Homework, Quizzes, Simulation Examples - Mechanical Strain in Deformation Analysis - Lesson 7

Simulation Examples

Several simulation examples are provided here. Each of them comes with a description file, video instruction, and Ansys simulation file. All of the simulations are conducted by Ansys. Download student version of Ansys from here.

(1) Tensile specimen strain measurement

Check the equivalent strain and individual strain components of this simple problem. Download instructions, the geometry file and the archived file here.

(2) Cellphone drop test

Go through the setup of this dynamics problem. Identify the location of the maximum equivalent strain. Download instructions, the geometry file and the archived file here.

(3) Hip implant

Go through the setup and evaluate the results of this analysis based on the application module. Download instructions, the geometry file and the archived file here.

Homework

(1) Brake pad analysis

Brake pads are a component of disc brakes used in automotive and other applications. Follow the steps to complete a brake pad analysis.  Answer questions in the quiz related to this problem. Download instructions, the geometry file and the archived file here.

(2) Paperclip analysis

A paper clip is a functional little tool that everyone is familiar with. Follow the steps to complete the analysis and review the results. Try to answer the questions below when reviewing the model.

a. Given the condition that when equivalent strain reaches 1.2E-3, the deformation of the paper clip will not be recoverable, i.e., the material will be plastically deformed, decide if the paper clip in this analysis can recover its original configuration.

b. The result of the simulation is the true strain. Calculate the engineering strain for the maximum equivalent strain value.

Answer questions in the quiz related to this problem. Download instructions, the geometry file, and the archived file here.

Paperclip is a functional little tool that everyone is familiar with. Follow the step to complete the analysis and review the results. Try to answer the below questions when reviewing the model.