SPH — Welcome to LS-DYNA Examples

The examples in this section are from the SPH (Smooth Particle Hydrodynamics) class of LSTC. You may access the examples separately by the menu on the left. The examples are prepared for LS-DYNA 970 and upwards.

Intermediate examples

This folder contains intermediate input files to illustrate various SPH capabilities in LS-DYNA. Each sample problem generally focuses on one pa… more

Bar I

This example shows the deformation of two equivalent bars made of plastic material. Initial conditions are specified by *INITIAL_VELOCIT… more

Bar II

This example shows the impact of two equivalent bars made of plastic material against a planar rigid wall. The upper bar is calculated using Lagra… more

Bar III

This models the impact of two equivalent bars against a shell structure. The left bar is discretized using Lagrangian solid elements, the right o… more

Bar IV

This is a model of a Taylor bar impacting a rigid wall. The bar is discretized using SPH method. Compare ALE course for solution of the Problem with L… more

Bar V

This is a model of a Taylor bar impacting a rigid wall. The bar is discretized using SPH method. Compare ALE course for solution of the Problem with L… more

Bird

This deck shows calculation of the impact of an idealized bird against a turbine blade. The bird is modeled using SPH method, the turbine is di… more

Boot

This is a model of a rubber boot with grease particles covering a rigid rod. The rubber boot and the rod are modeled with solid elements, the… more

Foam

This models compression of a foam between a planar rigid wall and a solid block. The foam material is specified with *MAT_LOW_DENSIT… more

Sieve

This models the impact of a ball against an aluminium sieve.