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ANSYS Basic To Professional

Complete ANSYS Course Content Overview

A structured ANSYS learning path covering FEM fundamentals, meshing, structural analysis, thermal analysis, vibration, CFD, fatigue, explicit dynamics, contact, composite analysis and topology optimization through classwork, homework and industrial problem statements.

Course Focus

  • Engineering theory with software workflow
  • 1D, 2D and 3D meshing practice
  • Industrial analysis problem statements
  • Result interpretation and CAE thinking
65 Sessions
60+ Training Hours
200+ Homework Models
50+ Industrial Projects

About This Course Content

This page gives students a clear and compact view of what is covered inside ELEATION’s ANSYS Basic to Professional course. The course starts with FEM and CAE fundamentals, then moves into geometry preparation, meshing and different industrial analysis workflows used in simulation projects.

Foundation FEM, CAE, elements, DOF, meshing need, loads and boundary conditions.
Meshing 1D, 2D and 3D geometry editing, defeaturing, mesh creation and quality check.
Analysis Structural, thermal, vibration, CFD, fatigue, impact, contact and optimization.
Detailed Syllabus

ANSYS Course Content

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01
Foundation

Theory of FEM & CAE

2 Sessions

Foundation module covering the engineering logic behind simulation, design validation and finite element analysis.

  • Different ways to validate engineering design
  • Analytical Method, Numerical Method and Experimental Method
  • FEM, BEM, FVM and FDM
  • What is CAE and how CAE is different from CAD
  • Why meshing is required in simulation
  • Degree of Freedom
  • Types of elements
  • Basic understanding of loads, boundary conditions and result interpretation
02
Meshing

1D Meshing and Geometry Editing

8 Sessions | 7 Classwork | 65 Homework Models

Line-based modeling and meshing workflows for truss structures, roll cage structures and beam-type simulation models.

  • Theory of 1D meshing
  • Creating line geometry
  • Editing line geometry
  • Creating cross-section
  • Assigning cross-section
  • Creating truss structures
  • Creating roll cage structures
  • 1D element preparation for analysis
03
Meshing

2D Meshing and Geometry Editing

6 Sessions | 5 Classwork | 100 Homework Models

Surface-based modeling and shell meshing workflows for plates, thin components and sheet metal type structures.

  • Theory of 2D meshing
  • Creating surface geometry from line geometry
  • Mid-surface creation
  • Editing 2D surface geometry
  • De-featuring 2D surface geometry
  • Converting 1D line geometry to 2D surface geometry
  • Importing and repairing surface geometry
  • Creating 2D elements
  • Different meshing options in ANSYS
  • Plate with hole with and without washer
  • Plate with hole using biasing
  • Quality check for 2D elements
04
Meshing

3D Meshing and Geometry Editing

7 Sessions | 6 Classwork | 50 Homework Models

Solid geometry preparation and 3D meshing techniques required for professional simulation models.

  • Theory of 3D meshing
  • Importing and repairing solid geometry
  • Converting 1D line geometry to 3D solid geometry
  • Creating 3D solid geometry
  • Editing 3D solid geometry
  • De-featuring 3D solid geometry
  • Tetra and penta meshing and editing
  • Hexa and pyramid meshing and editing
  • 3D meshing using sweep command
  • 3D meshing using multi-zone command
  • 3D element quality check
05
Structural

Static Structural Analysis

3 Sessions | 2 Classwork | 10 Homework Models

Validation of components under static loading conditions with stress, deformation and safety result interpretation.

  • Theory of static structural analysis
  • Static analysis on BAJA roll cage by applying forces
  • Static analysis on pressure tank by applying pressure
  • Static analysis on brake disc by applying temperature
  • Stress, deformation and engineering result interpretation
06
Structural

Transient Structural Analysis

3 Sessions | 2 Classwork | 10 Homework Models

Time-dependent structural analysis where load magnitude, load location or vibration effect changes with respect to time.

  • Theory of transient structural analysis
  • Transient analysis on bridge where force location changes with respect to time
  • Transient analysis on bridge with changing force location and vibration effect
  • Transient analysis on brake disc with temperature and location changing with respect to time
07
Advanced Structural

Axi-Symmetry

1 Session | 1 Classwork | 5 Homework Models

Efficient simulation method for rotationally symmetric components using axisymmetric assumptions.

  • Theory of axi-symmetry
  • When to use axisymmetric analysis
  • Axi-symmetric analysis on industrial pressure valve
  • Understanding model simplification and result interpretation
08
Advanced Structural

Inertia Relief Analysis

2 Sessions | 1 Classwork | 5 Homework Models

Simulation workflow for free-body or unconstrained structures where traditional fixed supports are not suitable.

  • Theory of inertia relief analysis
  • Understanding unconstrained system behavior
  • Inertia relief analysis on industrial A-arm by applying forces at multiple locations
09
Stability

Eigenvalue Buckling Analysis

2 Sessions | 1 Classwork | 5 Homework Models

Structural stability analysis to calculate buckling load factor and understand buckling mode shapes.

  • Theory of buckling analysis
  • Difference between strength failure and stability failure
  • Eigenvalue buckling analysis on tall building structure
  • Calculation of first buckling load factor
  • Buckling mode shape interpretation
10
Vibration

Modal Analysis

2 Sessions | 1 Classwork | 5 Homework Models

Calculation of natural frequencies and mode shapes to understand vibration behavior of structures.

  • Theory of modal analysis
  • Natural frequency and mode shape
  • Modal analysis on BAJA roll cage
  • Result interpretation for vibration behavior
11
Vibration

Harmonic Response Analysis

3 Sessions | 2 Classwork | 10 Homework Models

Frequency response analysis of structures under sinusoidal loading conditions.

  • Theory of harmonic response analysis
  • Harmonic response analysis on 3D suspension assembly of a bike using Direct Method
  • Harmonic response analysis on 3D suspension assembly of a bike using MSUP Method
  • Understanding amplitude, phase and frequency response
12
Vibration

Random Vibration Analysis

2 Sessions | 1 Classwork | 5 Homework Models

Simulation of components subjected to random vibration loading conditions.

  • Theory of random vibration analysis
  • PSD loading understanding
  • Random vibration analysis on vehicle knuckle
  • RMS stress and deformation interpretation
13
Vibration

Response Spectrum Analysis

2 Sessions | 1 Classwork | 5 Homework Models

Spectrum-based dynamic analysis used for shock, seismic and dynamic loading cases.

  • Theory of response spectrum analysis
  • Spectrum input understanding
  • Response spectrum analysis on table structure
  • Dynamic result interpretation
14
Thermal

Steady-State Thermal Analysis

2 Sessions | 1 Classwork | 5 Homework Models

Heat transfer simulation where temperature distribution remains constant with respect to time.

  • Theory of steady-state thermal analysis
  • Heat flux and temperature distribution
  • Steady-state thermal analysis on brake disc
  • Thermal gradient interpretation
15
Thermal

Transient Thermal Analysis

2 Sessions | 1 Classwork | 5 Homework Models

Time-dependent heat transfer simulation where temperature changes with time and location.

  • Theory of transient thermal analysis
  • Time-dependent thermal loading
  • Transient thermal analysis on brake disc
  • Heat flux and temperature distribution with respect to time and location
16
Durability

Fatigue Analysis

2 Sessions | 1 Classwork | 5 Homework Models

Durability analysis to estimate fatigue life and damage due to repeated loading.

  • Theory of fatigue analysis
  • Understanding cyclic loading and fatigue failure
  • SN approach for fatigue calculation
  • Fatigue analysis on connecting rod to calculate life and damage
17
Crash / Impact

Explicit Dynamics

2 Sessions | 1 Classwork | 5 Homework Models

High-speed dynamic event simulation for impact, crash and short-duration loading events.

  • Theory of explicit dynamics
  • Difference between implicit and explicit analysis
  • Front impact dynamic crash analysis on BAJA roll cage
  • Impact event setup and result interpretation
18
CFD

Computational Fluid Dynamics - CFD

4 Sessions | 3 Classwork | 15 Homework Models

Flow simulation workflows for internal flow, external flow and mixed flow problems.

  • Theory of CFD
  • CFD internal flow analysis on venturi
  • CFD external flow analysis on airfoil
  • CFD mixed flow analysis on hydraulic mixture
  • Velocity, pressure and flow result interpretation
19
Non-Linear

Non-Linear Analysis

2 Sessions | 1 Classwork | 5 Homework Models

Understanding non-linear behavior caused by contact, material or large deformation effects.

  • Theory of non-linear analysis
  • Sources of non-linearity in CAE
  • Non-linear analysis using static structural analysis of two solid blocks in contact
  • Basic convergence and contact behavior understanding
20
Composite

Composite Analysis

2 Sessions | 1 Classwork | 5 Homework Models

Introductory workflow for simulation of components made using composite materials.

  • Theory of composite analysis
  • Composite material behavior understanding
  • Static structural analysis on plate using composite material
21
Contact

Contact Analysis

2 Sessions | 1 Classwork | 5 Homework Models

Assembly-level simulation where two or more parts interact using contact definitions.

  • Theory of contact analysis
  • Contact setup between interacting components
  • Static structural analysis on clip and connector using contacts
  • Contact result interpretation
22
NVH

Radiant Power Analysis

2 Sessions | 1 Classwork | 5 Homework Models

Introductory exposure to equivalent radiated power calculation for vibration-related output.

  • Theory of radiant power analysis
  • Computation of ERP on muffler
  • Understanding vibration-related noise output
23
Optimization

Topology Optimization Analysis

2 Sessions | 1 Classwork | 5 Homework Models

Simulation-driven design improvement by reducing material while maintaining structural performance.

  • Theory of topology optimization
  • Static structural analysis and topology optimization of C-clip
  • Design space and non-design space understanding
  • Material reduction and optimized geometry concept

Learning Outcome

After completing this ANSYS course content, students will understand the complete CAE workflow from problem understanding to mesh preparation, solver setup and result interpretation.

  • Understand FEM and CAE fundamentals
  • Create and edit 1D, 2D and 3D simulation models
  • Prepare good quality mesh for analysis
  • Apply materials, loads and boundary conditions
  • Perform structural, thermal, vibration and CFD analysis
  • Understand fatigue, contact, explicit dynamics and optimization workflows
  • Interpret stress, deformation, frequency, temperature, fatigue life and flow results
  • Work on industrial problem statements with a proper CAE approach