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 Duration 35 hours

Course Outline

Introduction to ANSYS Workbench

  • Understanding Workbench project workflows and available templates.
  • Exploring the user interface, unit settings, and data handling.
  • Reviewing project schematics and cell status indicators.

Geometry Refinement and CAD Integration

  • Importing CAD files and addressing geometric defects.
  • Using SpaceClaim/DesignModeler for basic model simplification.
  • Managing name selections, parts, and bodies.

Engineering Data: Defining Materials and Units

  • Utilizing material libraries and creating custom material definitions.
  • An overview of linear elastic properties and temperature effects.
  • Correctly assigning materials and maintaining unit consistency.

Foundations of Meshing

  • Selecting element types, controlling sizing, and understanding relevance.
  • Applying local mesh refinements and inflation layers.
  • Performing quality checks and adhering to meshing best practices.

Configuring Static Structural Analyses

  • Defining contacts, joints, and structural connections.
  • Applying loads, constraints, and strategic boundary conditions.
  • Setting up analysis parameters, solver controls, and convergence criteria.

Solving, Post-Processing, and Analysis Interpretation

  • Executing solution jobs, tracking progress, and resolving issues.
  • Examining stress, strain, and deformation results using path/probe tools.
  • Validating results and identifying common errors.

Parametric Studies and Design Investigation (Introduction)

  • Managing parameters, design points, and response monitoring.
  • Conducting what-if scenarios and exploring basic optimization.
  • Generating reports and exporting final results.

Wrap-Up and Future Learning Path

Requirements

  • A solid grasp of fundamental engineering mechanics principles.
  • Practical experience with 3D CAD concepts or associated tools.
  • Basic knowledge of finite element analysis terminology.

Target Audience

  • Design and mechanical engineers starting their journey in simulation.
  • Technical analysts making a transition to ANSYS Workbench.
  • R&D professionals seeking to validate their product designs.

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