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Ansys, Inc. is an American company based in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. It develops and markets multiphysics engineering simulation software for product design, testing and operation and offers its products and services to customers worldwide.
Ansys was founded in 1970 by John Swanson. Swanson sold his interest in the company to venture capitalists in 1993. Ansys went public on NASDAQ in 1996. In the 2000s, Ansys acquired numerous other engineering design companies, obtaining additional technology for fluid dynamics, electronics design, and other physics analysis. Ansys became a component of the NASDAQ-100 index on December 23, 2019.

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  1. PhiowPhi

    ANSYS - Maxwell, current distribution plot?

    I was modeling current distribution in a component: And I plotted the ##\vec J## to simulate & understand the current distribution throughout the conductor, all the flows make sense, however, at the edge of the conductor like so: Current would distribute all around the area, which is...
  2. M Waseem Ashraf

    Calculating Aerodynamic properties of a wing on ANSYS (Fluent)

    Greetings I am currently working on a VTOL intelligent ambulance. I am stuck with calculating CoP and pitching moment calculations on ANSYS (Fluent).
  3. N

    Indentation Test: How can you tell if the material yielded?

    Homework Statement I am modeling a 2D indentation test of pure Aluminum in ANSYS using non-linear analysis. The objective is to determine the minimum force required at the rigid indenter in order to achieve yielding of the Aluminum block. The indenter is 2 micrometers in width and is rigid...
  4. Jiri Fila

    Contact strength in ANSYS Workbench

    Hello, I want to model in Ansys Workbench contact between bricks and mortar. From experiments I know maximum normal stress and maximum shear stress. Respectively I know forces in which the contact fails. The failure is brittle due to lost of adhesion. I tried to use "Bonded contact" and...
  5. A

    Ansys Fluent transient pipe flow

    Hello, I am doing a relatively simple problem, but i can't initialise it. I have hot water at 400K moving inside a copper pipe at 300K. I would like to see the time it takes for the copper pipe's temperature to increase to 400. However I can't seem to initialise the temperature of the pipe...
  6. Omokhafe

    Co-Simulation of PMSM using ANSYS MAXWELL and Simplorer

    Hello everyone. Am working three-phase PMSM using Ansys Maxwell and Simplorer. I created the design iin2D Maxwell and trying to co-simulate with Simplorer. Simulation completed with execution error. I would be very grateful if anybody can kindly let me know to resolve this issue.
  7. R

    Lift and Drag Force in ANSYS CFX

    How i can know the magnitude of lift and drag force from ansys cfx?
  8. whatphysics

    Ansys Maxwell simulation taking too long

    simulation doesn't seem to be progressing. always stuck at this stage, see progress bar. any ideas how to solve? thanks! (btw I am trying to simulate it to get results of inductance for the copper coil)
  9. R

    Ansys Maxwell- Transient torque fluctuating problem

    Hii Friends, I was trying to model an Induction motor 5 KW in ANSYS Maxwell. The final output of Transient torque looks like shown below. It fluctuates with average torque almost equal to zero Nm. The input passed is a sine wave current with 120 deg phase shift. Any Suggestion will be highly...
  10. R

    How to Connect Coils in Series in Ansys Maxwell 3D?

    Hello everyone, wondering if you can give some help with ansys Maxwell 3D modelling. I'm working on the design of a new type of transformer and according my drawings and calculations I need to physical connect (not mutually-inducted) three coils in the secondary side of the transformer, they...
  11. S

    Why can't i get values in my data table in ansys maxwell?

    i'm quite new to ansys maxwell and i was trying to simulate coils for wireless power transfer for my project. after watching some tutorials, i was able to verify my model and actually got all checks but when i try to create data table there were no values inside ... does anyone know why is this...
  12. V

    Modeling Heat Transfer from a Flame to a Copper Tube using ANSYS

    Homework Statement Can't model a simplfied version of my problem, it's a Steady State Thermal problem. I'm trying to get the superficial temperature of a copper tube and the heat transfer from a flame to the tube(this is a simplified version of the problem). Now my problem started when I...
  13. M

    Ansys Maxwell Contact Resistances

    Hello everyone, I am using Maxwell 16.2 with no chance to get an update. I want to do a 3D design Eddy Current Simulation to find out the Joule losses of my single phase GIS design. An important factor for the joule losses that I need to insert is the contact resistances of the several...
  14. L

    Plot the contact pressure vs axe x (mm) in ansys workbench

    thanks for you sir i want to se how can i plot the contact pressure vs axe x (mm) in ansys workbench.? its very important for me
  15. Sirsh

    Measuring relative rotation of node - ANSYS WorkBench

    Hi all, I have a rather trivial issue I am trying to solve, but it seems like there isn't anything available online that I can find to help me. For this question, imagine I have a 2D annulus with a fixed inner ring and frictionless outer ring. I apply a moment to the outer ring and create...
  16. A

    Generate fluted pipe geometry in ANSYS

    I am trying to make a spirally fluted pipe in ANSYS. I made the cross section as in the attached figure and sweeped on a straight line perpendicular to plane of the cross section. However I get a sort of a drill bit instead of the required spirally fluted pipe. Is there an issue with the cross...
  17. A

    Installing Ansys on Windows 32-bit: A Step-by-Step Guide

    I want to install ansys on windows 32 bit i cann't find links to download
  18. Mohamed_Wael

    How to eliminate modes in Ansys modal analysis

    I am studying the modal analysis of a mechanism and I am only interested in the transverse modes, I wonder if there is a way to formulate my problem so that the results show only the transverse modes without the torsional and longitudinal ones, this would help in the post-processing a lot.
  19. Mohamed_Wael

    Can I use symmetry in modal analysis in FEA

    I am doing FE analysis for symmetric shape in boundary conditions and geometry, I would like to know if I can use symmetry in my analysis or not. I have tried to run trials, the results are very similar but I am not sure if this just a coincident
  20. AH515253

    Meshing a multi body part as shown below (ANSYS)

    I have one block which i sliced into two blocks and glue them to form one part. so now I have multibody part I want to mesh them as it shown below in the image. Both parts have hex mesh but one body has course mesh and other has fine mesh, For body one size of element is 3mm and other body mesh...
  21. syamsul

    Static structural ansys, rigid body boundary condition

    hi guys, i am new user on ansys i have task from my lecturer. it is about static test for seat bus. i try simulate the seat bus on ansys statical structural. you can see my model on attachment (untitle1.png). at that picture, there are 2 bars will push the seat back. the stiffness beahvior of...
  22. S

    Reference force apply in Ansys workbench

    Dear Sirs, when i lifting, i want to check the strength of structure, but i don't want to check padeye, because it's standard, but i must model padeye to apply force, so how can i apply force to padeye, but padeye just a reference body for my calculation, anyone help me pls, thank you so much
  23. M

    "Surface Body" in mechanical sketches....

    I cannot determine where I should ask this question if here is wrong would you carry it to the correct forum? What does a "surface body" mean? What is it? "The Surfaces From Sketches feature allows the creation of surface bodies using sketches as their boundary."...
  24. S

    Ansys workbench transient analysis

    Hello i have a cyclinder that i want to apply pressure to. The pressure starts from a higher value and then drops as time progresses. Can someone tell me how to apply pressure based on time in ansys workbench?
  25. E

    Material definition problem in ANSYS Maxwell

    HI Guys, I am getting an error in Ansys Maxwell that says Maxwell2d solver, process solver2d: Internal Solver Error: 'In the Material: M270-35A_12 , the SLOPE of the End Two Points in this BH curve is 56519.1, which is more than 2 times of Mu0; This may lead to a non-physical solution...
  26. Bharat

    ANSYS MAXWELL SIMPLORER Solution Error

    Dear all I am doing a simulation of a 3 phase transformer. I am adding the excitation using external circuit in Simplorer , I am getting these error ! Can somebody comment on the error . An external simulator couldn't be setup for simulation. (12:01:33 PM May 02, 2017) Simulation completed...
  27. davidfam

    Coupled Thermal-structural analysis in ANSYS Workbench

    Hi all, I'm currently working on my bachelor's thesis in mechanical engineering. I must simulate a brake model, which consist of 1 rotor and 1 stator. The rotor rotate around z-axis and the stator move along z-axis. When pressure is on stator placed. The stator and rotor will be pressed...
  28. tl_ccc

    Nonlinear contact convergence problem in ANSYS Workbench?

    I am using the static structural module of ANSYS workbench to do a simulation. In my model, there is a gear and a spring which presses against the gear, moves along it and pushes it to turn counterclockwise. These two objects are in frictional contact. In my calculation, I always have the...
  29. muhammad ahmad

    Importing material properties in ANSYS ACP

    i am doing composite analysis in ansys acp. i am using nomex hneycomb as core sandwiched with 3k twill carbon fiber on each side. i am unable to understand properties that my manufacturer gave. these are lengthwise and widthwise but in ansys i have to enter properties in x y z direction. can...
  30. Kevin Halagan

    Having trouble with a heat sink in ANSYS NLT

    Hello, I can't seem to get the great data when I am running my heat sink model through ANSYS NLT. I feel like I am overlooking something. Is anyone experienced and has some guidance. It is a simple convection problem with a certain amount of watts running through a cooper pipe into a copper heat...
  31. tl_ccc

    ANSYS Workbench: revolute joint problem

    Hey folks, I am doing a structural static analysis in ANSYS Workbench. A problem has troubled me for several days. Here it is: I would like to connect object 2 to object 1 by a revolute joint, which allows 2 to follow the movement of 1 and to rotate around this joint at the same time (under the...
  32. OgulcanT

    Ansys Ramp Analysis Question

    Hi all, I need information about modelling a system. Assume that, there is a ramp and robot with 2 wheels. I want wheels to follow the road and (if it is suitable to happen) jump from it according to the given velocity. How can i model this situtation? Thanks.
  33. J

    How to specify carbon fibre material properties in ANSYS ACP

    Hey there, my honours year thesis is on the design and analysis of a carbon fibre wheel for a Formula Student racecar. However, I am unable to obtain carbon fibre material properties to input into the Engineering Data section. I am required to specify the Youngs Modulus in the x, y and z...
  34. M

    Ansys Interface: Troubleshooting Geometry Options in Structural Template

    I try to follow these steps and I am not sure but my interface might be different. I cannot see geometry options in my structural template in contrast to the vid. Here my template: Thank you.
  35. M

    Ansys Fluent Help: Troubleshooting Geometry File Creation in 34 Seconds

    I try to learn Ansys Fluent. I try what I watch but I am stuck. After clicking "create simulation process" I cannot find that "geometry file" in 34. seconds. Would somebody can help? Thank you.
  36. Anders Johnsen

    Nonlinear material problem in ANSYS Workbench

    I'm currently conduction a nonlinear analysis of a partially buried, cylindrically shaped sump-system. I've decided to best simulate the stresses on the sump by modelling a shallow cylinder with gravel-properties around it and a cube with soil-properties surrounding both sump and gravel. As I'm...
  37. Anders Johnsen

    ANSYS Workbench contact problem

    I'm currently working on my bachelor's thesis in mechanical engineering. A part of my thesis is conducting a FEM-analysis on a sump for sewage. I've applied a load on the upper face of the lid for the sump. As a result, the upper layer of the lid has been "pushed through" the lower layer of...
  38. Vigardo

    Convergence problems in ANSYS batch mode but not in GUI

    Dear experts, I´m performing a non-linear buckling analysis under ANSYS Mechanical APDL (v14.5) using an input file that processes the last converged step to generate some etable output. When run in GUI everything goes fine: the non-linear buckling analysis is performed until it becomes...
  39. R

    Problem with spring -- ansys APDL

    Hi, could you help me with my parametric model please? I have a problem with the end of spring. At the end of load (displacement) is problem with solve stress because there is concentrated stress and it shouldn't be. I didn't define contact between coils yet. I need to repair this fail at...
  40. grapheeene

    Modeling Surface Reaction (CVD) on ANSYS Fluent

    Hi guys, First of all, thank you for your help. I am new in Ansys and Fluent (less than a month), hoping to learn. I am trying to model a simple and single surface reaction CH4 (g) -> C(s) + 2H2 (g) on a "CVD reactor" to grow C(s) (graphene, or graphite). The inlets are gases inyections of...
  41. S

    Ansys Workbench - Beam 188 and Link 180 element - together?

    Using : Ansys Workbench 16 Educational I want to build simple frame and simulate stress state and deformation when that frame is lifted. I have constructed my geometry in Design Modeler using line body's. My lifting cable has circular cross section with diameter of 10 mm. My frame has square...
  42. E

    Ansys Maxwell problem -- band around coil is a difficult geometry?

    Hey Guys, through the past years you helped me a lot. But now i have to ask my first question. I am simulating a solenoid, a very easy one, with a core and a coil. And a translational band (2mm). The only problem is, that i cannot put the band correctly because my solenoid is in a housing, the...
  43. A

    Unexpected results from ANSYS workbench

    Hi, I have problem of finding the deformation of skin using a probe. I have identified the different layers of skin and made the model accordingly along with a probe in contact with the top layer of skin. The model is basically 15x15mm model with extrudes of different thickness for each layer...
  44. N

    Measure angle in Ansys Workbench

    Hello, I want to ask how I want to make a rotation using angle in Ansys Workbench ? I already read some suggestions that it can be done by using local coordinate system but unfortunately I can't done it right. Is there any youtube video or tutorials that I can refer ? I hope someone can help...
  45. R

    What are the options for boundary conditions in ANSYS WB structural analysis?

    I am trying to perform a simple simulation in ANSYS WB Mechanical. Description is given below in image, thickness of the plate is 5 mm. Problem is I am unable to decide which type of support should I provide for this.
  46. mattyboson12

    Picking an element type for FEA

    When choosing between a 2D 4-node quadrilateral element and 8-node for FEA stress analysis, why is the 8 node option preferred? I understand it has much more flexibility with different shapes due to the central mid node but are there any other reasons?
  47. K

    Time History Fatigue Analysis - Ansys Static Structural Quer

    I'm testing a part for fatigue, and I got a time series of Forces and Moments on three different parts of the body (A wind turbine hub). From the static structural fatigue analysis, I noticed that you need a von mises stress input - that's not a problem. My problem is, how do I place different...
  48. L

    Calculating Reaction Forces in ANSYS: Step-by-Step Guide"

    Hey, I have a simple ANSYS model shown in link: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/104865119/hand_calc.PNG . Ansys reaction force in z axis is +121 N and -121 N. Can someone clarify how do you get to this result using hand calculations?
  49. Martin1234

    ANSYS Material Models: Compression vs Tension

    Hello, I am doing a non-linear analysis in ANSYS. I have curve for the strain,stress curve for the material in tension, however, in the problem I'm working on I'm compressing the material. Does anyone know, if ANSYS just mirrors the material curve about origo as I have not given it data for...
  50. X

    The latest ANSYS Mechanical APDL

    I know the difference, but I want to know what is the latest version of apdl.
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