Mechanical APDL Structural Analysis Guide

The following material properties are used:

E = 30 x 10^6 psi

The following geometric properties are used:

ℓ = 200 in

A = 0.25 in^2

h = 0.5 in

Loading is a follows:

F = 1 lb.

7.6.3. Problem Sketch

Figure 7.3: Bar with Hinged Ends

ProblemSketch RepresentativeFiniteElementModel

Y

X

F

F

ℓ/ 2

11

1

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5

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Y

6

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ℓ/ 2

10

9 8 7 6 5 4 3  1

7.6.3.1. Set the Analysis Title

After you enter the ANSYS program, follow these steps to set the title.

1. Choose menu path Utility Menu> File> Change Title.


2. Enter the text "Buckling of a Bar with Hinged Ends" and click on OK.

7.6.3.2. Define the Element Type

In this step, you define BEAM188 as the element type.

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Sample Buckling Analysis (GUI Method)