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Author: John Singleton, Cornell University Problem Specification 1. Pre-Analysis & Start-Up 2. Geometry 3. Mesh 4. Setup (Physics) 5. Solution 6. Results 7. Verification and Validation Exercises

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In this section we will input the properties of aluminum (as defined in the the Problem Specification) in to ANSYS. First, double click Engineering Data,
, in the "Cantilever Modal" Project. Next, click where it says "Click here to add a new material" as shown in the image below.

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Next, enter "Aluminum" and press enter. You should now have Aluminum listed as one of the materials in table called "Outline of Schematic B2: Engineering Data", as shown below.

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Then, (expand) Linear Elastic, as shown below.



Now, (Double Click) Isotropic Elasticity. Then set Young's Modulus to 70e9 Pa and set Poisson's Ratio to 0.35 , as shown below.

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Next, (expand) Physical Properties, as shown below.



Now, (Double Click) Density. Then, set Density to 2,700 kg / m^3 , as shown below.

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Now, the material properties for Aluminum have been specified. Lastly, (Click) Return To Project, .

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Save your project now and periodically, as you work. ANSYS does not have an auto-save feature.


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