2d Truss
2d Truss
2d Truss
Determine the nodal deflections, reaction forces, and stress for the truss system shown below (E = 200GPa, A =3250mm2).
Preprocessing: Defining the 1. Give the Simplified Version a Title (such as 'Bridge Truss Tutorial'). Problem
2. Enter Keypoints
Units
Note the units of measure (ie mm) were not specified. It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that a consistent set of units are used for the problem; thus making any conversions where necessary.
3. Form Lines
In the main menu select: Preprocessor > Modeling > Create > Lines > Lines > In Active Coord
When you're done, click on 'OK' in the 'Lines in Active Coord' window, minimize the 'Lines' menu and the 'Create' menu. Your ANSYS Graphics window should look similar to the following figure.
7. Mesh Size
In the Preprocessor menu select: Meshing > Size Cntrls > ManualSize > Lines > All Lines
8. Mesh
In the 'Preprocessor' menu select : Meshing > Mesh > Lines and click 'Pick All' in the 'Mesh Lines' Your model should now appear as shown in the following window
3. Apply Loads
Reaction Forces
Deformation
Deflection
Axial Stress