ANSYS 12 - Beam (2D Element) - Step 4

Step 4: Setup (Physics)

We need to specify point BC's at A, B, C and D.

Let's start with setting up boundary condition at A.
Outline > Static Structural (A5) > Insert > Displacement
Select point A in the Graphics window and click Apply next to Geometry under Details of "Displacement". Enter 0 for both X Component and Y Component.

Let's move on to setting up boundary condition B.
Outline > Static Structural (A5) > Insert > Displacement
Select point B in the Graphics window and click Apply next to Geometry under Details of "Displacement 2". Enter 0 for Y Component and leave X Component to be free.

We can move on to setting up point force at point C and D.

Outline > Static Structural (A5) > Insert > Force

Select point C in the Graphics window and click Apply next to Geometry under Details of "Force". Next to Define By, change Vector to Components. Enter -4000 for Y Component.

Do the same for point D.

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