Jobsheet 4

TRUSS ANALYSIS

4.1 Competence
After completing the practicum, students can:
• Understand how Finite Element Method and Computer Aided Engineering work.
• Understand basic concept of truss system.
• Perform convergence test, validation, and simulation using software correctly.
• Perform stress analysis and deformation on truss system.
• Analyse and evaluate stress and deformation truss system.

4.2 Geometry, Boundary, and Loading Conditions

Figure 4-1 Truss System

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 Figure 4-2 Bridge

Figure 4-3 Cross Section

4.3 Material Model

Truss uses structural steel material that is in the Ansys library.

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4.4 Results and Evaluation
Explain the result of simulation with picture and explanation.
1. Convergence Test
2. Validation
3. Truss System
a. What is the total maximum deformation and its location?
b. What is the maximum von-Mises Stress and its location?
c. What are the natural frequencies of the model?
d. What are the mode shapes of the model?
e. What is the safety factor of the system?
4. Bridge
a. What is the total maximum deformation and its location?
b. What is the maximum von-Mises Stress and its location?
c. What are the natural frequencies of the model?
d. What are the mode shapes of the model?
e. What is the safety factor of the system?

4.5 Report and Data Collection

1. All models are written in a report.
2. The report must write by individual person.
3. The report format:
a. Collect in a .pdf file (file name: Name_Student ID_Jobsheet 4_Data Number).
b. Paper is A4.
c. Maximum page is 8.
d. Figure and Table must use name of figure and name of table.
e. The minimum outline of report:
i. Introduction
Introduction contains Problem Statement, Objective, Scope of Analysis, etc.
ii. Data, Assumptions, and Finite Element Model
Data, Assumptions, and Finite Element Model contains Geometry Model,
Material Data and Model, Boundary and Loading Conditions, Load Case,
Meshing/Element Type Selection etc.
iii. Result and Analysis
Result and Analysis contains Convergence Test, Validation, Result and
Evaluation of Simulation, Discussion, etc.
iv. Conclusion

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