ANSYS Workbench (Basic Level) Training Course

Introduction to ANSYS Workbench

• Project workflow mechanisms and available templates
• User interface navigation, unit systems, and data handling
• Understanding project schematics and cell status

Geometry Preparation and CAD Integration

• Importing CAD models and repairing geometric defects
• Using SpaceClaim or DesignModeler for basic model simplification
• Managing named selections and part components

Engineering Data: Materials and Units

• Accessing material libraries and defining custom properties
• Overview of linear elastic behavior and temperature effects
• Applying material assignments and unit controls

Meshing Essentials

• Element selection, sizing parameters, and relevance factors
• Implementing local mesh density and inflation layers
• Evaluating mesh integrity and adhering to best practices

Configuring Static Structural Analysis

• Defining contacts, joints, and structural connections
• Applying loads, constraints, and boundary condition tactics
• Configuring analysis settings, solver parameters, and convergence criteria

Execution, Post-Processing, and Data Interpretation

• Managing solution jobs, tracking status, and resolving issues
• Analyzing stress, strain, and displacement using path and probe tools
• Verifying results and avoiding common analytical errors

Parametric Analysis and Design Investigation (Introductory)

• Setting up parameters, design points, and monitoring responses
• Conducting scenario studies and exploring basic optimization
• Generating reports and exporting final data

Conclusion and Future Directions