1. Introduction Module 1

2. Training Manual October 30, 2001 Inventory #001571 1-2 Introduction Welcome! Welcome Part 2 of Introduction to ANSYS! This training course covers topics that are slightly more advanced than those presented in Part 1. The course is intended for all new or occasional ANSYS users regardless of actual ANSYS application. Several advanced training courses are available on specific topics. See the training course schedule on the ANSYS homepage: www.ansys.com under “Training Services”.

3. Training Manual October 30, 2001 Inventory #001571 1-3 Introduction Course Material The Training Manual you have is an exact copy of the slides. Workshop descriptions and instructions are included in the Workshop Supplement. Copies of the workshop files are available upon request, from your instructor.

4. Training Manual October 30, 2001 Inventory #001571 1-4 Introduction Course Objectives To apply the knowledge gained in Introduction to ANSYS Part 1 to ANSYS capabilities that are commonly used in many engineering analyses: 2. Array Parameters 3. Coupling & Constraint Equations 4. Working with Elements 5. Beam Modeling 6. Submodeling 7. Modal Analysis 8. Introduction to Nonlinear Analysis 9. Bonded Contact 10. Macro Basics