40 Finite Element Modeling and Simulation with ANSYS Workbench
‘Substituting this into the second equation and rearranging, we have
aon’, SC}-(}
Solving this, we obtain the displacements,
[us 1__ [P| _ fons:
us| ~ Tsa0T0"| Pf ~ Jooossesf
From the global FE equation, we can calculate the reaction forces,
Bx 0 05 -05
By 0-05 -05]{u.) —|-soo|
By}=1260x105}0 0 0 flust=) 00 bony
Bx = 15 08 |[o,] |-so0]
By 0 05 08 500
Check the results!
‘A general MPC can be described as,
Yaw
‘where A's are constants and u/s are nodal displacement components. In FE software,
users only need to specify this relation to the software. The software will take care of
the solution process
2.6 Case Study with ANSYS Workbench
Problem Description: Truss bridges can span long distances and support heavy weights
without intermediate supports. They are economical to construct and are available in a
wide variety of styles. Consider the following planar truss, constructed of wooden tim-
bers, which can be used in parallel to form bridges. Determine the deflections at each joint
of the truss under the given loading conditions.
atrial Douglas fir
16h
1 y=029
Lente tin
tm [te [im [am Magn =m
wkN WEN BORN ‘width =6em
Solution
‘To solve the problem with ANSYS® Workbench, we employ the following steps:
Step 1: Start an ANSYS Workbench Project
Launch ANSYS Workbench and save the blank project as "Wodfruss sopBars and Trusses an
Step 2: Create a Static Structural (ANSYS) Analysis System
Drag the Static Structural (ANSYS) icon from the Analysis Systems Toolbex window
‘and drop it inside the highlighted green rectangle in the Project Schematic win-