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  1. speed320

    Nodal Solution vs Element Solution

    Hey all, This question might have been asked before but a search didnt bring it up. Cutting to the chase... I am doing a detailed analysis on a 18" pipe that we're using as a strut. Prelminary analysis gave me the forces and moments applied on the top of the beam. Now, I'm working on a detailed...
  2. speed320

    Applying Shell pressure in Ansys

    Hi all, I have looked for any existing help files on the subject but no luck. This may seem straightforward, but I am trying to apply a normal pressure on a plate. When I plot the symbols, it shows pressures applied on the edges of the plate (in plane). I've meshed the area with shell63...
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    Element Selection

    Hi all, I'm a basic user of FEA....using I-Deas ofr my stuff. I know element selection plays a big part in analyses. So are there any sources, online or in print, I can refer to for element selection? I've noticed massive differences in values when using shell or solid elements for the same...
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    Problem with I-Deas Model Solution

    Hi guys, I'm using I-Deas for my FEA project at uni....have this problem when i get into model solution and try to solve the meshed model. The s/w bombs out giving me this message "I-DEAS Programming Warning APLUS Internal programming error 15101 in routine MSGQNL MESSAGE ID: 2990 ...

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