Introduction to ANSYS Mechanical APDL

Date March 11, 2013 - March 14, 2013 (4 days)
Location

ANSYS, Inc.
15915 Katy Freeway
Suite 550
Houston, TX 77094
United States 
PHONE: 1-281-398-6113
FAX: 1-281-398-6061
www.ansys.com
info@ansys.com
Fee$2,400 US Dollars
RegistrationCLICK HERE

Please register your intent to attend as early as possible. Payment is not required until the class and/or your registration has been confirmed. Do not make your travel arrangements until you receive your confirmation.

More Information:

Length: 4 Days

Prerequisites

  • A technical education and background in finite element analysis is recommended but an engineering degree is not required.

Overview

This 4-day course is for users of ANSYS Parametric Design Language (APDL) tools in ANSYS Mechanical APDL, previously available in the traditional ANSYS format. The ANSYS Workbench environment will not be discussed or covered in this course.

Course Description

Part 1 (Days 1 & 2)

This course is recommended for anyone who performs finite element analysis (FEA) of mechanical parts or fluids and has little or no ANSYS Mechanical APDL software experience. Introduction to ANSYS Mechanical APDL, Part I is a two-day course that focuses on basic linear and static analyses of structural and/or mechanical parts. After completing the course, attendees should be able to efficiently use ANSYS Mechanical APDL software to build two- and three-dimensional models, apply loads, obtain solutions, and display results.

This training course will cover the following topics:

  • FEA and ANSYS Mechanical APDL
  • Getting Started
  • ANSYS Mechanical APDL Basics
  • General Analysis Procedure
  • Creating the Solid Model
  • Creating the Finite Element Model
  • Defining Material Properties
  • Applying Loads
  • Solution Process
  • Structural Analysis
  • Thermal Analysis
  • Post-processing

Each course chapter is followed by "hands-on" workshops and exercises.

Part 2 (Days 3 & 4)

Designed for intermediate ANSYS Mechanical APDL users who perform FEA on mechanical parts or fluids, Introduction to ANSYS, Part II is a two-day course that teaches advanced modeling and analysis techniques - using array parameters, coupling and constraint equations, element coordinate systems and surface effect elements. In addition, beam modeling, submodeling, modal and bonded contact analyses are covered along with creating macro files. Upon completion, attendees should be able to apply the advanced modeling and analysis techniques supported by ANSYS Mechanical APDL.

This training course will cover the following topics:

  • Array Parameters
  • Coupling & Constraint Equations
  • Working with Elements
  • Beam Modeling
  • Coupled Field Analysis
  • Submodeling
  • Modal Analysis
  • Introduction to Nonlinear Analysis
  • Bonded Contact
  • Macro Basics

Each course chapter is followed by "hands-on" workshops and exercises.

Recommended Follow-on Courses (which is dependent upon the student's interests and applications)

  • ANSYS Mechanical APDL Basic Structural Nonlinearies
  • ANSYS Mechanical APDL Advanced Structural Nonlinearies
  • ANSYS Mechanical APDL Advanced Contact and Fasteners
  • ANSYS Mechanical APDL Low Frequency Electromagnetics


Additional Course Dates and Locations

July 22, 2013 United States,Pennsylvania,Canonsburg
September 10, 2013 United States,Texas,Houston
December 03, 2013 United States,Texas,Houston