ANSYS’ Bela rota Software Tutorial with Multimedia CD! INSIDE: LL swan ™ Fereydoon Dadkhah ® Jack Zecher, P.E. Delphi Electronics & Safety Indiana Univ. - Purdue Univ. * Indianapolis Seep ake edANSYS® Workbench™ Software Tutorial with Multimedia CD Release 11 Fereydoon ang Jack Dadkhah Zecher ISBN: 978-1-58503-426-0 PUBLICATIONS, Schroff Development Corporation www.schroff.com www sehrofl-europe comANSYS Workbench Software Tutorial Preface There are many good textbooks that cover the theory of finite element analysis, and several tutorials that illustrate the steps that must be followed to operate a finite element program. However, there is a lack of material that integrates both basic finite element modeling concepts with a tutorial epproach of learning how to operate a finite element program. This book and the accompanying CD are aimed at filling this void. The tutorials are presented in both written and multimedia formats to accommodate different learning styles. The Dook is directed to using finite element analysis to solve engineering problems. In several chapters, the finite element tutorial probiem is compared with manual calculations so that the reader can compare and contrast the finite element results with the manual solution, The primary purpose of this tutorial js to introduce new users to the ANSYS@ Workbench” software, by illustrating how it can be used to solve a variety of problems. This book and CD do not contain an in depth treatment of the theoretical basis of finite element analysis (FEA), but instead, are aimed at the practitioner who wishes to begin making use of the software. Because of the “applied” sense of this baok it can be used in combination with other textbooks, to cover the “leboretory” portion of courses that are theoretically based. In cases where the course is application based, it can serve as the primary text. In adcition to the step by step tutorials, introcuctory material is provided that covers the capabilities and limitations of the different element and solution types. The majority of topics and examples presented are oriented to stress analysis, with the exception of natural frequency analysis (chapter 12) and heat transfer (chapter 13). It ls expected that the reader has a background in engineering mechanics and mechanics of materials and for chapter 13, heat transfer. This tutorial takes the approach that the reader should always compare their FEA results with other data; obtained from either manual calculations or experimental test data. Most of the examples and some of the exercises make reference to existing analytical solutions, The authors feel that only through this process will new users be able to begin understanding how good finite element models are built. Finite element analysis has become a widely accepted powerful tool in both today’s engineering offices as well as being taught in most engineering related programs. The ANSYS Workbench software discussed in this tutorial represents a powerful tool that can be used to solve many types of engineering problems. However, without appropriate training on how to use this powerful software, its benefits cannot be fully realized, It is the goal of this tutorial to provide both written and multimedia material that will assist users of this software to begin learning some of its capabilities, DISCLAIMER The material contained in this tutorial, including the discussions, examples and exercises, are intended to only demonstrate the functionally of the software, and are not to be construed as full engineering design solutions for any particular problem, Use of any of the methods anc procedures described herein are for Instructional purposes only and are not warranted or guaranteed to provide satisfactory solutions