Are you doing a nonlinear analysis? A nonlinear analysis is needed for large
deflections.
This is the mode in which ANSYS solves for a deflection, then reapplies the
loads to the new shape.
This is iterated until there change between solutions is negligible.
    --Kirt Williams

----- Original Message -----
From: "chaitanya kulkarni" 
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Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 2004 11:18 AM
Subject: [mems-talk] MEMS electrostatic analysis using ansys


> Dear all,
> while doing electrostatic analysis on cantilever beam in ANSYS I'm
> facing one difficulty; as my results are matching with simplified
> spring mass system when the deflection is small but giving high error
> when deflection becomes large. I'm using multifield analysis using 2-D
> model and and solid fluid interface.
> Can anyone help help me solve this bug.
> Thanks,
>
>
>
> Kulkarni Chaitanya G.
> M. Tech. Mechanical Engg. (Design)
> Hostel 12, Room A/317
> IIT Bombay,
> Powai, 400074
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