ANSYS - Structural Nonlinearities : Basic

Duration : 2 days| Cost : $1000| 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
ANSYS - Introduction : Part 1

What you will learn

What is a nonlinear analysis?
How ANSYS solves nonlinear problems
Techniques of obtaining convergence
Postprocessing multiple results sets
How to handle large deflection problems
Defining plasticity in your ANSYS model
Basic contact concepts & the Contact Wizard

Summary

This class is your first foray into the wonderful world of nonlinear analyses! Take this class if you find that a basic linear analysis just isn't cutting it for your problems anymore. We will cover some basic theory relating to nonlinear analyses and how the ANSYS solver deals with these types of problems. Each of the three main types of nonlinearities (geometric, material, changing status) will be dealt with from a basic theory standpoint before diving into the practical aspects of setup in ANSYS. Solution controls for convergence, postprocessing techniques, and nonlinear diagnostics tools round out the rest of the course.

Lecture Topics

Nonlinearities Overview
Obtaining the Solution
Postprocessing
Basic Geometric Nonlinearities
Basic Plasticity
Introduction to Contact

Hands-on Workshops

Nonlinear Solution
Automatic Solution Control
Results File Options
Solution Options
Convergence Criteria
Line Search
Nonlinear Diagnostics
Postprocessing
Basic Plasticity : Bilinear
Basic Plasticity : Multilinear
Basic Plasticity
Plasticity Postprocessing
Intro to Contact : FKN study
Intro to Contact : FTOLN study
Intro to Contact : Contact/target designations
Rigid/Flexible contact with Pilot
Introduction to Contact : Snap Fit
Introduction to Contact : Assembly Contact