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2D Truss Analysis Using ANSYS

The experiment involves performing a 2D truss structural analysis using ANSYS Workbench to determine total deformation, reaction forces, axial forces, and stress distribution. The procedure includes setting up the geometry, defining cross-sections, generating mesh, applying boundary conditions, and solving the model. Results indicate minimal deformation, stresses below the yield strength of structural steel, and confirmation of correct load distribution within the truss.

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2D Truss Analysis Using ANSYS

The experiment involves performing a 2D truss structural analysis using ANSYS Workbench to determine total deformation, reaction forces, axial forces, and stress distribution. The procedure includes setting up the geometry, defining cross-sections, generating mesh, applying boundary conditions, and solving the model. Results indicate minimal deformation, stresses below the yield strength of structural steel, and confirmation of correct load distribution within the truss.

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Experiment No.

Stress analysis of 2D Truss

Aim

To perform a 2D truss structural analysis using ANSYS Workbench to determine:

 Total deformation of the truss members


 Reaction forces at supports
 Axial forces in truss elements
 Stress distribution in the truss

Tools Required

 Software: ANSYS Workbench 19.2 or later


 Material: Structural Steel
 System Requirements: PC capable of running ANSYS simulations

Procedure

Step 1: Start ANSYS Workbench Project

 Open ANSYS Workbench.


 Drag and drop the Static Structural system into the project schematic.

Step 2: Geometry Setup (DesignModeler)

 Open DesignModeler.
 Select 2D Space as the working plane.
1. Create the 2D Truss Structure using Line Bodies.
Example: Total span: 4000 mm, Height: 1732.1 mm
2. Cross-section: Rectangular: 100 mm × 100 mm, Cross-section area: 10000
mm²
 Assign Structural Steel as the material to all elements.

Step 3: Define Cross-Section

 In Engineering Data, select Rectangular Section.


1. Dimensions: Width: 100 mm, Height: 100 mm

Step 4: Mesh Generation

 Go to the Mesh module.


 Use Beam Elements suitable for truss analysis.
 Set the element size to 10 mm.
 Generate the mesh.

Step 5: Setup Boundary Conditions

 Apply Fixed Support at one end (one of the truss nodes).


 Apply Forces:
1. Force 1: X-direction: 6000 N, Y-direction: -5000 N
2. Force 2: Y-direction: -10000 N

Step 6: Solve the Model

 Insert the following result outputs:


1. Total Deformation
2. Reaction Forces
3. Axial Forces
4. Beam Tool for stress evaluation
 Click Solve.

Step 7: Review Results

 Total Deformation:
o Maximum deformation: 0.02367 mm
 Reaction Forces:
o At fixed support: up to 11328 N
 Axial Forces:
o Maximum: 8058.6 N
o Minimum: -4176.3 N
 Stress Distribution:
o Direct Stress range: -1.3055 MPa to 0.80586 MPa
o Combined Stress: Maximum 1.0492 MPa

Result

The 2D truss structure shows:

 Minimal deformation under the applied loads.


 Stresses are significantly below the yield strength of Structural Steel (250 MPa).
 Reaction forces and axial forces confirm the correct load distribution within the
truss.

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