Reference no: EM132631876
The aim of this project is to conduct a finite element based structural, on a truss bridge.
The members of the system must be investigated for multiple cases.
Compare the results from the two different beam profiles, discuss how these changed the results, and what the pros and cons are for the different profiles. You can also discuss aspects related to costs, construction and logistics of building the bridge - not just the FEA results. Remember, you need to discuss your results, don't just past in a picture and state the values. Relate them to the physical model.
Select a thickness of the deck that is appropriate - remember you as the engineer needs to justify this. A bridge with a 500 mm deck might not deflect at all, but does this make logical sense?
You will need to use three analysis systems in ANSYS. The first is a Static Structural, then drag in a Modal system on the solution cell of the Static Structural, Finally, drag a Harmonic Response onto the Modal solution cell so you take take advantage of the mode superposition method (MSUP).