Bushing Joint simulation in Ansys W14

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SUMMARY

The discussion focuses on simulating a bushing joint in ANSYS Workbench 14 (W14) that conducts heat between two parts. A coupled physics analysis is essential, where structural analysis employs a cylindrical support condition, while the thermal analysis utilizes a thermal contact condition for heat conduction. The solution involves using the command keyopt, cid,1, 2 to configure the contact with only temperature degrees of freedom (DOF), effectively creating a bonded contact that facilitates the desired thermal interaction.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of ANSYS Workbench 14 (W14) interface and functionalities
  • Knowledge of coupled physics analysis in finite element modeling
  • Familiarity with thermal contact conditions in simulations
  • Basic command syntax in ANSYS for modifying contact properties
NEXT STEPS
  • Explore advanced features of ANSYS Workbench 14 for coupled physics simulations
  • Learn about thermal contact conductance and its impact on heat transfer
  • Investigate the use of keyopt commands in ANSYS for customizing contact conditions
  • Study case studies involving bushing joints and thermal analysis in engineering applications
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Mechanical engineers, simulation analysts, and anyone involved in thermal and structural analysis using ANSYS Workbench 14 will benefit from this discussion.

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Is it possible to simulate a bushing joint between to parts
that would also conduct heat from one part to another?
 
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It's possible to set up a coupled physics analysis in which the structural analysis has a cylindrical support condition, and the thermal portion has a thermal contact condition which conducts heat.

Different physics regimes do not have to have the same number or type of contact conditions for a coupled physics analysis.
 
Thank you. I solved this by adding command to the contact

keyopt, cid,1, 2

so that the contact only has temperature DOF.
 
so bonded contact with only temp dof and bushing joint did the job.
 

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