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 Duration 35 hours

Course Outline

Introduction to ANSYS Workbench

  • Workbench project workflows and template usage.
  • User interface navigation, unit settings, and data handling.
  • Project schematics and system cell status.

Geometry Preparation and CAD Integration

  • Importing CAD models and repairing geometry issues.
  • Using SpaceClaim/DesignModeler for simplification and feature removal.
  • Managing name selections and part/body organisation.

Engineering Data: Materials and Units

  • Utilising material libraries and creating custom material definitions.
  • Linear elastic properties and temperature dependence (overview).
  • Applying materials and maintaining unit consistency.

Meshing Essentials

  • Element types, sizing parameters, and relevance controls.
  • Local mesh refinement techniques and inflation layers.
  • Evaluating mesh quality and adhering to best practices.

Configuring Static Structural Analysis

  • Defining contacts, joints, and structural connections.
  • Applying loads, constraints, and boundary condition strategies.
  • Analysis settings, solver parameters, and convergence criteria.

Execution, Post-Processing, and Result Interpretation

  • Running solver jobs, tracking progress, and resolving issues.
  • Analysing stress, strain, and deformation using path/probe tools.
  • Validating results and identifying common errors.

Parametric Studies and Design Exploration (Introduction)

  • Managing parameters, design points, and response tracking.
  • Conducting what-if scenarios and basic optimisation concepts.
  • Generating reports and exporting results.

Summary and Future Directions

Requirements

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

Target Audience

  • Design and mechanical engineers embarking on simulation work.
  • Technical analysts moving towards ANSYS Workbench.
  • R&D specialists requiring validation of product designs.

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