Analysis Design Productivity Limited
ANSYS WorkBench – Mechanical Introduction
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 ANSYS WorkBench – Mechanical Introduction 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
- 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
- Linear Buckling Analysis – Basics of Linear Buckling
- Shape Finder – Shape Optimization Procedure
- Results Post Processing – Viewing Results, Scoping Results, Exporting Results, Coordinate Systems and Directional Results, Solutions Combinations, Stress Singularities, Convergence, Report Generator
- CAD & Parameters – CAD Interoperability, Multiple Design Studies, Parameter Manager
Sample Workshops
- Mechanical Basics – Use Stress Wizard for Linear Structural Analysis
- Mesh Control – Use the Various Mesh Controls to Enhance the Mesh on a Crankshaft
- Linear Structural Analysis – Analyse an Assembly with a Pre-Load
- Free Vibration Analysis – Investigate Effect of Changing Model on Natural Frequencies
- Thermal Analysis – Calculate Distribution of Temperatures and Heat Flux in a Part
- Linear Buckling Analysis – Compare Linear Buckling Results with Handbook Results
- Shape Finder Analysis – Indicate Potential Geometry Changes that Result in Part Mass Reduction
- Advanced Results Post Processing – Isolate Parts of a Complex Assembly for Advanced DesignSimulation Post Processing
- 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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