Examples

  • shell-abd.inp

    Sheldon Imaoka (ANSYS, Inc.)

    Simple example showing how to calculate the A, B, D, and E matrices for general shell input for a single layer (homogenous) shell. The A, B, D, and E matrices are the shell membrane, coupling, bending, and transverse shear stiffness relationships.

  • shell131rdsf.inp

    Sheldon Imaoka (ANSYS, Inc.)

    Simple input file demonstrating use of SHELL131 (thermal shell element which allows for in-plane as well as through-thickness conduction) with the Radiosity Solution method.

  • shell_cont.inp

    Sheldon Imaoka (CSI)

    Input file demonstrating plasticity, contact, finite strain. Also shows benefit of line search activated.

  • simpleshellcontactexample.inp

    Bob Weathers (Trane)

    Shows a simple example of contact with shells, shell offset key, and pretension elements.

  • spec-acc-vel-mpt.inp

    David Haberman (CSI)

    Example of running a sprectrum analysis in ANSYS. Multipoint input sprectrum (acceleration and velocities).

  • spec-acc.inp

    David Haberman (CSI)

    Example of running a sprectrum analysis in ANSYS. Acceleration Sprectrum.

  • spec-pulse2.inp

    David Haberman (CSI)

    User can modify the 1/2 sine input amplitude and duration. ANSYS will calculate the fft and give you an input spectrum for later use in a spectrum analysis.

  • sphere.inp

    Sheldon Imaoka (CSI)

    Example of acoustic radiating sphere. Comparison w/ hand calculations.

  • spring.inp

    Dave Lindeman (3M)

    Attached is an input file that sets up and runs an analysis for a variable radius (hyperbolic) compression spring. You should be able to modify it for your needs.

  • st_ex3.inp

    Sheldon Imaoka (CSI)

    Simple example illustrating use of generating, using, and post-processing thermal surface effect elements.

  • surf_traction.inp

    Sheldon Imaoka (CSI)

    Shows surface effect element for traction load application.

  • therm_cont.inp

    Sheldon Imaoka (CSI)

    Simple input file demonstrating thermal contact conductance with surf-to-surf contact elements (not all thermal features of contact elements shown). Note: Thermal contact for 169-174 elements are BETA at 5.6.

  • torsion3.inp

    Deepak Ganjoo (ANSYS, Inc.)

    Example of ALE, squeeze-film damping calculations. Requires associated macros MVCONN and BOXMOVE.

  • tr-lmm-acc-mspt-2.inp

    David Haberman (CSI)

    Structural Transient
    Pre-Stressed Modal Superposition
    Large Mass Method
    Acceleration vs. Time Acceleration:f=ma

  • tr-lmm-acc-mspt-sin.inp

    David Haberman (CSI)

    Example of a transient modal supperposition. Large mass method applying acceleration vs. time. 1/2 sine wave with 75 g peak over .006 sec

  • tr-lmm-acc-mspt.inp

    David Haberman (CSI)

    Structural Transient
    Modal Superposition
    Large Mass Method
    Acceleration vs. Time Acceleration:f=ma

  • tr-lsm-el-mspt.inp

    David Haberman (CSI)

    Structural Transient, mode superposition method, Element pressure vs. Time

  • tr-lsm-f-mspt.inp

    David Haberman (CSI)

    Structural Transient, mode superposition method. Nodal forces vs. Time

  • tr-lsm-press-ft.inp

    David Haberman (CSI)

    Structural Transient, full method. Element pressure vs. Time applied as load steps

  • tr-tb-press-ft.inp

    David Haberman (CSI)

    Structural Transient, full method. Element pressure vs. Time applied as tabular load.

  • transient2.inp

    Thomas Jin-Chee Liu (National Cheng Kung University)

    Example input of thermal transient analysis with moving heat source.

  • vortex.inp

    Mark Troscinski (ANSYS, Inc.)

    Example of setting up vortex shedding. This is not a complete input file but shows options necessary to set up the problem. Also, a Zipped AVI animation is available.

  • weld.inp

    Karen Dhuyvetter (CSI)

    Transient analysis of a weld (phase change analysis)

  • yongyi.inp

    Yongyi Zhu (ANSYS, Inc.)

    Example of pressure-dependent thermal contact (beta at 5.6).