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Project 1: Due
March 9th at the end of class To be done in groups of 4-5 students. Solve the following problem using ANSYS. The structure is made up of Douglas Fir E=12GPa and nu=0.3, with dimensions and loading shown. Neglect the weight of the structure.
Results 1. Plot the deformed shape for the structure if the members were: (a) pinned together with single bolts (i.e. each member is a single truss element, ANSYS-LINK180); and (b) glued and screwed (i.e. each member is a beam, which can be made up of more than one element, ANSYS-BEAM188). 2. Compare your results for the truss and beam structures with the analytical solution for the truss structure. What is the maximum stress for each case and where is it located? Why? 3. What are the results for part 1 if you include the mass of the structure assuming the density if 500kg/m3 4. Optimize the cross sectional dimensions for the structure for each case (Truss and Beam) neglecting the mass of the structure. Project 2: Due April 18th at 8:30. Oral
presentations will be scheduled the week prior to submission of the final
report (April 11th and 13th). Submit a 1 page project proposal (due March 21st) describing the geometry and loading and how you intend to use FEA to assess and optimize the performance of your design. To be done in different groups of 4-5 students, analyze and optimize a structure to…. |
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