OS-V: 0120 Two-Dimensional Heat Transfer with Convection
Test No. T4 The model is having zero internal heat generation and OptiStruct examines the temperature at point E for steady-state heat transfer analysis.

Figure 1. FE Model with Boundary Conditions and Loadcases
Benchmark Model
A 10x6 mesh configuration is created with QUAD4, QUAD8, TRIA3 and TRIA6 elements. One edge of the plate is having a prescribed temperature of 100°C, one end insulated and convection to the ambient temperature at the other two edges.
- Material Properties
- Value
- Conductivity
- 52.0 W/m°C
- Surface Convective Heat Transfer Coefficient
- 750.0 W/m2 °C
Linear Static Analysis Results
Shell Element | Material Temperature at Point C, x=0.08m, time t=32sec (°C) | Normalized with the Target Value |
---|---|---|
Quad4 | 17.77 | 1.029825549 |
Quad8 | 17.1 | 1.070175439 |
Tria3 | 17.29 | 1.058415269 |
Tria6 | 16.83 | 1.087344029 |
Model Files
Refer to Access the Model Files to download the required model file(s).
- T4Quad4.fem
- T4Quad8.fem
- T4Tria3.fem
- T4Tria6.fem
Reference
NAFEMS R0015 - Selected benchmarks for natural frequency analysis