Plate With a Hole Tutorial - Pre-Analysis and Start-Up

Pre-Analysis Calculations

First, let's solve for the maximum normal stress in the plate. To find the maximum stress, we need to find the stress concentration factor. It can be found using the chart below taken from Beer, DeWolf, and Johnston's Mechanics of Materials

Using the dimensions from the problem specification, we find that

Using the chart, we can estimate

. The maximum stress can be found using the formula

where K is the concentration factor, and

ANSYS Simulation

Now, let's load the problem into ANSYS and see how a computer simulation will compare. First, start by downloading the file here

The zip should contain a class demo1 folder with the following contents:

• Plate With a Hole Solution folder
• Plate With a Hole.wbpj
  Please make sure both these are in the folder, the program would not work otherwise. (Note: The solution was created using ANSYS workbench 12.1 release, there may be compatibility issues when attempting to open with other versions). Be sure to extract before use.

2. Double click "Plate With a Hole.wbpj" - This should automatically open ANSYS workbench (you have to twiddle your thumbs a bit before it opens up). You will be presented with the ANSYS solution.

A tick mark against each step indicates that that step has been completed.

3. To look at the results, double click on "Results" - This should bring up a new window (again you have to twiddle your thumbs a bit before it opens up).

4. On the left-hand side there should be an "Outline" toolbar. Look for "Solution (A6)".

 We'll investigate the items listed under Solution in the next step in this tutorial.

Continue to [Step 2 - Results]
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