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2. Read input from “pipe-th.inp” to create the 2D axisymmetric model
and specify mesh divisions on lines:
Utility Menu > File > Read Input from … Select “pipe-th.inp”, then
[OK]
Or issue: /INPUT,pipe-th,inp
3. Add an axisymmetric coupled field element type (plane13):
Main Menu > Preprocessor > Element Type > Add/Edit/Delete…
Select “Coupled Field” and “Vector Quad 13”, then [OK]
4. Modify element options for structural or thermal, axisymmetric:
Options K1 = UX UY Temp AZ K3 = Axisymmetric [OK]
[Close]
Or issue: ET,1,PLANE13
KEYOPT,1,1,4
KEYOPT,1,3,1
5. Mesh the model using mapped meshing with 2D quad elements:
Main Menu > Preprocessor > MeshTool …
Pick [Set] under Size Controls: Global SIZE = 0.25/2, then [OK]
Select “Mapped”, then [Mesh] [Pick All]
Or issue: MSHAPE,0,2D MSHKEY,1
ESIZE,0.25/2
AMESH,ALL
6. Read the material properties from the material library for 304
Stainless Steel:
