Author: John Singleton, Cornell University Problem Specification |
The default Analysis Type is 3D, which must be changed, considering the problem at hand is two dimensional. In order to make this change first (Right Click) Geometry > Properties, as shown below.
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In order to start the Design Modeler (Double Click) Geometry, . After the Design Modeler opens, select meter as the desired length unit.
The sketching will be done in the XY plane, so (Click) XY Plane, , then click on the face plane button, .
In this section a rectangle will be sketched on the XY plane. First click on the Sketching tab, , then click on the Rectangle button, . Next, draw a rectangle in the XY plane. Your screen should look comparable to the image below.
The dimensions of the rectangle will now be inputted into ANSYS. First, click on the Dimensions tab, . Next, click on the left vertical line of your rectangle, move the mouse to the left then click again. Then click on the top horizontal line of your rectangle, move the mouse up and click again. Your screen should now look similar to the image below.
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https://confluence.cornell.edu/download/attachments/146918511/dims_Full.png |
Here, the rectangle will be turned into a surface. First, click on the Modeling tab, . Next, (Click)Concept > Surface From Sketches, as shown below.
Then, Expand XY Plane and click on Sketch 1, as shown below.
Then (click) Apply under "Details of SurfaceSk1" as shown below.
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At this point you can close the Design Modeler. Then, save the project in the Project Schematic window.
Go to Step 2: Mesh
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