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2D Axial Symmetry Simulation rotation only 90degree

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Hi,

My name is Jaehoon and I am designgin acoustic transdecer.

I was trying to run 2D axial symmtry only to rotate 90 degree not 360 degree but I do not know how to do it.

For example, If I draw a square and rotate 360 degree along with z axis the result will be a cylinder . However, I would like to achieve something pie shpaed figure by rotating the same square only 90degree.

I have tried 3D simulation but it takes too much time for simulation.

Is there any possible way to rotate only a certain amount of degree, not 360?

Thanks for helping in advance.


2 Replies Last Post 30.10.2019, 17:29 GMT-4
Jeff Hiller COMSOL Employee

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Posted: 5 years ago 30.10.2019, 09:02 GMT-4
Updated: 5 years ago 30.10.2019, 05:02 GMT-4

Hello Jaehoon,

A 2D axisymmetric analysis can only be performed if the problem is invariant with theta, the angle about the z axis.

Unless the equations, loads and boundary conditions are all such that the problem is invariant with respect to theta, a quarter of a cylinder will need to be simulated with a 3D model.

Best regards,

Jeff

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Jeff Hiller
Hello Jaehoon, A 2D axisymmetric analysis can only be performed if the problem is invariant with theta, the angle about the z axis. Unless the equations, loads and boundary conditions are all such that the problem is invariant with respect to theta, a quarter of a cylinder will need to be simulated with a 3D model. Best regards, Jeff

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Posted: 5 years ago 30.10.2019, 17:29 GMT-4
Updated: 5 years ago 30.10.2019, 13:29 GMT-4

You can create 3-D geomtery by revolving 2-D rectangular sketch by 5 degree. On cross-section faces apply symmetic boundary condition.

You can create 3-D geomtery by revolving 2-D rectangular sketch by 5 degree. On cross-section faces apply symmetic boundary condition.

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