Reply To: Ansys Discovery – Replicating a Mechanical Engineering Textbook Example

[ahmed.aliyu]

Hi Erik, 

Thanks for the very quick response. 

I cranked up the fidelity to the highest resolution (0.34mm)

It did not make a difference to the value of the resultant. I even experimented by applying a Torque equivalent to the applied load still no difference. 

I understand and appreciate that everything falls within a margin of error (Simulation or real case). For example, in the real world, the load would not be applied centrally or distributed evenly etc. 

 By removing the anchor/ground fixed support and applying a Fixed Hinge support at the point of rotation, the solution improved to 198N. Very good indeed. 

The resultant at point O is at 213N. 

The other question I have for you is?

Is there a way to find the vector or direction of this value? From my earlier post, there is a 20.55 deg vector on this resultant reaction force.