ANSYS Workbench (Basic Level) Training Course

Initiating ANSYS Workbench

• Overview of project workflows and available templates
• Understanding the user interface, unit systems, and data handling
• Reviewing project schematics and the status of individual cells

Preparing Geometry and CAD Compatibility

• Importing CAD models and repairing geometric imperfections
• Introduction to SpaceClaim and DesignModeler for simplifying features
• Managing part and body structures using named selections

Engineering Data: Defining Materials and Units

• Utilizing standard material libraries and creating custom material definitions
• Overview of linear elastic properties and their temperature dependencies
• Applying material assignments and ensuring consistent unit management

Core Meshing Techniques

• Exploring element types, size controls, and relevance settings
• Implementing local mesh refinement and inflation layers
• Conducting mesh quality assessments and adhering to best practices

Configuring Static Structural Analysis

• Defining contacts, joints, and structural connections
• Strategies for applying loads, constraints, and boundary conditions
• Configuring analysis settings, solver parameters, and convergence criteria

Solving, Post-Processing, and Result Analysis

• Managing solve jobs, tracking progress, and resolving common issues
• Interpreting stress, strain, and deformation data using path and probe tools
• Validating results and identifying potential analytical pitfalls

Introduction to Parametric Studies and Design Exploration

• Setting up parameters, defining design points, and tracking responses
• Conducting what-if scenarios and applying basic optimization principles
• Generating reports and exporting final results

Wrap-Up and Future Directions