4A. Apply Boundary Conditions




In this step we will apply symmetry boundary conditions to left and bottom sides of the plate.

PREPROCESSOR -> Loads

      LOADS -> Apply

            APPLY -> Structural -Displacement

                  DISPLACEMENT -> Symmetry B.C. -On Lines

ANSYS GRAPHICS WINDOW -> Pick the line on the left edge and 2 lines on the bottom of the plate. Click OK.

Then you will see the resulting figure. There will be letter S's appear beside the lines:

GO TO STEP 4B