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Co-simulation with Ansys LS-DYNA Software using Functional Mock-up Interface

Course Overview

This webinar explores co-simulation between Ansys LS-DYNA® nonlinear dynamics structural simulation software and other software using the Functional Mock-up Interface (FMI). FMI is a tool-independent standard allowing for co-simulation between different software by exchanging data such as forces, velocities, and sensor status. For example, a car model in Ansys LS-DYNA software, where airbag firing is triggered by a bespoke software, ABS is controlled by a Python script, or motion is coupled with a dedicated multibody dynamics solver. In this webinar, we co-simulate an Ansys LS-DYNA software model with a controller in Python to demonstrate how FMI can be used. FMI is a free standard maintained as a Modelica Association Project. Since the FMI standard is tool-independent, coupling is possible between Ansys LS-DYNA software and the 170+ tools that support the standard, https://fmi-standard.org/tools/, extending the capabilities of Ansys LS-DYNA software.

Prerequisites

  • None

Teaching Method

Lectures and computer practical sessions to validate acquired knowledge. 

Learning Outcome

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

  • Set up and run basic co-simulation with Ansys LS-DYNA software using the Functional Mock-up Interface (FMI) standard. 

 Available Dates

Currently, no training dates available

Learning Options

Training materials for this course are available with an Ansys Learning Hub Subscription. If there is no active public schedule available, private training can be arranged. Please contact us.

 Agenda

This is an 1.5-hour virtual classroom webinar (only lecture, no Workshops).

Virtual Classroom Session  

  • Introduction to FMI/FMU

  • Introduction to Co-simulation using FMU in general

  • Co-simulation using FMU in Ansys LS-DYNA software 

  • How to set up Ansys LS-DYNA software FMU Manager

  • Examples 

  • How to Run in Practice

  • Final Notes