Applications of ANSYS engineering software

 Ⅰ. General Information

 Ⅱ.Curriculum Nature and Course Objectives

2.1 Curriculum Nature

Applications of ANSYS Engineering Software is a technical foundation course, an elective course and a software application course for process equipment and control engineering, mechanical engineering and automation, and safety engineering majors. Through the study, students deepen their understanding of the basic theory of finite elements, understand the use of ANSYS software, learn the common methods of planning, modeling, loading, solving and post-processing of results for various engineering structures, and lay a good technical foundation for the subsequent study of professional courses, graduation links and future scientific research work.

2.2 Course Objectives

 Through the study of this course, students are required to achieve the following objectives: (course objectives correspond to graduation requirements index points 1 (M), 3 (L), 5 (M).

 G1: Learn the basic concepts and principles of ANSYS software and be able to operate the software program proficiently. Bilingual teaching enables students to deepen their understanding of the software and facilitate the operation of the English interface, and to become familiar with relevant English expressions.  

 G2: For general engineering problems, students will be able to select and use the appropriate ANSYS module analysis tools for modeling, analysis, and solution to solve engineering design problems.

 G3: Through the study of ANSYS software, master a common modern engineering analysis software and lay the foundation for future study of related engineering software, software development, and network applications.

 Ⅲ. The Corresponding Relationship between Course Objectives and Graduation Requirements

 Table 1 Correspondence between course objectives and graduation requirements

H stands for "high"      M stands for "medium"    L stands for "low"

Degree of support: elective courses must have at least one H or M. Professional compulsory courses and core courses must have at least one H.

 Ⅳ. Teaching Contents and Requirements for the Lecturing Part

4.1 Preface (0.5 credit hour)

4.1.1 Teaching Objectives (G1, G2, G3)

Clarify the learning objectives and content, tasks and roles of this course.

4.1.2 Teaching contents

    (1) Overview of ANSYS engineering software and basic content of lectures.

4.1.3 Teaching requirements

Understand the ANSYS software and the main contents of this course.

4.2 Finite Element Analysis and ANSYS (0.5 hours)

4.2.1 Teaching Objectives (G1, G2, G3)

To understand the finite element analysis method and be familiar with ANSYS software and application areas.

4.2.2 Teaching contents

(1) What is the finite element analysis method.

(2) ANSYS software and application fields.

4.2.3 Teaching Requirements

To understand the finite element analysis method; to be familiar with the ANSYS software, the basic modules of the software, and the application fields of the software.

4.3 Start-up (2 hours)

4.3.1 Teaching objectives (G1, G2, G3)

How to start the ANSYS software and the related contents involved.

4.3.2 Teaching contents

Interactive methods and batch processing, starting ANSYS software, product launchpad, ANSYS Workbench, memory overview, GUI methods, database and files, exiting ANSYS, online help.

4.3.3 Teaching requirements

Understand the interaction methods and batch processing, be familiar with how to start the ANSYS software, and the related contents involved.

4.4 ANSYS Fundamentals (1 credit hour)

4.4.1 Teaching Objectives (G1, G2, G3)

Be familiar with the basic contents of ANSYS software and basic operations.

4.4.2 Teaching content

Familiar with the basic contents of ANSYS software, familiar with the basic contents and operations of drawing, picking, selecting, components, etc.

4.4.3 Teaching Requirements

Be familiar with the basic contents of ANSYS software and be able to operate the drawing, picking, selecting and components of the software in an interactive way.

4.5 General Analysis Process (1 hour)

4.5.1 Teaching Objectives (G1, G2, G3)

To introduce the general solving process of a simulation problem.

4.5.2 Teaching content

Be familiar with the general solution process of a simulation problem: the four main analysis processes of preparation, pre-processing, solution and post-processing.

4.5.3 Teaching Requirements

Be familiar with the specific contents of the four main analysis processes and analyze specific problems.

4.6 Create solid model (1 hour)

4.6.1 Teaching Objectives (G1, G2, G3)

Learn how to create a solid model.

4.6.2 Teaching content

What is modeling, how to create a solid model, model import, ANSYS commands, creation of ANSYS geometric model.

4.6.3 Teaching requirements

Be familiar with the creation of geometric models using the ANSYS interactive interface method.

4.7 Creating Finite Element Models (3 hours)

4.7.1 Teaching Objectives (G1, G2, G3)

Learn how to create a finite element model.

4.7.2 Teaching content

Overview, cell properties, multiple cell properties, controlling mesh density, meshing command control, generating mesh, changing mesh, mapping meshing, hexahedral meshing, mesh dragging, sweeping meshing, importing finite element model.

4.7.3 Teaching Requirements

Master the creation of finite element models using the ANSYS interactive interface method.

4.8 Define materials (0.5 hours)

4.8.1 Teaching Objectives (G1, G2, G3)

    Learn how to define materials.

4.8.2 Teaching content

Overview, unit system, defining materials in ANSYS, defining materials by GUI, list of defined materials.

4.8.3 Requirements

    Master the definition of materials.

4.9 Loading (0.5 hours)

4.9.1 Teaching Objectives (G1, G2, G3)

    Learn model loading.

4.9.2 Teaching content

Overview, defining load, node coordinate system, displacement constraints, concentrated load, check load.

4.9.3 Teaching requirements

Master the loading of the model.

4.10 Solving (1 hour)

4.10.1 Teaching Objectives (G1, G2, G3)

    Learn how to solve.

4.10.2 Teaching content

Solvers, defined load steps, multiple load steps.

4.10.3 Teaching requirements

    Master the model solver.

4.11. Post-processing (2 hours)

4.11.1 Teaching Objectives (G1, G2, G3)

    Learn to use the post-processor and view the results.

4.11.2 Teaching content

Overview, query picking, result coordinate system, path operation, error estimation, load condition combination, result analyzer, variable viewer, report generator.

4.11.3 Teaching Requirements

    Master the basic structure of the post-processor and be able to view the calculation results of the model.

4.12. Structural Analysis (2 hours)

4.12.1 Teaching Objectives (G1, G2, G3)

    Be familiar with the process of structural analysis.

4.12.2 Teaching contents

Overview, geometric model, meshing, defining loads, displacement constraints, concentrated forces, pressures, uniform temperature, gravitational acceleration, changing and deleting loads, solution setup, observation of results, verification of results.

4.12.3 Teaching Requirements

    Be familiar with the general structural analysis process.

4.13. Thermal Analysis (1 credit hour)

4.13.1 Teaching Objectives (G1, G2, G3)

To understand the general thermal analysis process.

4.13.2 Teaching content

Geometric model, meshing, nodal coordinate system, temperature constraints, concentrated heat flow, heat flux, convection, heat generation, changing and removing loads, solution setup, observation of results, verification of results.

4.13.3 Teaching Requirements

Understand the general thermal analysis process.

4.14. Implementation of the course Civics

ANSYS software is an internationally popular large-scale general finite element analysis software integrating structural analysis, mechanics, fluid dynamics, electromagnetism and acoustics, which is widely used in machinery manufacturing, aerospace, transportation, railway, petrochemical, energy, water conservancy and other fields, and is designated as engineering analysis software by some departments. In the course teaching, we insist on the educational concept of "building moral character", combine the education of Marxist position and viewpoint with the cultivation of scientific spirit, integrate the content of socialist core values, improve students' ability to correctly understand, analyze and solve problems, and cultivate students' scientific spirit of not being afraid of failure, not being afraid of hardship, being brave in practice and daring to explore. The scientific spirit of exploration. In the narration of the course, the content of the course is linked with the heavy weapon of the country, so that students can recognize and learn the relevant areas of application of the course, and at the same time inspire students to serve the country with science and technology and mission, and cultivate the spirit of excellence of the great craftsmen. The course also enables students to understand the core values of socialism, establish a correct world view, outlook on life, values and honor and shame, and cultivate the scientific spirit of excellence and patriotism in students.

 Ⅴ.Teaching Contents and Requirements for the Practical Part

5.1 Start-up (2 hours)

5.1.1 Teaching objectives (G1, G2, G3)

How to start ANSYS software, and what is involved.

5.1.2 Teaching content

Interactive approach with batch processing, launching ANSYS software, product launchpad, ANSYS Workbench, memory overview, GUI approach, database and files, exiting ANSYS, online help.

5.1.3 Teaching requirements

Understand how to interact and batch process, familiarize yourself with how to start ANSYS software, and the related content involved.

5.2 ANSYS Fundamentals and General Analysis Process (2 hours)

5.2.1 Teaching objectives (G1, G2, G3)

Familiar with the basic content of ANSYS software, basic operation; introduce the general solution process of a simulation problem.

5.2.2 Teaching content

Familiar with the basic content of ANSYS software, familiar with the basic content and operation of drawing, picking, selecting, and components; familiar with the general solution process of a simulation problem: i.e., the four main analysis processes of preparation, pre-processing, solving, and post-processing.

5.2.3 Teaching requirements

Be familiar with the basic content of ANSYS software and be able to interactively perform software operations such as drawing, picking, selecting, and components; be familiar with the specific content contained in these four main analysis processes and be able to analyze specific problems.

5.3 Creating solids and finite element models (4 hours)

5.3.1 Teaching objectives (G1, G2, G3)

Learn how to create solid models; learn how to create finite element models.

5.3.2 Teaching content

What is modeling, how to create solid models, model import, ANSYS commands, creation of ANSYS geometric models; overview, cell properties, multiple cell properties, controlling mesh density, meshing command controls, generating meshes, changing meshes, mapping meshing, hexahedral meshing, mesh dragging, sweep meshing, importing finite element models.

5.3.3 Teaching requirements

Familiar with creating geometric models with ANSYS interactive interface method; master the creation of finite element models with ANSYS interactive interface method.

5.4 Definition of materials and loads and their solutions (2 hours)

5.4.1 Teaching objectives (G1, G2, G3)

Learn how to define materials, model loading, and solving.

5.4.2 Teaching content

Overview, unit system, ANSYS define materials, define materials using GUI, list of defined materials; overview, define loads, node coordinate system, displacement constraints, concentrated loads, check loads; solver, define load steps, multiple load steps.

5.4.3 Teaching requirements

Mastery of defining materials, loading of models, and model solving.

5.5 Post-processing (2 credit hours)

5.5.1 Teaching objectives (G1, G2, G3)

Learn to use the post-processor and view the results.

5.5.2 Teaching content

Overview, query pickup, result coordinate system, path operation, error estimation, load condition combination, result analyzer, variable observer, report generator.

5.5.3 Teaching requirements

Master the basic structure of the post-processor and will view the calculation results of the model.  

5.6 Structural Analysis (2 credit hours)

5.6.1 Teaching objectives (G1, G2, G3)

Familiar with the structural analysis process.

5.6.2 Teaching content

Overview, geometric model, meshing, defining loads, displacement constraints, concentrated forces, pressure, uniform temperature, gravitational acceleration, changing and removing loads, solution setup, results observation, results verification.  

5.6.3 Teaching requirements

Familiar with the general structural analysis process.

5.7 On-board examinations (2 hours)

 Ⅵ. Evaluation Standards

6.1 Appraisal methods and content

There are about 2 classroom quizzes and 2 on-line quizzes, each lasting about 10 minutes, without prior notice to students. The final computer exam is 120 minutes long. Students will be notified at least 2 weeks in advance of the specific exam time. Answers must be completed independently, and any cheating will result in a referral to the school's Student Discipline Committee.

The overall grade consists of two parts: 30% of the usual grade and 70% of the final grade. The usual grade is determined by the topic discussion, assignments, on-line grades and attendance. The final computer exam is graded on a percentage basis according to the standard answers or requirements of the final exam, and the total evaluation is converted into 70 points.

Table 2 Course assessment methods, contents and the proportions

Table 3 Course assessment methods and contents and their supporting relationship to course objectives

6.2 Scoring Criteria

The scoring criteria for classroom performance (including attendance and in-class seminars) and classroom tests are shown specifically in Tables 4 and 5.

Table 4 Scoring criteria for classroom participation

Table 5 Grading criteria for on-line training

 Ⅶ.Textbooks and Recommended References

7.1 Teaching materials

Self-compiled English textbooks

7.2 Reference books

(1) ANSYS 9.0 Classic Product Fundamentals Tutorial with Detailed Examples. Edited by Gaming Creation Room China Water Resources and Hydropower Press, 2006.

--Entry level book, highly recommended

(2) ANSYS Structural Analysis Units and Applications. Wang Xinmin. People's Traffic Press, 2011.07.

--The book of advanced improvement, the explanation of the unit is in place, very recommended

(3) ANSYS Parametric Programming and Commands Manual. Gong Shuguang, Xie Guilan, Huang Yunqing, eds. Mechanical Industry Press, 2009.10.

--APDL introductory book, more recommended

(4) ANSYS 9.0 Advanced Analysis Techniques and Examples for Classic Products in Detail. The game creation room edited by. China Water Resources and Hydropower Press, 2005.10

--APDL improvement book, more recommended  

(5) ANSYS Applications in Machinery and Chemical Equipment (2nd ed.). Yu Weiwei, Gao Bingjun, eds. China Water Resources and Hydropower Press, 2007.7.

(6) ANSYS Workbench 12 Basic tutorial with detailed examples. Poo, Guangyi, ed. China Water Resources and Hydropower Press, 2010.10.

(7) Abaqus self-study selection "ABAQUS finite element analysis examples in detail" (Shi Yiping, Zhou Yurong ed.)

Written by Chenghong Duan