ANSYS Workbench (Basic Level) Training Course

Introduction to ANSYS Workbench

• Project workflows and available templates in Workbench
• Interface navigation, unit systems, and data handling
• Schematic structures and cell status management

Geometry Readiness and CAD Interoperability

• Importing CAD files and repairing geometry issues
• Introducing SpaceClaim/DesignModeler for simplification (defeaturing)
• Managing name selections and part/body organization

Engineering Data: Materials and Units

• Utilizing material libraries and creating custom definitions
• Understanding linear elastic properties and temperature effects (general overview)
• Material assignment and unit consistency management

Meshing Essentials

• Element types, size controls, and mesh relevance settings
• Applying local refinement and inflation layers
• Assessing mesh quality and adhering to best practices

Setting Up Static Structural Analysis

• Defining contacts, joints, and component connections
• Strategy for loads, constraints, and boundary conditions
• Configuring analysis settings, solver parameters, and convergence checks

Solving, Post-Processing, and Analysis

• Managing solution runs, tracking progress, and troubleshooting issues
• Interpreting stress, strain, and deformation using path/probe tools
• Validating results and avoiding common errors

Parametric Studies and Design Exploration (Introduction)

• Working with parameters, design points, and response monitoring
• Conducting what-if scenarios and basic optimization ideas
• Generating reports and exporting final results

Wrap-up and Recommendations