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Meshing w/ ANSYS (Classic and Workbench)

Meshing w/ ANSYS (Classic and Workbench)

Meshing w/ ANSYS (Classic and Workbench)

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I am trying to mesh a simple cylindrical pressure vessel with flat ends.  I would like to have all hex elements of type SOLID186.  Is there a way that I can force Workbench to mesh the cylinder with all hex elements?  I am wanting to eventually incorporate composite layers in the model.  Is there a better element to use in order to do this?  

Also, what is the best way to import a complex geometry into ansys and perform an analysis on it?

Thanks!

RE: Meshing w/ ANSYS (Classic and Workbench)

Insert -> Method

and select Hex Dominant

I've found that the easiest way to import a geometry is with the interface that ANSYS installs in your CAD software (if you have one that supports this feature)

RE: Meshing w/ ANSYS (Classic and Workbench)

Yes ANSYS interface is the best option, interface works by copying a file in ANSYS directory to the CAD software directory, read the ANSYS help on CAD interface.

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