ANSYS Workbench (Basic Level) Training Course

Introduction to ANSYS Workbench

• Workbench project workflows and available templates
• User interface navigation, unit systems, and data handling
• Project schematics and cell status monitoring

Geometry Preparation and CAD Integration

• CAD file import and geometry repair techniques
• Using SpaceClaim/DesignModeler for basic defeaturing
• Managing name selections and part/body structures

Engineering Data: Materials and Units

• Browsing material libraries and defining custom materials
• Understanding linear elastic properties and temperature effects (overview)
• Applying materials and managing unit consistency

Meshing Basics

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

Configuring Static Structural Analysis

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

Solving, Post-Processing, and Analysis

• Managing solve jobs, tracking progress, and resolving issues
• Evaluating stress, strain, and deformation using path/probe tools
• Validating results and avoiding common analytical errors

Parametric Studies and Design Exploration (Introduction)

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

Wrap-up and Future Directions