Chapter 56: Threaded Connection Analysis

This example problem demonstrates the capabilities and advantages of a 2D to 3D analysis for problems that require extending the 2D model solution to a corresponding extruded 3D body so that the solution can continue based on the 3D model.

The following features and capabilities are highlighted:

Extruding a 2D model to a 3D model (EEXTRUDE).
Mapping solution variables from the 2D mesh to the new 3D mesh and rebalancing the results (MAP2DTO3D).
Continuing the analysis on the 3D model via a multiframe restart.

The following topics are available:

56.1. Introduction
56.2. Problem Description
56.3. Modeling
56.4. Material Properties
56.5. Boundary Conditions and Loading
56.6. Analysis and Solution Controls
56.7. Results and Discussion
56.8. Recommendations
56.9. Input Files

For more information, see 2D-to-3D Analysis in the Advanced Analysis Guide.

You can also perform this example analysis entirely in the Ansys Mechanical Application. For more information, see Threaded Connection Analysis in the Mechanical Technology Showcase: Example Problems.