ANSYS Workbench (Basic Level) Training Course

Introduction to ANSYS Workbench

• Understanding the Workbench project workflow and available templates.
• Exploring the user interface, units, and data management features.
• Reviewing project schematics and cell states.

Preparing Geometry and Managing CAD Interoperability

• Importing CAD data and healing geometric imperfections.
• Applying defeaturing techniques using SpaceClaim/DesignModeler basics.
• Managing name selections and part/body organization.

Engineering Data: Materials and Units

• Utilizing material libraries and creating custom materials.
• Overview of linear elastic properties and temperature dependencies.
• Assigning materials and overseeing unit consistency.

Fundamentals of Meshing

• Understanding element types, sizing controls, and relevance settings.
• Applying local mesh refinement and inflation layers.
• Performing mesh quality checks and adhering to best practices.

Setting Up Static Structural Analysis

• Defining contacts, joints, and connections.
• Strategizing loads, constraints, and boundary conditions.
• Configuring analysis settings, solver controls, and ensuring convergence.

Solving, Post-Processing, and Interpreting Results

• Managing solve jobs, tracking progress, and addressing issues.
• Analyzing stress, strain, and deformation results using path/probe tools.
• Validating results and avoiding common pitfalls.

Parametric Studies and Design Exploration (Introduction)

• Working with parameters, design points, and response tracking.
• Conducting what-if studies and exploring simple optimization ideas.
• Generating reports and exporting outcome data.

Summary and Future Steps