ANSYS Element Type for Stress Analysis of Protection Windows

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For stress analysis of a protection window in ANSYS, selecting the appropriate element type is crucial, especially for a wide, thin sheet. Users are advised to familiarize themselves with basic ANSYS commands and techniques before attempting complex simulations, as improper setup can lead to errors during meshing. Creating nodes is typically necessary for defining geometry, but users may also explore direct volume creation methods. It is suggested to invest time in the ANSYS manual and tutorials to build foundational knowledge. Tackling advanced problems without adequate preparation can lead to significant challenges.
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Hello,

I have to do stress analysis on a protection window at work but I am getting errors when meshing in ANSYS because of the element type I am choosing. The window is of course is a solid and is a wide, thin sheet. What Element Type should I use?

Also, do I need to create nodes or not? Can I just create a volume right away without creating nodes then connecting them to create an area/volume? (Sorry, I am new to this.)

Thanks a lot and I am looking forward to your replies.
 
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You may be in a little over your head. Protection window tells me that you're going to try and do some sort of impact problem. Having no knowledge of basic ANSYS commands and techniques, I'd say that this is a bad idea.

Spend a month or so going through the manual and tutorials before trying to take on a (what is more than likely an LS-DYNA problem anyways) complex problem such as this.
 

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