
Numerical simulation, just like any other tool in the engineer's toolbox, needs to be used correctly in order to yield useful results. In this learning track, we will understand how to use Ansys Mechanical effectively to evaluate the structural integrity of designs. Practical simulation topics, from modeling the geometry and applying the appropriate boundary conditions through interpreting results, will provide a strong foundation for performing stress analyses. This learning track is the first step towards more advanced topics that will increase your insight into structural analyses.

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Getting Started with Ansys Mechanical
When working with any computer-aided engineering software, it is important to understand its workflow and user interface so you can be more productive and efficient when performing your analysis in the software. In this course, you will get fam...Read more

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Geometry Representation
While it may be tempting to use extremely detailed 3D solid models of complex assemblies in our simulations, the practical analyst understands how to simplify the geometry appropriately. Doing so helps us obtain useful results in a re...Read more

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Connecting Parts Together
Appropriately defining the interactions between the parts of an assembly is critical to accurately predict behavior. In Ansys Mechanical, there are two common methods for connecting parts – shared topology and contacts. In this course, we will address set-...Read more

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Structural Boundary Conditions
For any finite element analysis, boundary conditions are a critical piece to set up simulations properly. This is because boundary conditions represent the effect of other parts or structures not directly modeled in our analysis. If inappropriate boun...Read more

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Numerically Accurate Results
Accuracy of numerical results is not only critical to the usefulness of engineering simulations, but also equally important for the safety and reliability of the engineering products we develop. Numerical accuracy considers the type and size of elements...Read more

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Results Insight
Reviewing the calculated results is the most critical part of any simulation. Evaluating deformation and stresses is a primary objective of our analysis, and we may need to determine our engineered design’s safety fac...Read more