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An Easy Introduction to FEA with Applications using CAE

Name: An Easy Introduction to FEA with Applications using CAE
Rating: 4.3 (2531 reviews)

Essential training on solving Engineering Problems from start by using CAE Software: Ansys Workbench with examples.

Created byRakesh Potluri

Last updated 12/2024

English

What you'll learn

Will be able to demonstrate the knowledge on applying the industry leading FEA software ( Ansys Workbench) for solving the real world engineering problems.
Will Learn how to Effectively perform static structural Analysis in 3-D, 2-D & 1-D using Ansys Workbench.
Will Learn how to Effectively perform Modal Analysis (Type of Dynamic Analysis) using Ansys Workbench.
Will Learn how to Effectively perform Thermal Analysis using Ansys Workbench.
Will Learn how to Effectively perform Thermo-structural Analysis using Ansys Workbench.
Will Learn how to generate good meshes for the Finite Element Analysis.
Will learn about the basics of Finite Element Analysis along with basics of Static Structural, Thermal, Modal and Coupled field analysis.
Will learn to apply this Ansys Workbench software to their academic and research Projects.

Course content

23 sections • 132 lectures • 15h 45m total length

Industrial Design Cycle9:48
Explore the industrial product cycle from design need through market release. Learn design and manufacturing phases, CAD/CAE analysis, feasibility, optimization, prototyping, and quality control.
Ways to solve engineering problems ?14:46
Contrast analytical, classical methods; numerical methods with nodes, elements, and linear algebra; and experimental methods for engineering problems, illustrated by cantilever beam and wooden plank scenarios.
Different types of Numerical Techniques to solve Engineering Problems14:03
Master finite element method, finite volume method, finite difference method, and boundary element method as they solve engineering problems by converting differential or integral equations into solvable systems.

Important terms in FEM-I9:04
Learn the finite element terms, especially degrees of freedom, and how translations and rotations define node positions in 2d and 3d, with meshing turning geometric models into finite element models.
Important terms in FEM-II9:47
Explore how finite element analysis converts continuous bodies into a set of nodes with six degrees of freedom and elements through meshing, shape functions, and shared nodes for accurate results.
Important terms in FEM-III8:45
Understand boundary and loading conditions in finite element analysis, using six degrees of freedom to simulate constraints and loads, then predict displacements, stresses, and strains.
Strengths and weakness of FEM Techniques ?8:02
Explore how the finite element method handles complex geometries, boundary conditions, and loading across solid mechanics, dynamics, heat transfer, fluids, and materials. Note that solutions are approximate and require validation.
What CAE means and its relation with FEA?3:06
CAE stands for computer aided engineering, using computers to solve engineering problems and simulate product behavior; finite element analysis is a CAE discipline using the finite element method.
Applications of FEA10:46
Explore the wide range of finite element analysis applications across engineering fields, from mechanical crash testing and thermal analysis to aerospace and civil structural studies.

Procedure for solving a problem using any FEA software?7:17
Import a CAD model into an FEA software, mesh it, and assign materials. Set geometric constraints, apply loads, configure solver parameters, run solver, and review post processing results and reports.
How to perform verification and Validation of FEM Results?8:21
Learn to verify and validate finite element analysis results by ensuring model consistency, assessing numerical error through mesh convergence, and comparing with experimental data.
How does the software perform its simulation ?6:59
Explains how finite element method simulates problems by turning geometry, boundary and loading conditions, and materials into a mathematical model, solving for displacement, strain, and stress.
How does the software perform its simulation - II ?10:43
Explore finite element analysis from geometry to results, including meshing, defining material properties and cross-section, assembling stiffness and force matrices, solving displacements, and deriving stresses with interpolation.

Introduction to Ansys Workbench Interface9:01
In this lecture, students will be introduced to the Interface of Ansys Workbench Software.
Unit systems in Ansys Workbench Software8:30
In this lecture, students will be introduced to how to use the default unit systems and also create a new custom unit system in Ansys Workbench.
Saving Ansys Workbench files5:28
In this lecture, students will be introduced to how to save the Ansys Files in the default project and Archive formats and also how to open these saved files.

Interface difference b/w Ansys 18 and Ansys 2021 r1 - I6:26
In this Lecture, Students will be introduced to the basic interface changes that happed b/w older and newer versions of Ansys Workbench software.
Interface difference b/w Ansys 18 and Ansys 2021 r1 - II6:35
In this Lecture, Students will be introduced to the basic interface changes that happed in Engineering Data Manager and Design Modeler modules b/w older and newer versions of Ansys Workbench software.
Interface difference b/w Ansys 18 and Ansys 2021 r1 - III5:38
In this Lecture, Students will be introduced to the basic interface changes that happed in Ansys Mechanical module b/w older and newer versions of Ansys Workbench software.
Interface difference b/w Ansys 18 and Ansys 2021 r1 - IV2:33
In this Lecture, Students will be introduced on how to control the unit systems in Ansys Mechanical Module in both older and newer versions of Ansys Workbench software.
Interface difference b/w Ansys 18 and Ansys 2021 r1 - V2:37
In this Lecture, Students will be introduced on where and how we can use context (dynamic) menu toolbar in Ansys Mechanical Module in both older and newer versions of Ansys Workbench software.
Interface difference b/w Ansys 18 and Ansys 2021 r1 - VI2:24
In this Lecture, Students will be introduced on where and how we can use selection and graphics menu toolbars in Ansys Mechanical Module in both older and newer versions of Ansys Workbench software.
Interface difference b/w Ansys 18 and Ansys 2021 r1 - VII2:59
In this Lecture, Students will be introduced on where and how we can find geometric properties in Ansys Mechanical Module in both older and newer versions of Ansys Workbench software.
Interface difference b/w Ansys 18 and Ansys 2021 r1 - VIII5:26
In this Lecture, Students will be introduced on where and how we can apply materials in Ansys Mechanical Module in both older and newer versions of Ansys Workbench software.
Interface difference b/w Ansys 18 and Ansys 2021 r1 - IX3:14
In this Lecture, Students will be introduced on where and how we to create a coordinate system in Ansys Mechanical Module in both older and newer versions of Ansys Workbench software.
Interface difference b/w Ansys 18 and Ansys 2021 r1 - X3:16
In this Lecture, Students will be introduced on where and how we can find meshing options in Ansys Mechanical Module in both older and newer versions of Ansys Workbench software.
Interface difference b/w Ansys 18 and Ansys 2021 r1 - XI4:17
In this Lecture, Students will be introduced on where and how we can use options for application of different Boundary Conditions in Ansys Mechanical Module in both older and newer versions of Ansys Workbench software.
Interface difference b/w Ansys 18 and Ansys 2021 r1 - XII3:39
In this Lecture, Students will be introduced on where and how we can use solution options in Ansys Mechanical Module in both older and newer versions of Ansys Workbench software.

Introduction to Ansys Engineering data manager4:43
In this lecture, students will be introduced to the Engineering Data Module inside Ansys Workbench Software.
Adding custom Material to Ansys Engineering Data6:05
In this lecture, students will learn how to add custom materials to the Engineering Data Module inside Ansys Workbench Software.
Accessing Engineering Material Libraries present in Ansys workbench3:11
In this lecture, students will learn how to access default materials in the Engineering Data Module inside Ansys Workbench Software.

Introduction to Design Modeler in Ansys Workbench6:05
In this lecture, students will be introduced to the Design Modeler module in Ansys Workbench.
Using Sketching & Modelling tools in Ansys Workbench Design Modeler9:26
In this lecture, students will be introduced to Sketching and Modelling Tools (Extrusion Tool) inside the Design Modeler module in Ansys Workbench Software.
Revolve, Sweep and Loft tools inside Ansys workbench Design Modeler11:55
In this lecture, students will be introduced to Revolve, Sweep, and Loft tools inside the Design Modeler module in Ansys Workbench Software.
1-D Modelling of a bicycle frame in Ansys workbench design modeler11:13
In this lecture, students will be introduced to how to perform 1-D Modelling through creating a Bi-cycle frame using Design Modeler in Ansys Workbench software.
1D+2D Hybrid body Modelling in Ansys workbench design modeler3:55
In this lecture, students will be introduced to how to perform (1-D + 2-D) Hybrid Modelling by creating a Two-story building frame using Design Modeler in Ansys Workbench software.
Reducing 3-D object to 2-D surface object using Ansys workbench design modeler3:59
In this lecture, students will be introduced to how to reduce 3-D Models to 2-D surfaces using Design Modeler in Ansys Workbench software.

Introduction to Theory of meshing11:46
Students will be introduced to the basic concepts of Meshing.
Meshing with Global mesh controls in Ansys workbench meshing module9:47
Students will learn how to use Global mesh controls inside Ansys Workbench software.
Meshing with Local mesh controls in Ansys workbench meshing module4:31
Students will learn how to use Local mesh controls inside Ansys Workbench software.
Mesh Testing using mesh quality metrics in Ansys Workbench7:30
Students will learn about mesh quality metrics used for testing the quality of the mesh and will learn how to access those metrics inside Ansys Workbench software.

Introduction to Global meshing options15:44
This lecture introduces the major global meshing options present in ansys workbench.
Localized mesh refinement and sizing options10:42
This lecture introduces the major localized mesh refinement and sizing options present in ansys workbench.
Meshing Methods-113:25
This lecture introduces different meshing method options present in ansys workbench.
Meshing Methods-29:02
This lecture introduces different meshing method options present in ansys workbench.
Meshing Methods-38:28
This lecture introduces different meshing method options present in ansys workbench.

Requirements

No need to have prior knowledge about Ansys Workbench. The Course teaches the Ansys workbench software from the beginning.
A basic Knowledge on Finite Element Method and Strength of Materials is Good.
Accesses to Ansys Workbench Software from version 18.0 upto the Latest version.
The most important factor is the enthusiasm to learn .

Description

Ansys Workbench is a general-purpose Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software that is widely used in the Industry and Academia to solve many different engineering problems through a virtual simulation of the Engineering Designs under consideration.

Ansys Workbench is applied to virtual simulate the product operating conditions and helps us to understand its behavior and helps us achieve very good design through simulation and optimization even before the product has been manufactured.

Using Ansys Workbench software we can Simulate problems from Different fields such as Structural, Vibrations, Heat transfer, Fluid Flows, and many more types.

This course is all about learning and completing the Essential training required for effective usage of the Ansys Workbench Software so that by the end of the course you will be able confidently to perform Meshing of geometries, Static Structural, Modal, Thermal, Thermo-structural, buckling analysis using this Ansys Workbench software. you will also get acquainted with the Design Modeler, Ansys Mechanical, Ansys Engineering Data, and other important modules in Ansys Workbench Software.

This course is divided into Theoretical and Practical Sessions.

In the Theoretical session, you will be introduced to the basic theoretical concepts regarding the topics of FEA, Meshing, Static Structural, Modal, Thermal, Thermo-structural, and buckling analysis.

In the Practical sessions, you will be using industrial and academic examples for learning how to apply Ansys Workbench software for efficiently performing different kinds of Simulations such as:

- Static Structural Analysis

- 3-D Static Structural Analysis

- 2-D Static Structural Analysis

- 1-D Static Structural Analysis

- Modal Analysis

- Free Vibration Analysis

- Forced Vibration Analysis (Pre-Stressed)

- Thermal Analysis

- Conduction Mode

- Convection Mode

- Radiation Mode

- Mixed Mode Heat Transfer

- Thermo-Structural Analysis

- Buckling Analysis

- Structural Buckling

- Thermal Buckling

- Contact Analysis

- Meshing with old and Newer Versions of Ansys Workbench

- Ansys Workbench Interface for Old and Newer Versions of Ansys Workbench

- Engineering data manager and Design Modeler

- FEA theory

New Sections and Examples are going to be added based on requirements whenever required..., So Stay Hungry to Learn new topics and examples.

In addition to all of these analyses, you will learn about meshing and how to generate good mesh, the use of the Design Modeler Module, and other vital modules in Ansys Workbench software.

I hope you will join me in this course to learn more about FEA analysis and Ansys Workbench software.

Note: “This course is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or in any way associated with Ansys, Inc.”

Who this course is for:

People who are willing to learn Ansys software.
Engineering Students who want equip themselves with industry demanding Finite Element Analysis software skills.
Designers and Engineers who want to upgrade their Skill Set.
Hobbyists who work on Mechanical design and construction projects.

An Easy Introduction to FEA with Applications using CAE

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Course content

Introduction to Finite Element Analysis3 lectures • 39min

Important terms in Finite Element Method6 lectures • 50min

Basics of FEA Analysis4 lectures • 33min

Introduction to Ansys Workbench software3 lectures • 23min

Interface differences b/w Ansys 18 and Latest Version12 lectures • 49min

Introduction to Ansys Engineering Data Manager3 lectures • 14min

Introduction to Design Modeler in Ansys Workbench6 lectures • 47min

Introduction to Ansys workbench Meshing module using Ansys V184 lectures • 34min

Introduction to Meshing for software version from 19.2 to the latest5 lectures • 57min

Introduction to the Static Structural Analysis theory2 lectures • 15min

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