Questions tagged [finite-element-method]
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Free pre-processor for Nastran?
I want to do a non-linear analysis (possibly SOL 400) on Nastran. I used PyNastran (python module) to set-up the BDF file for a Linear buckling analysis (sol 105). However I feel like it might be too ...
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How would I do a buckling analysis with an additional fixed known lateral force?
I am using Nastran for buckling analysis, and I'm new to all of this so please bear with me.
For a linear buckling analysis, I understand that you must first apply any compressive load in the static ...
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6 node quadrilateral FEA analysis [duplicate]
A 6-node quadrilateral element (Q6) is shown in the figure below. The material of the element is isotropic, linear elastic, with known material constants. The coordinates of the nodes are given in the ...
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MATLAB code implementing the Finite Difference solution of the BVP
I'm having a hard time refiguring this code we used in class to do a 1D finite-difference solution. If anyone could help it would be greatly appreciated. The problem set is listed below as well as the ...
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Zero Deflection
The best possible way to prevent the
bracket from failure is to ensure that it is enough rigid thereby ensuring absolute zero deflection at all points of the bracket. What is the view on the real ...
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Extracting load info on Abaqus with Python
I have a model on Abaqus that I've managed to run some 85 jobs on manually. Between jobs, only the loads vary, and I select these loads by resuming what I need and suppressing what I don't with my ...
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2D- Truss Member Analysis
I am a graduate student trying to sharpen the direct stiffness method skills. However, I am stuck at the beginning.
The problem is given in the image.
Can someone help me to write down all the nodal ...
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Finite Element software for chemical diffusion in liquid
I'm an engineer who needs to do FEA for the first time. I need to model chemical diffusion in a liquid in a container with specific geometry. For now fluid is assumed to be not flowing.
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How to get version from an abaqus output database file?
I want to read some data from an .odb file, but when I open it using the C++ API I always get this error message:
file.odb is from a more recent release of Abaqus.
The current Abaqus ...
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What is the difference between $K$ ,$K_{IC}$ and $K_t$?
I have seen three representation of stress concentration factor values $K$,$K_{IC}$ and $K_t$ now all that I know is $_I$ in suffix represents opening mode of crack.The suffix $t$ stands for tip....
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Why is finite elements method not part of electrical engineering curriculum?
The question is straightforward. FEM is a third year course in mechanical engineering but not generally taught in electrical. Why is this?
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Issue with collapsed element in LISA Finite Element Analysis
I'm new to the FEA world and trying to learn the ropes through resources available online. I've imported a model into LISA FEA that I would like to analyze, however, when I press solve to conduct my ...
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How do I import an .inp and an IGES together into Ansys workbench?
I have an .inp file of Ansys that is basically a mesh, that could be imported into Ansys APDL and converting to .cdb file.
But ...
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Simufact / MARC and Fortran
I am using Simufact from MSC Software to perform numerical simulations.
To be able to create my own sub-routines I need to have Fortran compiler installed.
Simufact manual mentions only Intel Fortran +...
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How are the location of Gausian points determined in Finite element theory?
From the finite element theory, what is remained a bit unclear for me, is that how do we know the location of gausian points where the integration is done for each specific type of element ? it is not ...
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Is Belytschko beam defined for 3D or 2D?
from the paper in this link , which is the Belytscko beam. I could not figure out if it is a 3D beam or a 2D one.
if you don't have access to that paper, please check the page 73 on this link.
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Is Model order reduction good for complex models with a lot of contact points in them?
we know that MOR ( or model order reduction ) is used to reduce the size of heavy FEM models. but if there are so many faces, edges of the part that are in contact with another part in the model or ...
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FEA software for Orthotropic materials
What FEA software is capable of simulating static studies on orthotropic materials such as wood? I must be able to define mechanical properties in X,Y and Z. I would also like to have access to ...
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What does stress analysis of 3D printed parts reveal vs their normal counterparts?
I have seen videos or heard about 3D printed buildings, 3D printed space shuttle parts and more. There seems to be a lot of craze developing around 3D printed manufacturing.
I have never heard anyone ...
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How is the stress concentration factor calculated in FEM?
I have written my own finite element code for a linear elastic (plane stress) problem consisting of a plate with a circular hole in the middle, fixed on one side, having a tensile force acting on the ...
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How to analyze a bent beam: Stress concentration?
I am analyzing a beam, that has a bend in it. Intuitively and inspecting FEA results using a linear solver, there is a stress concentration at the bend of this I-beam.
When I was learning about ...
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FEA: What is the difference between a spider of RBE2s and multiple SPCs
I am not sure what the difference is between using a spider of RBE2s. and multiple SPCs across a face. I've heard that the spider is the more accurate method as multiple SPCs make the model overly ...
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abaqus simulatioon
USING ABAQUS SIMULIA 6.13 hysteresis low cycle fatigue of isotropic and kinematic hardening .I use combine parameters but no yielding occurs and hysteresis force disp loop area is zero .I also need ...
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how did Abaqus integrate the predefined field (stress) into the FEA formulation
The formulation based on the dynamic virtual work equation is
Several boundary conditions can be applied. One of them which Abaqus provided is predefined field (stress). It gives the stress tensor ...
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Traction Force or Reaction Force
I am doing an FEA of a link plate of a chain drive system. the plate is subjected to traction force at one pin joint this particular link is in contact with the sprocket. it is also in contact with ...
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Finite Element Code: Convergence issues
I am trying to code a simple FEM problem. A bar is fixed at the bottom edge, and a displacement is applied at the top. I want to apply the displacement gradually , so I have divided it into a number ...
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Find amount of sliding between 2 surfaces
in my project I am required to find how much two surfaces slide against each other (to see how much it'll will rub against skin). Does anyone know how I can find these results?
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Need help with FEA bar analysis problem
I'm trying to solve this
which is to find the total deformation of the bar.
I'm trying to implement the finite element approach, but I am getting way too large of numbers. Here is what I did in ...
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What's the methodology for adequate tetrahedralisation?
I'm running a linear elastic solver generating the tetrahedron's using tetGen. It's not clear to me though how one defines what's an acceptable tetra density that provides sufficient accuracy.
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FEA: Newton-Raphson algorithm for Dirichlet BC non-linear static analysis
I have a standard non-linear static problem to solve with FEA. I am applying displacement boundary conditions only, no external force. The equation to solve look like these:
$K(u)u=R(u)$ Eq(1)
The ...
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Interpolation at a face, Finite Volume Method in Computational Fluid Dynamics
I am learning CFD and I have come across an example in which the thermal conductivity needs to be interpolated at a face between two rectangular cells.
The face weighting factor is given as:
$$g = \...
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Analytical calculation vs FEA
In terms of calculated stress, strain, displacement etc which method yields more conservative results. Analytical calculation or numeric calculation?
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How to define hysteretic damping coefficients for both longitudinal and shear waves in Abaqus?
I am modelling the elastic wave propagating in the damped materials using the hysteretic damping model, but the longitudinal and shear waves usually have different damping characteristics.
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What are the governing equations solved in FEA for structural mechanics?
In CFD we focus on the NS equations as the governing equations (together with other equations) and solved them using Some numerical method (usually FVM). What are the governing equations (counter ...
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Boundary conditions in a heat transfer problem
One end of a small insulated rod is attached to a support which is maintained at a constant temperature of 473 K,and once the rod has reached a uniform temperature in its entire length the insulation ...
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How to get laminate stiffness matrices (ABD) in APDL ANSYS?
I am trying to perform structural analysis of composite pressure vessel in APDL/ANSYS. I have completed the solution and now I want to extract ABD matrix.Do anyone have an idea about this?
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Shape Functions of beam element with 3 nodes (quadratic element)
For a two node beam element there are four shape functions for four degree of freedom:
For a straight three node beam element how shape functions are?
Please note that beam is straight and not ...
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Source for learning Functional derivative , Gateaux derivative
I have started doing research in optimal control theory. My area of research is PDE constrained optimization.
I am facing significant difficulty in deriving the Gateaux Derivative of functionals ...
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Can boundary layer theory be applied in finite element methods as it is applied in finite volume method?
Can boundary layer theory be applied in finite element methods as it is applied in finite volume method? i.e The flow away from the boundary is considered inviscid and solved first, then the flow ...
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Finite element method, question about the solver
So I am working with COMSOL Multiphysics and I have a very complex simulation. I have a boundary condition that evaluates to 1 if the value of a variable is 20 and 0 otherwise. I could implement my ...
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How to perform 3 point bending test by using force instead of displacement in ABAQUS?
I know you can apply displacement to a rigid body (cylindrical rod) to perform a 3 point bending test in ABAQUS. Is it possible to apply force to the rod (e.g. rod with super high young's modulus so ...
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How to introduce the CONSTITUTIVE equation into structure mechanics [closed]
Suppose I have stress and strain relationship and it can be simplified to the equation $\sigma=Function(\epsilon)$. This is the CONSTITUTIVE equation of the material I want to do research.
Assume ...
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How can I do engineering projects for money at home? [closed]
I am a M.Sc. graduate in mechanical engineering and I have experience with engineering software, like MATLAB, CATIA, and ABAQUS.
I want to know how I can find industrial projects like finite element ...
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Calculate surface area and outward normal of each face(non-planar) for a irregular hexahedron.
I am using the vector cross product to calculate each surface area and thus the outward normal. However, this approach fails when the surfaces are non-planar. So what is the best approach to calculate ...
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Stress Tensor decomposition into Compression & Tensile forces
I'm working on a project that does a finite element simulation of a mesh. I can output the stress tensor at each node, but I'm not so sure how to implement failure criteria.
If my material is brittle,...
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Is it possible to change a 'relaxing length' of edges for 8 node hexaedral element in 3d FEM
I am using 3D FEM with 8 node brick element to model a certain type of growth/expansion, which is not a plastic deformation. First, I apply a pressure/load and I get displacement and new position of ...
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Modelling radial Stiffness in Patran Usinf CBUSH Element
I am currently working on a project using MSC Nastran and Patran trying to model only radial stiffness between two hollow cylinders. I have been able to idealize a connection which has both radial and ...
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Force exerted on the CPU socket by heatsink
I am currently designing a replacement bracket for AM4 CPU coolers that will be compatible with different cooler models and allow them to be installed facing different directions, as AM4 socket is non-...
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Model Reduction - Export matrices from ANSYS to MATLAB
I am trying to reduce my model in ANSYS using Craig-Bampton Method.
My ultimate goal is to read system matrices, stiffness, damping and mass matrix with MATLAB.
The size of stiffness matrix that I ...
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Curve-linear vs. Cartesian coordinate systems: linear-elastic & isotropic elasticity tensor
For shell elements, is the elasticity tensor for linear-elastic & isotropic materials the same in a local curve-linear (convected) system vs. a local Cartesian system?
I wonder because ...
