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ANSYS Explicit Dynamics: Using Joints, Joint Loads and Probes

Tagged: ANSYS Explicit Dynamics, ANSYS joint loads, ANSYS joint probes, ANSYS joints, ANSYS Rigid Dynamics, connecting rod, crankshaft, engine, explicit-dynamics, mechanism, piston, piston rod failure
    • June 6, 2022 at 9:30 am
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      This video shows how you can use joints in an ANSYS Explicit Dynamics analysis to simulate the actual failure of an engine piston rod, which would not be possible with rigid bodies. Various joint types, joint loads, and joint probes that are available are shown.

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