ANSYS Workbench 2026 R1: Master FEA & Engineering Analysis

In this video, we will get started with ANSYS Workbench 2026 R1 by creating our first simulation project. This lesson is designed for beginners who are new to ANSYS Workbench and want to understand how an analysis project is organized.

We will start ANSYS Workbench, add a Static Structural analysis system to the Project Schematic, rename the system, save the project, and understand how the different cells of an analysis system are organized. This will help you become familiar with the basic project-management workflow before moving into actual FEA simulations.

By the end of this video, you will be comfortable creating a new ANSYS Workbench project and will have a clear understanding of the basic workflow used to set up an engineering analysis.

In this video, we will perform our first complete Static Structural analysis in ANSYS Workbench by creating and analyzing an I-section cantilever beam. This tutorial is designed to introduce beginners to the complete FEA workflow before we explore each stage in greater detail.

We will create the I-section beam, generate the default mesh, apply a Fixed Support at one end and a downward force at the free end, solve the model, and evaluate the Total Deformation. The tutorial demonstrates how geometry, meshing, boundary conditions, loading, solving, and post-processing are connected within ANSYS Workbench.

By the end of this video, you will have a clear understanding of the complete basic FEA workflow in ANSYS Workbench and will be ready to explore geometry creation, meshing, loads, supports, and result interpretation in the upcoming sections.

In this video, we will create an I-section solid model from scratch using ANSYS DesignModeler. This tutorial focuses on the fundamental sketching and part-modeling techniques required to create accurate engineering geometry.

We will create the outer loop of the I-section, apply geometric constraints, add the required dimensions, and build the model using multiple features. We will also create a blend feature and learn how to dynamically rotate the model to inspect the completed geometry.

By the end of this video, you will understand how to create a dimension-driven I-section model in DesignModeler and how basic sketching and feature-based modeling techniques can be used to prepare geometry for FEA.

In this video, we will create a Spring Plate model from scratch using ANSYS DesignModeler. The tutorial demonstrates how a relatively complex profile can be created by dividing the sketch into smaller, manageable geometric segments.

We will create the Spring Plate sketch, apply the required geometric constraints and dimensions, and then use the Extrude feature to generate the 3D solid. The tutorial also demonstrates how sketch geometry can be controlled accurately using constraints and dimensional values.

By the end of this video, you will be able to create a dimension-driven Spring Plate model and understand the workflow required to convert a fully defined 2D sketch into a 3D solid for simulation.

In this video, we will create a Clamp component using ANSYS DesignModeler. This tutorial focuses on building a practical mechanical part by combining sketching, extrusion, circular cutouts, and blend features.

We will create the base sketch on the XY plane, generate the base feature, create the circular cutout, and add a blend to complete the Clamp geometry. We will also work with the DesignModeler interface and its Tree Outline while developing the model.

By the end of this video, you will understand how to create a practical mechanical component from a dimensioned sketch and how cut and blend features can be used to produce more realistic engineering geometry.

In this video, we will create a C-section beam using the line-body and cross-section capabilities of ANSYS DesignModeler. This tutorial introduces an important concept in FEA modeling where a beam can be represented using a line body instead of a full 3D solid.

We will create the beam sketch, define its dimensions, generate the line body, and assign the appropriate C-shaped cross-section. We will also examine how cross-section properties are used to represent structural beam geometry.

By the end of this video, you will understand how to create a line-body model for a C-section beam and how Concept-based modeling can be used to simplify structural geometry for analysis.

In this video, we will create a 3D car disc brake rotor using ANSYS DesignModeler. This tutorial demonstrates how rotational geometry can be developed from a sketch and how repeated features can be created efficiently.

We will create the required rotor profile, generate the revolved geometry, and develop the additional features required to complete the disc brake rotor. The tutorial will help you understand how rotational mechanical components can be modeled using DesignModeler features.

By the end of this video, you will be able to create a disc brake rotor using a feature-based modeling approach and understand how rotational geometry can be efficiently developed for engineering applications.

In this video, we will create a piston model using ANSYS DesignModeler. The tutorial focuses on creating a dimensioned sketch and converting it into a three-dimensional revolved component.

We will create the piston profile on the XY plane, apply the required constraints and dimensions, and use the Revolve feature to generate the 3D piston geometry. This workflow is particularly useful for mechanical components that have rotational symmetry.

By the end of this video, you will understand how to create a piston using a revolved feature and how a carefully prepared 2D profile can be converted into accurate 3D engineering geometry.

In this video, we will create a surface-based model using ANSYS DesignModeler and explore the workflow for generating surfaces from sketches. This tutorial introduces techniques that are useful when preparing thin or surface-based components for FEA.

We will create the required sketch geometry, use the Replicate and Trim tools to develop the required pattern, apply symmetry constraints, and create a surface using the Surfaces From Sketches feature. We will also learn how closed sketch loops are used to define surface boundaries.

By the end of this video, you will understand how to create surface bodies from sketches and how DesignModeler can be used to prepare geometry for surface-based finite element modeling.

In this video, we will create a detailed Rim model using ANSYS DesignModeler. The tutorial demonstrates how several 3D modeling features can be combined to create a realistic mechanical component with repeated and rotational features.

We will create the base geometry, generate the revolved feature, create spoke cutouts, apply a circular pattern, develop the nut-hole feature using Revolve, and finish the model using Blend features to remove sharp edges.

By the end of this video, you will understand how Revolve, Extrude, Circular Pattern, Cut, and Blend features can be combined to build a detailed rotational component in DesignModeler.

In this video, we will create a Basketball Hoop using the Sweep feature in ANSYS DesignModeler. The tutorial demonstrates how a profile can be swept along a path to create curved three-dimensional geometry.

We will create the path and profile required for the hoop, use the Sweep tool to generate the main hoop geometry, and then use Extrude and Fillet features to create the required support structure and finish the model.

By the end of this video, you will understand how the Sweep feature works and how it can be combined with Extrude and Fillet operations to create curved mechanical structures.

In this video, we will create a Helical Gear using ANSYS DesignModeler. This tutorial introduces the Loft feature and demonstrates how it can be combined with Revolve and Extrude operations to create complex three-dimensional geometry.

We will begin by creating the initial sketch and revolved feature, develop the required extruded geometry, create the additional sketches needed for the Loft operation, and finally generate the lofted feature to complete the gear model.

By the end of this video, you will understand how Revolve, Extrude, and Loft features can work together to create complex mechanical components such as a Helical Gear.

In this video, we will learn how to create a custom material in the ANSYS Engineering Data workspace. Understanding material definition is essential because the accuracy of a structural simulation depends on using appropriate material properties.

We will create a Steel material and define the required physical and strength properties before assigning the material to the model. We will also explore the Engineering Data workspace and understand how material properties are organized into different categories.

By the end of this video, you will be able to create a custom material in ANSYS Workbench and understand how engineering material properties are defined before performing an FEA simulation.

In this video, we will create a beam structure in ANSYS Workbench and assign Stainless Steel from the ANSYS material library. This tutorial demonstrates how existing materials can be added to the Engineering Data workspace instead of defining every property manually.

We will create the beam geometry, access the Engineering Data Sources, locate Stainless Steel in the General Materials library, add it to the project, and assign it to the model through Mechanical.

By the end of this video, you will understand how to use the ANSYS material library and how to assign an existing material to a geometry for structural analysis.

In this video, we will work with a Bench Vice assembly and learn how different materials can be assigned to different components within the same ANSYS Workbench project.

We will import the assembly, identify and rename its components, add Gray Cast Iron and Mild Steel material properties, and assign the appropriate material to each component. We will also work with Stainless Steel and learn how a material can be exported from the ANSYS material library.

By the end of this video, you will understand how to manage multiple materials in Engineering Data and how to assign different material properties to individual components of an assembly.

In this video, we will create a rectangular plate with three equally spaced holes and generate its mesh using ANSYS Workbench. This tutorial introduces the basic workflow for opening the Meshing environment and generating a mesh using default settings.

We will create the plate geometry, generate the mesh using the default element size, inspect the generated elements, and create a section view through the model to better understand the mesh inside the geometry.

By the end of this video, you will understand the basic mesh-generation workflow in ANSYS Workbench and how section views can be used to inspect the elements generated within a model.

In this video, we will import a STEP model into ANSYS Workbench and develop a more efficient mesh for analysis. The tutorial introduces the importance of simplifying geometry before generating a final analysis mesh.

We will import the STEP geometry, generate an initial mesh, inspect the model using section views, simplify unnecessary geometric features, create a symmetrical version of the model, and adjust the global mesh controls.

By the end of this video, you will understand how geometry simplification and symmetry can reduce model complexity and improve the efficiency of an FEA mesh.

In this video, we will work with a complex imported model and focus on improving its mesh for FEA. The tutorial demonstrates why unnecessary geometric details can increase element count and computational time.

We will generate the initial mesh, identify small geometric features, simplify the model, create a symmetrical half-model, modify the global mesh controls, and introduce local mesh controls where required.

By the end of this video, you will understand how geometry optimization, symmetry, global mesh settings, and local refinement can be combined to create a more efficient mesh for engineering analysis.

In this video, we will learn how to improve mesh resolution in specific regions of a model using local mesh controls in ANSYS Workbench. This tutorial demonstrates why a global mesh size alone may not provide sufficient resolution in important areas.

We will generate the initial mesh, identify the region requiring additional refinement, and apply local Refinement and Face Sizing controls. We will then regenerate the mesh and compare the element distribution between the refined and unrefined regions.

By the end of this video, you will understand how local mesh controls can be used to create smaller elements in critical regions without unnecessarily refining the entire model.

In this video, we will generate a mesh for a complete Bench Vice assembly using ANSYS Workbench. This tutorial focuses on assembly meshing and demonstrates how different components can be handled within a multi-body model.

We will open the existing Bench Vice project, generate the mesh for the individual assembly components, and introduce local mesh controls where required. The tutorial also demonstrates how a Static Structural system can be used to understand the assembly meshing workflow even though the assembly is not solved for analysis in this tutorial.

By the end of this video, you will understand the basic workflow for meshing assemblies and applying local mesh controls to individual components.

In this video, we will create and analyze a surface model using ANSYS Workbench. This tutorial combines geometry creation, surface meshing, local mesh controls, structural loading, and model optimization into a single practical workflow.

We will create the surface geometry, generate the initial mesh, apply global and local mesh controls, modify the geometry, define the boundary and loading conditions, solve the Static Structural analysis, and evaluate the results before and after optimization.

By the end of this video, you will understand how surface-based geometry can be used for FEA and how geometry and mesh optimization can improve computational efficiency without significantly changing important analysis results.

In this video, we will learn how to use the Mid-Surface extraction technique in ANSYS Workbench to convert a 3D solid model into a 2D surface representation. This is an important technique for efficiently modeling thin-walled components.

We will import the provided geometry, generate an initial mesh, use the Mid-Surface extraction tool to modify the geometry, and then generate the mesh again on the resulting surface body.

By the end of this video, you will understand the purpose of Mid-Surface extraction and how converting a suitable 3D model into a 2D surface body can create a more efficient FEA model.

In this video, we will perform a Static Structural analysis of a cantilever beam and evaluate its structural response under the specified loading conditions. This tutorial focuses on the fundamental results commonly required in structural FEA.

We will define the material, mesh the model, apply the required support and loading conditions, solve the analysis, and evaluate Total Deformation, Directional Deformation, Equivalent Stress, and Principal Stress results.

By the end of this video, you will understand how to set up a complete Static Structural analysis and how to interpret the major deformation and stress contours generated by ANSYS Workbench.

In this video, we will perform Static Structural analysis on a Spring Plate and investigate how different boundary conditions influence the structural response. This tutorial demonstrates the importance of correctly representing how a real component is constrained.

We will first analyze the Spring Plate using Fixed Support and evaluate its deformation and stress results. We will then duplicate the analysis system, replace the Fixed Support with a Displacement constraint, and compare the resulting structural response.

By the end of this video, you will understand how different support conditions can significantly affect deformation and stress results and why realistic boundary-condition selection is important in FEA.

In this video, we will perform a fatigue analysis of a structural component using ANSYS Workbench. The tutorial introduces the workflow for evaluating how a component behaves under repeated cyclic loading.

We will import the component, define the required material and fatigue data, apply bearing loading and fixed support, solve the Static Structural analysis, and then perform the fatigue evaluation using a fully reversed cyclic pressure load. We will determine fatigue life, damage, and safety factor for the specified design life.

By the end of this video, you will understand how fatigue analysis is performed in ANSYS Workbench and how Life, Damage, and Safety Factor results can be used to determine whether a component is likely to survive its required design life.

In this video, we will perform Static Structural and Eigenvalue Buckling analysis on a thin structural steel column. This tutorial introduces buckling behavior and demonstrates how a compressive load can lead to structural instability.

We will create the 2 mm thick column, generate the mesh, apply Fixed Support and a 40 MPa pressure load, solve the Static Structural analysis, and evaluate Total Deformation and Equivalent Stress. We will then create an Eigenvalue Buckling analysis system to determine the critical buckling load and obtain the first three buckling mode shapes.

By the end of this video, you will understand the basic workflow for Eigenvalue Buckling analysis and how critical load multipliers and buckling mode shapes can be interpreted in ANSYS Workbench.

In this video, we will perform a Modal Analysis of a cantilever beam using ANSYS Workbench. This tutorial introduces the fundamental concepts of natural frequency and mode shape and demonstrates how they are obtained using finite element analysis.

We will create the cantilever beam, generate the mesh, apply the Fixed Support, define the modal analysis settings, and solve for the first six natural frequencies and corresponding mode shapes. We will also visualize and animate the different mode shapes.

By the end of this video, you will understand how Modal Analysis works and how natural frequencies and mode shapes can be used to evaluate the vibration characteristics of a mechanical structure.

In this video, we will perform Modal Analysis on a Connecting Rod and investigate how different boundary conditions affect its natural frequencies and mode shapes. This tutorial provides a practical understanding of the relationship between structural constraints and vibration behavior.

We will perform the first modal-analysis case, evaluate the resulting mode shapes, and then duplicate the analysis system to create a second case. In the second case, the Fixed Support is replaced with a Displacement condition that restricts movement along the Y and Z directions while allowing movement along the X direction.

By the end of this video, you will understand how to compare modal-analysis cases and how changes in boundary conditions can influence the vibration characteristics of a mechanical component.

In this video, we will perform a Harmonic Response analysis of a Motor Cover subjected to harmonic excitation. This tutorial introduces the next stage of vibration analysis after understanding natural frequencies and mode shapes through Modal Analysis.

We will prepare the Motor Cover model, define the required material and boundary conditions, specify the harmonic excitation at the required frequency, and solve the model to evaluate its vibration response.

By the end of this video, you will understand the basic workflow of Harmonic Response analysis in ANSYS Workbench and how a component's response can be evaluated when it is subjected to periodic or harmonic loading.