Introduction


The Finite Element Method


ANSYS instruction conventions


Sample problems

    # Problem 1

1. Specify Geometry

2. Specify Element Type and Material Properties

3. Mesh the Object

4. Apply Boundary Conditions and External Loads

5. Generate a Solution

6. Postprocessing

7. Refine the Mesh

8. Interpreting Results

9. Exit the Program

    # Problem 2













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A. Apply Boundary Conditions