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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)

    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...
  4. JohnDV201

    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.

    Good morning everyone, I have been tasked to design a fixture that will be mounting our display units to our vibration system. We want to simulate the vibrations that our units will go through when shipped. I've never designed a fixture before. Does anyone have any kind of advice or articles I...
  6. JohnDV201

    Hello everyone. What can I do to become an Automotive Engineer?

    Hello Everyone, This is my first post. It is very nice to meet you. I hope I can get some advice and feedback. I graduated as a double major in Mechanical and Material Science engineering in June 2010. Currently, I am a Mechanical Engineer and have been doing a lot of design work. To cut it...

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