About Course
🧩 ANSYS Workbench – Simulation for Mechanical Engineers
ANSYS Workbench: Dynamic and Structural Stress Analysis
Course Code: 2053-MECH
Engineering Office for Technology and Software Services Academy
📘 Course Overview
This course introduces participants to ANSYS Workbench, focusing on dynamic and structural stress analysis. It enables learners to build real-world simulation models, interpret results, and optimize mechanical designs using advanced CAE tools.
🎯 Target Audience
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Mechanical Engineers
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Structural Analysts
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Engineering Students
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Professionals interested in Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
🕒 Course Duration
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4 Weeks (12 sessions, 3 sessions/week)
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2 hours per session
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Total: 24 Hours
✅ Course Objectives
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Understand the core principles of stress and dynamic analysis using ANSYS Workbench
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Set up and perform structural simulations for various loading conditions
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Analyze results to assess performance and failure risks
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Explore advanced simulation tools for multi-physics problems
📚 Course Modules
Unit 1: Introduction to ANSYS Workbench (Week 1)
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Overview of ANSYS Workbench interface and analysis systems
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Importing CAD models (e.g. from SolidWorks, Fusion 360)
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Defining material properties and model configurations
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Applying boundary conditions and loading scenarios
Unit 2: Structural Analysis (Week 2)
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Static structural simulations: stress, strain, and deformation
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Understanding elasticity, yield strength, and fatigue
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Meshing strategies and result accuracy
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Generating simulation reports and visual results
Unit 3: Dynamic Analysis (Week 3)
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Linear vs. nonlinear dynamic analysis
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Modal analysis for natural frequency and vibration modes
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Transient and harmonic response analysis
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Simulating cyclic and time-varying loads
Unit 4: Advanced Techniques & Multiphysics (Week 4)
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Thermal stress analysis and temperature effects
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Basics of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) in ANSYS
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Advanced meshing techniques for complex geometries
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Design optimization and result comparison
🧪 Practical Projects
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Structural analysis of a mechanical bracket under static load
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Dynamic simulation of a rotating shaft or lever arm
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Modal vibration analysis for a mechanical assembly
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Thermal analysis of a component with heat dissipation
🧰 Required Tools & Software
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High-performance computer with strong CPU/GPU
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Latest version of ANSYS Workbench
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CAD software for geometry modeling (optional but recommended)
🎓 Certification & Learning Outcomes
Certificate of Completion will be awarded.
By the end of this course, learners will:
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Set up and run professional FEA simulations in ANSYS
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Analyze mechanical systems under static and dynamic conditions
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Build comprehensive simulation reports with visualizations
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Improve design reliability through simulated performance analysis
Course Content
🧩 ANSYS Workbench – Simulation for Mechanical Engineers
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