Finite Element Analysis Based on ProE, HyperMesh and ANSYS

Abstract

Sometimes making finite element analysis only by one software is a hard thing. Because one software is not good at every work. Therefore, we choose ProE, HyperMesh and ANSYS software to model, mesh and calculate respectively and that can exert their corresponding advantages. Model can be imported and exported among softwares accurately with software interface. In ProE, surface modeling and model simplify can reduce modify and geometry clean work in HyperMesh. In HyperMesh, firstly we classify and manage model surface, then check surface edges, and then mesh automatically. We must check element quality to ensure successful calculation in ANSYS. Finally solve by ANSYS. Working process, problems and solution is proposed. The given example of a vehicle oil tank shows that this method and process are feasible and make operation simply, calculation accurately and working efficiently. Especially they are suitable for complex model.