Simplifying Fatigue Analysis
One way to measure the effectiveness of engineering software is the amount of time it takes to reach a sufficiently accurate solution. Simulations by definition are an approximation of reality. Those...
View ArticleFEA Simplifies the Design of Complex Composite Structures
When I first got introduced to composites as a student (many years ago!), I remember having felt amazed at how powerful yet complex materials they are. In a recent interview published in Composites in...
View ArticleANSYS nCode DesignLife Load Mapping
In a previous blog, I discussed how the “5-box trick” can be used to visually represent the steps in an ANSYS nCode DesignLife fatigue simulation. In this blog I will discuss the “Load Mapping” box in...
View ArticleANSYS User-Generated Videos You Should Check Out!
Whether you are an experienced user or beginning with our tools, or even looking to know what ANSYS tools can do for you, you can benefit from great videos that are available on YouTube. I am amazed at...
View ArticleANSYS ICEM CFD Multizone
Have you ever wanted to break up a model in multiple different zones and then mesh each with the best method possible? What if that could be done automatically? And of course, all the zones should be...
View ArticleCoupled Diffusion Analysis in ANSYS Mechanical
Diffusion is the process by which subject is transported from one part of a system to another as a result of random molecular motions, which is analogues to transfer of heat by conduction. Examples of...
View ArticleCoupling Piezoelectric and Fluid Simulations
Piezoelectric devices surround us in our everyday life. Our cars and trucks contain many piezoelectric devices, including fuel level sensors, air bag deployment sensors, parking sensors and...
View ArticleWorkbench CAD Readers for ANSYS ICEM CFD Meshing
ANSYS ICEM CFD has been using the Workbench CAD readers for a few years now, and for those of you using ICEM CFD in Workbench, it is drag and drop simple. But many of our stand alone ANSYS ICEM CFD …...
View ArticleNEW ANSYS How To Videos Channel on YouTube
Are you a new user of ANSYS software interested in expanding your scope of expertise? Or are you an experienced user who wants to understand the best techniques to tackle a complex new application? Do...
View ArticleHow to Create ANSYS Workbench Parameters and Named Selections with NX
ANSYS Workbench was designed to be a parametric and persistent platform so that you could easily perform design studies and really get into simulation driven product development. Tools like DX can...
View ArticleHow to Create ANSYS Workbench Parameters and Named Selections with Catia
In previous posts, we showed you how to parameterize DesignModeler, Spaceclaim and Creo Parametric. Very recently, we had for for creating Named Selections and Parameters in NX. Today, we finally get...
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How to Apply a Harmonic Base Excitation Natively in ANSYS Mechanical...
In a previous post, I have presented how to apply a harmonic base excitation in ANSYS Mechanical 15.0 using three different techniques. Among those techniques, we had the great ACT extension that has...
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CFD and Structural Meshing: Who Moved My Node?
“Meshing”… Usually throwing this single word to a group of structural or CFD analysts will start interesting and passionate discussions. Meshing is definitely a key part of the simulation process and...
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If/Else Parameter Expressions
We occasionally get questions about writing if/else parameter expressions. For instance, users may be setting up a parametric model where the heat turns on only under certain conditions or perhaps an...
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Orchestrating the Simulation Process with ANSYS ACT Wizards
ANSYS Workbench’s Project Schematic does a great job serving as a canvas for engineers to compose their simulation workflows. Depending on your simulation process, you may want to capture your...
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Engineers Harness the Power of the Adjoint Solver
In a previous blog, I shared with you my excitement about the power of the adjoint solver technology for shape optimization from ANSYS. Since then I have been working tirelessly to make this remarkable...
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High-fidelity and Detailed Chemistry Approaches in IC Engine Modeling
In order to accurately meet legislated fuel efficiency and emission standards, present day IC engines operate across complex combustion modes and use novel fuel formulations. Accurate simulation of...
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5 Improved Workflows for Rotating Machinery Design and Analysis
There have been a number of new and exciting workflow enhancements included in ANSYS 16.0 for those who design and analyze rotating machinery to make data transfers and simulation setup easier. Here...
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Advanced Electric Machine Design with Electromagnetic and CFD Simulations
You may have read a quick blog post at Desktop Engineering about ANSYS’s electric machine simulation capabilities. Here we dive into the technical aspects and implications of thermal simulation for...
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How to Create ANSYS Workbench Parameters and Named Selections with NX
ANSYS Workbench was designed to be a parametric and persistent platform so that you could easily perform design studies and really get into simulation driven product development. Tools like DX can...
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