Analysis Design Productivity Limited
Introduction to ANSYS Mechanical
Audience
The ANSYS Workbench is a new-generation solution from ANSYS that provides powerful methods for interacting with the ANSYS solver functionality. This environment provides a unique integration with CAD systems and the design process, enabling the best CAE results.
The Introduction to ANSYS Mechanical training course is for Analysts using ANSYS WorkBench, particularly those with experience of the ANSYS Mechanical APDL Environment.
Recommended background knowledge
- Engineering degree or engineering experience
- Basic functional familiarity with computers.
Topics Covered
- Mechanical Basics – Launching Simulation, Startup Panel, Basic Procedure
- General Pre Processing – Geometry Branch, Contact, Meshing, Named Selections, Coordinate Systems
- Meshing in Mechanical - Global & Local Meshing Controls, Meshing Troubleshooting, Virtual Topology
- Static Structural Analysis – Geometry, Assemblies (Solid Body Contact), Loads and Supports, Result and Post Processing.
- Vibration Analysis - Free Vibration Analysis Procedure, Free Vibration with Pre-Stress Analysis
- Thermal Analysis – Geometry, Assemblies (Solid Contact), Loads, Solution Options, Results and Post Processing
- Results Post Processing – Viewing Results, Scoping Results, Exporting Results, Coordinate Systems and Directional Results, Solutions Combinations, Stress Singularities, Error Estimation, Convergence
- CAD & Parameters – CAD Interoperability, Defining Parameters, Using the Parameter Workspace
- Linear Buckling Analysis – Basics of Linear Buckling
Sample Workshops
- Mechanical Basics – Use Stress Wizard for Linear Structural Analysis
- Contact Control - Static Structural Analysis of a Contact Arm
- Meshing Control – Use the Various Mesh Controls to Enhance the Mesh on a Solenoid Body
- Linear Structural Analysis – Analyse an Pump Housing Assembly
(li>Axisymmetric Structural Analysis of a Pressure Cap and Retaining Flange
- Free Vibration Analysis – Free-Free Vibration Analysis of a Motor Cover
- Pre-stressed Vibration Analysis - Modal Analysis of a Tension Link in both Stressed and Unstressed States
- Steady State Thermal Analysis – Calculate Distribution of Temperatures and Heat Flux in a Pump Housing made from Different Materials
- Meshing Evaluation - Compare Results Using Different Meshing Parameters
- Parameter Manager – Use the Parameter Manager to Change the Load Magnitude and Material Properties of a Model and Solve All Scenarios at One Time
Objectives
- General understanding of the user interface, as related to geometry import, meshing, application of loads and supports and post-processing.
- Procedure for performing FEA simulations, including linear static, modal and harmonic structural analyses and nonlinear steady-state thermal analyses.
- Utilizing parameters for 'what-if' scenarios.
- Interfacing with the ANSYS solver for more advanced functionality.
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