Bolt Pretension using Ansys Mechanical

In this video, we use a pipe section to investigate 2 methods to model bolts with pretension. The methods used here are a simplified 3D geometry and a single element beam. The results between the 2 methods are compared. Link to Leap Blog: https://www.finiteelementanalysis.com.au/featured/an-overview-of-methods-for-modelling-bolts-in-ansys/ For more information contact LEAP Australia: Website : https://www.leapaust.com.au/ Australia : 1300 88 22 40 New Zealand : 09 9777 444 Email: [email protected] Stay connected to LEAP on: LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/leap-australia/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/LEAP_Australia Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/LEAPAust/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/leap_australia