ANSYS

Structural nonlinearities with materials

This Training Course is recommended for engineers who analyse structural nonlinear phenomena such as large deflection, material nonlinearities and geometric instability buckling, this four-day course will aid in modelling geometric and material nonlinearities, and in obtaining converged solutions with accurate results.

The course will focus on element selection and the wide range of constitutive models available in ANSYS. Rate-independent plasticity, visco plasticity/creep, and hyper elasticity are some of the topics which will be discussed. Geometric instability problems and element birth and death will also be covered. Attendees will learn the appropriate element formulations to use, the input of nonlinear material parameters, and the engineering use.

After completion, mechanical analysts should have a wide understanding of how to analyze structures with geometric nonlinearities, implement large strain theory in a nonlinear analysis and analyze structures with plasticity and geometric instability, buckling.


Prior knowledge


Attendees are expected to have participated in the ANSYS training ANSYS Introduction or have the corresponding level of knowledge.


Course Topics include:
  • Nonlinearities Overview
  • Obtaining the Solution
  • Postprocessing
  • Basic Geometric Nonlinearities
  • Basic Plasticity
  • Element Technology

A selection of the following topics will be included depending of the attendee’s preference of topics:

  • Advanced Rate-Independent Plasticity
  • Geometric Instability: Nonlinear Buckling
  • Creep
  • Viscoplasticity
  • Hyperelasticity
  • Viscoelasticity
  • Shape memory alloy
  • Gaskets
  • Drucker-Prager/Concrete/Gurson
  • Element Birth and Death

Each chapter is followed by "hands-on" workshops and exercises.

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