Table of Contents

ANSYS Mechanical
Dynamics

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Table of Contents

Training Manual

1. Introduction to Dynamics
Definition & Purpose
Types of Dynamic Analysis
Basic Concepts and Terminology
Damping
Workshop 1 Flywheel

1-1
1-6
1-9
1-15
1-21
1-33

5. Random Vibration Analysis

Definition & Purpose
Power Spectral Density
Workbench capabilities
Procedure
Workshop 5 Girder Assembly

5-1
5-3
5-5
5-9
5-10
5-22

2. Modal Analysis
Definition & Purpose
Terminology & Concepts
Procedure
Workshop 2A Plate with Hole
Workshop 2B Prestressed Wing

2-1
2-3
2-5
2-21
2-40
2-40

3. Harmonic Response Analysis

Definition & Purpose
Terminology & Concepts
Procedure
Workshop 5 Fixed-Fixed Beam

3-1
3-3
3-5
3-17
3-31

4. Response Spectrum Analysis

Definition & Purpose
Response Calculations
Mode Combination
Procedure
Workshop 4 Suspension Bridge

4-1
4-3
4-8
4-12
4-14
4-25

6. Transient Analysis
Introduction
Preliminary Modal Analysis
Including Nonlinearities
Part Specification and Meshing
Nonlinear Materials
Contact; Joints; and Springs
Initial Conditions
Loads; Supports; Joint Conditions
Damping
Analysis Settings
Reviewing Results
Workshop 6 Caster

6-1
6-4
6-7
6-10
6-17
6-19
6-20
6-27
6-30
6-32
6-33
6-35
6-37

ANSYS, Inc. Proprietary

2009 ANSYS, Inc. All rights reserved.

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July 2009
Inventory #002666