Location via proxy:   [ UP ]  
[Report a bug]   [Manage cookies]                
Scribd Logo
Upload

Welcome to Scribd!

  • 105 views

    WK 14 - Intro To FEA and ANSYS Workbench

    Uploaded by

    Mian Asim
    This document provides an introduction to finite element analysis (FEA) and the ANSYS Workbench software. It explains that FEA uses numerical methods to approximate solutions to engineering problems, dividing a model into finite elements. It then describes ANSYS Workbench as an FEA modeling and analysis tool with a graphical interface, allowing various analyses to be performed. Finally, it outlines the basic steps to set up and run an analysis project within the ANSYS Workbench interface.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    WK 14 - Intro To FEA and ANSYS Workbench

    Uploaded by

    Mian Asim
    105 views7 pages
    This document provides an introduction to finite element analysis (FEA) and the ANSYS Workbench software. It explains that FEA uses numerical methods to approximate solutions to engineering problems, dividing a model into finite elements. It then describes ANSYS Workbench as an FEA modeling and analysis tool with a graphical interface, allowing various analyses to be performed. Finally, it outlines the basic steps to set up and run an analysis project within the ANSYS Workbench interface.

    Original Description:

    Intro to FEA and ANSYS Workbench

    Original Title

    WK 14- Intro to FEA and ANSYS Workbench

    Copyright

    © © All Rights Reserved

    Available Formats

    PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    This document provides an introduction to finite element analysis (FEA) and the ANSYS Workbench software. It explains that FEA uses numerical methods to approximate solutions to engineering problems, dividing a model into finite elements. It then describes ANSYS Workbench as an FEA modeling and analysis tool with a graphical interface, allowing various analyses to be performed. Finally, it outlines the basic steps to set up and run an analysis project within the ANSYS Workbench interface.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as pdf or txt
    105 views7 pages

    WK 14 - Intro To FEA and ANSYS Workbench

    Uploaded by

    Mian Asim
    This document provides an introduction to finite element analysis (FEA) and the ANSYS Workbench software. It explains that FEA uses numerical methods to approximate solutions to engineering problems, dividing a model into finite elements. It then describes ANSYS Workbench as an FEA modeling and analysis tool with a graphical interface, allowing various analyses to be performed. Finally, it outlines the basic steps to set up and run an analysis project within the ANSYS Workbench interface.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as pdf or txt
    of 7

    1

    Introduction to Finite Element Analysis and ANSYS


    Workbench
    Introduction to FEA
    The finite element analysis (FEA) is a computing technique that is used to obtain approximate
    solutions to boundary value problems. It uses a numerical method called finite element method
    (FEM). FEA involves the computer model of a design that is loaded and analyzed for specific
    results, such as stress, deformation, deflection, natural frequencies, mode shapes, temperature
    distributions, and so on.
    The concept of FEA can be explained through a basic example involving measurement of the
    perimeter of a circle. To measure the perimeter of a circle without using the conventional formula,
    divide the circle into equal segments. Next, join the start point and the endpoint of each of these
    segments by a straight line. Now, you can measure the length of straight line very easily, and thus,
    the perimeter of the circle by adding the length of these straight lines. If you divide the circle into
    four segments only, you will not get accurate results. For accuracy, divide the circle into more
    number of segments. However, with more segments, the time required for getting the accurate
    result will also increase. The same concept can be applied to FEA also, and therefore, there is
    always a compromise between accuracy and speed while using this method. This compromise
    between accuracy and speed makes it an approximate method.

    The FEA was first developed to be used in the aerospace and nuclear industries, where the safety
    of structures is critical. Today, even the simplest of products rely on FEA for design evaluation.
    The FEA simulates the loading conditions of a design and determines the design response in those
    conditions. It can be used in new product design as well as in existing product refinement. A model
    is divided into a finite number of regions/divisions called elements. These elements can be of
    predefined shapes, such as triangular, quadrilateral, hexahedron, tetrahedron, and so on. The
    predefined shape of an element helps define the equations that describe how the element will
    respond to certain loads. The sum of the responses of all elements in a model gives the total
    response of the complete model.

    Prepared by: Engr. Mian M.Asim [asim.me@suit.edu.pk]


    2

    Introduction to ANSYS Workbench


    ANSYS Workbench, developed by ANSYS Inc., USA, is a Computer Aided Finite Element
    Modeling and Finite Element Analysis tool. In the Graphical User Interface (GUI) of ANSYS
    Workbench, the user can generate 3-dimensional (3D) and FEA models, perform analysis, and
    generate results of analysis. You can perform a variety of tasks ranging from Design Assessment
    to Finite Element Analysis to complete Product Optimization Analysis by using ANSYS
    Workbench. ANSYS also enables you to combine the stand-alone analysis system into a project
    and to manage the project workflow.
    The following is the list of analyses that can be performed by using ANSYS Workbench:
    1. Design Assessment
    2. Electric
    3. Explicit Dynamics
    4. Fluid Flow (CFX)
    5. Fluid Flow (FLUENT)
    6. Harmonic Response
    7. I.C. Engine
    8. Linear Buckling
    9. Magnetostatic
    10. Modal
    11. Random Vibration
    12. Response Spectrum
    13. Rigid Dynamics
    14. Static Structural
    15. Steady-State Thermal
    16. Thermal-Electric
    17. Transient Structural
    18. Transient Thermal

    Prepared by: Engr. Mian M.Asim [asim.me@suit.edu.pk]


    3

    Starting ANSYS Workbench 14.0


    To start ANSYS Workbench 14.0, choose Start > Programs/All Programs > ANSYS >
    Workbench from the Taskbar. Alternatively, you can start ANSYS Workbench by double-
    clicking on the Workbench shortcut icon displayed on the desktop of your computer. After the
    necessary files are loaded and licenses are verified, the Workbench window along with the
    Getting Started window will be displayed.

    The Workbench window helps streamline an entire project to be carried out in ANSYS
    Workbench. In this window, one can create, manage, and view the workflow of the entire project
    created by using standard analysis systems. The Workbench window mainly consists of Menu
    bar, Standard toolbar, the Toolbox window, Project Schematic window, and the Status bar, refer
    to Figure.

    Prepared by: Engr. Mian M.Asim [asim.me@suit.edu.pk]


    4

    Toolbox Window
    The Toolbox window is located on the left in the Workbench window. The Toolbox window lists
    the standard and customized templates or the individual analysis components that are used to create
    projects. To create a project, drag a particular analysis or component system from the Toolbox
    window and drop it into the Project Schematic window. Alternatively, double-click on a
    particular analysis or component system in the Toolbox window to add it to the Project Schematic
    window and to create the project.

    Analysis Systems Toolbox


    The Analysis Systems toolbox is displayed expanded in the Toolbox window, by default. It
    contains predefined templates for different types of analyses that can be carried out in ANSYS
    Workbench. Each predefined template consists of all the components that are used to perform a
    particular type of analysis. For example, the Static Structural analysis system of the Analysis
    Systems toolbox is used to carry out the Static Structural analysis. When you add this system in
    the Project Schematic window, it contains all the components that are necessary to carry out the
    Static Structural analysis. Figure shows the Analysis Systems toolbox with different types of
    analysis systems available in ANSYS Workbench.

    Prepared by: Engr. Mian M.Asim [asim.me@suit.edu.pk]


    5

    Component Systems Toolbox


    By default, the Component Systems toolbox is displayed in collapsed state in the Toolbox
    window. To expand the Component Systems toolbox, click on the plus sign (+) located on the
    left of the Component Systems title bar. The components displayed in the Component Systems
    toolbox are the basic blocks of a project and form only a part of the analysis system, such as
    Geometry (used to create a model for analysis), Mesh (used to generate FEA model), Results
    (used to visualize the results of analysis in the desired form), and so on. Figure shows the
    Components Systems toolbox with various components displayed in it.

    Project Schematic Window


    The Project Schematic window helps manage an entire project. It displays the workflow of entire
    analysis project. To add an analysis system to the Project Schematic window, drag the analysis
    system from the Toolbox window and drop it into the green-colored box displayed in the Project
    Schematic window, as shown in Figure. Alternatively, double-click on an analysis system in the
    Toolbox window to include it in the Project Schematic window. You can also add an analysis
    system to the Project Schematic window by using the shortcut menu displayed on right-clicking
    in the Project Schematic window.

    Prepared by: Engr. Mian M.Asim [asim.me@suit.edu.pk]


    6

    Adding a System to a Project


    After starting a new project, it is necessary to define the tasks to be carried out in ANSYS
    Workbench. To start a new analysis, you need to add an analysis system to the Project Schematic
    window.

    ANSYS Workbench File Formats


    The following are some of the main file extensions used in ANSYS:
    *.wbpj = ANSYS Workbench project database file
    *.engd = Engineering Data
    *.agdb = DesignModeler file
    *.fedb = FE Modeler files
    *.cmdb = Meshing file
    *.mechdb= Mechanical file
    *.rsx = Mesh Morpher
    *.ad = ANSYS AUTODYN
    *.dxdb = Design Exploration

    Prepared by: Engr. Mian M.Asim [asim.me@suit.edu.pk]


    7

    *.bgd = BladeGen
    *.db = Mechanical APDL database file
    *.cas, *.dat, *.msh = FLUENT files
    *.cfx, *.def, *.res, *.mdef, and *.mres = CFX files
    *.cmdb = CFX-Mesh files

    ANSYS Workbench Help


    You can get online help and documentation while working on ANSYS Workbench. To access the
    help, choose ANSYS Workbench Help from the Help menu of the Menu bar; the ANSYS Help
    window will be displayed.

    Prepared by: Engr. Mian M.Asim [asim.me@suit.edu.pk]

    You might also like