ANSYS

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Module 1: Introduction to ANSYS

• Overview of Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Introduction to ANSYS Software Suite
• Applications of ANSYS in Engineering Fields
• Understanding Different ANSYS Modules (Mechanical, Fluent, HFSS, etc.)
• ANSYS Workbench Environment and Navigation
• Setting Up Units and Preferences
• Importing and Exporting CAD Models

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Module 2: Preprocessing – Geometry Creation and Import

• Introduction to DesignModeler and SpaceClaim
• Creating 2D and 3D Geometries
• Sketching Tools and Constraints
• Boolean Operations and Surface Modeling
• Geometry Cleanup and Repair
• Importing CAD Files from SolidWorks, CATIA, AutoCAD, etc.
• Defining Named Selections for Simulation

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Module 3: Meshing Techniques

• Importance of Meshing in FEA
• Types of Elements (1D, 2D, 3D)
• Mesh Quality Parameters (Aspect Ratio, Skewness, Orthogonality)
• Global and Local Mesh Controls
• Refinement, Adaptive Meshing, and Inflation Layers
• Hexahedral vs. Tetrahedral Meshing
• Mesh Convergence Study

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Module 4: Structural Analysis in ANSYS

4.1 Static Structural Analysis

• Understanding Stress-Strain Relationship
• Applying Loads and Constraints (Forces, Pressure, Displacement, Fixed Support)
• Contact Analysis (Frictional, Bonded, No Separation)
• Solving and Post-Processing Stress, Strain, and Deformation

4.2 Modal and Harmonic Analysis

• Natural Frequencies and Mode Shapes
• Damping and Resonance Effects
• Harmonic Response Analysis

4.3 Buckling Analysis

• Eigenvalue Buckling vs. Nonlinear Buckling
• Load Multiplier and Critical Load Prediction

4.4 Nonlinear Analysis

• Large Deformation and Plasticity
• Hyperelastic and Viscoelastic Materials
• Nonlinear Contact and Material Behavior

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Module 5: Thermal Analysis in ANSYS

• Introduction to Thermal Analysis Types
• Steady-State vs. Transient Thermal Analysis
• Applying Heat Loads (Conduction, Convection, Radiation)
• Temperature-Dependent Material Properties
• Thermal-Stress Coupling and Expansion Effects
• Electronics Cooling and Heat Sink Design

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Module 6: Fluid Flow Analysis (CFD using ANSYS Fluent)

6.1 Introduction to CFD

• Governing Equations of Fluid Flow (Navier-Stokes Equations)
• Basics of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• Turbulence Models (k-ε, k-ω, LES, DNS)

6.2 Preprocessing for CFD

• Geometry Cleanup for CFD
• Fluid Domain Extraction
• Defining Boundary Conditions (Inlets, Outlets, Walls, Symmetry)

6.3 Solving and Post-Processing

• Convergence Criteria and Residuals
• Velocity, Pressure, and Temperature Contours
• Streamlines and Vortex Visualization
• Lift and Drag Calculation

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Module 7: Multiphysics Simulations

• Introduction to Coupled Physics Simulations
• Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI)
• Thermal-Structural Coupling
• Piezoelectric and Electromagnetic Simulations
• Acoustic and Aeroelasticity Analysis

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Module 8: Explicit Dynamics and Impact Analysis

• Introduction to ANSYS LS-DYNA
• High-Speed Impact and Crash Simulations
• Drop Test Analysis
• Material Failure and Damage Models
• Blast and Shock Wave Analysis

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Module 9: Electromagnetic Analysis using ANSYS Maxwell & HFSS

• Basics of Electromagnetic Fields
• Solving Electrostatic and Magnetostatic Problems
• High-Frequency Simulations using HFSS
• Antenna Design and RF Components
• PCB and Motor Design using Maxwell

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Module 10: Optimization and Design Exploration

• Introduction to Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Parametric Study and Sensitivity Analysis
• Shape and Topology Optimization
• Response Surface Optimization

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Module 11: Post-Processing and Result Interpretation

• Extracting and Interpreting Results
• Report Generation and Visualization
• Exporting Data for Further Analysis
• Animation and Result Comparison

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Module 12: Automation and Scripting in ANSYS

• Introduction to ANSYS APDL (ANSYS Parametric Design Language)
• Writing Basic APDL Scripts for Custom Analysis
• Python Scripting in ANSYS Workbench
• Batch Processing and Custom Workflows

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