This is example presents a static analysis of a piezoelectric actuator using the piezoelectric application mode from the Structural Mechanics Module (or the MEMS module). A sandwich beam consisting of three layers is modeled. The...
This benchmark model demonstrates how to use the Structural Mechanics Module's Beam interface. It calculates the deformation, section forces, and stresses in a cantilever beam as well as a number of eigenfrequencies.
A design criterion for cellular phone cases is to make sure that the case is strong enough to protect the components of the device. Especially for the screen assembly it is important that a load which would cause damage is not reached...
The rotor in an electric motor is analyzed. In the design of a motor it is important that no eigenfrequencies for the rotor lie within the operating interval of the revolution speed (in revolutions / second) for the motor. If the...
This model calculates the eigenfrequencies and mode shapes of an axisymmetric free cylinder. The modeled cylinder is 10 m high, with an inner radius of 1.8 m and a thickness of 0.4 m. The cylinder is unconstrained from movement. ...
In this model, a thick square plate is excited by a harmonic uniform pressure. A frequency sweep is performed to find the frequency with maximum displacement. The solution is compared with a NAFEMS benchmark
This study presents a model that couples the thermal and structural analysis in a fuel cell bipolar plate. The fuel cell stack consists of unit cell of anode, membrane, and cathode connected in series through bipolar plates. The fuel...
Linear static analysis of a simple 2D truss. The pin-jointed truss is modeled using the Truss interface. The solution is compared with analytical results.
In this model the eigenfrequencies for a simple in-plane framework with point mass and point mass moment of inertia is calculated. The framework is modeled using the in-plane Euler beam application mode. The calculated results are...
This model calculates the eigenfrequencies for a simple in-plane framework with point mass and point mass moment of inertia. The framework is modeled using the Beam interface. The eigenfrequencies are compared with analytical values.