Bangladesh University Of Engineering And Technology

Course No : NAME 352

Course Name : Ship Structure Sessional

Submitted To :
Dr. Gautum Kumar Saha (Professor)
Dr. MD Shahidul Islam (Professor)
MD. Moinul Islam (Lecturer)

Submitted By : .
MD. Shihabur Rahman .
Department : NAME (L3 – T1)
ID : 1712032 .
Executive Summary:
In this report we are going to have to solve 2 given problems of Truss Analysis with the
software Abaqus Using finite Element method.

Our approach to solve the problem is, we have to first create the model of the problem in
abaqus software. Then we have to define the material to be used as truss element and give
the properties as given in the problem . Then we have to set the boundary condition and
give the load on the node given. The we have to create mesh and define the element type
and finally we have to create the job and submit and then the result can be shown. In the
result we would clearly be able to see the deformation and stresses formed. We can then get
the desired result.

Introduction:
We could think of the problem structures as a small part of a structure and we have
to know if the truss elements are able to take the load conditions in real life.
Using the abaqus software we can simulate a real life scenario and be able to see the
stresses develops on the structure. A truss structure is made with truss elements and nodes.
And studying of the is important. Because these kind of structures are widely seen in
bridges , large civil structures, Crane arms and many more structures. And we need to be
able to know if the design is going to be strong enough to hold the loads it is going to face.

Also from this analysis we will be able to know that which element is going to fail and we
can think of using element of better performance.

Goals and Objectives:

Primary goal of the experiment is to find the nodal displacements, elemental stresses and
reaction forces for problem 1 and displacement of node 1 and stresses in each element.

Solving the problems we would be able to simulate the real life condition and scenario.
Then looking at the result and the color code represented in result section we would be able
to determine id the truss element we used would be strong enough. Also, we will be able to
see which element take what amount of load, and also which element would take no load at
all. If there is such element which takes no load we can then also not use then element or
use element of lower strength to reduce cost.

Goals and ObjectivesAnticipated Results:

In problem 1, 5 nodes in total. 3 nodes there we see that they are fixed nodes. This means
these three nodes are not going to move no matter what force is applied on them. One of
the node has 20kn of load on it acting upwards at 30 degree angle with the vertical line.
This would give 2 positive component in both X and Y axis. So can expect the node to move
to right and up a little.

In the second problem however we have 4 nodes in total and 3 of them are fixed and not
going to move and other node takes a load of 18kN acting downward. So we can expect the
node to move downwards a bit and all the elements should be in tension.

Mathematical Idealization:
Mathematical Representation:
Problem 1:
This truss system has node and elemental components. The co-ordinates are (0,0),
(4,0), (2,2), (0,3), (4,3). Also the nodes and the elements are denoted in the photo
below.
 Problem 2:
Co-ordinates are (0,0), (-0.45, 0.6), (0.45, 0.6), (0.8,0.6). Here the nodes and elements
are given already.

Geometrical Representation:

Placing the point at right co-ordinate and then connecting them with lines we can create
the geometry of the problem we have.

Boundary Conditions:

Except the 4th nodal point all other points are pin joints, meaning they cannot move in any
direction. So the boundary condition for them is set to be zero for both U1 and U2.
Material Model:

The material used for this structure has Young’s Modulus E=200Gpa. As we give the
property of the material the software should be able to generate real life representation of
the material.

Solution Procedure and key Result:

First we created section from parts. Then using point command we put the points and
connected them with lines and finished creating primary model.

Then we created material for use as element and set the material property E=200Gpa.

Then from Section we set the type as truss beam, and entered the cross sectional area. And
this information gets assigned to the material.
Under assembly we set the parts to be independent.

Then we in steps we created a step and set the boundary condition from BC. And also gave
the load value.

Then from Mesh tab we set the Edges from seed tab. Then we set the Element type as
Truss, and then we created instance for the model.

Then finally we created the job for simulation the real life work load. Then we submitted it
and viewed the result.

For the report we went to report and the Field Output, the we selected Nodal displacement,
and reaction force under unique Nodal and element stresses under centroid for problem 1

And we selected Nodal displacement under Unique Nodal and Element stresses under
Centroid. Then we can setup the file name and get the result in a .rpt file for each of them.
Model of Problem 1:

Displacement Comparison Problem 1:

Model of Problem 2:

Displacement Comparison Problem 2:

Output Problem 1:
Displacement:
Node U.Magnitude U.U1 U.U2
1 361.521E-06 -161.157E-06 323.590E-06
2 0 -23.1099E-33 11.5549E-33
3 0 45.6707E-36 22.8353E-36
4 1.61620E-03 546.420E-06 1.52111E-03
5 0 33.0642E-33 5.74322E-33

Elemental Stresses:
Elements S.S11
1 -25.8362E+06
2 -51.0614E+03
3 -24.4942E+06
4 8.12167E+06
5 27.32E+06

Reaction Forces:
Node RF.Magnitude RF.RF1 RF.RF2
1 0 0 0
2 25.8362E+03 23.1086E+03 -11.554E+03
3 51.0614 -45.6707 -22.8353
4 0 0 0
5 33.5579E+03 -33.063E+03 -5.743E+03

Output Problem 2:
Displacement:
Node U.Magnitude U.U1 U.U2
1 195.484E-06 56.1720E-06 -187.240E-06
2 0 7.33981E-33 -9.78641E-33
3 0 -2.69626E-33 -2.02219E-33
4 0 -4.64355E-33 -6.19140E-33

Elemental Stresses:
Elements S.S11
1 48.9320E+06
2 13.4813E+06
3 30.9570E+06

Solution Procedure and key Result:

Now that we have got the result for Abaqus we can now compare them with what we
previously anticipated.
In problem 1 except node 4 other nodes were fixed and we anticipated that these nodes
would not displace at all. And from the result above it seems to represent our anticipation.
And also node 4 was supposed to move up and right a bit, the result also matches for this.

In problem 2 except node 1 other nodes were fixed and as before it should not at all and the
result proves that, also node 1 supposed to move down a little which also matches.

So, we can say that the simulation seems to work fine.

Conclusion:
In this truss analysis experiment, using finite element method, we had been able to simulate
real world scenario. And anticipated the whole experiment went alright. Result data show
that this works as expected.
Though this structure was fairly small but we also can work with larger structures, And we
should be extra careful on those analysis.

This experiment has a big significance as truss structure is used in so many places. And
being able to extract the result before any construction of this kind helps to prevent real
world hazards. Also helps to reduce any construction cost. So we can conclude that this
whole experiment was a success and it is a success for those who are working in this
construction and with this construction and also a success for people who are going to
interact with those constriction.