Author: Rajesh Bhaskaran & Yong Sheng Khoo, Cornell University
Problem Specification
1. Pre-Analysis & Start-Up
2. Geometry
3. Mesh
4. Setup (Physics)
5. Solution
6. Results
7. Verification & Validation
Step 5: Solution
Now that we have set up the boundary conditions, we can actually solve for a solution. Before we do that, let's take a minute to think about what is the post-processing that we are interested in. We are interested in the deflection and bending stress on the beam. Let's set up those post-processing parameters before we click solve button.
Let's start with inserting Total Deformation.
Outline > Solution (A6) > Insert > Total Deformation
Next let's insert bending moment. This is the stress in the x direction. Unfortunately, this value is not readily available in ANSYS. Let's defined our own variable.
Outline > Solution (A6) > Insert > User Defined Result
Under Details of "User Defined Result", enter SX for Expression. Finally click Solve at the top menu.