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HyperWorks Basic To Professional

Complete HyperWorks Course Content Overview

A structured HyperWorks learning path covering FEM fundamentals, HyperMesh preprocessing, 1D, 2D and 3D meshing, OptiStruct analysis setup, thermal analysis, nonlinear analysis, vibration, fatigue, composite, buckling and industrial simulation workflows.

Course Focus

  • HyperMesh preprocessing and meshing workflow
  • OptiStruct analysis setup and post-processing
  • Linear, thermal, nonlinear and vibration analysis
  • Industrial CAE project-based learning
80 Sessions
70+ Training Hours
200+ Homework Models
80+ Industrial Projects

About This Course Content

This page gives students a clear and compact view of what is covered inside ELEATION’s HyperWorks Basic to Professional course. The course starts with FEM and CAE fundamentals, then moves into HyperMesh geometry preparation, 1D, 2D and 3D meshing, OptiStruct analysis setup and multiple industrial CAE workflows used in simulation projects.

Foundation FEM, CAE, elements, DOF, validation methods, meshing need and simulation logic.
Preprocessing HyperMesh geometry editing, midsurface extraction, 1D, 2D and 3D meshing.
Analysis OptiStruct workflows for static, thermal, nonlinear, vibration, fatigue and more.
Detailed Syllabus

HyperWorks Course Content

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01
Foundation

Theory of FEM & CAE

2 Sessions

Foundation module covering design validation methods, finite element concepts and the engineering logic behind CAE simulation.

  • Different ways to validate the design
  • Analytical Method, Numerical Method and Experimental Method
  • FEM, BEM, FVM and FDM
  • What is CAE
  • Difference between CAD and CAE
  • Why meshing is required
  • Degree of Freedom
  • Types of Elements
02
Meshing

1D Meshing and Geometry Editing

10 Sessions | 8 Classwork | 65 Homework Models

Line-based geometry creation, editing and 1D element preparation for beam, bar, rod and roll cage type simulation models.

  • Theory of 1D meshing
  • Creating line geometry
  • Editing line geometry
  • Creating cross-section
  • Assigning cross-section
  • Creating rod, bar and beam elements
  • Fixed-fixed and simply supported beam problem
  • Nodes, node edit, temp nodes, distance, line and line edit panels
  • Free-free run on roll cage
03
Meshing

2D Meshing and Geometry Editing

14 Sessions | 13 Classwork | 100 Homework Models

Surface preparation, midsurface creation, shell meshing and quality control workflows for professional 2D CAE models.

  • 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
  • Surface, surface edit and defeature panels
  • Solving plate with hole with and without washer
  • Solving plate with hole with biasing
  • Quality check for 2D elements
  • Automesh: Size & Bias, Edge and Surface Deviation, QI Optimize
  • Ruled, spline and skin panels
04
Meshing

3D Meshing and Geometry Editing

7 Sessions | 6 Classwork | 50 Homework Models

Solid geometry repair, solid meshing, tetra, penta, hexa and solid map workflows for 3D 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
  • 3D meshing techniques
  • Tetra and penta meshing and editing
  • Hexa and pyramid meshing and editing
  • Hex-penta mesh using surfaces
  • Hexahedral mesh using solid map
  • 3D elements quality check
  • Solid and solid edit panels
05
Structural

Linear Static Analysis

4 Sessions | 3 Classwork | 15 Homework Models

OptiStruct based structural validation workflow for components under linear static loading conditions.

  • Theory of linear static analysis
  • Front impact analysis on a 2D meshed roll cage
  • Linear static analysis on a front wheel knuckle
  • CWELD elements to connect mesh
  • Stress, displacement and result interpretation
06
Thermal

Thermal Stress Analysis

3 Sessions | 2 Classwork | 10 Homework Models

Analysis workflow for understanding structural stress generated due to temperature loading.

  • Theory of thermal stress analysis
  • Thermal stress analysis on a pre-meshed coffee lid
  • Thermal stress analysis of a pre-meshed printed circuit board
  • Temperature load and stress result interpretation
07
Thermal

Linear Steady State Heat Transfer Analysis

2 Sessions | 1 Classwork | 5 Homework Models

Heat transfer workflow where the temperature field remains constant with respect to time.

  • Theory of linear steady state heat transfer analysis
  • Thermal boundary condition setup
  • Linear steady state heat transfer analysis of a pre-meshed pipe
  • Temperature and heat flow result interpretation
08
Thermal

Coupled Linear Heat Transfer Analysis

2 Sessions | 1 Classwork | 5 Homework Models

Coupled workflow for understanding thermal loading and its effect on the simulation model.

  • Theory of coupled linear heat transfer analysis
  • Coupled thermal setup understanding
  • Coupled linear heat transfer analysis of a pre-meshed pipe
  • Thermal result interpretation
09
Thermal

Linear Transient Heat Transfer Analysis

2 Sessions | 1 Classwork | 5 Homework Models

Time-dependent heat transfer simulation where temperature changes with respect to time.

  • Theory of linear transient heat transfer analysis
  • Transient thermal loading setup
  • Linear transient heat transfer analysis of a pre-meshed fin
  • Time-based thermal result interpretation
10
Advanced Structural

Inertia Relief Analysis

2 Sessions | 1 Classwork | 5 Homework Models

Simulation workflow for structures where normal fixed supports are not physically suitable.

  • Theory of inertia relief analysis
  • Understanding unconstrained system behavior
  • Inertia relief on a pre-meshed A-arm
  • Result interpretation for free-body structures
11
Stability

Eigenvalue Buckling Analysis

2 Sessions | 1 Classwork | 5 Homework Models

Structural stability simulation to estimate buckling load factor and buckling mode shape.

  • Theory of eigenvalue buckling analysis
  • Strength failure versus stability failure
  • Eigenvalue buckling analysis on a pre-meshed column
  • Buckling load factor and mode shape interpretation
12
Advanced Structural

Axi-Symmetry Analysis

2 Sessions | 1 Classwork | 5 Homework Models

Efficient simulation approach for rotationally symmetric components using axisymmetric assumptions.

  • Theory of axi-symmetry analysis
  • When to use axi-symmetry approach
  • Axi-symmetry analysis on a pre-meshed pipe
  • Model simplification and result interpretation
13
Composite

Composites Analysis

2 Sessions | 1 Classwork | 5 Homework Models

Analysis workflow for structures made using composite materials.

  • Theory of composites analysis
  • Composite material behavior understanding
  • Analysis of a composite aircraft structure
  • Composite result interpretation
14
Non-Linear

Non Linear Quasi Static Analysis

4 Sessions | 3 Classwork | 15 Homework Models

Non-linear analysis workflows involving contact, gasket material behavior and quasi-static loading conditions.

  • Theory of non linear quasi static analysis
  • Nonlinear gap analysis of an airplane wing rib
  • NLSTAT analysis of solid blocks in contact
  • NLSTAT analysis of gasket materials in contact
  • Contact behavior and convergence understanding
15
Vibration

Normal Modes Analysis

2 Sessions | 1 Classwork | 5 Homework Models

Modal analysis workflow to calculate natural frequencies and mode shapes.

  • Theory of normal modes analysis
  • Natural frequency and mode shape understanding
  • Modal analysis on a splash shield
  • Vibration result interpretation
16
Vibration

Frequency Response Analysis

3 Sessions | 2 Classwork | 10 Homework Models

Frequency domain analysis workflow to understand structural response under dynamic excitation.

  • Theory of frequency response analysis
  • Direct frequency response analysis of a flat plate
  • Modal frequency response analysis of a flat plate
  • Amplitude, phase and frequency response interpretation
17
NVH

Computation of Equivalent Radiant Power Analysis

2 Sessions | 1 Classwork | 5 Homework Models

NVH-related simulation output used to understand vibration-related radiated power behavior.

  • Theory of equivalent radiant power analysis
  • Computation of ERP of a pre-meshed front cover of catalytic converter
  • Understanding vibration-related noise output
  • ERP result interpretation
18
Vibration

Transient Response Analysis

3 Sessions | 1 Classwork | 5 Homework Models

Dynamic structural response workflow where loading changes with respect to time.

  • Theory of transient response analysis
  • Direct transient response analysis of a pre-meshed bracket
  • Modal transient response analysis of a pre-meshed bracket
  • Time response result interpretation
19
Vibration

Random Response Analysis

2 Sessions | 1 Classwork | 5 Homework Models

Random vibration workflow for components subjected to PSD type loading conditions.

  • Theory of random response analysis
  • PSD loading understanding
  • Random response analysis of a pre-meshed flat plate
  • RMS result interpretation
20
Vibration

Response Spectrum Analysis

2 Sessions | 1 Classwork | 5 Homework Models

Spectrum-based dynamic analysis for shock, seismic and vibration response studies.

  • Theory of response spectrum analysis
  • Spectrum input understanding
  • Response spectrum analysis of a structure
  • Dynamic result interpretation
21
Vibration

Complex Eigenvalue Analysis

2 Sessions | 1 Classwork | 5 Homework Models

Advanced vibration workflow used for understanding instability and brake system dynamic behavior.

  • Theory of complex eigenvalue analysis
  • Complex mode understanding
  • Complex eigenvalue analysis of a reduced brake system
  • Result interpretation for brake vibration behavior
22
Durability

Fatigue Analysis

5 Sessions | 4 Classwork | 20 Homework Models

Durability analysis workflows using stress-life and strain-life fatigue methods.

  • Theory of fatigue analysis
  • Fatigue using S-N Stress-Life Method
  • Fatigue using E-N Strain-Life Method
  • Fatigue Process Manager using S-N Stress-Life Method
  • Fatigue Process Manager using E-N Strain-Life Method
  • Fatigue life and damage result interpretation
23
Bolt Analysis

1D and 3D Pretensioned Bolt Analysis

2 Sessions | 1 Classwork | 5 Homework Models

Pretensioned bolt simulation workflow for bolted connection analysis.

  • Theory of pretensioned bolt analysis
  • 1D pretensioned bolt analysis
  • 3D pretensioned bolt analysis
  • Bolt preload and connection behavior understanding

Learning Outcome

After completing this HyperWorks course content, students will understand the complete CAE workflow from geometry cleanup and meshing to analysis setup, solving and result interpretation.

  • Understand FEM and CAE fundamentals
  • Create and edit 1D, 2D and 3D simulation models in HyperMesh
  • Perform geometry cleanup, midsurface extraction and mesh quality checks
  • Prepare models for OptiStruct analysis workflows
  • Perform linear static, thermal, nonlinear and vibration analysis
  • Understand fatigue, composites, buckling, response spectrum and pretensioned bolt workflows
  • Interpret stress, displacement, temperature, frequency, fatigue life and dynamic response results
  • Work on industrial CAE problem statements with a professional preprocessing approach