ANSYS APDL 18.2 - Symmetric Stiffened Plate

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The discussion focuses on replicating a tutorial for ANSYS APDL 18.2 involving a symmetric stiffened plate. The user is attempting to follow a tutorial that utilizes the SHELL93 element but is using SHELL281 instead, which may lead to discrepancies in results. Key issues raised include potential stress mismatches and deformation differences. The element selection is identified as a critical factor in achieving accurate results.

PREREQUISITES
  • Familiarity with ANSYS APDL 18.2
  • Understanding of finite element analysis (FEA)
  • Knowledge of shell elements, specifically SHELL93 and SHELL281
  • Basic principles of structural mechanics
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  • Research the differences between SHELL93 and SHELL281 elements in ANSYS
  • Explore tutorials on stress analysis using ANSYS APDL
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  • Investigate common pitfalls in replicating ANSYS tutorials
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This discussion is beneficial for new ANSYS users, structural engineers, and anyone involved in finite element analysis who seeks to understand element selection and its impact on simulation results.

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What aspect of the example are you not able to replicate? Is it a stress mismatch, deformation, etc? I notice the element called out in the tutorial is SHELL93 but you're using SHELL281; is it possible the difference is due to the element selection?
 

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