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Fatigue Crack Growth Analysis of Modified Compact-Tension Specimen - ANSYS Workbench
Semih Tinmaz
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FEM
84
15
Intermediate
This tutorial includes step-by-step fatigue crack analysis of Modified Compact-Tension Specimen.
spaceclaim
computer aided engineering
finite element analysis
fracture mechanics
paris law
ansys workbench
fatigue crack
fatigue life
Spur Gear Set - Stress Evaluation
Semih Tinmaz
in
FEM
58
0
Beginner
Spur gears have their teeth cut parallel to the axis of the shaft on which the gears are mounted, transmitting power between the parallel shafts. To maintain a constant angular velocity ratio, two meshing gears must satisfy a fundamental law of gearing: the shape of the teeth must be such that the common normal at the point of contact between two teeth must always pass through a fixed point on the line of centers. The contact point is called the pitch point. The goal is to assess the maximum stress during the transmission of the torque. By engineering judgement, the maximum stress occurs either at a contact point or at the root of a tooth due to the bending of the tooth. Since there is no restriction of deformation in the depth direction, i.e.,the gears are free to expand (or contract) in the depth direction, so it is modeled as a plane stress problem.
ansys workbench
stress analysis
transmission
gears
gear
finite element analysis
Side Pole Test - High Speed Impact - Explicit Dynamics - ANSYS Workbench
Semih Tinmaz
in
FEM
54
0
Intermediate
Explicit dynamics is a time integration method used to perform dynamic simulations when speed is important. Explicit dynamics account for quickly changing conditions or discontinuous events, such as free falls, high-speed impacts, and applied loads. Because these “nonlinear dynamics” are integrated into the simulation, explicit dynamics is the preferred choice for simulating highly transient physical phenomena. Some side impacts involve a vehicle travelling sideways into rigid roadside objects such as trees or poles. Often this is the result of a loss of control on the part of the driver, owing to speeding, misjudgement of a corner or because of a skid in slippery conditions.
high-speed impact
impact
finite element analysis
explicit dynamics
ansys workbench
side pole test
crash test
Topology Optimization of Triangular Bracket - ANSYS Workbench
Semih Tinmaz
in
FEM
53
2
Intermediate
Topology optimization is a mathematical method which spatially optimizes the distribution of material within a defined domain, by fulfilling given constraints previously established and minimizing a predefined cost function. Main aim of this tutorial is optimizing and decreasing the material density of the triangular bracket as 50% by topology optimization.
ansys workbench
ansys
spaceclaim
topology optimization
topology
Planar Seal Simulation with Hyperelastic Experimental Data (Mooney-Rivlin Hyperelastic Model)
Semih Tinmaz
in
FEM
47
0
Intermediate
The seal which is used in the door of applications from automotive industries. The seal is a long strip of rubber and it will be modeled as a plane strain problem. A series of material tests has been conducted, including the uni-axial tensile test, the bi-axial tensile test and the shear test. A series of trials of data fitting shows that, for these material testing data, the two-parameter "Mooney-Rivlin Hyperelastic Model" fits the data better than other models. It is decided to use Two-Parameter Mooney-Rivlin Model. The unit system used in this tutorial is "U.S. Customary (in-lbm-lbf-s)".
finite element analysis
ansys workbench
mooney-rivlin model
planar seal
test
hyperelasticity
I Built a Military Robot
Engineering Juice
in
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46
6
Intermediate
Mobile, military robot optimized for use in desert environments which can be controlled remotely or autonomously and can collect/ stream video to a VR headset via its front mounted camera. The method of movement is a continuous track, created using steel roller chain connected by fasteners with 3D printed links. These loops sit on a custom designed drive sprocket and idler sprocket with 4 shock absorber loaded roller pins that act as the suspension system. The drive motors are powered by '18650' batteries, directed by a raspberry pi 4 and connected to a motor controller. For connectivity, a mobile device can connect to the pi's external antenna as it is a WiFi access point. From here, directions can be sent to the robot from the mobile device using the Node Red GUI and additionally, the entirety of the main raspberry pi computer can be accessed for the use of sending custom commands for autonomous movement.
Fusion 360
printed
3d
rc
programming
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360
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robot
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Static Crack Growth Analysis of ARCAN Specimen - ANSYS Workbench
Semih Tinmaz
in
FEM
45
0
Intermediate
This tutorial includes step-by-step static crack growth analysis of ARCAN Specimen.
ansys workbench
fatigue life
fatigue crack
fracture mechanics
finite element analysis
computer aided engineering
spaceclaim
How to Prepare Your 3D Model for Manufacture
Russell Everard
in
Process
32
1
Expert
Using this ladies bike model found in the thousands of models available on GrabCAD I have made a step-by-step guide on how to break down your top level assembly for the workshop or for outsourcing.
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laser
fabrication
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Introduction to Finite Element Method /CAE
Prasertsak Naksakul
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18
0
Beginner
Finite Element Method for product design and process improvement.
fluid
improvement
process
cae
analysis
stress
design
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How to design Complete Robot using Voice Assistant like JARVIS in Fusion 360
Rugved Chavan
in
Process
17
1
Intermediate
4-wheeled Robot Design Frame is 3D printable. Components - 1. Raspberry pi 4 2. Sony WebCam 3. Normal 3.5 mm jack Speaker 4. Custom Frame 5. MI 20000 mAh powerbank 6. 100 RPM Dual Shaft BO Motor - Straight with wheels Custom Voice Assistance code is running in background. Voice assistance code is connected with database which is having values like quantity and dimensions of components. Mail me for Jarvis source code. Like this video... 🤘
Fusion 360
automation
electronics
robots
arduino
engineering
technology
robot
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Keyshot Animation Tutorial Using Simple Model Of High Bypass Turbojet Engine
Anuj Kaushal
in
Process Simulation
15
2
Beginner
In this tutorial i have used keyshot software for animation purpose. I have used a 3D model of a High Bypass Turbojet Engine for denomsration. It took couple of hours to create the animation video that's why i have skipped that part from the video.
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compressor
jet
turbine
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bypass
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tutorial
animation
keyshot
Linear Static Study in 10 simple steps.
Ilirjan Leci
in
FEM
14
0
Intermediate
Linear Static Study with SolidEdge.
fea
solidedge
How to Create the Perfect GrabCAD Tutorial
Sylvia Daly
in
Process
14
0
Beginner
GrabCAD Tutorials have some exciting new features I want to make sure you're aware of. I'll also recap a few overall best practices for creating and publishing a Tutorial so you get the most out of sharing your Tutorial.
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Spring stiffness calculation in SOLIDWORKS
Ahmed Sakib
in
FEM
14
1
Intermediate
How to calculate spring stiffness with Solidworks simulation @cadingal . Static structural analysis of a helicoil spring will be done using self contact approach to calculate spring stiffness in Solidworks.
finite element analysis
fem
solidworks spring stiffness calculation
spring stiffness simulation
How to Convert 2D Images into 3D STL Files
GrabCAD Tutorials
in
Process
14
0
Beginner
There are several ways to create 3D models from BMP images. This tutorial explains how to do this by converting a BMP file to an STL file. The following content was taken from Stratasys' Resources Center
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