ANSYS Workbench (Basic Level) Training Course

Introduction to ANSYS Workbench

• Project workflow in Workbench and available templates
• Interface navigation, unit systems, and data handling
• Understanding project schematics and cell status

Geometry Readiness and CAD Integration

• Importing CAD models and repairing geometry
• Using SpaceClaim/DesignModeler for simplifying complex features
• Managing named selections and part/body structures

Engineering Data: Materials and Units

• Exploring material libraries and creating bespoke materials
• Overview of linear elastic properties and temperature effects
• Applying materials and controlling unit settings

Essentials of Meshing

• Element categories, size definitions, and relevance factors
• Applying local mesh densification and inflation layers
• Evaluating mesh integrity and adhering to best practices

Configuring Static Structural Analysis

• Defining contacts, joints, and component interactions
• Strategy for applying loads, constraints, and boundary conditions
• Setting up analysis parameters, solver adjustments, and convergence checks

Execution, Post-Processing, and Analysis

• Running solutions, tracking status, and resolving issues
• Interpreting stress, strain, and displacement outputs using path/probe tools
• Verifying results and avoiding common analytical errors

Parametric Analysis and Design Variations (Introduction)

• Defining parameters, design points, and monitoring responses
• Conducting hypothetical scenarios and basic optimization ideas
• Compiling reports and exporting data

Conclusions and Future Directions