Table of Contents

ANSYS Mechanical

Dynamics

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Table of Contents Training Manual

1. Introduction to Dynamics 1-1 5. Random Vibration Analysis 5-1

Definition & Purpose 1-6 Definition & Purpose 5-3
Types of Dynamic Analysis 1-9 Power Spectral Density 5-5
Basic Concepts and Terminology 1-15 Workbench capabilities 5-9
Damping 1-21
1 21 Procedure 5-10
5 10
Workshop 1 – Flywheel 1-33 Workshop 5 – Girder Assembly 5-22

2. Modal Analysis 2-1 6. Transient Analysis 6-1

Definition & Purpose 2-3 Introduction 6-4
Terminolog & Concepts
Terminology 25
2-5 Preliminar Modal Anal
Preliminary Analysis
sis 67
6-7
Procedure 2-21 Including Nonlinearities 6-10
Workshop 2A – Plate with Hole 2-40 Part Specification and Meshing 6-17
Workshop 2B – Prestressed Wing 2-40 Nonlinear Materials 6-19
Contact; Joints; and Springs
p g 6-20
3. Harmonic Response Analysis 3-1 Initial Conditions 6-27
Definition & Purpose 3-3 Loads; Supports; Joint Conditions 6-30
Terminology & Concepts 3-5 Damping 6-32
Procedure 3-17 Analysis Settings 6-33
Workshop 5 – Fixed-Fixed Beam 3-31 Reviewing Results 6-35
Workshop 6 – Caster 6-37
4. Response Spectrum Analysis 4-1
Definition & Purpose 4-3
Response Calculations 4-8
Mode Combination 4-12
Procedure 4-14
Workshop 4 – Suspension Bridge 4-25
ANSYS, Inc. Proprietary TOC-2 July 2009
© 2009 ANSYS, Inc. All rights reserved. Inventory #002666