Modeling a multi-story building using Ansys Apdl 14.5

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around modeling a multi-story building using Ansys APDL 14.5, focusing on the challenges and methods involved in creating a geometric representation of the structure. Participants explore the feasibility of using Ansys for this purpose and consider alternative approaches for geometry creation.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a need for guidance on modeling a multi-story building in Ansys APDL, indicating their inexperience with the software.
  • Another participant suggests that creating the building's geometry solely within Ansys APDL could be complex due to the potential number of beams and spars required, and proposes considering the import of a geometry file from another source.
  • A follow-up question seeks recommendations for alternative sources for geometry files.
  • Further inquiries are made about whether the building has been designed in a CAD tool and what type of analysis is intended for the building.
  • The original poster clarifies that they plan to design the building entirely within Ansys and requests step-by-step guidance on the modeling process.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants have not reached a consensus on the best approach to modeling the building, with some suggesting alternative methods while others focus on using Ansys exclusively. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the optimal strategy for the task.

Contextual Notes

There are limitations regarding the assumptions about the user's familiarity with CAD tools and the specific requirements for the analysis to be performed on the building.

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Hello I am new to Ansys and currently conducting a study on ''property of lightweight structures'' I have read and watched videos online but nobody has the tutorials...i'm hoping someone here can help me on how to model a multi-storey building using Ansys...I hope this post makes sense. Thanks
 
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Creating the geometric representation of a building using just Ansys APDL will be quite an undertaking, since you would be creating potentially hundreds of beams/spars. Have you considered importing a geometry file from another source?
 
Mech_Engineer said:
Creating the geometric representation of a building using just Ansys APDL will be quite an undertaking, since you would be creating potentially hundreds of beams/spars. Have you considered importing a geometry file from another source?

Hey thanks for the reply..but what other source would you recommend?
 
Is the building already designed in some CAD tool? What kind of analysis are you looking to perform on said building?
 
Mech_Engineer said:
Is the building already designed in some CAD tool? What kind of analysis are you looking to perform on said building?
Mech_Engineer said:
Is the building already designed in some CAD tool? What kind of analysis are you looking to perform on said building?
The building will be designed in ansys...am using only ansys software to design and my question is how do i model the building step by step..but hey my question have been answered. Thanks a lot
 

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