A simple deflection analysis in ANSYS 13

ANSYS is a highly advanced program for performing a wide range of analyses based around a finite element analysis engine. Thanks to its well-developed feature set in static, non-static and CFD problems, it is well-used by mechanical engineers and the like, but less so in structural engineering, where programs such as Robot and GSA are preferred. However, a recent task called for a quick deflection analysis of a prototype building form, which turned into an opportunity to try out this program. Continue reading A simple deflection analysis in ANSYS 13

My first post

Hello! It looks like I’ve decided to start a blog. I’ll hopefully be writing about what I’m getting up to in my EngD and all the wonderful and interesting things I’ll be learning about, and if I have anything else to babble about, who knows, it may end up on here too.

As for my first post, I should probably give some actual content. Here is a picture of a duck:

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(Made in Rhino, a program for modelling with curved surfaces. This was my greatest and proudest achievement in my first week!)