Tutorial 4 - Progressive Fatigue

Tutorial 4 demonstrates the use of Simulation Composite Analysis in performing a progressive fatigue analysis of a composite plate.

Topics in this section

Introduction
Create the Model Geometry
Defining the part geometry is generally the first step in the development of a finite element model.
Define an Element Type
Select the element type to be used in the analysis.
Define a New Material
Create a new material that includes the fatigue data to be used in the analysis.
Define and Assign the Element Coordinate System
The element coordinate system can be defined after the part and material have been created.
Mesh the Part
Create the mesh for the part geometry.
Define a Composite Layup
A composite layup section can be created after the part and material have been created.
Create the Boundary Conditions
Create a boundary condition to fix the bottom surface of the plate.
Specify a Reference Temperature
Specify a reference temperature for the model prior to applying any load.
Define the Load
Create a force that applies a tensile loading to the nodes on the top surface of the plate.
Specify Solution Controls
Set the solution controls to improve the solution.
Define Solution Output to the Results File
Request that state variables (SVAR) be written in the ANSYS results (.rst) file in order to view the fiber and matrix failure states generated by Simulation Composite Analysis.
Run a Progressive Fatigue Analysis
Cover the steps specifically required for running a progressive fatigue analysis.
View and Interpret Results
Examine the results of the progressive fatigue analysis.
References

Parent topic: ANSYS Tutorials