Thermal Stress Analysis of a 2D Structure

Description

A rectangular plate of dimensions 1"X2"X0.1" is subjected to a uniform temperature rise of 100o F. The plate is restrained as shown in the figure. Determine the maximum Y displacement and the normal stress in the X direction.

File Name

Browse to drive letter:\Users\Public\Public Documents\SOLIDWORKS\SOLIDWORKS version\samples\Simulation Examples\Verification\Static_14.SLDPRT and open the file.

Study Type

Static.

Mesh Type

Shell mesh.

Shell Parameters

Shell thickness = 0.1 in - Thin shell formulation.

Meshing Parameters

Use a Global Size of 1 in.

Material Properties

Modulus of elasticity = 3 X 107 psi, Poisson's ratio = 0.25, Thermal expansion coefficient = 6.5 x 10-6/ºF.

Results

  Theory SOLIDWORKS Simulation
Y - displacement (in)

0.0008125

(6.5* 10-6 x 100 x (1+0.25))

0.0008125
SX - stress (psi)

19500

(3*107 x 6.5* 10-6 x 100)

19500