FEA Plate Tutorial in Ansys | Step-by-Step Finite Element Analysis Guide for Beginners
Welcome! This video is part of the tutorial that was presented as part of the module Analysis of Structures 2 (CVEN30170) at University College Dublin in 2016.
0:00 Introduction & Geometry Overview
1:23 Defining Material Properties
3:41 Geometry Setup & Symmetry Line Usage
6:15 Mesh Generation
9:02 Applying Boundary Conditions & Loads
12:30 Running Simulation & Result Analysis
15:45 Tips on Mesh Sensitivity & Accuracy
In this hands-on tutorial, we guide you through the complete process of performing a finite element analysis (FEA) of a plate under tension, using Ansys Workbench 17.2.
What you’ll learn in this video:
Setting up plate geometry (400 mm x 200 mm, 50 mm central hole)
Applying uniformly distributed loads and defining material properties
Using symmetry lines to simplify your structural model
Step-by-step geometry creation and mesh generation in Ansys
Assigning boundary conditions (roller supports & loads)
Running the simulation and interpreting results including stress, deformation, and mesh sensitivity
We break down every step, from constructing a quarter-plate model to interpreting the critical stress and deformation outcomes. This tutorial is ideal for engineering students, educators, and anyone new to FEA or looking to reinforce their knowledge of structural analysis in Ansys.
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