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50 lbs/ft (4 ft) =200#
220#
MFORY =20#
MFORX =0#
MMOMZ =5760 in-lbs
psi 480
in 36
) in 3 ( lbs in 5760
I
Mc
4
50 lbs/ft (4 ft) =200#
220#
MFORY =20#
MFORX =0#
MMOMZ =6480 in-lbs
psi 540
in 36
) in 3 ( lbs in 6480
I
Mc
4
13. Verify that each of the free-
body diagrams is in equilibrium.
N2
N3
N4
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If a model has more nodes, say one per foot, the MMOMZ values could be copied to Excel to create an
XY(Scatter) chart which would be the moment diagram for the beam. Of course, the moment for the last node
would have to be added manually.
It should be noted that each of the options used to add items to the model has a delete option which is used
to remove the items from the model. Hunt around as needed to use these options. If nodes and elements
are deleted from the model, their numbers are automatically reused when new ones are created. Be sure to
use the PlotCtrl > Numbering to check the numbers used in the model. The numbers can be compressed
by using the menu sequence Preprocessing > Numbering Ctrls > Compress Numbers. For example, if
the following are all nodes that are created in a model:
Compressing the node numbers does this:
If you wish to save the ANSYS model, use the File > Save As option. Specify a location and filename.
EXAMPLE: Determine the reactions at the supports and internal pin of the frame shown below. Use E =
29000000 psi, =.3, A =1 in
2
, height =1, and moment of inertia =1 in
4
.
The ANSYS solution for this problem is pretty much the same as it was for the beam. The frame has an
additional step.
1. Start ANSYS.
2. Specify the element type as BEAM3
3. Specify the real constants: area =1, moment of inertia =1, and height =1. The stress isnt going to
be determined in this solution, so these numbers arent really that important but they cant be zero.
4. Specify the material properties: EX =29000000, PRXY =.3
5. Create the nodes indicated in the table above. Note that two nodes are needed at each internal pin
point B in this case.
1 3 5 6 7
1 2 3 4 5
2 ft
6 ft
B
A
C
300 lbs
3 ft 3 ft
400 lbs
Node
X-
coordinate
Y-
coordinate
Z-
coordinate
1 0 0 0
2 0 72 0
3 0 96 0
4 0 96 0
5 36 48 0
6 72 0 0
Note: we need two nodes at an internal pin!
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6. Create the elements for this model as follows:
Element Number i-node j-node
1 1 2
2 2 3
3 4 5
4 5 6
Note that each member of the frame is constructed with two elements. The members are not
connected at this point. Before the model can be solved, the translational degrees of freedom for
nodes 3 and 4 have to be coupled. Use the main menu sequence Preprocessor > Coupling/Ceqn
> Couple DOFs to begin the coupling process. Select the two nodes to be coupled. Use the box
option in the select dialog box. Pick OK when selected.
Specify 1 for the reference number.
Pick DOF Label UX
Pick Apply
Specify 2 for the reference number.
Pick DOF label UY
Pick OK to apply and close the dialog box.
Two green triangles should appear at the
internal pin indicating that the two degrees of
freedom have been coupled.
7. Create the pins at A and C. Use UX and UY at both nodes 1 and 6.
8. Apply the concentrated loads. At node 2, FX =300 and at node 5, FY =-400.
9. Solve
ANSYS Model of the Frame
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10. List the reaction solutions:
To get the forces on all the nodes, use the main menu sequence General Postproc > List Results >
Element Solution. Scroll down and click on Structural Forces, then select X-Component of force.
Pick OK. The values in this list are the element forces acting ON the node. Show these forces in the
opposite directions on the element.
To get the moments on all the nodes, use the main menu sequence General Postproc > List
Results > Element Solution. Scroll down and click on Structural Moments, then select Z-
Component of moment. Pick OK. The values in this list are the element moments acting ON the
node. Show these moments in the opposite directions on the element.
If you are not sure of the proper directions, figure it out remembering that the element must be in
equilibrium, which is to say Fx =0, Fy =0, and M =0.
E1
2
1
100#
75#
75#
100#
5400 inlbs
Note: This is a really small
number: -0.19398 x 10
-11
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An element table can also be created to determine the moment, shear and axial forces at each node.
In this case, the shear and axial forces are perpendicular and parallel to the element respectively.
This may be the easier approach!
11. The deflections are not required.
12. The stresses and internal reactions are not required.
The following are the proper free-body diagrams for each of the nodes and elements in the model. The
values are taken from the reaction solution and from the member force and moments lists shown on the
previous page. Notice that nodes 3 and 4 are attached to one another, so collectively, they are in equilibrium.
N1
2
2
3
N6
5
5
4
75#
100#
225#
500#
1
75#
100#
E1
N2
75#
100#
300#
100#
E2
225#
225#
100#
75#
100#
75#
100#
5400 inlb
5400 inlb
5400 inlb
5400 inlb
100#
225#
N3
225#
100#
N4
225#
100#
E3
E4
6
100#
225#
225#
100#
7200 inlb
400#
7200 inlb
7200 inlb
225#
500#
100#
225#
N5
225#
500#
7200 inlb
225#
500#
225#
500#
FBD of Frame Nodes and Elements
Red forces are applied
Blue forces are reactions
Black forces are element forces
acting ON nodes
Green forces are member forces
in directions opposite the
tabulated values.