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Solving Trusses in Ansys and Comparing with Analytical Results | FEA vs Analytical Results | CADable | CADable Tutorials

Ibrahim Omer
in Simulation & CAE
1 0 Beginner
Welcome back to CADable. I am Engr. Ibrahim Omer, and in this tutorial, we will undertake an interesting exercise that involves comparing analytical results obtained through Finite Element Analysis (FEA) with numerical results from Ansys. We will be working on the third chapter and third question of the popular book "FEA" by Saeed Moaveni. Throughout this tutorial, we will be focusing on a truss problem and comparing the results obtained from Ansys with the FEA solutions provided by Saeed Moaveni. This comparison will help us gain a better understanding and intuition regarding the accuracy of numerical FEA methods by contrasting them with analytical solutions. We will cover the following content in this tutorial: 1) Truss Definition: We will start by explaining what a truss structure is and its fundamental characteristics. 2) Truss Assumptions: We will discuss the qualifying assumptions made for analyzing a truss structure. 3) Truss Examples: On the basis of strength and design, we will explore different types of trusses, accompanied by real-life examples for better comprehension. 4) Ansys Solution: We will proceed to solve the truss problem in Ansys using the data provided in the question. This analysis will be explained in detail, with each step being thoroughly defined. I have also explained how to take one mesh per element. 5) Results Comparison: The results obtained from Ansys will be compared with the analytical solutions by Saeed Moaveni. We will focus on comparing: a) Directional Deformation b) Force Reactions c) Direct Stress d) Axial Forces 6) Error Estimation: An important aspect of the comparison will involve error estimation between the numerical and analytical results. We will calculate the error percentage, which is expected to be less than 0.01%. Throughout the tutorial, we will adopt a beginner-friendly approach, making it a valuable practice for those new to FEA. We encourage active participation and welcome any questions or queries in the comment section. I will be readily available to answer and clarify doubts. Remember, practice is key to mastery, so keep practicing as it leads to perfection. Please utilize the play-pause technique to make the most out of the tutorial. Let's dive in and get started on this enriching learning journey! Follow our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/CADable​​​
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Practice exercise 20 solidworks | Advanced Part Modeling | Verify part using evaluate solidworks

Ibrahim Omer
in Design & CAD
1 0 Intermediate
Advanced Part Modeling | Practice exercise 20 solidworks | CADable Hi friends welcome back to CADable. This is Engr. Ibrahim Omer. In this tutorial, we will model a complex mechanical part in solidowrks. This is solidworks practice exercise 20. I will use some advanced extrusion features. This is solidworks advanced part modelling tutorial. We will check part using solidworks evaluate and lastly I will apply appearance to the model. We will also solve error messages in solidworks. I hope you like it. It is a good exercise for beginners and it will be a good practice for beginners. Kindly use play pause technique for practice. Feel free to ask your queries in comment section. I will try to answer each and every question. Keep practicing as practice makes a man perfect. Follow our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/CADable​​​ #complexpartmodelingsolidworks #solidworksevaluate #solidworksexercise20 #CADable #advancedpartmodeling #solidworkscolortoeachfeature #3dmechanicalpartdesign #solvenosolutionerrorsolidworks
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Creating Reference Planes | How many types of reference planes we can make in Solidworks | CADable | CADable tutorials

Ibrahim Omer
in Modeling
1 2 Intermediate
Welcome back to CADable with Engr. Ibrahim Omer. In this tutorial, we will delve into the crucial feature of creating reference planes in Solidworks. Throughout this video, we will cover the following topics: Understanding the concept of planes and their significance, exploring the various types of planes available in Solidworks, and delving into the detailed process of creating different types of reference planes using 3D models, 2D sketches, and 3D sketches. We will demonstrate the creation of planes using references such as vertices, edges, faces, and other planes. You will learn about parallel planes, multiple planes, mid planes, perpendicular planes, offset planes, tilted planes at any angle, and tangent planes. We will provide step-by-step explanations for creating planes based on 1-point, 2-point, and 3-point references. This tutorial is specifically designed to benefit beginners, providing them with a valuable exercise and practice opportunity. Feel free to use the play-pause technique for effective learning. If you have any questions or queries, please don't hesitate to ask in the comment section. We will make sure to address each and every question. Remember, practice makes perfect! Keep honing your skills and stay tuned for more CAD tutorials on the CADable channel. #creatingreferenceplanes #referenceplanesinsolidworks #solidworksadvancedtutorials #solidworksallreferenceplanes #CADable #CADabletutorials Follow our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/CADable​
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Ansys Static Structural Analysis | Ansys Workbench Static Analysis | Custom Meshing Ansys | CADable | CADable tutorials

Ibrahim Omer
in FEM
1 0 Beginner
Welcome back to CADable. This is Engr. Ibrahim Omer. In this tutorial, we will learn how to simulate a bar with a hole in the center using Ansys Workbench. The objective is to perform a static structural analysis. Let's go through the steps involved in this process. Step 1: Select Analysis Type We begin by selecting the analysis type, which in this case is static structural. Ansys Workbench provides various analysis types to suit different engineering problems. Step 2: Define Engineering Data Next, we need to define the engineering data for our simulation. We will apply structural steel as the material for the bar. Ansys Workbench offers a material library, but we will also cover how to select a different material if needed. Step 3: Create Geometry In this tutorial, we will use Ansys Design Modeler to create the geometry of the bar. However, you can also import geometry from other CAD software such as Solidworks, Catia, or Fusion 360 into Ansys Workbench. Step 4: Meshing After creating the geometry, we move on to meshing or discretizing the model. We will use a default mesh size of 0.5 inches. Additionally, we will cover how to create a custom mesh if desired. Step 5: Apply Boundary Conditions Now it's time to apply the boundary conditions. We will fix one face of the bar to represent a fixed support and apply a load of 200lbf in the positive x-direction on the opposing face. The boundary conditions define the constraints and loads on the structure. Step 6: Solve and Evaluate Results Once the boundary conditions are applied, we solve the problem to obtain the deformation, equivalent stress, maximum principal strain, and reaction forces. We will also evaluate the results, such as animating the deformation and examining the stress, strain, and reaction forces. Ansys multiplies the deformation by a certain factor for visualization purposes, but we will view the 1:1 deformation. Step 7: Analyze Results During the analysis, we will observe that the force in the x-direction matches the applied force. We might encounter small forces in the y and z-directions, but these can be disregarded as numerical errors. We will also examine the maximum and minimum stress values and use the probe command to determine stresses at various locations in the structure.
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Custom Weldment Profile Frame | Create Custom Weldment Profile | Solidworks Weldment Frame | CADable | CADable tutorials

Ibrahim Omer
in Drafting
1 0 Intermediate
Custom Weldment Profile Frame | Create Custom Weldment Profile | Solidworks Weldment Frame | CADable | CADable tutorials Hi friends welcome back to CADable. This is Engr. Ibrahim Omer. In this tutorial, we will create custom weldment profile in solidworks. First we will sketch custom weldment profile. After creating weldment profile we will sketch a frame using 3d sketch. Then we will use custom weldment profile in the frame. Please follow this tutorial and don't skip so that you can make your own custom weldment profiles in solidworks. I hope you like it. It is a good exercise for beginners and it will be a good practice for beginners. Kindly use play pause technique for practice. Feel free to ask your queries in comment section. I will try to answer each and every question. Keep practicing as practice makes a man perfect. Follow our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/CADable​​​ #customweldmentprofileframe #createcustomweldmentprofile #solidworksframeusing3dsketch #solidworksweldmentframe #CADable #CADabletutorials #tsectionprofilesolidworks
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Solidworks Boundary Surface | Solidworks Practice Exercise 30 | Boundary Surface with Guide Curves | CADable | CADable tutorials

Ibrahim Omer
in Design & CAD
1 0 Beginner
Hi friends welcome back to CADable. This is Engr. Ibrahim Omer. In this tutorial, we will practice boundary surface command in solidworks. Here we will use four guide curves. This will be solidworks practice exercise 30. I will also show you how you can create more realistic surfaces using curvature and zebra stripes. We will change our boundary surface to solid using thicken command and lastly we will apply appearance to our part. I hope you like it. It is a good exercise for beginners and it will be a good practice for beginners. Kindly use play pause technique for practice. Feel free to ask your queries in comment section. I will try to answer each and every question. Keep practicing as practice makes a man perfect. Follow our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/CADable​​​ #solidworksboundarysurface #solidworkspracticeexercise30 #solidworksexercise30 #CADable #CADabletutorials #solidworksguidecurves #solidworkscomplexsurfaces
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3D Mechanical Block | Solidworks Practice Exercise 34 | Solidworks Evaluate Command | CADable

Ibrahim Omer
in Design & CAD
1 0 Beginner
3D Mechanical Block | Solidworks Practice Exercise 34 | Solidworks Evaluate Command | CADable | CADable tutorials Hi friends welcome back to CADable. This is Engr. Ibrahim Omer. In this tutorial, we will sketch 3d mechanical block in solidworks using solid modeling features. Commands and features used in this tutorial are listed below: 1) 2D Commands 2) Geometric Relations 3) Extrude Boss 4) Extrude Cut 5) Appearance 6) Evaluate It is a good exercise for beginners and it will be a good practice for beginners. Kindly use play pause technique for practice. Feel free to ask your queries in comment section. I will try to answer each and every question. Keep practicing as practice makes a man perfect. #3dmechanicalblock #solidmodelingsolidworks #practiceexercise34solidworks #solidworksevaluatecommand #CADable #CADabletutorials Follow our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/CADable​
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Solidworks Sweep Cut | Pipe Bending Die Solidworks | Solidworks Practice Exercise 38 | CADable

Ibrahim Omer
in Design & CAD
1 0 Beginner
Solidworks Sweep Cut | Pipe Bending Die Solidworks | Solidworks Practice Exercise 38 | CADable | CADable tutorials Welcome back to CADable with Engr. Ibrahim Omer! It's been a while, and I'm excited to bring you another SolidWorks tutorial based on your feedback. As requested by 73% of our subscribers in the community poll, we're diving into the world of SolidWorks today. In this tutorial, we're diving into a crucial SolidWorks command – the sweep cut. Our hands-on exercise involves creating a 90-degree Pipe Bending Die to showcase how the sweep cut feature works in SolidWorks. Whether you're new to SolidWorks and eager to get the hang of things or if you're looking for some practical practice, this tutorial is tailor-made for you. Always remember, perfection comes with practice! Feel free to use the play-pause method for effective learning, and don't hesitate to drop any questions in the comments. I'm here to guide you through your SolidWorks journey. Let's kick off and boost our 3D modeling skills together! Follow our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/CADable​​​ #Solidworkssweepcut #Pipebendingdiesolidworks #90degreepipebendingdie #CADable #SolidworksAdvancedtutorials #CADabletutorials #cadcamsolidworks
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Autocad 3d practice drawing | Autocad Practice Exercise 4 | Orthographic to Isometric | CADable

Ibrahim Omer
in Design & CAD
1 0 Beginner
Autocad 3d practice drawing | Orthographic to Isometric Hi friends welcome back to CADable. This is Engr. Ibrahim Omer. In this tutorial, we will learn how convert an orthographic drawing to Isometric drawing. This is autocad practice exercise 4. I hope you like it. We will learn the following features and commands: 1) Set Units 2) Autocad 2d commands 3) Press Pull 4) Visual Settings 5) Autocad view cube 6) 3d Move 7) Solid Union It is a good exercise for beginners and it will be a good practice for beginners. Kindly use play pause technique for practice. Feel free to ask your queries in comment section. I will try to answer each and every question. Keep practicing as practice makes a man perfect. Follow our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/CADable​​​ #3dto2dconversionautocad #autocadpresspull #autocadpracticeexercise4 #CADable #orthographictoisometric
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Solidworks Move Copy Bodies | Solidworks Chain Pattern | Solidworks Practice Exercise 32 | CADable | CADable tutorials

Ibrahim Omer
in Assemblies
1 0 Beginner
Hi friends welcome back to CADable. This is Engr. Ibrahim Omer. In this tutorial, we will practice move copy bodies feature using a example by creating a chain pattern in solidworks. This will be solidworks practice exercise 32. After modeling the chain pattern, we will apply appearance to our part. I hope you like it. Here we will use the following commands and features: 1) Sweep Boss 2) Move Copy Body 3) Linear Pattern 4) Mirror 5) Appearance It is a good exercise for beginners and it will be a good practice for beginners. Kindly use play pause technique for practice. Feel free to ask your queries in comment section. I will try to answer each and every question. Keep practicing as practice makes a man perfect. Follow our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/CADable​​​ #solidworksmovecopybodies #solidworkspracticeexercise32 #solidworkschainpattern #solidworksexercise32 #CADable #CADabletutorials #solidworksmovecopyfeature
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Autocad 3d practice drawing | Autocad Practice Exercise 8 | Autocad Isometric Drawing | CADable

Ibrahim Omer
in Modeling
1 0 Beginner
Autocad 3d practice drawing | Autocad Practice Exercise 8 | Autocad Isometric Drawing | CADable | CADable tutorials Hi friends welcome back to CADable. This is Engr. Ibrahim Omer. In this tutorial, we will draw isometric drawing using a reference drawing. This is autocad practice exercise 8. I hope you like it. We will learn the following features and commands: 1) AutoCAD Basic Settings 2) AutoCAD 2d commands 3) Press Pull 4) Visual Settings 5) AutoCAD View Cube 6) 3d Move 7) Solid Union It is a good exercise for beginners and it will be a good practice for beginners. Kindly use play pause technique for practice. Feel free to ask your queries in comment section. I will try to answer each and every question. Keep practicing as practice makes a man perfect. Follow our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/CADable​​​ #autocadisometricdrawing #autocadpresspullcommand #autocadpracticeexercise8 #CADable #autocadpracticeexercises #cadabletutorials
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Model a Torsion Spring in Solidworks | Practice Exercise 23 Solidworks | Torsional Spring Solidworks

Ibrahim Omer
in Design & CAD
0 0 Beginner
Model a Torsion Spring in Solidworks | Practice Exercise 23 Solidworks | Torsional Spring Solidworks | CADable Hi friends welcome back to CADable. This is Engr. Ibrahim Omer. In this tutorial, I have explained working of torsional spring and its types in the beginning. We will model a torsional spring using helix and spiral command in solidowrks. This is solidworks practice exercise 23. After modelling torsion spring, we will apply appearance to our part. I hope you like it. We will learn the following features and commands: 1) Helix and Spiral 2) 3d Sketch 3) Sweep Boss 4) Appearance 5) Section View It is a good exercise for beginners and it will be a good practice for beginners. Kindly use play pause technique for practice. Feel free to ask your queries in comment section. I will try to answer each and every question. Keep practicing as practice makes a man perfect. Follow our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/CADable​​​ #torsionalspringsolidworks #helixandspiralcommandsolidworks #solidworksexercise23 #CADable #solidworks3dsketch #CADabletutorials
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Practice Exercise 27 | Glass Windshield Solidworks | Boundary Surface Basics | Automotive windshield | CADable | CADable tutorials

Ibrahim Omer
in Design & CAD
0 0 Intermediate
Practice Exercise 27 | Glass Windshield Solidworks | Boundary Surface Basics | Automotive windshield | CADable | CADable tutorials In this tutorial, we will sketch glass windshield in solidworks using surfacing commands. Commands and features used in this tutorial are listed below: 1) Boundary Surface 2) Trim Surface 3) Thicken 4) Split Line 5) Fillet 6) Appearance 7) Section View It is a good exercise for beginners and it will be a good practice for beginners. Kindly use play pause technique for practice. Feel free to ask your queries in comment section. I will try to answer each and every question. Keep practicing as practice makes a man perfect. For Files: https://grabcad.com/library/glass-windshield-1 #practiceexercise27solidworks #automotivewindshield #CADable #solidworksadvancedsurfacing #CADabletutorials #doublesidedcurveglasssolidworks Follow our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/CADable​
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Practice Exercise 28 | Egg Beater Solidworks | Direct Editing Solidworks | Hand Blender Solidworks | CADable | CADable tutorials

Ibrahim Omer
in Design & CAD
0 0 Intermediate
Practice Exercise 28 | Egg Beater Solidworks | Direct Editing Solidworks | Hand Blender Solidworks | CADable | CADable tutorials In this tutorial, we will model egg beater in solidworks using direct editing. Commands and features used in this tutorial are listed below: 1) Boss Extrude 2) Sweep 3) Circular Pattern 4) Body Move/Copy 5) Move Face 6) Combine 7) Chamfer 8) Appearance It is a good exercise for beginners and it will be a good practice for beginners. Kindly use play pause technique for practice. Feel free to ask your queries in comment section. I will try to answer each and every question. Keep practicing as practice makes a man perfect. For Files: https://grabcad.com/library/egg-beater-9 #practiceexercise28solidworks #eggbeatersolidworks #CADable #solidworksdirectediting #CADabletutorials #handblendersolidworks Follow our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/CADable​
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Solidworks Practice Exercises | Solidworks Practice Exercise 35 | Use of Solidworks Evaluate Command | CADable | CADable tutorials

Ibrahim Omer
in Design & CAD
0 1 Beginner
Hi friends welcome back to CADable. This is Engr. Ibrahim Omer. In this tutorial, we will sketch 3d mechanical block in solidworks using solid modeling features. Commands and features used in this tutorial are listed below: 1) 2D Commands 2) Geometric Relations 3) Extrude Boss 4) Extrude Cut 5) Fillet 6) Rib 7) Evaluate 8) Color It is a good exercise for beginners and it will be a good practice for beginners. Kindly use play pause technique for practice. Feel free to ask your queries in comment section. I will try to answer each and every question. Keep practicing as practice makes a man perfect. #solidworkspracticeexercises #solidmodelingsolidworks #practiceexercise35solidworks #solidworksevaluatecommand #CADable #CADabletutorials Follow our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/CADable​
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