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COMPUTER AIDED ENGINEERING ASSIGNMENT (ANSYS)

NAME: TALEMWA PROSPER

REG:2020/A/KME/0063/G/F

STATIC STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF STRUCTURAL COMPONENT


USING ANSYS SOFTWARE

1.1 Abstract.

This brief report involves the analysis of static structural component made of
structural steel using the ansys software. Solid Works was used to model the
component, which was then imported to ansys for analysis. The component is
made up of a square hollow section (100 mm x 100 mm x 5 mm) with a fixed
end and a solid bar with a thickness of 10 mm. A cantilever beam is created by
joining the solid bar to the square hollow portion at one end with two pins. The
overhanging end of the solid bar is loaded with a concentrated 1.5kN load
(Zienkiewicz & , 2013).

After the problem was solved in the ANSYS program, the values of the
maximum and minimum total deformation, equivalent elastic strain, equivalent
stress, strain energy, stress intensity, and maximum shear stress were
determined (Chen & , 2016).

The safety of this component for this application was then assessed by
comparing the results with the standard values of structural steel.
Applications for this structural element include free-standing radio towers,
cranes, and overhanging buildings like balconies.

1.2Modeling of the structural component

1.1.1 3D Model

The first step considered was to create a 3D model of the machine parts, various
pieces were initially designed in Solid Works program using the given
measurements and sketch tools and features, such as extruded boss and extruded
cut. To put the various pieces together, the mates coincide, concentric, parallel,
and lock were utilized to join the components.

Figure 1 3Dmodel of the component

The constituent parts of the model were then assembled and then saved with
an extension Parasolid to enable the model to be imported in ANSYS
environment.

2.0 Launching and opening ansys workbench.

The ANSYS workbench software was then launched, opened and static
structural selected as the analysis type to define the material, geometry, model,
setup, solution and results. Structural steel was then selected as the component
material under engineering data.

The geometry was selected to import the 3D model into Ansys workbench
environment.

2.1 Discretization of the 3D model


The model was discretized using mesh feature and mesh size was taken as
default.
Figure 2 meshed component

2.2 Boundary conditions

One end of the beam was fixed by applying the fixed support boundary
condition. Type of joints and loads of 1.5kN were defined. The lower part of
hollow section was assigned a fixed support by clicking on environment tab and
then selecting fixed support.

A concentrated load of 1500N was assigned at the extreme end of solid bar and
also defining its direction (negative y-direction).

Figure 3
Figure 4 inserting boundary conditions

2.3 Analysis:

The analysis setting was set to static structural analysis in this section, The
analysis was run to evaluate the total deformation, equivalent elastic , strain
equivalent stress, strain energy stress intensity and maximum shear stress under
the applied load. Below are the results that were achieved using ansys software.

Figure 5 shows equivalent stress

Figure 6 shows total deformation


Figure 7 shows equivalent elastic strain

Figure 8 shows maximum shear stress

Figure 9 shows strain energy


Figure 10 shows stress intensity

Figure 11shows equivalent stress


Figure 12 shows maximum shear elastic strain

Figure 13 shows shear elastic strain


Figure 14 shows static elastic strain intensity

Figure 15shows maximum shear elastic strain


Figure 16shows maximum principal elastic strain

Figure 17 shows maximum principal stress

3 Discussion of results.
Total Deformation: This refers to the overall change in shape or size of a
component under various loads, including mechanical thermal and other types
of loads. In this context of ansys analysis the table shows a maximum total
deformation of 1.4241e-003 meters. This indicates the maximum displacement
experienced by the beam due to the applied load. In a cantilever beam, the
maximum deflection typically occurs at the free end. The minimum deformation
is 0, which is expected at the fixed end of the beam.

Maximum Shear Stress: The maximum shear stress ranges from 2.514e+005
to 3.7791e+007 Pa. Shear stress is significant in determining the potential for
shear failure, especially near the fixed support where it is typically highest.
Shear stress is a measure of stress that causes failure due to sliding along the
plane.

Equivalent Elastic Strain: The strain values range from 2.5419e-006 to


3.4374e-004 m/m. This strain is a measure of deformation per unit length. The
higher strain values near the point of load application and the fixed support
indicate regions of higher deformation.

Equivalent Stress: The equivalent stress ranges from 2.7476e+005 to


6.7244e+007 Pa. This stress is a combination of normal and shear stresses and
is crucial for determining the material's yield or failure under the applied load.
Stress Intensity: The stress intensity values range from 3.0479e+005 to
7.5538e+007 Pa. This parameter is used in fracture mechanics to predict the
growth of cracks. High stress intensity near the fixed support could indicate
potential crack initiation points.

Strain Energy: The strain energy ranges from 1.7413e-007 to 3.8359e-002 J.


Strain energy is the energy stored in the beam due to deformation. Higher strain
energy indicates more significant deformation and potential for material fail.

4 Conclusion

Based on the static structural analysis performed using ANSYS software,


different behaviors of the cantilever beam are exhibited under the above
applied, the results of this analysis demonstrate the effectiveness of
ANASYS software in simulating the behavior of structural steel cantilever
under various loads. The insights gained from the analysis can be used to
optimize the design of similar structures ensuring safe and efficient
performance.

the analysis of the cantilever beam under a concentrated load provides


critical insights into deflection, stress distribution, and stability. These
insights are essential for making informed engineering decisions regarding
material selection, design optimization, safety factors, and maintenance
strategies to ensure the structural integrity and performance of the analyzed
machine part is conforming to the required standard design parameters.
References
Chen, W. & L. E., 2016. structural steel design. s.l.:s.n.
Zienkiewicz, O. & T., 2013. Finite element method for engineers. s.l.:McGraw-
Hill.

Question two

The turbine blade section shown in Fig.2 has internal fluid cooling channels,
and is exposed to high temperature gas on the outer surfaces. Steady state
conditions are assumed. The material properties are: thermal conductivity, k =
52 W/mK; convective coefficient, outer, h0 = 500 W/m2K; T∞,0 = 1000 0C;
and convective coefficient, channel, hi = 200 W/m2K; T∞,0 = 100 0 C.
Estimate the temperature distribution and heat flux in the blade section using
ANSYS software.
Figure 18 shows total heat flux
The ANSYS simulation results indicate a temperature distribution on the turbine
blade ranging from 1170.9 K to 1193.0 K. The heat flux across the blade
surface varies between 40439 W/m² and 221360 W/m². While these results stay
below the maximum design temperature, it is recommended to focus on
optimizing cooling strategies in areas experiencing high heat flux to maintain a
uniform temperature distribution and ensure long-term turbine blade integrity.

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