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— The journey
Course Outline
What the programme covers, module by module.
Module 1: Introduction to Engineering Simulation
- Engineering simulation concepts
- Computer-aided engineering
- Simulation workflow
- Numerical analysis
- Engineering applications
- Simulation benefits
Module 2: Finite Element Analysis Fundamentals
- FEA concepts
- Finite elements
- Nodes
- Degrees of freedom
- Element behaviour
- FEA workflow
Module 3: Introduction to ANSYS
- ANSYS ecosystem
- ANSYS Workbench
- Project interface
- Analysis systems
- Engineering Data
- Simulation workflow
Module 4: ANSYS Workbench Environment
- Project Schematic
- Toolbox
- Analysis systems
- Component systems
- Data transfer
- Project management
Module 5: Geometry Preparation
- Geometry import
- CAD integration
- Geometry cleanup
- Simplification
- Repair techniques
- Simulation-ready geometry
Module 6: SpaceClaim Fundamentals
- Sketching
- Pull operations
- Move operations
- Combine tools
- Geometry repair
- Model preparation
Module 7: Engineering Materials
- Material properties
- Elastic properties
- Density
- Thermal properties
- Material libraries
- Custom materials
Module 8: Meshing Fundamentals
- Mesh concepts
- Nodes and elements
- Element size
- Mesh methods
- Global mesh controls
- Mesh quality
Module 9: Advanced Meshing
- Local mesh controls
- Refinement
- Inflation
- Sweep meshing
- Adaptive meshing
- Mesh convergence
Module 10: Static Structural Analysis
- Structural analysis workflow
- Model setup
- Supports
- Loads
- Solution
- Result evaluation
Module 11: Loads & Boundary Conditions
- Fixed supports
- Displacement constraints
- Forces
- Pressure
- Moments
- Remote loads
Module 12: Stress & Strain Analysis
- Normal stress
- Shear stress
- Equivalent stress
- Elastic strain
- Deformation
- Safety considerations
Module 13: Contact Analysis
- Contact regions
- Bonded contact
- Frictional contact
- Frictionless contact
- Contact settings
- Contact results
Module 14: Structural Result Interpretation
- Total deformation
- Directional deformation
- Equivalent stress
- Principal stress
- Reaction forces
- Result validation
Module 15: Modal Analysis
- Natural frequencies
- Mode shapes
- Modal setup
- Boundary conditions
- Modal extraction
- Vibration behaviour
Module 16: Harmonic Response Analysis
- Harmonic loading
- Frequency response
- Resonance
- Amplitude
- Phase response
- Result interpretation
Module 17: Transient Structural Analysis
- Time-dependent loading
- Time steps
- Dynamic response
- Transient settings
- Structural response
- Result evaluation
Module 18: Buckling Analysis
- Structural stability
- Eigenvalue buckling
- Critical loads
- Buckling modes
- Load multipliers
- Result interpretation
Module 19: Nonlinear Analysis Fundamentals
- Nonlinearity concepts
- Material nonlinearity
- Geometric nonlinearity
- Contact nonlinearity
- Large deformation
- Solution controls
Module 20: Nonlinear Material Behaviour
- Plasticity
- Stress-strain curves
- Yield behaviour
- Material models
- Nonlinear properties
- Result evaluation
Module 21: Steady-State Thermal Analysis
- Thermal simulation
- Temperature
- Heat flow
- Convection
- Heat flux
- Thermal results
Module 22: Transient Thermal Analysis
- Time-dependent temperature
- Thermal loads
- Initial conditions
- Time stepping
- Temperature distribution
- Thermal response
Module 23: Thermal-Structural Analysis
- Coupled simulation concepts
- Temperature transfer
- Thermal expansion
- Thermal stress
- Sequential coupling
- Result evaluation
Module 24: Fatigue Analysis
- Fatigue concepts
- Cyclic loading
- Stress-life approach
- Fatigue life
- Damage
- Safety factor
Module 25: Parameterisation
- Design parameters
- Input parameters
- Output parameters
- Parameter sets
- Design variations
- Parametric studies
Module 26: Design Optimisation
- Optimisation objectives
- Design variables
- Constraints
- Response surfaces
- Design exploration
- Optimised solutions
Module 27: Simulation Verification & Validation
- Model verification
- Mesh independence
- Boundary condition validation
- Analytical comparison
- Result consistency
- Simulation accuracy
Module 28: Simulation Troubleshooting
- Meshing errors
- Contact problems
- Convergence issues
- Boundary condition errors
- Solver warnings
- Troubleshooting workflow
Module 29: Engineering Simulation Best Practices
- Model simplification
- Mesh strategy
- Load selection
- Result checking
- Documentation
- Simulation efficiency
Module 30: Integrated ANSYS Simulation Project
- Geometry preparation
- Material assignment
- Mesh development
- Structural or thermal setup
- Result interpretation
- Simulation optimisation
— 01.2 · Is it right for you?
Who it's for & what's included
Pick a delivery method to see exactly who it suits and everything you receive.
Who it's for
Classroom
Best for learners who want face-to-face tuition and to network with peers in person.
What's included
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor on-site
- ✓ Printed workbook & materials
- ✓ Group exercises & case studies
Who it's for
Online Instructor-Led
Best for learners who want a live instructor and a fixed schedule, without the travel.
What's included
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor via video call
- ✓ Digital workbook & resources
- ✓ Session recordings
Who it's for
Self-Paced
Best for self-motivated learners who need maximum flexibility around work and life.
What's included
Everything you get
- ✓ On-demand video lessons
- ✓ Interactive quizzes
- ✓ 24/7 access on any device