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Introduction to ANSYS Workbench

  • Workbench project workflows and available templates
  • Understanding the user interface, units, and data management
  • Working with project schematics and cell states

Geometry Preparation and CAD Interoperability

  • Importing CAD files and healing geometry defects
  • Essentials of SpaceClaim/DesignModeler for defeating and simplifying geometry
  • Managing name selections and part/body organizations

Engineering Data: Materials and Units

  • Navigating 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
  • Implementing local mesh refinement and inflation layers
  • Conducting mesh quality checks and adhering to best practices

Static Structural Analysis Setup

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

Solution, Post-Processing, and Interpretation

  • Executing solve 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

  • Defining 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 grasp of fundamental engineering mechanics
  • Practical experience with 3D CAD concepts or software tools
  • Basic familiarity with terminology related to finite element analysis

Target Audience

  • Design and mechanical engineers who are new to simulation workflows
  • Technical analysts transitioning their skills to ANSYS Workbench
  • R&D professionals seeking to validate product designs through analysis
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