ANSYS - Introduction
Introduction
FEA and ANSYS
- What is FEA
- About ANSYS
- About the Company
ANSYS Basics
- Starting ANSYS
- The GUI
- Graphics & Picking
- On-Line Help
- The Database and Files
- Exiting ANSYS
Stress Analysis
- Analysis Steps
- Geometry
- Meshing
- Loading
- Solve
- Reviewing Results
- Checking Validity of Solution
Preliminary Decisions
- Which Analysis Type?
- What to Model?
- What Element Type?
Thermal Analysis and Thermal-Stress Analysis
- Overview
- Procedure
Importing Geometry
- IGES Imports
- Connection Products
- F.E. Model Imports
Solid Modeling
- Definitions
- Top-Down Modeling
- Workshop
- Bottom-Up Modeling
Meshing
- Multiple Element Attributes
- Controlling Mesh Density
- Changing a Mesh
- Maped Meshing
- Hex-to-Tet Meshing
- Mesh Extrusion
- Sweep Meshing
Select Logic
- How to use Select Logic
- Components & Assemblies
APDL Basics
- Defining Parameters
- Using Parameters
- Retrieving Database Information
Loading and Solution
- Force Loads
- Nodal Coordinate System
- Solvers
- Multiple Load Steps
Postprocessing
- Query Picking
- Results Coordinate System
- Path Operations
- Error Estimation
- Load Case Combinations
Short Topics
- Toolbar & Abbreviations
- Start File
- Input Files
- Batch Mode
Mechanical Toolbar
- A Quick Tour
Advanced topics:
Array Parameters
- Types of Array Parameters
- How to Define
- Retrieving Database Information
- Array Operations
Coupling & Constraint Equations
- Coupling
- Constraint Equations
Working with Elements
- Element Coordinate System
- Surface Effect Elements
- Element Table
Beam Modeling
- Beam Properties
- Beam Meshing
- Loading
Submodeling
- General Procedure
Modal Analysis
- Procedure
Introduction to Nonlinear Analysis
- Basic Concepts
- Typical Procedure
Bonded Contact
- Definitions
- Typical Procedure
Macro Basics
- Creating a Macro
- Macro with Arguments
- Branching
- Looping
- General Guidelines