Abstract:

Based on the large universal finite element software ANSYS, the APDL language was applied to the parametric analysis and three-dimensional modeling of complex joint geometric objects of structural gantry of switchyard, and the UIDL language was used in the interactive graphical user interface design. Moreover, the visual simulation analysis system for complex joint of structural gantry of switchyard was developed. Meanwhile, the simulation system was verified when the simulation results were compared with experimental ones. The system makes up for deficiency the design code has in which the internal forces of various components in the complex joints of structural gantry of switchyard cannot be accurately analyzed because of the simplification of it as a truss structure system. It is important that the system improves design accuracy, efficiency, and the user acceptance of the simulation and analysis with ANSYS.

Key words: visual, joint of structural gantry of switchyard, simulation analysis system, parametric design