ANSYS Explicit Dynamics: Droptest simulation of a Barrel

Simulate a droptest of a standard steel oil barrel from two meters using ANSYS explicit dynamics, highlighting the impact behavior and the falling angle.

Preview outlines the four-part workflow for the barrel droptest: project introduction, geometry, pre-processing and simulation preparation, and post-processing.

Create a three-part barrel in SpaceClaim for an ANSYS explicit dynamics drop test, using planes and sketches, applying symmetry, and enabling a matched mesh with shared topology.

Select explicit materials for the barrel, choosing steel 2006 with Johnson Cook strength and the shear modulus and shock state properties, and finalize the material setup.

Prepare the barrel geometry in ANSYS Explicit Dynamics, apply steel, enable symmetry, and use multizone meshing with sizing and frictional contacts for a 40k-node, optimized droptest mesh.

Configure boundary and analysis settings for a barrel drop test, set a 2 m drop height in the negative y direction, apply gravity, and enable deformation and stress plot trackers.

Assess post-processing results of an ANSYS explicit dynamics barrel drop test by examining energy balance, total deformation, and stress distribution to identify plastic deformation, potential damage, and repair needs.

In upcoming lessons, learn to modify the droptest by adding fluid to the barrel and performing parametric adjustments.