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[ZacP]

Hi,

I am modelling a bridge pier subjected to lateral debris flow loading. The pier structure is 10m tall but I only want to apply a pressure 7m of the height (flow height = 7m) to the left curved face. Is there a way this is possible to do?

Thanks

[jj77]

Go to loads and pressure - if you do not have a face there then you need to split the larger face into two (@ 7 m) so you can get the face you need to apply the load on.

 

Split:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TR3EDFcdH0

[ZacP]

How can I split the larger face into two? I made the model on solid works and then uploaded to ANSYS, should I split the face in two in solid works and re up load?

[jj77]

Either you split it there or you do it in DM - see tutorial above for that.

[ZacP]

I applied a split line to the model on solidworks and then reuploaded to ANSYS. It now comes up with the error that I've exceeded the product license limits when I try to solve, any ideas why? 

[jj77]

The message is clear - you have to many elements. You need a coarser mesh. PLease close the original discussion and start a new one when you had a separate issue