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Old   December 2, 2019, 05:02
Default Ansys Workbench: Using symmetry or not?
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Hello,


is it necessary to use the option "symmetry" under model for a transient thermal analysis (Ansys Workbench)? I use half of the model.


Thanks a lot!
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No. Symmetry is just adiabatic for solid heat transfer. It is a frictionless surface for structural analyses.
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