ANSYS Workbench (Basic Level) Training Course

Introduction to ANSYS Workbench

• Workbench project workflows and template usage
• Interface navigation, unit systems, and data management
• Project schematics and status of system cells

Geometry Preparation and CAD Integration

• Importing CAD data and repairing geometric issues
• Introductory use of SpaceClaim/DesignModeler for model simplification
• Managing named selections and component bodies

Engineering Data: Materials and Units

• Utilizing material libraries and defining custom materials
• Overview of linear elastic properties and temperature dependencies
• Applying material properties and standardizing units

Meshing Principles

• Element types, size controls, and relevance parameters
• Local mesh refinement and inflation layer techniques
• Evaluating mesh quality and adhering to best practices

Configuring Static Structural Analysis

• Defining contacts, joints, and structural connections
• Strategy for applying loads, constraints, and boundary conditions
• Analysis settings, solver configurations, and convergence criteria

Solution Execution, Post-Processing, and Analysis

• Running solution jobs, tracking progress, and resolving errors
• Interpreting stress, strain, and deformation results using path and probe tools
• Validating results and identifying common errors

Parametric Studies and Design Exploration (Introduction)

• Defining parameters, design points, and monitoring responses
• Conducting what-if scenarios and basic optimization strategies
• Documenting and exporting simulation results

Course Summary and Further Learning