ANSYS - Introduction : Part 1

Duration : 3 days| Cost : $1500| Interface : Classic

Prerequisites : Although it is not our policy to deny students entry into a particular class, we recommend the following prerequisites in order for you to get the most out of this learning experience. For your own sake please ensure you have the appropriate qualifications or equivalent experience.

Basic engineering knowledge
No prior training class experience necessary

What you will learn

Basic ANSYS Classic GUI
Select logic
Basic element types
Meshing tools and techniques
How to define material properties
How to apply loads and boundary conditions
Choosing a solver
Postprocessing tools
Using the customizable toolbar
Basic APDL and paramaters

Summary

This class teaches students the basics of using the ANSYS 'Classic' interface (also known as 'black window ANSYS', i.e. NOT Workbench) to conduct basic FEA analyses. It is intended for those just starting to learn ANSYS who anticipate using the Classic interface. It can also be useful for those who already know the Workbench interface but wish to understand some of what goes on behind the scenes when using Commands objects.

We will cover the entire FEA process from importing CAD geometry through postprocessing. Hands on workshops will supplement the lecture topics. Although we do not specifically cover it during class due to time constraints, the lecture and workshop materails you will recieve include an appendix that deals with creating geometry directly in ANSYS.

Lecture Topics

FEA and ANSYS
ANSYS Basics
General Analysis Procedure
Creating the Solid Model
Creating the Finite Element Model
Defining the Material
Loading
Solution
Structural Analysis
Thermal Analysis
Postprocessing
Short Topics
Appendix : Creating geometry in ANSYS

Hands-on Workshops

GUI Basics (3 workshops)
Importing Geometry (5 workshops)
Creating an FE Model : Attributes/meshing (shells/beams)
Creating an FE Model : Free/sweep meahing
Creating an FE Model : 2D mesh extrusion
Creating an FE Model : Volume sweeping
Creating an FE Model : Select logic/meshing
Creating an FE Model : Free/mapped meshing
Material Definition : User input
Material Definition : Library input
Solving (3 workshops)
Structural Analysis (2-workshops)
Axisymmetric Thermal Analysis
Postprocessing (5 workshops)
Toolbar Abbrevations
Parameters
Appendix : Solid Modeling (3 workshops)