ANSYS [18.

2]
DECEMBER 12, 2017

TRANSIENT STRUCTURAL
ANALYSIS
TIME VARYING LOADS

Presented By:
Usman Khalil 2014-ME-413
Sharjeel Hassan 2014-ME-422
Faizan Khalil 2014-ME-424
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TRANSIENT STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS

What is transient structural analysys?

A transient analysis, by definition, involves loads that are a function of time. In the
mechanical application, you can perform a transient analysis on either a flexible
structure or a rigid assembly. This type of analysis is used to determine the dynamic
response of a structure under the action of any general time-dependent loads. You can
use it to determine the time-varying displacements, strains, stresses, and forces in a
structure as it responds to any transient loads. The time scale of the loading is such
that the inertia or damping effects are considered to be important. If the inertia and
damping effects are not important, you might be able to use a static analysis instead.
Motion loads:
Motion system is a component of a test and measurement system that provides motion
to a load or loads in a one or many directions. Generally a motion system is made up of
a set (or stack) of linear and rotational stages. A linear stage moves in a straight line,
while a rotation stage moves in a partial or full circle. A stage can either be manually
controlled with a knob control, or automated with a motion controller.
Importing bridge structure from solidworks:

Importing bridge.igs file to ansys transient module:

Open ansys 18.2 and open up transient structural structure. Now import geometry and
click the mechanical model.

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Create Mesh:
Go to mesh setting and initialize the mesh generation option.

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Anslysis setting:
Go to analysis settings and add number of steps to 3. Change the associated settings
with it to each step.

Applying fixed support:

Apply fixed supports at two ends of the bridge

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Apply time varying loads:

Now apply three different forces at different steps.

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Find out total deformation:

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Final results:
Heres the deformed bridge with maximum and minimum total deformation

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