ANSYS Workbench (Basic Level) Training Course

Introductory Steps to ANSYS Workbench

• Workbench project workflows and template usage
• User interface navigation, unit systems, and data handling
• Project schematics and status of cells

Geometry Readiness and CAD Integration

• Importing CAD models and repairing geometry
• Introduction to SpaceClaim/DesignModeler for defeaturing
• Managing name selections and part/body structures

Engineering Data: Materials and Units

• Utilizing material libraries and defining custom materials
• Linear elastic properties and temperature dependencies (overview)
• Assigning materials and overseeing unit consistency

Meshing Principles

• Element types, size controls, and relevance factors
• Local mesh detailing and inflation layer creation
• Evaluating mesh quality and adhering to best practices

Configuring Static Structural Analysis

• Defining contacts, joints, and connections
• Applying loads, constraints, and boundary condition strategies
• Analysis configurations, solver settings, and convergence checks

Solution Processing, Post-Analysis, and Interpretation

• Executing jobs, tracking progress, and resolving issues
• Analyzing stress, strain, and deformation results using path/probe utilities
• Validating results and identifying common errors

Parametric Investigation and Design Exploration (Intro)

• Defining parameters, design points, and tracking responses
• Conducting what-if scenarios and understanding basic optimization
• Generating reports and exporting results

Wrap-up and Future Directions