ANSYS 12 Verification Manual for workbench Mechanical Application WBVMMECH001

WBVMMECH001 Statically Indeterminate Reaction Force Analysis Overview Reference: S. Timoshenko, Strength of Materials, Part 1, Elementary Theory and Problems, 3rd Edition, CBS Publishers and Distributors, pg. 22 and 26 Analysis Type(s): Linear Static Structural Analysis Element Type(s): Solid Test Case An assembly of three prismatic bars is supported at both end faces and is axially loaded with forces F1 and F2. Force F1 is applied on the face between Parts 2 and 3 and F2 is applied on the face between Parts 1 and 2. Apply advanced mesh control with element size of 0.5“. Find reaction forces in the Y direction at the fixed supports.