Why is the Total Reaction Force Zero in My Ansys Hoop Analysis?

AI Thread Summary
In the Ansys hoop analysis of a 550mm diameter, 7mm thick hoop subjected to a 1mm displacement, the total reaction force calculated was 0.0004N, which appears too low. The stress level of 730MPa is normal, but the low reaction force is attributed to the nature of the hoop structure, where forces are balanced and total force approximates zero. Each force vector has a corresponding negative vector at another node, leading to this result. By plotting the results at a quarter of the face and multiplying by four, the true reaction force can be determined. Understanding this balance in forces is crucial for accurate analysis in structural simulations.
mcan884
Messages
2
Reaction score
0
i am working on a hoop and its 550mm diameter, 7mm thickness. I applied 1mm displacement from its upper face which is normal to its direction.Stress is 730Mpa which is normal but the total reaction force is 0.0004N which is too low. where do i make the mistake.Material is structural steel.
problem is shown here.
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/607/97873466.png/
 
Engineering news on Phys.org
it's weird there is no reply to my post.Maybe ıts because ı am not a native speaker and couldn't tell my problem.But at last I understand the problem. Total force approximates zero since its a hoop and total force should be zero.Each force vector has its negative at another node. when you plot the results at the quarter of the face and multiply it four times you get the true results.
 
Posted June 2024 - 15 years after starting this class. I have learned a whole lot. To get to the short course on making your stock car, late model, hobby stock E-mod handle, look at the index below. Read all posts on Roll Center, Jacking effect and Why does car drive straight to the wall when I gas it? Also read You really have two race cars. This will cover 90% of problems you have. Simply put, the car pushes going in and is loose coming out. You do not have enuff downforce on the right...
Thread 'Physics of Stretch: What pressure does a band apply on a cylinder?'
Scenario 1 (figure 1) A continuous loop of elastic material is stretched around two metal bars. The top bar is attached to a load cell that reads force. The lower bar can be moved downwards to stretch the elastic material. The lower bar is moved downwards until the two bars are 1190mm apart, stretching the elastic material. The bars are 5mm thick, so the total internal loop length is 1200mm (1190mm + 5mm + 5mm). At this level of stretch, the load cell reads 45N tensile force. Key numbers...
I'm trying to decide what size and type of galvanized steel I need for 2 cantilever extensions. The cantilever is 5 ft. The space between the two cantilever arms is a 17 ft Gap the center 7 ft of the 17 ft Gap we'll need to Bear approximately 17,000 lb spread evenly from the front of the cantilever to the back of the cantilever over 5 ft. I will put support beams across these cantilever arms to support the load evenly
Back
Top