Pre-Analysis and Statup

Calculate the Maximum Normal Stress

The maximum stress is calculated using a multiplying factor of the applied stress - the concentration factor K.

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Open ANSYS Workbench

Now that we have calculated the expected maximum normal stress, we are ready to do a simulation in ANSYS Workbench! Open ANSYS Workbench by going to Start > ANSYS > Workbench. This will open the start up screen seen as seen below

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