ANSYS tutorial : release 9.0

The nine lessons in this book introduce the reader to effective finite element problem solving by demonstrating the use of the comprehensive ANSYS FEM software in a series of step-by-step tutorials. Topics covered include problems involving trusses, plane stress, plane strain, axisymmetric and three-dimensional geometries, beams, plates, conduction and convection heat transfer, thermal stress, and more. The tutorials are suitable for either professional or student use. Table of Contents Lesson 1 - Trusses Lesson 2 - Plane Stress, Plane Strain Lesson 3 - Axisymmetric Problems Lesson 4 - Three-Dimensional Problems Lesson 5 - Beams Lesson 6 - Plates Lesson 7 - Heat Transfer, Thermal Stress Lesson 8 - p-Method Lesson 9 - Selected Topics

the Nine Lessons In This Book Introduce The Reader To Effective Finite Element Problem Solving By Demonstrating The Use Of The Comprehensive Ansys Fem Software In A Series Of Step-by-step Tutorials. Topics Covered Include Problems Involving Trusses, Plane Stress, Plane Strain, Axisymmetric And Three-dimensional Geometries, Beams, Plates, Conduction And Convection Heat Transfer, Thermal Stress, And More. The Tutorials Are Suitable For Either Professional Or Student Use.

Engineers routinely use the Finite Element Method (FEM) to solve everyday problems of stress, deformation, heat transfer, fluid flow, electromagnetics, etc. using commercial as well as special purpose computer codes.