Interested in the simulation of fabricated structure with welds? Would you like to know how to reduce the fragmentation and the use of several different tools? Then this is the course for you. We will introduce an integrated Ansys solution for weld fatigue simulation using a generic vehicle subframe as an example. 

Learning Outcomes:

Following completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Conduct geometry preparation in Ansys Discovery™ 3D product simulation software.
• Understand the basic workflow to create multiple mesh-based welds in Ansys Mechanical™ structural finite element analysis software. 
• Familiarize yourself with the new fabricated structure meshing algorithm. 
• Set up and run the static analysis for a vehicle subframe in Ansys Mechanical software.
• Conduct weld fatigue analysis using Ansys nCode DesignLife™ fatigue life prediction software. 
• Conduct a fatigue life driven design studies and optimization using Ansys optiSLang® process integration and design optimization software.  

Prerequisites: 

• Ansys Mechanical Getting Started: Basics

Please note: These training materials were developed and tested in the 2023R1 release.