Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the topic of thermal creep in ANSYS Mechanical, specifically seeking examples and guidance on modeling this phenomenon using Norton's model. The focus is on the challenges faced in understanding the effects of temperature variation on creep strains within the software.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant expresses a need for good examples of thermal creep in ANSYS Mechanical Workbench.
- Another participant suggests checking ANSYS help materials and inquires about the material model being used.
- A participant mentions having looked at ANSYS support but finding a lack of specific examples for thermal creep, despite having computed constants for Norton's model.
- This participant notes that while the response of a pipe under internal pressure appears fine, the challenge lies in understanding the impact of temperature variation on creep strains.
- There is a suggestion to consider switching to COMSOL due to its organized tutorial set for thermal creep.
- One participant admits to lacking experience in the topic and does not find specific resources in the ANSYS customer portal.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on the availability of resources for thermal creep in ANSYS Mechanical, with some expressing frustration over the lack of examples and others suggesting alternative software.
Contextual Notes
The discussion highlights limitations in available resources for thermal creep modeling in ANSYS Mechanical, particularly regarding specific examples and tutorials. There is an acknowledgment of the potential need for alternative software due to these limitations.
Who May Find This Useful
This discussion may be useful for users of ANSYS Mechanical seeking guidance on thermal creep modeling, as well as those considering alternative software options like COMSOL for similar applications.