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    This document provides tips and information for using truss elements in ANSYS. It discusses how to model trusses by directly defining nodes and connecting them with link elements. It also describes the different types of link elements available in ANSYS and how to post-process truss element results by accessing the element table. Finally, it includes an example problem and demonstrates how to modify element properties.

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    This document provides tips and information for using truss elements in ANSYS. It discusses how to model trusses by directly defining nodes and connecting them with link elements. It also describes the different types of link elements available in ANSYS and how to post-process truss element results by accessing the element table. Finally, it includes an example problem and demonstrates how to modify element properties.

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    Tips For Using Truss Elements in ANSYS

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    This document provides tips and information for using truss elements in ANSYS. It discusses how to model trusses by directly defining nodes and connecting them with link elements. It also describes the different types of link elements available in ANSYS and how to post-process truss element results by accessing the element table. Finally, it includes an example problem and demonstrates how to modify element properties.

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    EMA 405

    Tips for Using Truss Elements in ANSYS

    Truss Elements in ANSYS


    We dont really need to mesh a truss model Just define nodes directly (Modeling/Create/Nodes/In Active CS) All you need is one element per line in the truss model Then create elements (Modeling/Create/Elements/Auto Numbered/Thru Nodes) Apply boundary conditions and loads to nodes

    Truss Element Types in ANSYS

    Besides trusses, link elements are commonly used to model cable systems, springs (k=EA/L), and actuator arms. ANSYS has 5 link elements in its library.
    Link1 2D spar: Model must be completely in x-y plane Link8 3D spar

    Link10 Bilinear 3D Spar: allows for the creation of tension only or compression only elements. Useful for modeling cables or contact only supports
    Link11 ANSYS calls this a linear actuator, but it can be thought of as a shock absorber as damping as well as spring stiffness is applied.

    Link180 3D finite strain spar: similar to link8 but with improved nonlinear capabilities. The higher number indicates this is a newer element in the ANSYS family.

    Post Processing

    To get stresses in elements, go to: General Postproc/List Results/Element Solution and then Stress/Line Element Results

    A Test Problem
    E=200 GPa =0.27 A=2 cm2 Use 2-D spar element Expected results: dmax (usum)=22.2 microns; smax=2.6 MPa

    35 cm

    50 cm

    F=300 N

    Changing Element Properties

    If you want to alter the properties of elements after they are created
    Create second set of properties (real constants, element type, material properties, etc.) Then go to Modeling/Move or Modify/Elements/Modify Attrib

    To check, go to List/Elements

    A Slight Modification
    Now switch angled bar to E=300 GPa and A=4 cm2 Expected Results: dmax=13.4 microns; smax=1.31 MPa

    Getting Results From the Element Table

    For line elements (links, beams, etc. ) the Element Table is used to access results data. The Element Table is different for each element, therefore, we need to look at the help file for LINK1 or LINK8 (Type help link8 in the command line). From Table 8.2 in the Help file, we can see that the stress (SAXL) can be obtained 1using the item 'LS,1, and the element load (MFORX) using SMISC,1.

    Element Table Continued

    From the General Postprocessor menu select Element Table >Define Table Click on 'Add...'

    Type in a label (I used stress) Scroll down through the items and select by sequence number Select LS and then type 1 after LS, and hit apply In a similar manner, add an entry for the element forces (SMISC,1) These items may now be plotted or listed

    Numbering and Load Labels

    The numbers associated with the nodes and elements may be displayed using Plot Controls >Numbering. To show the material or real constant associated with each element, select that item from the Elem/Attribute scroll list.

    The load and boundary condition labels can be refreshed by Plot Controls >Symbols and selecting all applied B.C.s

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