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This video is addendum to the previous video titled "Fundamentals of ANSYS structural finite element analysis Part 1. This video shows how to properly connect a beam to shell plate connection to fully capture the joint stiffness between the plate and perpendicular beam attached to it. Here is the link to Part 1: czcams.com/video/7DreeNX95yU/video.html

In this video, I will give an overview of the finite element analysis (FEA) process of analyzing structures. Three models of different fidelity will be compared namely: 3D solid element model, surface shell model and beam shell model.

Equivalent Plastic Strain: Isoline contours

Equivalent plastic strain plot

2D-axisymmetry analysis of O-ring joint shown in 3D by means of graphical expansion

Video shows multiple load steps of a multi o-ring piston-cylinder assembly. This analysis includes fluid pressure penetration applied to all O-rings. Here is the description of various load steps involved: -Load step 1: O-rings establish contact with the gland surfaces. -Load step 2: Cylinder is assembled over the piston. This squeezes the O-rings in the groove. -Load step 3: Piston is displace...

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This video shows normal stresses in the bolt & nut threads as well as the bottom joint member along the bolt axis (y-axis). Simulation undergoes, the following load steps: 1) Initial bolt preload 2) Preload relaxation due to embedment & elastic interaction 3) Applied tension load Notice how the thread stresses remain unchanged until the applied tension load causes the joint members to separate....

This video shows the growth of plastic strains in a bolted connection. The simulation is based on the following load steps: 1) Initial bolt preload 2) Preload relaxation due to embedment & elastic interaction 3) Applied tension load Notice how the plastic strains remain constant until the applied tension load causes the joint members to separate. After this point, the strains increase rapidly. ...

This video shows bolt normal stress along bolt axis (y-axis) as the bolt undergoes following load steps: 1) Initial bolt preload 2) Preload relaxation due to embedment & elastic interaction 3) Applied tension load Notice how the thread stresses remain unchanged until the applied tension load causes the joint members to separate. After this point, the stresses go up rapidly. Please visit my blog...

Discovery channel coverage of bio-inspired flapping-wing micro air vehicle research conducted by Dr. Khan at the University of Delaware Mechanical Systems Lab.