This course covers the basic capabilities of Ansys LS-DYNA. Detailed descriptions and requirements are given for data preparation with examples. Pre- and post-processing using Ansys LS-PrePost is also covered. 

This course is recommended if you perform nonlinear static and transient simulations. 

This course is a prerequisite for the advanced courses covering the multi-physics capabilities which include compressible and incompressible fluids, the airbag particle method, Arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian (ALE) fluids, thermal, acoustics, vibro-acoustics, metal forming, electromagnetics, discrete elements, failure, frequency response methodology, and isogeometric analysis. 

Prerequisites

• Basic knowledge of Finite Element Analysis and Engineering Concepts.

Learning Outcomes: 

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

• Understand the keyword structure of LS-DYNA and edit keyword files. 
• Choose the explicit solution method and employ mass scaling to affect the timestep. 
• Understand and choose a variety of contact types and measure part interactions. 
• Define common engineering materials to include nonlinear response and failure. 
• Navigate result files and use LS-PrePost to verify and validate model behavior. 
• Choose beam, shell and solid element formulations for speed and accuracy. 
• Distinguish between an acceptable "Normal Termination" and incorrect results.