ANSYS – Simulation & FEA

Module 1: Introduction to FEA and ANSYS

• Finite Element Analysis fundamentals: nodes, elements, and degrees of freedom
• FEA workflow overview: pre-processing, solving, and post-processing
• ANSYS Workbench interface: project schematic, toolbox, and data flow
• ANSYS product suite: Mechanical, Fluent, CFX, and HFSS overview

Module 2: Geometry and Meshing

• Importing CAD geometry from SolidWorks, CATIA, and SpaceClaim
• ANSYS SpaceClaim for geometry clean-up and simplification
• Meshing fundamentals: element types, sizing, and quality metrics
• Mesh controls: face sizing, inflation layers, and refinement zones

Module 3: Static Structural Analysis

• Material properties: linear elastic, isotropic, and orthotropic models
• Applying boundary conditions: fixed supports, frictionless, and displacement
• Load types: force, pressure, moment, and thermal loads
• Solving and reviewing results: equivalent stress, deformation, and safety factor

Module 4: Modal and Harmonic Analysis

• Natural frequency extraction and mode shape visualisation
• Pre-stressed modal analysis for rotating components
• Harmonic response analysis: frequency response and resonance identification
• Fatigue analysis overview: S-N curve and damage assessment

Module 5: Thermal Analysis

• Steady-state thermal analysis: conduction, convection, and radiation
• Transient thermal analysis: time-dependent heat transfer simulation
• Thermal-structural coupling: temperature-induced stress and deformation
• Heat sink and electronics cooling analysis applications

Module 6: Nonlinear Analysis

• Geometric nonlinearity: large deformation and buckling analysis
• Material nonlinearity: plasticity, hyperelasticity, and creep models
• Contact nonlinearity: frictionless, frictional, and bonded contact
• Convergence troubleshooting and solution control settings

Module 7: CFD Fundamentals with ANSYS Fluent

• Computational Fluid Dynamics overview: governing equations and turbulence
• ANSYS Fluent interface: mesh import, boundary conditions, and solver settings
• External and internal flow simulation setup
• Post-processing: velocity vectors, pressure contours, and streamlines

Module 8: Capstone Project and Assessment

• Complete structural analysis: mechanical component under combined loading
• Thermal-structural coupled analysis project
• CFD simulation of internal pipe flow with heat transfer
• Final assessment and course certification

Experience in the Industry Learn from ANSYS-certified simulation engineers who have performed structural, thermal, and CFD analyses for aerospace components, automotive systems, pressure vessels, and electronic assemblies in high-stakes engineering environments.

Backgrounds at the Top Our ANSYS trainers have delivered simulation projects at defence organisations, aerospace OEMs, automotive tier-1 suppliers, and engineering consultancies with deep expertise across structural, thermal, and fluid domains.

Clear & Effective Teaching FEA theory, ANSYS Workbench setup, meshing, boundary conditions, solver controls, and post-processing are explained clearly with engineering context and practical problem-solving at every step.

Hands-On Learning Focus Students solve complete structural, modal, thermal, and CFD simulation projects through guided labs that replicate real engineering analysis workflows used in product development.

Up-to-Date Knowledge Trainers stay current with the latest ANSYS releases, ANSYS Discovery for real-time simulation, cloud-based HPC simulation, and emerging applications of simulation in digital twin and additive manufacturing.