Can i use k1,k2,k3 in my analysis for equivalent SIF in paris equation without performing non planar crack growth?

I am doing propagation life calculation of gas turbine disc under fatigue loading. I am doing this in ansys. i modeled surface crack in the model and calculated stress intensity factors k1,k2,k3....

04 May 2015 5,652 8 View

How can I create elliptical corner cracks in ANSYS classic or workbench?

Hi, I'm trying to model crack propagation using ANSYS software in my thesis. I've got a question concerning crack tip mesh. I'm modeling eliptic surface crack in a plate using CTMOPT macro and...

31 December 2014 3,294 6 View

How to extend crack in Mixed mode crack growth in Ansys ?

Hi, I am doing project on mixed mode crack growth of semi elliptical crack in gas turbine components under cyclic loading. Ansys has capability for finding J,K using CINT command. But, In mixed...

31 December 2014 2,142 3 View

How do I glue bodies at common faces in Ansys workbench ? (I cant use form parts option)

Hi, I have four bodies in contact with common faces. I can't use "form a new part " feature for four parts. I didn't see any option to glue required solids. I am simulating a fracture problem. For...

09 October 2014 8,871 9 View

How can one merge nodes on two co planar faces in Ansys WB ?

09 October 2014 9,781 17 View

How can I create crack surfaces in an already existing 3D model and how can I mesh it using singular elements in ANSYS classic or work bench?

Hi, I used CTMOPT macro in Ansys classic to create semi elliptical crack with mesh in already existing model. But the macro is not working with different a/c ratio. In Ansys workbench tools are...

09 October 2014 1,001 6 View

Out of ansys and abaqus which one is better for fracture mechanics analysis?

I am starting FEA analysis in fracture mechanics. I want to know the best software for the analysis. I am familiar with Ansys. can anyone state the points for choosing better software for fea...

08 September 2014 923 11 View

error in running a model in Abaqus

Excessive rotation of nodes in node set ErrNodeExcessRotation-Step1

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error in modelling model in Abaqus

Excessive rotation of nodes in node set ErrNodeExcessRotation-Step1

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MGL tools

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what is the simplest definition of ion exchange capacity

What this unit identifies for the ion exchange capacity ca. 0.92 meq. g-1. I am a newcomer in the membrane area. I just started. I highly appreciate your help

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what is the simplest definition of ion exchange capacity

What this unit identifies for the ion exchange capacity ca. 0.92 meq. g-1. I am a newcomer in the membrane area. I just started. I highly appreciate your help

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i have some problem with chtMultiRegionSimpleFoam

--> FOAM FATAL ERROR: Maximum number of iterations exceeded From function Foam::scalar Foam::species::thermo::T(Foam::scalar, Foam::scalar, Foam::scalar, Foam::scalar (Foam::species::thermo::*)(Foam::scalar, Foam::scalar) const, Foam::scalar (Foam::species::thermo::*)(Foam::scalar, Foam::scalar) const, Foam::scalar (Foam::species::thermo::*)(Foam::scalar) const) const [with Thermo = Foam::hConstThermo >; Type = Foam::sensibleEnthalpy; Foam::scalar = double; Foam::species::thermo = Foam::species::thermo >, Foam::sensibleEnthalpy>] in file /home/ubuntu/OpenFOAM/OpenFOAM-4.1/src/thermophysicalModels/specie/lnInclude/thermoI.H at line 66. FOAM aborting #0 Foam::error::printStack(Foam::Ostream&) at ??:? #1 Foam::error::abort() at ??:? #2 Foam::heRhoThermo >, Foam::sensibleEnthalpy> > > >::calculate() at ??:? #3 Foam::heRhoThermo >, Foam::sensibleEnthalpy> > > >::correct() at ??:? #4 ? at ??:? #5 __libc_start_main in "/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/libc.so.6" #6 ? at ??:?

24 March 2021 0 0 View

Can we classify HV and LV lines based on line length?

I have dataset which shows the length of power lines. I need to classify the lines based on the line length. Is there a rule to classify the High voltage (HV) and low voltage (LV) lines based on...

03 March 2021 4,116 4 View

What is the production process of CaFe ferroalloys?

I looking for ferro calcium production process

03 March 2021 1,755 4 View

What techniques can I use to determine the miscibility of polymer blends?

The term miscibility refers to the single-phase state in thermodynamics. I do not mean the compatibility of different components. To determine the miscibility I know several techniques such as...

03 March 2021 4,107 4 View

Resistor definition in Piezoelectric bimorph with ANSYS workbench

Hello, good day! I am trying to simulate similar bimorph piezoelectric harvester with below commands. However, the output power doesn't change with resistor value. Please help to find the reason. ET,10,CIRCU94,0 !SET UP RESISTOR R,1,100000 !RESISTANCE VALUE TYPE,10 !SET ELEMENT TYPE E,1,2 !CREATE RESISTOR BETWEEN NODES 1 AND 2 Thanks in advance Regards,

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