{"id":160184,"date":"2022-09-26T10:00:48","date_gmt":"2022-09-26T10:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"\/knowledge\/forums\/topic\/discovery-aim-application-examples-structures\/"},"modified":"2023-08-16T06:33:39","modified_gmt":"2023-08-16T06:33:39","slug":"discovery-aim-application-examples-structures","status":"publish","type":"topic","link":"https:\/\/innovationspace.ansys.com\/knowledge\/forums\/topic\/discovery-aim-application-examples-structures\/","title":{"rendered":"Discovery AIM: Application Examples: Structures"},"content":{"rendered":"

In addition to learning the power\u00a0of\u00a0Discovery AIM in these\u00a0tutorials<\/a>, the following\u00a0application examples will expand\u00a0your knowledge and\u00a0discovery\u00a0to new levels.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Download and open these files with saved solutions\u00a0in Discovery AIM and review the setup and solution\u00a0to gain an understanding of what ANSYS\u00a0can help you Discover.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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1)\u00a0Structural Deformation of a Battery Clip Plastic<\/strong><\/p>\n

Application example of the plastic deformation of a battery clip. The bilinear isotropic hardening model is used. This project requires release 19.0 or newer.<\/p>\n

Download the file here<\/a><\/p>\n

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2)\u00a0Structural Simulation of a Clutch Housing<\/strong><\/p>\n

Application example of a structural simulation of a clutch housing with a pretensioned bolted connection to the chassis. This project requires release 19.0 or newer.<\/p>\n

Download the file here<\/a>
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3)\u00a0Structural Simulation of a Snap-Fit Buckle<\/strong><\/p>\n

Application example of a snap-fit buckle simulation including non-linear contact. This project requires release 19.2\u00a0or newer.<\/p>\n

Download the file here<\/a><\/p>\n

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4)\u00a0Discovery AIM – Actuator Mechanism<\/strong><\/p>\n

Application example of an actuator mechanism\u00a0simulation including joint definitions, a spring, and large deflection. This project requires release 19.2\u00a0or newer.<\/p>\n

Download the file here<\/a><\/p>\n

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5)\u00a0Structural Simulation of a Sway Bar Assembly<\/strong><\/p>\n

Application example of a sway bar assembly\u00a0including non-linear contact, hinge and spherical joints, bolt pretension and multiple load steps. This project requires release 19.2\u00a0or newer.<\/p>\n

Download the file here<\/a>
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6)\u00a0Structural Simulation of a Pressure Vessel<\/strong><\/p>\n

Application example of a structural simulation of a pressure vessel. A pressure differential of 10 psi is applied to the steel vessel where the walls are set up as 2D surfaces. Equivalent stress and displacement are plotted in the results. This project requires release 19.2\u00a0or newer.<\/p>\n

Download the file here<\/a>
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7)\u00a0Structural Simulation of a Piston Conrod With Non-Linear Contact<\/strong><\/p>\n

Application example of a structural simulation of a piston conrod. Non-linear contact between the rod bushing and wrist pin, and wrist pin and piston bushing is accounted for. This project requires release 19.0 or newer.<\/p>\n

Download the file here<\/a><\/p>\n

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8)\u00a0Topology Optimization of a Bracket<\/strong><\/p>\n

Application example of topology optimization of a simple bracket. AIM calculates the shape with the optimum strength-to-weight of a bracket with two fixed supports and an applied load. This project requires release 19.1\u00a0or newer.<\/p>\n

Download the file here<\/a>
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9)\u00a0Structural Simulation of Wheel Bolt Pretension<\/strong><\/p>\n

Application example of a structural simulation of wheel bolt pretension. This project requires release 19.0 or newer.<\/p>\n

Download the file here<\/a><\/p>\n

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10)\u00a0Clip Insertion and Extraction Simulation<\/strong><\/p>\n

Application example of a snap-fit clip being inserted and\u00a0extracted\u00a0including non-linear frictional contact \u00a0and large deflection. This project requires release 19.2\u00a0or newer.<\/p>\n

Download the file here<\/a><\/p>\n

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11)\u00a0Interference Fit on a Wheel and Axle Assembly<\/strong><\/p>\n

Application example of a structural simulation of interference fit on a wheel and axle assembly. Frictional stress and contact pressure are calculated. This project requires release 19.0 or newer.<\/p>\n

Download the file here<\/a><\/p>\n

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12)\u00a0Vehicle Suspension Modal Analysis<\/strong><\/p>\n

Application example of a modal analysis of a vehicle double-wishbone suspension including springs. Results include displacements of each component for different suspension vibration modes. This project requires release 19.0 or newer.<\/p>\n

Download the file here<\/a><\/p>\n

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13)\u00a0PCB Random Vibration Analysis (PSD Analysis)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Application example of a random vibration analysis on a PCB with multiple attached\u00a0components.\u00a0Results include PSD stresses on the different components. This project requires release 2019R1 or newer.<\/p>\n

Download the file here<\/a><\/p>\n

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