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Introduction to ANSYS Workbench

  • Workbench project workflow and available templates
  • User interface navigation, units, and data management
  • Understanding project schematics and cell states

Geometry Preparation and CAD Interoperability

  • Importing CAD files and performing geometry healing
  • Basics of defeaturing using SpaceClaim/DesignModeler
  • Managing name selections, parts, and bodies

Engineering Data: Materials and Units

  • Utilizing material libraries and creating custom materials
  • Overview of linear elastic properties and temperature dependence
  • Assigning materials and managing unit systems

Meshing Fundamentals

  • Element types, sizing controls, and relevance settings
  • Local mesh refinement and inflation layers
  • Mesh quality checks and industry best practices

Static Structural Analysis Setup

  • Working with contacts, joints, and connections
  • Applying loads, constraints, and boundary condition strategies
  • Configuring analysis settings, solver controls, and convergence criteria

Solution, Post-Processing, and Interpretation

  • Solving jobs, monitoring progress, and troubleshooting issues
  • Analyzing stress, strain, and deformation results using path/probe tools
  • Validating results and identifying common pitfalls

Introduction to Parametric Studies and Design Exploration

  • Using parameters, design points, and tracking responses
  • Conducting what-if studies and understanding basic optimization concepts
  • Generating reports and exporting results

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • A solid understanding of fundamental engineering mechanics
  • Experience with 3D CAD concepts or proficiency in using CAD tools
  • Basic familiarity with finite element analysis terminology

Target Audience

  • Design and mechanical engineers who are new to simulation
  • Technical analysts transitioning to ANSYS Workbench
  • R&D professionals who require validation of product designs
 35 Hours

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