L02 MechIntro
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Mechanical Introduction
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Welcome!
Welcome to the ANSYS Mechanical Offshore application training course!
This training course covers the basics of using ANSYS Mechanical in performing
structural analyses of fixed marine structures.
It is intended for all new or occasional ANSYS Mechanical users, regardless of
the CAD software used.
Course Objectives:
General understanding of the user interface, geometry import, meshing, application
of loads, supports, and postprocessing.
Procedure for performing FEA simulations, application of wave loads (in-place
analysis), soil-pile interactions, code checking and fatigue analysis.
Utilizing parameters for what-if scenarios.
Training Courses are also available covering the use of other Workbench applications
(e.g. DesignModeler, Design Exploration, etc.).
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Course Materials
The training notes you have is an exact copy of the slides.
Workshop descriptions and instructions are included in the Workshop Section.
Advanced training courses are available. The schedule is available on the ANSYS
web page www.ansys.com under Support > Training Center.
Lecture 1 Contents:
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1. Visit www.ansys.com/customerportal/
2. For first time users, click Register here:
3. For returning users, click one of the following:
Type your email address
Type your password
Notes:
If you are encountering difficulties with the ANSYS
Customer Portal please click on the ANSYS Portal Help
Support Request Form on the login page
Online Technical Support for
all ANSYS products,
Mechanical/Fluent/CFX/Ansoft, is available through
the ANSYS Customer Portal
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Useful Links
Register for live technical webinars
Register for training courses
Register/view the ANSYS eNews
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* Customers serviced by ANSYS Channel Partners should contact that Channel Partner
to check on status of existing support requests
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The ANSYS Workbench platform is a framework upon which ANSYS has developed
a suite of advanced engineering simulation applications. Workbench incorporates
bi-directional CAD connectivity, pervasive parameter management and integrated
optimization tools.
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E. Mechanical Overview
Analysis types available in Workbench - Mechanical:
Structural (static and transient):
Linear and nonlinear structural analyses.
Dynamics:
modal, harmonic, random vibration, flexible and rigid dynamics.
Heat Transfer (steady state and transient):
Solve for temperature field and heat flux. Temperature-dependent
conductivity, convection, radiation and materials allowed.
Magnetostatic:
Perform various magnetic field analyses.
Electrical:
Simulate electrical devices such as motors, solenoids, etc..
Note, the
active ANSYS license dictates what functionality is available to the user. Not all
features listed are covered in this course.
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Product Configuration
Add-on licenses for Mechanical:
Rigid Dynamics
Fatigue Module
FATJACK, BEAMCHECK
14.5 Workbench products are available for Windows and Linux operating
systems.
Check the ANSYS web site or online documentation for the latest compatibilities.
Network licensing capabilities are used for all ANSYS and ANSYS Workbench
products.
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F. Starting Mechanical
There are two methods of launching Workbench:
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The Toolbox
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The Toolbox
The toolbox contains 4 subgroups:
Analysis systems: predefined templates
that can be placed in the
schematic.
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. . . The Toolbox
The systems and components
displayed in the toolbox will
depend on the installed
products.
Using the check boxes in the View
All / Customize window, the
items displayed in the toolbox
can be toggled on or off.
The toolbox customization window
is normally left closed when
not in use.
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These selections will vary depending on which cell in a particular system you
highlight.
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J. License Preferences
Workbench license control is handled through the user interface shown below,
activated from the Workbench project page:Tools > License Preferences . . .
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. . . License Preferences
The order of license preference is specified using the up/down arrows (first
available is used).
The Use License column indicates desired licenses to use (0 = off, 1 = on).
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