MCE 202 Linked Thermo-Structural Analysis in ANSYS Workbench Notes

Description

This educational resource provides a comprehensive guide to performing linked thermo-structural analysis using ANSYS Workbench Mechanical. It details the workflow from setting up a thermal analysis, including heat flow and convective cooling, to transferring the resulting temperature field to a structural analysis. The guide covers essential steps such as geometry import, meshing considerations, and defining contact regions for accurate interaction between bodies. It further explains how to apply structural constraints like remote displacement and interpret thermal expansion, deformations, and induced stresses. This material is designed to assist users in understanding how to model components subjected to combined thermal and mechanical loads effectively.