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    Axisymmetric bullet problem not working correcty

    Attached is the mech data if anyone wants to run the problem. It seems if I apply frictional contact it will get the correct answer, but this shouldn't be required because I'm technically applying friction numbers until I get the right results which is wrong...
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    Axisymmetric bullet problem not working correcty

    I have attached a side by side screenshot of a problem I set up just to learn how to use explicit dynamics. My problem is doing the problem in 2D and 3D. The 3D results seem to follow real world results. The 2D problem doesn't deform the same and the results differ. I applied a Axisymmetric...
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    From FEMAP to ANSYS Workbench, how do we control elements?

    I've been using ANSYS for a few months now. Recently, I have been trying to control the shape of my elements like FEMAP, but it doesn't seem like you can in Workbench. I want to recreate this mesh on a 0.5 X 5.0 member. Are there any easy ways of doing this? Thank you in advance...
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    How do you apply different beams and columns using line profiles? (Structural)

    I have attached a screenshot of where I am stuck. http://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=13232029-4ddf-4dd7-b650-20d8d9f2f86f&file=Need_Help_Joining_Beams.png
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    How do you apply different beams and columns using line profiles? (Structural)

    okay, i managed to figure out how to change the orientation of the beams. My other problem is when I try to run my analysis, it seems like all the bodies are separated. Do I have to put them in contact some how?
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    How do you apply different beams and columns using line profiles? (Structural)

    Also, do I have to create new types of contacts for these regions? I've been trying to find tutorials online with no success.
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    How do you apply different beams and columns using line profiles? (Structural)

    Fantastic! That actually worked! Now my last question, how do I change the orientations of the beam? I can see their vectors coming out, and some of them are facing the wrong way. Thanks so much Orel!
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    How do you apply different beams and columns using line profiles? (Structural)

    Hey Everyone, I am new to ANSYS and I don't have a clue on how to do the following: 1. How do I apply different profiles to different line members? Ansys for some reason applies one profile to every sketch visible, even if I have different sketches for different lines. 2. How do I change the...
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    Adding ventilation to flight simulator?

    We have a flight simulator built out of an old helicopter. There are two air vents, both 1.5" in diameter. We want to connect a blower to the helicopters ducts to supply air to the pilot and co-pilot students. My question is: 1. What is a comfortable amount of air that can be blown on the...
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    Need help Advice on designing FIXTURE for VIBRATION test.

    Just wanted to update everyone. Here's how my fixture turned out. Very rigid and strong. My friend gave us a good quote to just get the whole thing CNC. http://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=8882efbd-a494-4d8d-9e23-ac9a81d1101a&file=2012-03-29_08.26.44.jpg
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    Need help Advice on designing FIXTURE for VIBRATION test.

    For the stress test, I think I'll run an analysis if my Solidworks at home has shock and vibration. I've looked over a lot of fixtures from this site that seem to be welded. http://www.baughneng.com/pages/lti_fixtures.php
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    Need help Advice on designing FIXTURE for VIBRATION test.

    I have tried and my shaker table is obsolete since it's very old now. Plus, any parts they have are very expensive.
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    Need help Advice on designing FIXTURE for VIBRATION test.

    I forgot to add that sadly, my CAD program does not have the FEA to perform a vibration test where I work.
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    Need help Advice on designing FIXTURE for VIBRATION test.

    Attached is a 3D PDF file of the fixture I have decided on. It is a 3/8 THK plate and I am thinking of welding the bottom ribs all around. The holes will have Helicoils inserted in all of them due to our constant mounting and unmounting. My concerns are: 1. Will so much heat being applied...
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    Need help Advice on designing FIXTURE for VIBRATION test.

    Use, you are correct. THe R2 unit is the shaker itself and the cube + plate are the fixture. We are not going to test the units packaged but rather mount the unit itself onto the table. Would it be a bad idea to cut down the cubic looking fixture to lose some weight and add on a larger table...

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