The Voltage (Ground) load simulates the application of zero electric potential to a body.
This page includes the following sections:
Analysis Types
Voltage (Ground) is available for the following analysis types:
Dimensional Types
The supported dimensional types for the Voltage (Ground) boundary condition include:
3D Simulation
2D Simulation
Geometry Types
The supported geometry types for the Voltage (Ground) boundary condition include:
Solid
Topology Selection Options
The supported topology selection options for Voltage (Ground) include:
Face
Edge
Vertex
Nodes: Supported for the Coupled Field Harmonic and Coupled Field Modal analysis types only.
Magnitude Options
This is a grounding load. The magnitude is always zero.
Applying a Voltage (Ground) Boundary Condition
To apply a Voltage (Ground):
Select the Voltage (Ground) option from the Electric group on the Environment Context tab. Alternatively, right-click the Environment tree object or in the Geometry window and select Insert>Voltage (Ground).
Define the Scoping Method as either Geometry Selection, Named Selection, or Voltage Coupling and then specify the geometry.
Details Pane Properties
The selections available in the Details pane are described below.
Category | Property/Options/Description |
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Scope |
Scoping Method: Options include:
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Definition |
Type: Read-only field that displays boundary condition type - Voltage (Ground). : This is a grounding load. The Magnitude value is always zero. Suppressed: Include ( - default) or exclude ( ) the boundary condition. |
Mechanical APDL References and Notes
The following Mechanical APDL commands, element types, and considerations are applicable for this boundary condition.
Voltage (Ground) is applied using the D command.
Magnitude is set to zero volts.
API Reference
For specific scripting information, see the Voltage (Ground) section of the ACT API Reference Guide.