Mechanical APDL Basic Analysis Guide - Ansys

Mechanical APDL Basic Analysis Guide - Ansys Mechanical APDL Basic Analysis Guide - Ansys

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Chapter 2: Loading Figure 2.21 Initial Meshed Structure Sample application of PSMESH Z Y X The model represents a 180° slice of two annular plates and a single bolt assembled with an offset. The bolt is carbon steel, and the plates are aluminum. (See Figure 2.21 (p. 66).) 66 Release 13.0 - © SAS IP, Inc. All rights reserved. - Contains proprietary and confidential information of ANSYS, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates.

Figure 2.22 Pretension Section Sample application of PSMESH Z Y X Pretension surface We use the PSMESH operation to separate the elements of the bolt into two unconnected groups, tied together with PRETS179 pretension elements. We then plot the element and node components on the pretension interface. (See Figure 2.22 (p. 67).) Release 13.0 - © SAS IP, Inc. All rights reserved. - Contains proprietary and confidential information of ANSYS, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates. 2.8.3. Example Pretension Analysis 67

Figure 2.22 Pretension Section<br />

Sample application of PSMESH<br />

Z<br />

Y<br />

X<br />

Pretension<br />

surface<br />

We use the PSMESH operation to separate the elements of the bolt into two unconnected groups, tied together<br />

with PRETS179 pretension elements. We then plot the element and node components on the pretension<br />

interface. (See Figure 2.22 (p. 67).)<br />

Release 13.0 - © SAS IP, Inc. All rights reserved. - Contains proprietary and confidential information<br />

of ANSYS, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates.<br />

2.8.3. Example Pretension <strong>Analysis</strong><br />

67

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