FEA Beam Analysis

Finite Element Analysis Coursework (v10)

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Task 06 (10 marks)

Beam Analysis

The beam is made of ASTM A36 ISO sb beam 80 x 6 mm as shown in Figure 6.

• Crossed section area (As) = 768 mm2

• Modulus of Elasticity (E) = 200 GPa

• Moment of Inertia (I) = 775549 mm4

• Point Load (F) = 7th digit of Student ID × 1000 N

• Uniform Distribution Load (W) = 5th digit of Student ID × 1000 N/m

This is a linear static implicit FE analysis.

Figure 6 (Raoufi, 2015)

1. Create the FE model of the beam and name it YourFullName_Task06.sldprt, using the

Solidworks Simulation to

• determine the maximum displacement and rotation of the beam.

• determine the reaction force A and B.

• create the Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagram.

• determine the axial stress in the beam.

2. For the statically indeterminate beam, using the Direct Stiffness Method to

• determine the maximum displacement and rotation of the beam.

• determine the reaction force A and B.

• sketch the Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagram.

• determine the axial stress of the beam.

3. Tabulate, compare and discuss the results. Word count 500 words (+/– 10%).