How to relate DOF matrix and deformation in ansys?

Hi, I have mass and stiffness matrices from ansys in HB form and I converted them in Matlab sparse matrix form. But mass matrix is in terms of Degrees of freedom (DOF) and the total deformation...

03 April 2016 2,093 1 View

How to restart coupled analysis in Workbench by loading previous results?

Hi, I am doing 2 way system coupling analysis using Workbench for transient structural and fluent. I want to analyse the response for 10 sec and it takes 10 days to get that with current...

02 March 2016 9,335 0 View

How to model vertical linear spring in ansys workbench?

HI, I am modelling 2D airfoil under pitch and plunge motion in ansys workbench. I need to model one torsional spring and one vertical linear spring on the 2D airfoil. I am modelling torsional...

31 December 2015 9,126 2 View

How do I plot pressure data on a specific point in transient analysis using CFD-post?

HI, My system consists of 3D airfoil in fluid domain. In CFD post, I am trying to get pressure data on the specific point for all time steps. I have defined a point and trying to set up transient...

11 December 2015 428 4 View

How to decide dynamic mesh in FSI using system coupling in Ansys?

HI, I am analyzing a fluid structure interaction using system coupling in Ansys Workbench. The structural model is similar to a 3D airfoil and air is the fluid medium. I created "Fluid Structure...

09 October 2015 9,062 5 View

Problem in establishing geometry, for 2 way system coupling from transient structural and fluent, using ANSYS Workbench?

I have built up geometry in Ansys apdl and imported .iges file to Ansys workbench. When I set up system coupling interface, the geometry is shared between transient structural and fluent module....

07 August 2015 9,241 3 View

What is the meaning of "Error: in read_thread_svar!"?

I am modelling 2 way system coupling using ansys workbench R16. After both the systems are connected, the simulation shows following errors: Error: in read_thread_svar! Error reading "| gunzip -c...

07 August 2015 6,661 0 View

What is the meaning of solver failure error in 2 way system coupling in Ansys Workbench?

07 August 2015 7,892 3 View

How to export .iges file from ANSYS apdl to workbench?

I have completed geometry and meshing in Ansys apdl, and now want to export the model to Ansys Workbench. I created both .cdb and .iges files from Archive option of ansys apdl. .cdb file opens...

06 July 2015 8,382 2 View

How to use torsional spring in ANSYS apdl?

I have a 3D model with extended bar. At the end of that bar, I have to model a torsional spring to adjust the rotational mode frequency.(about X axis of model) I am using ANSYS apdl for modelling...

05 June 2015 2,461 6 View

What's the best way to measure growth rates in House sparrow chicks from day 2 to day 10?

What's the best way to measure growth rates in House sparrow chicks from day 2 to day 10? Since, the growth curve from day 2 to 10 won't be like the "Logistic curve" it might not follow logistic...

03 March 2021 1,401 3 View

After a reference from Int J Body Compos Res, can any body help?

Hi, I am after the reference below, my library says it cannot obtain a copy either locally or internationally, any help appreciated! Chris Wang ZM, Heshka S, Wielopolski L, Pi-Sunyer FX, Pierson...

03 March 2021 6,193 1 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,

02 March 2021 0 0 View

Why are the velocities so high in my Boussinesq approximation Fluent simulation?

Hello, I have a mechanism where air rises due to convective flows. In this simulation, nothing is driving the air except this. I understand that the Boussinesq approximation only works for small...

02 March 2021 4,910 3 View

How to repeat an operation on an atom selection for multiple times in PyMol?

Hi, I am trying to construct a multi-layer fibril structure from a single layer in PyMol by translating the layer along the fibril axis. For now, I am able to use the Translate command in PyMol...

02 March 2021 4,569 4 View

What is the characteristic length to determine the Reynolds number for the scattered turbulent fluid flow?

Dear all, I just saw this example in FB on the difference between laminar flow and turbulent flow. The flow from a pipe hits the sink and scattered. The flow from the pipe is characterized as...

02 March 2021 1,999 5 View

Why Austenite grains in steel show much more twinning than ferrite grains?

It is oftentimes said to be a distinctive metallographic trait that differentiates a fully austenitic and a fully felly ferritic steel without etching that might distinguish between two. Why...

02 March 2021 728 2 View

Shall I skip the measurement model in SmartPLS?

Hello everyone, I had run a mediation model in SmartPLS using questionnaires that were already validated among my statistical population. A professor who edited my paper -though she is not...

01 March 2021 3,052 3 View

LOAD DISPLACEMENT CURVES Stiffness increasing in ANSYS non linear analysis. HOW CAN I CORRECT IT?

Hi. I am doing non linear FE analysis using a new material beam under flexural 2 point loading using ANSYS. I have defined a bilinear material model. The solution has converged. In results I am...

01 March 2021 9,911 3 View