ANSYS Workbench (Basic Level) Training Course

Introduction to ANSYS Workbench

• Understanding the Workbench project workflow and available templates.
• Exploring the user interface, unit systems, and data management features.
• Managing project schematics and monitoring cell states.

Geometry Preparation and CAD Integration

• Importing CAD models and repairing geometric issues.
• Applying defeaturing techniques using SpaceClaim or DesignModeler.
• Managing part bodies and creating named selections.

Engineering Data: Materials and Unit Management

• Utilizing material libraries and defining custom materials.
• Overview of linear elastic properties and temperature-dependent behavior.
• Assigning material properties and ensuring unit consistency.

Meshing Essentials

• Selecting element types, defining sizing controls, and understanding relevance.
• Applying local mesh refinement and inflation layers where necessary.
• Performing quality checks and adhering to best meshing practices.

Setting Up Static Structural Analysis

• Defining contacts, joints, and structural connections.
• Applying loads, constraints, and boundary conditions effectively.
• Configuring analysis settings, solver parameters, and convergence criteria.

Solution Execution, Post-Processing, and Analysis

• Managing solution jobs, monitoring progress, and resolving issues.
• Evaluating stress, strain, and deformation using path and probe tools.
• Validating results and identifying common analytical pitfalls.

Parametric Studies and Design Optimization (Introduction)

• Setting up parameters, design points, and response tracking.
• Conducting what-if scenarios and exploring basic optimization concepts.
• Generating reports and exporting simulation results.

Conclusion and Future Development