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WB-Mech 120 WS 03.1

1) The document describes Workshop 3.1 which investigates contact behavior in a simple assembly model in ANSYS. 2) The model consists of an arm shaft connected to side plates, and assumptions are made about the friction between parts. 3) Initial analysis showed the arm shaft beginning to move sideways under an applied load due to a lack of constraints, but adding a frictionless support to the arm shaft prevented this motion.

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WB-Mech 120 WS 03.1

1) The document describes Workshop 3.1 which investigates contact behavior in a simple assembly model in ANSYS. 2) The model consists of an arm shaft connected to side plates, and assumptions are made about the friction between parts. 3) Initial analysis showed the arm shaft beginning to move sideways under an applied load due to a lack of constraints, but adding a frictionless support to the arm shaft prevented this motion.

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ANSYS Mechanical Introduction 12.

Workshop 3.1 Contact Control

Workshop 3.1 - Goals


! Workshop 3.1 investigates contact behavior on a simple assembly. It is meant to illustrate how rigid body motion can occur as a result of improper contact set up. ANSYS Mechanical Introduction 12.0 ! Problem statement:
! The model consists of a simple Parasolid assembly file ! Our goal is to set up contact among the parts in the assembly and see how non symmetric loading can effect the results.

Workshop 3.1 - Assumptions


! Well assume the friction between the arm shaft and the holes in the side plates is negligible. Well make the same assumption for the contact between the arm shaft and the stop shaft. Finally well assume stop shaft 12.0 is fixed to each of the side plates. ANSYSthe Mechanical Introduction Arm Shaft Side Plate

Side Plate

Stop Shaft

Workshop 3.1 Project Schematic


! Open the Project page. ! From the Units menu verify:
! Project units are set to US Customary (lbm, in, s, F, A, lbf, V). Mechanical Introduction 12.0 ! ANSYS Display Values in Project Units is checked (on).

. . . Workshop 3.1 Project Schematic


1.! In the Toolbox, double click Static Structural to create a new analysis system.
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2.! RMB on the Geometry cell and Import Geometry. Browse to Contact_Arm.x_t.

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Workshop 3.1 - Preprocessing


3.! Double click the Model cell to open the Mechanical application.
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4. 4.! Set the working Unit System: ! Units > U.S Customary (in, lbm, lbf, F, s, V, A)

. . . Workshop 3.1 - Preprocessing


5.! RMB the Connections branch and Rename Based on Definition.
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The result is contact regions are now defined with respect to the parts associated with each. Notice the type of contact (e.g. bonded, etc.) is also shown.

. . . Workshop 3.1 - Preprocessing


6.! Based on the assumptions stated earlier change 3 of the contact regions to No Separation as shown here:
a.! Use the CTRLIntroduction key and select the 3 ANSYS Mechanical 12.0 contact regions shown here. b.! In the details change the contact type to No Separation. ! Each contact region could be changed individually, selecting all 3 merely saves time.

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Workshop 3.1 - Environment


7.! Fix the assembly (highlight the Static Structural branch (A5):
a.! Select the 2 faces on the ends of the Side Plates. ANSYS Mechanical Introduction 12.0 b.! RMB > Insert > Fixed Support.

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. . . Workshop 3.1 - Environment


8.! Apply a force load to the ArmShaft:
a.! Select the split face on the top of the ArmShaft. b.! RMB > Insert > Force.12.0 ANSYS Mechanical Introduction c.! In the force details change to Component d.! Set: ! Y component = - 10 lbf (minus 10) b. ! Z component = +1

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c. d.

Workshop 3.1 Initial Solution


9.! Highlight the Solution branch (A6) and RMB > Insert > Deformation > Total. 11.! Solve (you will see a warning ANSYS Mechanical Introduction 12.0 message that the model may be unconstrained). ! Highlight the Total Deformation to view the result.

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! Although slight, we can see the ArmShaft is beginning to move sideways. We have no contact or boundary condition to prevent this motion as it is currently set up. If the magnitude of the load becomes large enough, the solution will fail.

Workshop 3.1 Modified Environment


11.! Add a frictionless support to the ArmShaft:
a.! Select one of the faces on the end of the shaft for the ArmShaft. ANSYS Mechanical Introduction 12.0 b.! RMB > Insert >Frictionless Support. ! Either end of the shaft can be chosen. a.

b. ! A frictionless support provides a constraint which is normal to the surface upon which it is applied. In this case the shaft will be free to rotate but cannot move out of plane (in this case the Z direction is constrained).

Workshop 3.1 Modified Result


! Once again solve the model and inspect the deformations. As can be seen the ArmShaft is now prevented from moving.
! In setting up contact models it is important to assess what motions ANSYS Mechanical Introduction 12.0 accounted for. have and have not, been

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