Physics Setup — Lesson 5

This lesson covers the process of setting up a simulation in Ansys Mechanical™ structural finite element analysis software. The lesson begins with defining the governing equations and adding the boundary conditions. It then moves on to selecting the geometry and specifying it as a 2D axisymmetric body. The lesson also explains how to select the correct material (structural steel in this case) and verify its properties. The final part of the lesson focuses on applying the boundary conditions, including the applied pressure load and constraints on the model's displacement. For instance, a pressure of 1000 PSI is applied to the inner edges of the vessel.