Static Structural Analysis on Beam- Stress,Strain,Total Deformation in Ansys(Project 2)
(My Youtube Channel) Project Direct Youtube Link - https://youtu.be/h6KB-ocLbcM
This project demonstrates the static structural analysis of a 3D beam subjected to a point load (pressure from a monkey) using ANSYS 2025 R1. The objective is to determine the equivalent (von-Mises) stress, total deformation, and strain distribution across the beam.
- ANSYS Mechanical: 2025 R1
- Workbench Environment
- OS: Windows 11
Problem Image - https://github.com/BandelaShivaKumar/Ansys-Static-Structural-Analysis-on-Beam/blob/main/Problem%20Image/Screenshot%202025-05-19%20153141.png
Analyze a 3D beam under loading due to a monkey's weight sitting on a small region.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 1.0 m |
| Width (cross-section) | 0.1 m |
| Height (cross-section) | 0.1 m |
- Weight of monkey: 30 kg
- Pressure applied: ~30,000 Pa
- Load Area: 0.01 m²
- Force direction: Vertically downward
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Young’s Modulus (E) | 8 × 10⁹ Pa |
| Poisson’s Ratio (ν) | 0.3 |
| Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Fixed Support | Right face of the beam |
| Pressure Applied | Left top surface (0.1 m length) where the monkey sits |
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Element Type | Hexahedral |
| Mesh Relevance | Medium-Fine |
| Number of Elements | ~90 |
| Size Control | Automatic |
Results Images - Directional Deforamtion - https://github.com/BandelaShivaKumar/Ansys-Static-Structural-Analysis-on-Beam/blob/main/Images%20step%20by%20step%20process/Screenshot%202025-05-19%20201910.png
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Max | 1.7366 × 10⁶ Pa |
| Min | 3484.2 Pa |
Total Deformation- https://github.com/BandelaShivaKumar/Ansys-Static-Structural-Analysis-on-Beam/blob/main/Images%20step%20by%20step%20process/Screenshot%202025-05-19%20202644.png
- Maximum observed at free end near the load application.
- Minimal at fixed support region.
Maximum Principal Elastic Strain - https://github.com/BandelaShivaKumar/Ansys-Static-Structural-Analysis-on-Beam/blob/main/Images%20step%20by%20step%20process/Screenshot%202025-05-19%20202709.png
- Linear distribution observed along the length due to bending.
- Maximum strain at the top outermost fiber (in tension side).
Equivalent Stress - https://github.com/BandelaShivaKumar/Ansys-Static-Structural-Analysis-on-Beam/blob/main/Images%20step%20by%20step%20process/Screenshot%202025-05-19%20202653.png
Tip: For better visual interpretation, enable contour legend, minimum/maximum probe markers, and vector arrows in the result section.
Project2_Beam_Analysis/
├── geometry.agdb
├── beam_simulation.wbpj
├── Screenshot_2025-05-19_202653.png
├── Screenshot_2025-05-19_153141.png
└── README.md
📚 References
ANSYS 2020 R2 Tutorial – "Not Real Engineering"
ANSYS Learning Hub & Documentation
Mechanics of Materials by R.C. Hibbeler
✅ Conclusion
The ANSYS simulation successfully captures the stress concentration, deformation pattern, and boundary behavior of a 3D beam under a simplified real-world loading condition. This serves as a foundational problem for more complex FEA simulations.
📬 Contact
Author: Bandela Shiva Kumar
Mechanical Engineering Student- Btech
Business Email - [email protected]
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