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 Duration 35 hours

Course Outline

Introduction to ANSYS Workbench

  • Workbench project workflows and template usage
  • User interface navigation, unit management, and data handling
  • Understanding project schematics and cell states

Geometry Preparation and CAD Interoperability

  • Importing CAD models and repairing geometry issues
  • Introduction to SpaceClaim/DesignModeler for model simplification (defeaturing)
  • Creating name selections and managing parts and bodies

Engineering Data: Materials and Units

  • Exploring material libraries and creating custom material definitions
  • Overview of linear elastic properties and temperature dependencies
  • Assigning materials and ensuring consistent unit usage

Meshing Fundamentals

  • Element types, sizing controls, and relevance levels
  • Local mesh refinement techniques and inflation layers
  • Assessing mesh quality 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 ensuring convergence

Solving, Post-Processing, and Interpretation

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

Introduction to Parametric Studies and Design Exploration

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

Conclusion and Recommendations for Further Learning

Requirements

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

Target Audience

  • Design and mechanical engineers embarking on their simulation journey.
  • Technical analysts transitioning to the ANSYS Workbench environment.
  • R&D professionals responsible for validating product designs.

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