Part 1

Recommended for anyone who performs finite element analysis (FEA) of mechanical parts or fluids and has little or no ANSYS experience, Introduction to ANSYS, Part I is a three-day course that focuses on basic linear, static analyses in any discipline. After completing the course, attendees should be able to maneuver efficiently within the ANSYS Graphical user interface (GUI), build two- and three-dimensional models, apply loads and obtain solutions as well as effectively verify the results of an analysis and display results.

Course Topics Include:

•    FEA & ANSYS
•    ANSYS Basics
•    General Analysis Procedure
•    Creating the Solid Model
•    Creating the Finite Element Model
•    Defining Material Properties
•    Applying Loads and Boundary Conditions
•    Running the Solution
•    Structural Analysis
•    Thermal Analysis
•    Postprocessing- Reviewing Solution Results
•    Short Topics

Part 2

Designed for intermediate ANSYS users who perform FEA on mechanical parts or fluids, Introduction to ANSYS, Part II is a two-day course that teaches advanced modeling and analysis techniques - using array parameters, coupling and constraint equations, element coordinate systems and surface effect elements. In addition, beam modeling, submodeling, modal and bonded contact analyses are covered along with creating macro files. Upon completion, attendees should be able to apply the advanced modeling and analysis techniques supported by ANSYS.

Course Topics Include:

•    Array Parameters
•    Coupling & Constraint Equations
•    Working with Elements
•    Beam Modeling
•    Coupled Field Analysis
•    Submodeling
•    Modal Analysis
•    Introduction to Nonlinear Analysis
•    Bonded Contact
•    Macro Basics

Each course chapter is followed by "hands-on" workshops and exercises.