Simulation of the transient behavior of impact machinery using finite elements package a n s y s

Abstract

In this paper the finite elements method is used to simulate the transient behavior of impact machinery and its foundation. Using the software package ansys, two cases are modeled: first, the impact machine directly mounted on the floor, and second, the machine mounted over an inertia block foundation. The results of the modeling permit clear visualization of transient vibrations in the machine and how they are transmitted to the foundation and the floor. How to use this modeling for didactic purposes is discussed.