Reply To: 1D, 2D, 3D analysis in ansys

[Erik Kostson]

Hi

In ANSYS for structural simulation (static structural) we only have 2D and 3D type of analysis.

We have only 2D (say plane strain or stress) with X and Y movemenet only (so in the XY Plane), and elements (plane182) have X,Y degrees of freedom (dof)

And 3D analysis with X,Y, Z movemenet in space, and thus elements have X,Y,Z dof (e.g., solid185, or solid186).

You can read more about these elements and analysis in the help manual (just search for these elements there).

All the best

Erik