R.M.

Shahbab
Lecturer,
Dept. of IPE, BUET.

Ansys Lecture

1. Finite Element Analysis: The finite element analysis (FEA) is the most popularly used
method for solving problems of engineering and mathematical models. Areas of interest
include structural analysis, heat transfer, fluid flow, mass transport, and electromagnetic
potential. The FEA is actually a numerical method for solving partial differential
equations in two or three space variables. FEA solves a problem by subdividing a large
system into smaller, simpler parts that are called Finite Elements.

2. Illustration of Distributed load on a simply supported Beam.

w = 5 N/mm

a = 40 mm

L = 1m

a = 40 mm

Material Structural Steel

Theoretical max. deflection 1.453 mm
Theoretical max. bending stress 58.59Pa
3. Illustration of point load on a simply supported beam.

P = 5000 N

a = 40 mm

L = 1m

a = 40 mm

Material Stainless Steel

Theoretical max. deflection 2.33 mm
Theoretical max. bending stress 117 MPa

4. Illustration of uniformly varying load on a cantilever beam

P = 500 N
a = 40 mm

a = 70 mm
L = 500 mm

Material Structural Steel

5. Illustration of torsional shear stress and factor of safety calculation.

Max. allowable shear stress, 𝜏max 13,200 MPa