Model (A4, B4) > Static Structural (A5) > Solution (A6) > ResultsObject NameTotal DeformationEquivalent Stress
StateSolved
Scope
Scoping MethodGeometry Selection
GeometryAll Bodies
Definition
TypeTotal DeformationEquivalent (von-Mises) Stress
ByTime
Display TimeLast
Calculate Time HistoryYes
Identifier
SuppressedNo
Results
Minimum0. in5.6188 psi
Maximum1.4793e-003 in10097 psi
Minimum Occurs OnSolid
Maximum Occurs OnSolid
Information
Time1. s
Load Step1
Substep1
Iteration Number1
Integration Point Results
Display OptionAveraged
TABLE 17Model (A4, B4) > Static Structural (A5) > Solution (A6) > Fatigue ToolsObject NameFatigue Tool
StateSolved
Materials
Fatigue Strength Factor (Kf)1.
Loading
TypeFully Reversed
Scale Factor1.
Definition
Display TimeEnd Time
Options
Analysis TypeStress Life
Mean Stress TheoryGerber
Stress ComponentEquivalent (Von Mises)
Life Units
Units Namecycles
1 cycle is equal to1. cycles
FIGURE 5Model (A4, B4) > Static Structural (A5) > Solution (A6) > Fatigue Tool
FIGURE 6Model (A4, B4) > Static Structural (A5) > Solution (A6) > Fatigue Tool
TABLE 18Model (A4, B4) > Static Structural (A5) > Solution (A6) > Fatigue Tool > ResultsObject NameEquivalent Alternating StressDamageSafety FactorLifeBiaxiality Indication
StateSolved
Scope
Scoping MethodGeometry Selection
GeometryAll Bodies
Definition
TypeEquivalent Alternating StressDamageSafety FactorLifeBiaxiality Indication
Identifier
SuppressedNo
Design Life1.e+009 cycles
Results
Minimum5.6188 psi1.2382 1.e+006 cycles-0.99944
Maximum10097 psi1000. 0.98941
Minimum Occurs OnSolidSolid
Maximum Occurs OnSolidSolid
TABLE 19Model (A4, B4) > Static Structural (A5) > Solution (A6) > Fatigue Tool > Result ChartsObject NameFatigue Sensitivity
StateSolved
Scope
GeometryAll Bodies
Definition
Sensitivity ForLife
SuppressedNo
Options
Lower Variation50. %
Upper Variation150. %
Number of Fill Points25
Chart Viewing StyleLinear
FIGURE 7Model (A4, B4) > Static Structural (A5) > Solution (A6) > Fatigue Tool > Fatigue Sensitivity
Static Structural 2 (B5)TABLE 20Model (A4, B4) > AnalysisObject NameStatic Structural 2 (B5)
StateSolved
Definition
Physics TypeStructural
Analysis TypeStatic Structural
Solver TargetMechanical APDL
Options
Environment Temperature105. F
Generate Input OnlyNo
TABLE 21Model (A4, B4) > Static Structural 2 (B5) > Analysis SettingsObject NameAnalysis Settings
StateFully Defined
Step Controls
Number Of Steps1.
Current Step Number1.
Step End Time1. s
Auto Time SteppingProgram Controlled
Solver Controls
Solver TypeProgram Controlled
Weak SpringsProgram Controlled
Large DeflectionOff
Inertia ReliefOff
Restart Controls
Generate Restart PointsProgram Controlled
Retain Files After Full SolveNo
Nonlinear Controls
Force ConvergenceProgram Controlled
Moment ConvergenceProgram Controlled
Displacement ConvergenceProgram Controlled
Rotation ConvergenceProgram Controlled
Line SearchProgram Controlled
StabilizationOff
Output Controls
StressYes
StrainYes
Nodal ForcesNo
Contact MiscellaneousNo
General MiscellaneousNo
Calculate Results AtAll Time Points
Max Number of Result SetsProgram Controlled
Analysis Data Management
Solver Files DirectoryC:\Users\fatima\Desktop\FYP\10_files\dp0\SYS-1\MECH\
Future AnalysisNone
Scratch Solver Files Directory
Save MAPDL dbNo
Delete Unneeded FilesYes
Nonlinear SolutionNo
Solver UnitsActive System
Solver Unit SystemBin
TABLE 22Model (A4, B4) > Static Structural 2 (B5) > LoadsObject NamePressurePressure 2Pressure 3Displacement
StateFully Defined
Scope
Scoping MethodGeometry Selection
Geometry7 Faces3 Faces1 Face12 Faces
Definition
TypePressureDisplacement
Define ByNormal ToVectorComponents
Magnitude5250. psi (ramped)45. psi (ramped)975. psi (ramped)
SuppressedNo
DirectionDefined
Coordinate SystemGlobal Coordinate System
X Component0. in (ramped)
Y Component0. in (ramped)
Z Component0. in (ramped)
FIGURE 8Model (A4, B4) > Static Structural 2 (B5) > Pressure
FIGURE 9Model (A4, B4) > Static Structural 2 (B5) > Pressure 2
FIGURE 10Model (A4, B4) > Static Structural 2 (B5) > Pressure 3
FIGURE 11Model (A4, B4) > Static Structural 2 (B5) > Displacement
Solution (B6)TABLE 23Model (A4, B4) > Static Structural 2 (B5) > SolutionObject NameSolution (B6)
StateSolved
Adaptive Mesh Refinement
Max Refinement Loops1.
Refinement Depth2.
Information
StatusDone
TABLE 24Model (A4, B4) > Static Structural 2 (B5) > Solution (B6) > Solution InformationObject NameSolution Information
StateSolved
Solution Information
Solution OutputSolver Output
Newton-Raphson Residuals0
Update Interval2.5 s
Display PointsAll
FE Connection Visibility
Activate VisibilityYes
DisplayAll FE Connectors
Draw Connections Attached ToAll Nodes
Line ColorConnection Type
Visible on ResultsNo
Line ThicknessSingle
Display TypeLines
TABLE 25Model (A4, B4) > Static Structural 2 (B5) > Solution (B6) > ResultsObject NameTotal DeformationEquivalent Stress
StateSolved
Scope
Scoping MethodGeometry Selection
GeometryAll Bodies
Definition
TypeTotal DeformationEquivalent (von-Mises) Stress
ByTime
Display TimeLast
Calculate Time HistoryYes
Identifier
SuppressedNo
Results
Minimum0. in24.318 psi
Maximum2.2189e-003 in15145 psi
Minimum Occurs OnSolid
Maximum Occurs OnSolid
Information
Time1. s
Load Step1
Substep1
Iteration Number1
Integration Point Results
Display OptionAveraged
Material Data Structural SteelTABLE 26Structural Steel > ConstantsDensity0.2836 lbm in^-3
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion6.6667e-006 F^-1
Specific Heat0.10366 BTU lbm^-1 F^-1
Thermal Conductivity8.0917e-004 BTU s^-1 in^-1 F^-1
Resistivity8.5235 ohm cmil in^-1
TABLE 27Structural Steel > Compressive Ultimate StrengthCompressive Ultimate Strength psi
0
TABLE 28Structural Steel > Compressive Yield StrengthCompressive Yield Strength psi
36259
TABLE 29Structural Steel > Tensile Yield StrengthTensile Yield Strength psi
36259
TABLE 30Structural Steel > Tensile Ultimate StrengthTensile Ultimate Strength psi
66717
TABLE 31Structural Steel > Isotropic Secant Coefficient of Thermal ExpansionReference Temperature F
71.6
TABLE 32Structural Steel > Alternating Stress Mean StressAlternating Stress psiCycles Mean Stress psi
5.8001e+005100
4.1002e+005200
2.7499e+005500
2.0494e+0051000
1.5505e+0052000
6396220000
38000100000
31038200000
200151.e+0050
165342.e+0050
125021.e+0060
TABLE 33Structural Steel > Strain-Life ParametersStrength Coefficient psiStrength Exponent Ductility Coefficient Ductility Exponent Cyclic Strength Coefficient psiCyclic Strain Hardening Exponent
1.3343e+005-0.1060.213-0.471.4504e+0050.2
TABLE 34Structural Steel > Isotropic ElasticityTemperature FYoung's Modulus psiPoisson's Ratio Bulk Modulus psiShear Modulus psi
2.9008e+0070.32.4173e+0071.1157e+007
TABLE 35Structural Steel > Isotropic Relative PermeabilityRelative Permeability
10000