Workbench - Simulation : Structural Nonlinearities

Duration : 2 days| Cost : $1000| Interface : Workbench

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
Workbench - Simulation : Introduction

What you will learn

What makes an analysis nonlinear
How nonlinear analyses are solved in ANSYS
Basic contact algorithm theory
Contact types, formulations, and other options
Basic plasticity theory
Defining plasticity in Workbench
Basic hyperelastic materials theory
Defining hyperelasticity in Workbench
How to troubleshoot nonlinear analyses
Using Commands objects to access advanced functionality

Summary

This class builds upon the Workbench - Simulation : Introduction course, and it is assumed that students have either completed this course or have the equivalent knowledge/experience. It is intended for those who are interested in learning some basic theory regarding structural non-linearities as well as how to model and solve them in Workbench. Hands-on workshops will supplement the lecture topic.

Lecture Topics

Structural Nonlinearities
Advanced Contact
Metal Plasticity
Hyperelasticity
Nonlinear Diagnostics
Accessing ANSYS Options

Hands-on Workshops

Large Deflection
Bolt Pretension with Contact
Bolted Joint Assembly
Metal Plasticity
Hyperelastic Curve Fitting
General Troubleshooting
Interfacing with ANSYS Classic