ANSYS 10.0 Workbench Tutorial

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Introduction – SimulationIntroduction – Simulation

• The ANSYS Workbench represents more than a general purpose engineering tool.

– It provides a highly integrated engineering simulation platform.

– Supports multiple multi-physics engineering solutions.

– Provides bi-directional parametric associativity with most available CAD systems.

• This exercise is designed to introduce you to a number of the various engineering simulation capabilities of the ANSYS Workbench


PurposePurpose

• This tutorial is incremental in nature

• It is designed to introduce you to:

– The nature and design of the ANSYS Workbench User Interface

– The concepts of ANSYS Workbench Projects and Applets

– The integrated nature of ANSYS Workbench technology

– The power of the ANSYS Workbench in using applied parametric modeling and simulation techniques to provide quality engineering solutions


PrerequisitesPrerequisites

• Before proceeding with this tutorial it is recommended that you have previously completed Exercises 1 through 5 of the ANSYS Workbench.

• Completion of the prior exercises may not be a requirement if you have a current working knowledge of ANSYS Workbench modeling, parameter sharing and simulation capabilities


Reviewing Previous ExercisesReviewing Previous Exercises

• The following materials are intended to provide a summary of previous tutorials and exercises

• If you are unsure of your understanding of

these materials you should take the appropriate materials before proceeding with this exercise


ANSYS ED General TutorialANSYS ED General Tutorial

• Introduction

– Start Page

– Project Page

– User Interface

• Workflow

• Usage


ANSYS ED General TutorialANSYS ED General Tutorial

• User Interface

– Menus

– Toolbars

– Mouse Interactions

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Exercise 1 - BasicsExercise 1 - Basics

• Introduction to Sketching and Modeling

• Introduction to Simulation Basics


Exercise 2 – Dimensions & ParametersExercise 2 – Dimensions & Parameters

• Creating and modifying

dimensions

• Naming and exporting parameters

• Working with parameters and equations


Exercise 3 – Named Selections and Localized

Loading

Exercise 3 – Named Selections and Localized

Loading

• Creating surface patches (imprints) to support localized loading

• Using named selections to apply and distribute loads


Exercise 4 – Loads & EnvironmentsExercise 4 – Loads & Environments

• Positioning and applying

remote loads

• Copying and creating new Environments

• Evaluating and comparing multiple solutions


Exercise 5 – Assemblies & ContactExercise 5 – Assemblies & Contact

• Creating and working with assemblies

• Using named selections to reassign loads and supports

• Working with and defining part to part contact regions


Exploring SimulationExploring Simulation

• The methods taught in this tutorial apply equally well to both attached CAD and DesignModeler files.

• For the purposes of this tutorial we will be using a stable and previous saved version of the files produced in Exercise 5 of this tutorial.

• Again if you have not completed any or all of the previous exercises contained in this tutorial you should do so now.


Exercise 6 - OutlineExercise 6 - Outline

• Exercise 6A – Loads and Load Steps

• Exercise 6B – Modal Analysis

• Exercise 6C - Optimization


Getting StartedGetting Started

Before starting Exercise 6 copy the following file

to a local working directory

…\ANSYS ED Tutorial\Samples\Exercise6.wbdb

…\ANSYS ED Tutorial\Samples\Exercise6.agdb

…\ANSYS ED Tutorial\Samples\Exercise6.dsdb

…\ANSYS ED Tutorial\Samples\Exercise6.eddb



Launch the ANSYS Workbench


Opening your Exercise6 filesOpening your Exercise6 files

Make sure that the

Open: pull-down is

set to “Workbench

Projects”

Browse for and Open Exercise6.wbdb


Examining the ProjectExamining the Project

3. Open the existing geometry

1. Note that the existing project

consists of a single model and

associated Simulation

2. Note that all parameters, attributes, named

selections and material filtering has been

selected for import with filters turned off


Examine the Geometric ModelExamine the Geometric Model

1. Review the initial geometry Tree

Outline reviewing the creation process

2. Take time to review existing Planes and Sketches


Examine Sketches & ParametersExamine Sketches & Parameters

1. Examine

your

sketches,

dimensions

and

parameters

2. Select the folder tab and return to Project Page


Examining SimulationExamining Simulation

Select and enter the Project’s Simulation

Note: Our simulation includes:

• A plate mounted on a post.

• The post is mounted on a moving platform.

• Aircraft, ship, oil rig platform, etc.

• The equipment (not modeled) is mounted by

four mounts on the plate.

• The applied (remote) loads (forces) include:

• The equipment weight

• Force due to acceleration in X & Y


Examine Environments and SolutionsExamine Environments and Solutions

Note: The

existing

simulation

has been

developed by

defining and

solving

multiple

environments

(1 for each

load

combination)

1. Review the existing

Simulation

Environments and

Solutions


Exercise 6A – Loads and Load StepsExercise 6A – Loads and Load Steps

• Deleting environments

• Creating a new Environment

• Defining Loads and Supports

• Creating Load Steps

• Defining required results (Solutions)

• Reviewing results

• Reviewing Animations

• Saving results


Step 1 – Deleting EnvironmentsStep 1 – Deleting Environments

1. Select (left-mouse click) first Environment

2. Select (shift left-mouse click) last item in the Outline

3. Right mouse-click on selected items

and select “Delete”

4. Confirm deletion


Step 2 – Create EnvironmentStep 2 – Create Environment

1. Right mouse click on the Model

2. Expand

“Insert”

3. Select “New

Environment”


Step 3A – Examine the ModelStep 3A – Examine the Model

Review

the model

A named selection

for the post support

The geometry from

the DesignModeler

A Point Mass representing the

unmodeled equipment

• Tied to the tip of a suppressed

cone imported with the geometry

• Applied to the LoadedSurfaces2

named selection

Contact Regions between

the plate and post


Step 3B – Examining MassesStep 3B – Examining Masses

Reviewing the solids in

the model “Mass” has

been calculated based

on Volume and

Material


Step 4A – Creating SolutionsStep 4A – Creating Solutions

1. Right mouse click on “Environment”

2. Expand the “Insert” menu

and select “New Solution”

3. Set load “Steps” to 8


Step 4B – Defining SupportsStep 4B – Defining Supports

1. Select the new Environment

2. From the

“Structural”

menu select

“Fixed

Support”


Step 4C – Using Named SelectionsStep 4C – Using Named Selections

1. Change the “Scoping

Method” to Named

Selection”

2. Select “PostSupport”


Step 5 – Defining AccelerationsStep 5 – Defining Accelerations

From the “Environment” pop-up

menu or the “Structural” pull-

down menu select “Acceleration”


Step 6A – Viewing Load Steps Step 6A – Viewing Load Steps

Note: You know have the ability to insert

tabular data for Accelerations for each of

your 8 load steps


NoteNote

• Applying accelerations

– For purposes of this example we will apply our accelerations based on global X, Y and Z coordinates.

– In more realistic examples these accelerations would be based on more realistic locations of our masses based on the centers of pitch, roll, etc. of the structure on which your model is mounted


Step 6B – Setting Step ValuesStep 6B – Setting Step Values

For purposes of this exercise set you values

for Acceleration for each load step as shown


Step 7A – Defining ResultsStep 7A – Defining Results

Set your solution to

return Equivalent Stress

from the pop-up or pull-

down menus


Step 7B – Defining ResultsStep 7B – Defining Results

1. Set your solution to return Total

deformation from the pop-up in the

Outline Solution or graphics window or

from the Deformation pull-down menu

2. Select “Solve”


Step 8A – Reviewing ResultsStep 8A – Reviewing Results

Select “Equivalent Stress”

Note: The stresses for each load step is now displayed


Step 8B – Retrieving Step ResultsStep 8B – Retrieving Step Results

Note: To view graphic results

1. Select a node on the

graph or an item in

the load step table

2. Right mouse click and

select “Retrieve Results


Step 8C – Animating ResultsStep 8C – Animating Results

1. Select the “Animation” tab

2. Select Solution

to be animated

3. Select the

play arrow to

view results

through the

defined load

steps


Step 9A – Saving the SimulationStep 9A – Saving the Simulation

1. Select “Save As”

2. Save your Simulation model

as “Exercise6A.dsdb”

3. Select the folder tab

to return to the

DesignModeler


Step 9B – Saving GeometryStep 9B – Saving Geometry


2. Save your geometric model as

“Exercise6A.agdb”

3. Select the folder tab

to return to the

Project Page


Step 9C – Saving the ProjectStep 9C – Saving the Project


2. Save your Project as

“Exercise6A.wbdb”

Select the folder tab to return to the Project Page


CongratulationsCongratulations

• At this point you have completed Exercises 6A

• You have learned

– The use of Mass Points

– The application of Acceleration

– The use of load steps

– The ability to view load step results

– The ability to animate solutions containing

multiple load steps


Working with CAD systemsWorking with CAD systems

• Remember:

– When importing or connecting to CAD systems you can import simple parts or

full assemblies

– The methods you have learned can be applied to any geometric model (parametric or not) regardless of its original source


Exercise 6B – Modal AnalysisExercise 6B – Modal Analysis

• Duplicating Environments

• Renaming Environments

• Removing Loads and Supports

• Removing Load Steps

• Setting up Modal Solutions

• Examining Results

• Saving Results


Step 1 – Return to SimulationStep 1 – Return to Simulation

Double left mouse click on your

Simulation model to return to

Simulation


Step 2 – Duplicating EnvironmentsStep 2 – Duplicating Environments

1. Right mouse click on the

Environment

2. Select “Duplicate”


Step 3 – Deleting Simulation DataStep 3 – Deleting Simulation Data

1. Expand the new Environment

2. Select the Acceleration and

Solutions using the left mouse

button and control key

3. Use the right mouse button to expose

the pop-up menu and select “Delete”


Step 4A – Finding FrequenciesStep 4A – Finding Frequencies

1. Select the

Solution in

Environment 2

2. From the “Tools” menu

select “Frequency finder”


Step 4B – Setting Required ModesStep 4B – Setting Required Modes

1. Set “Max Modes to Find” to 10



Step 5A – Reviewing ResultsStep 5A – Reviewing Results

1. Examine the various

mode frequencies

2. Select the “Animation” tab to

animate the various solutions


Step 5B – Tabular ResultsStep 5B – Tabular Results

Select the “Worksheet” tab to view the

frequencies in each mode in tabular form


Step 6 – Saving FilesStep 6 – Saving Files

1. Cycle through

Simulation,

DesignModeler

and the Project

using “Save

As”

2. Save all files as Exercise6B…


Step 7 – Exiting the WorkbenchStep 7 – Exiting the Workbench

Select the “X” in the Window Title Bar


Step 8 – Confirming ExitStep 8 – Confirming Exit

Note: Whenever you attempt to exit

the ANSYS Workbench with unsaved

files you the Project Page will appear

with unsaved items highlighted

Select “Yes: save all highlighted items



• At this point you have completed Exercises 6B


– How to use the “Frequency Finder”

– How to set the modes to be evaluated

– How to examine results

• Static

• Animated

• Tabular


Working with CAD systemsWorking with CAD systems

• Remember:

– When importing or connecting to CAD systems you can import simple parts or

full assemblies

– The methods you have learned can be applied to any geometric model (parametric or not) regardless of its original source


Exercise 6C – OptimizationExercise 6C – Optimization

• Using the shape finder

• Copying models

• Modifying models based on results

• Setting up Design of Experiments (DOE)

• Running DOE

• Examining Results

• Saving Results



Before starting Exercise 6C copy the following file

to a local working directory

…\ANSYS ED Tutorial\Samples\Exercise6C.wbdb

…\ANSYS ED Tutorial\Samples\Exercise6C.agdb

…\ANSYS ED Tutorial\Samples\Exercise6C.dsdb

…\ANSYS ED Tutorial\Samples\Exercise6C.eddb


Step 1a – Opening the ProjectStep 1a – Opening the Project

1. Set the Start

Page file filter to

“Workbench

Projects”

Browse for and open Exerecise6C.wbdb


Step 1B – Open the SimulationStep 1B – Open the Simulation

Open the Simulation Model


Step 1C – Review the ModelStep 1C – Review the Model

1. Ctrl left mouse click the Fixed Support and Force

2. Review the Environment


Step 2 – Open the Shape FinderStep 2 – Open the Shape Finder

1. Select the Solution

2. Right mouse click and select “Insert>ShapeFinder”


Step 3 – Set Desired TargetStep 3 – Set Desired Target


1. Select “Shape Finder”

2. Set the “Target

Reduction” to 60%


Step 4 – Review ResultsStep 4 – Review Results

1. Review the model to examine

where material can be removed

2. Select the folder tab to return to the Project Page


Step 5 – Copy GeometryStep 5 – Copy Geometry

1. Select the original geometry

2. Select “Open Copy” to create a new copy of the

geometry leaving the original geometry in tack


Step 6 – Unsuppress OperationStep 6 – Unsuppress Operation

1. Note form the “x” that a

previously created

extrusion has been

suppressed

3. Select “Generate”

2. Right mouse click

and Unsuppress the

Extrusion


Step 7 – Review GeometryStep 7 – Review Geometry

Note: The saved sketch and profile have been

previously generated to remove unneeded material

Select the tab to

return to the Project

Page


Step 8 – Open New SimulationStep 8 – Open New Simulation

2. Start a “New Simulation”

1. Verify that you new geometry is selected


Step 9 – Publish ParametersStep 9 – Publish Parameters

1. Select Geometry

2. Note: Two parameters

have been imported from

your geometry

3. Verify that the Parameters have

been published “P” in checkbox


Step 10A – Copying EnvironmentsStep 10A – Copying Environments

1. Shift of Ctrl select left mouse button

the Fixed Support and Force from

your previous Environment

2. Right

mouse click

and select

“Copy”


Step 10B – Setting SupportsStep 10B – Setting Supports

1. Right mouse click on your new

environment and select “Paste”

2. Select the areas

of the two

mounting holes3. Select the

Fixed Support

4. In the Geometry Selection click Apply


Step 10C – Setting ForcesStep 10C – Setting Forces

1. Select the Face of the

hole to be loaded

2. Select the

Force

3. In the Geometry

Selection click

Apply


Step 11 – Setting ResultsStep 11 – Setting Results

1. Select the Solution

2. From the “Stress Menu”

select Equivalent Stress

3. Select and

insert Total

Deformation


Step 12 – Setting Mesh RelevanceStep 12 – Setting Mesh Relevance

1. Select the Mesh

2. Set the Relevance to “0”

3. Select Solve


Step 13 – Reviewing ResultsStep 13 – Reviewing Results

1. Examine Results

3. Select the folder tab to return to the Project Page

2. Using the checkbox publish “P” the Maximum Stress


Step 14 – Opening a DOEStep 14 – Opening a DOE

1. Verify that your latest Simulation is selected

2. Select Design of Experiments


Step 14 – Setting BoundsStep 14 – Setting Bounds

1. Select Bracket Thickness

2. Set the Lower Bound to 24

3. Select “Run>Process DOE Designs


Step 15A – Reviewing ResponsesStep 15A – Reviewing Responses

1. From the resulting views select “Responses”

2. Move the mouse over the

response surface observing

the input parameters


Step 15B – Reviewing Design PointsStep 15B – Reviewing Design Points

1. Select Automatic Design Points

2. Select various points

examining results


Step 15C – Review GeometryStep 15C – Review Geometry

1. Select Geometry

2. Select various points examining

geometry changes


Step 16 – Selecting a DesignStep 16 – Selecting a Design

1. Note: Once you find your

desired solution in this

case 24 and 92 record the

information


Step 17 – Saving DOE FilesStep 17 – Saving DOE Files

1. Select “File>Save”

2. Select the folder tab to return to the Simulation


Step 18 – Setting ParametersStep 18 – Setting Parameters

1. Set the parameters to 24 and 92

based on your DOE results

2. Select Solve


Step 19 – Reviewing ResultsStep 19 – Reviewing Results

Examine the results


Step 20 – Updating GeometryStep 20 – Updating Geometry

1. Select “Geometry”

2. Select “Update: Use Simulation

Parameters” to update your

geometry

3. Select the folder tab to return to the

DesignModeler


Step 21 – Reviewing GeometryStep 21 – Reviewing Geometry

1. Open Parameters

2. Note: Your geometry has been

updated to match your experiment

3. Select the folder

tab to return to the

Project Page


Step 22 – Saving FilesStep 22 – Saving Files

1. Select “Save All”

2. Select “Exit”



• At this point you have completed Exercises 6C


– How to use the “Shape Finder”

– How to publish parameters for DOE

– How to use response surfaces

– How to set up a DOE solution and

• Update Simulations and Results

• Update CAD or DesignModeler Geometry


Additional ExercisesAdditional Exercises

• If you wish to learn more about various types of Simulations continue with Exercise 6 – Part 2

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