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This document describes FEMAP software and its uses for finite element analysis. It then provides 4 examples of finite element models analyzed in FEMAP, including a beam under bending, a plate under in-plane loading, a bending plate with a hole, and a shell structure. Each example gives the problem data, finite element model details, and results of the analysis such as stress, displacement, and buckling factor. FEMAP allows engineers to simulate complex systems and evaluate product performance virtually through finite element modeling and analysis.

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This document describes FEMAP software and its uses for finite element analysis. It then provides 4 examples of finite element models analyzed in FEMAP, including a beam under bending, a plate under in-plane loading, a bending plate with a hole, and a shell structure. Each example gives the problem data, finite element model details, and results of the analysis such as stress, displacement, and buckling factor. FEMAP allows engineers to simulate complex systems and evaluate product performance virtually through finite element modeling and analysis.

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6.

1 INTRODUCTION
FEMAP (Finite Element Modeling And Postprocessing) is an engineering analysis pre- and postprocessor for the simulation of complex engineering problems using the finite element method. It runs on Microsoft Windows and provides CAD import, modeling and meshing tools to create a finite element model, as well as postprocessing functionality that allows structural engineers to interpret analysis results. The finite element method allows engineers to virtually model components, assemblies, or systems to determine behavior under a given set of boundaries loads conditions, and is typically used in the design process to reduce costly prototyping and testing, evaluate differing designs and materials, and for structural optimization to reduce weight. Product simulation applications include basic strength analysis, frequency and transient dynamic simulation, system-level performance evaluation and advanced response, fluid flow and multi-physics engineering analysis for simulation of functional performance. Femap is used by engineering organizations and consultants to model complex products, systems and processes including satellites, aircraft, defense electronics, heavy construction equipment, lift cranes, marine vessels and process equipment. Using Femaps digital simulation capabilities we can: Predict and improve product performance and reliability. Reduce time-consuming and costly physical prototyping and testing. Evaluate different designs and materials. Optimize our design and reduce material usage.

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6.2 Case Studies


6.2.1 Beam Under bending
Consider the circular cantilever beam shown in Figure below. It is fixed at end A and loaded with force F at the other end:

Where: F= 100 N L= 1 m D= 0.08 m E=29E6 Pa = 0.32

6.2.1.1 Finite Element Model

Total number of element Total number of nodes Total number of degree of freedom

10 11 60

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6.2.1.2 Result

Total displacement (max) = 0.512 m

Max comb stress= 1987945 Pa

Buckling factor of = 2.0251

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6.2.2 PLATE UNDER INPLANE LOADING


It is required to perform plane-stress analysis for cantilever rectangular plate under distributed load as shown:

6.2.2.1 Problem Data

property Plate thickness Poisson's ratio Young's modules of elasticity Distributed load (in -Y direction) The dimensions

value 0.01 m 0.32 29E6 Pa 100 Pa 10 x 5 m

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6.2.2.2 Finite Element Model Total number of elements Total number of nodes Total number of degrees of freedom 6.2.2.3 Results 100 66 396

Von Misses stress with max= 10734.53 Pa

Total displacement max = 0.0051 m

Buckling factor of = - 0.0024

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6.2.3 BENDING PLATE0 (SQURE PLATE WITH A HOLE)


It is required to perform the stress and transverse displacement analysis for a square plate with a circular hole. The plate is rigidly supported (CFCF) and subjected to distributed load in Y-direction as shown:

6.2.3.1 Problem Data

property Plate thickness Poisson's ratio Young's modules of elasticity Distributed load (in - Z-direction) The dimensions

value 0.01 m 0.32 10.3E6 Pa 100 Pa 1x1m

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6.2.3.2 Finite Element Model Total number of elements Total number of nodes Total number of degrees of freedom 6.2.3.3 Results 168 108 648

Von Misses stress with max= 312533.612 Pa

Total displacement (max) = 0.2825 m

Buckling factor of = - 84.213

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6.2.4 SHELL STRUCTURE It is required to perform the stress and transverse displacement analysis for a shell structure used as in fuselage applications. The barrel is supported on rigid diaphragms, and loaded by uniform pressure.

6.2.4.1 Problem Data

property Plate thickness Poisson's ratio Young's modules of elasticity Distributed load (in X-direction) The dimensions The hole radius

value 0.01 m 0.32 10.7E6 Pa 100 Pa 1x1m 0.2 m

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6.2.4.2 Finite Element Model Total number of elements Total number of nodes Total number of degrees of freedom 6.2.4.3 Results 261 161 966

Von Misses stress with max= 48416 Pa

Total displacement (max) = 0.00652 m

Buckling factor of = -1.00965

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