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 Duration 35 hours

Course Outline

Introduction to ANSYS Workbench

  • Understanding project workflows and available templates.
  • Managing the user interface, units, and data structures.
  • Working with project schematics and monitoring cell states.

Geometry Preparation and CAD Integration

  • Importing CAD models and repairing geometry issues.
  • Using SpaceClaim/DesignModeler for basic defeaturing techniques.
  • Creating name selections and organizing part/body management.

Engineering Data: Materials and Units

  • Utilizing material libraries and defining custom materials.
  • Overview of linear elastic properties and temperature effects.
  • Assigning material properties and managing unit systems.

Foundations of Meshing

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

Configuring Static Structural Analysis

  • Defining contacts, joints, and connections.
  • Applying loads, constraints, and boundary condition strategies.
  • Configuring analysis settings, solver controls, and monitoring convergence.

Solving, Post-Processing, and Analysis

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

Introductory Parametric Studies and Design Exploration

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

Conclusion and Further Learning Pathways

Requirements

  • Solid grasp of basic engineering mechanics principles.
  • Practical experience with 3D CAD concepts or relevant tooling.
  • Familiarity with standard terminology used in finite element analysis.

Target Audience

  • Design and mechanical engineers new to simulation technologies.
  • Technical professionals transitioning into ANSYS Workbench workflows.
  • R&D personnel focused on validating product designs.

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