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    This tutorial demonstrates using ANSYS to analyze the deflection of a cantilever beam due to self-weight. The beam is modeled with keypoints, lines, and beam elements. Material properties of steel and a density are defined. Gravity is applied to induce deflection. The system is solved and results show a maximum deflection of 5.777mm, matching the hand calculation value. This verifies ANSYS's ability to accurately account for an object's self-weight.

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    This tutorial demonstrates using ANSYS to analyze the deflection of a cantilever beam due to self-weight. The beam is modeled with keypoints, lines, and beam elements. Material properties of steel and a density are defined. Gravity is applied to induce deflection. The system is solved and results show a maximum deflection of 5.777mm, matching the hand calculation value. This verifies ANSYS's ability to accurately account for an object's self-weight.

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    Analysis of Cantilever Beam for self load

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    CANTILEVER SELF

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    This tutorial demonstrates using ANSYS to analyze the deflection of a cantilever beam due to self-weight. The beam is modeled with keypoints, lines, and beam elements. Material properties of steel and a density are defined. Gravity is applied to induce deflection. The system is solved and results show a maximum deflection of 5.777mm, matching the hand calculation value. This verifies ANSYS's ability to accurately account for an object's self-weight.

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    Preprocessing: Defining The Problem: Keypoint Coordinates (X, Y, Z)

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    This tutorial demonstrates using ANSYS to analyze the deflection of a cantilever beam due to self-weight. The beam is modeled with keypoints, lines, and beam elements. Material properties of steel and a density are defined. Gravity is applied to induce deflection. The system is solved and results show a maximum deflection of 5.777mm, matching the hand calculation value. This verifies ANSYS's ability to accurately account for an object's self-weight.

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    his tutorial was completed using ANSYS 7.

    0 The purpose of the tutorial is to show the required


    steps to account for the weight of an object in ANSYS.

    Loads will not be applied to the beam shown below in order to observe the deflection caused by
    the weight of the beam itself. The beam is to be made of steel with a modulus of elasticity of 200
    GPa.

    Preprocessing: Defining the Problem


    1. Give example a Title

    Utility Menu > File > Change Title ...


    /title, Effects of Self Weight for a Cantilever Beam

    2. Open preprocessor menu

    ANSYS Main Menu > Preprocessor


    /PREP7

    3. Define Keypoints

    Preprocessor > Modeling > Create > Keypoints > In Active CS...
    K,#,x,y,z

    We are going to define 2 keypoints for this beam as given in the following table:

    Keypoint Coordinates (x,y,z)


    1 (0,0)
    2 (1000,0)

    4. Create Lines
    Preprocessor > Modeling > Create > Lines > Lines > In Active Coord
    L,1,2

    Create a line joining Keypoints 1 and 2

    5. Define the Type of Element

    Preprocessor > Element Type > Add/Edit/Delete...

    For this problem we will use the BEAM3 (Beam 2D elastic) element. This
    element has 3 degrees of freedom (translation along the X and Y axes, and
    rotation about the Z axis).

    6. Define Real Constants

    Preprocessor > Real Constants... > Add...

    In the 'Real Constants for BEAM3' window, enter the following geometric
    properties:

    i. Cross-sectional area AREA: 500


    ii. Area moment of inertia IZZ: 4166.67
    iii. Total beam height: 10

    This defines a beam with a height of 10 mm and a width of 50 mm.

    7. Define Element Material Properties

    Preprocessor > Material Props > Material Models > Structural > Linear > Elastic
    > Isotropic

    In the window that appears, enter the following geometric properties for steel:

    i. Young's modulus EX: 200000


    ii. Poisson's Ratio PRXY: 0.3
    8. Define Element Density

    Preprocessor > Material Props > Material Models > Structural > Linear > Density

    In the window that appears, enter the following density for steel:

    i. Density DENS: 7.86e-6


    9. Define Mesh Size

    Preprocessor > Meshing > Size Cntrls > ManualSize > Lines > All Lines...
    For this example we will use an element edge length of 100mm.

    10. Mesh the frame

    Preprocessor > Meshing > Mesh > Lines > click 'Pick All'

    Solution Phase: Assigning Loads and Solving


    1. Define Analysis Type

    Solution > Analysis Type > New Analysis > Static


    ANTYPE,0

    2. Apply Constraints

    Solution > Define Loads > Apply > Structural > Displacement > On Keypoints

    Fix keypoint 1 (ie all DOF constrained)

    3. Define Gravity

    It is necessary to define the direction and magnitude of gravity for this problem.

    o Select Solution > Define Loads > Apply > Structural > Inertia > Gravity...
    o The following window will appear. Fill it in as shown to define an acceleration of
    9.81m/s2 in the y direction.

    Note: Acceleration is defined in terms of meters (not 'mm' as used throughout the
    problem). This is because the units of acceleration and mass must be consistent to
    give the product of force units (Newtons in this case). Also note that a positive
    acceleration in the y direction stimulates gravity in the negative Y direction.
    There should now be a red arrow pointing in the positive y direction. This
    indicates that an acceleration has been defined in the y direction.
    DK,1,ALL,0,
    ACEL,,9.8

    The applied loads and constraints should now appear as shown in the figure below.

    4. Solve the System

    Solution > Solve > Current LS


    SOLVE

    Postprocessing: Viewing the Results


    1. Hand Calculations

    Hand calculations were performed to verify the solution found using ANSYS:

    The maximum deflection was shown to be 5.777mm

    2. Show the deformation of the beam

    General Postproc > Plot Results > Deformed Shape ... > Def + undef edge
    PLDISP,2
    As observed in the upper left hand corner, the maximum displacement was found to be
    5.777mm. This is in agreement with the theortical value.

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