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h3. List of Learning Modules

Each learning module below contains a step-by-step tutorial that shows details of how to solve a selected problem using ANSYS 12.1. The pedagogical philosophy behind these modules is discussed in [this article|http://www.idac.co.uk/enews/articles/Teaching.pdf] from the _ANSYS Advantage_ magazine.
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h4. Solid Mechanics Concepts Using ANSYS

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| !Tensile Bar Thumb.png|  width=150, height=75, align=center,thumbnail! | [Tensile Bar|ANSYS 12 - Tensile Bar - Problem Specification] | ANSYS 13.0 Workbench | Basic |
| !Plate with a Hole Thumb.png| width=150, height=75, align=center,thumbnail! | [Plate With a Hole|ANSYS WB - Plate With a Hole Demo - Problem Specification]\\ | ANSYS 12.1 Workbench | Basic |
| !Curved Beam Thumb.png|width=150, height=75, align=center,thumbnail! | [Bending of a Curved Beam|ANSYS WB - Bending of a Curved Beam Demo - Problem Specification]\\ | ANSYS 12.1 Workbench | Basic |
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h4. Finite Element Analysis Using ANSYS Workbench

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| !Cantilever Thumb.png|align=center,width=150,thumbnail,height=75! | [Cantilever Beam|ANSYS 12 - Cantilever Beam - Problem Specification]\\ | ANSYS 12.1 Workbench | Basic |
| !Cantilever Modal Thumb.png|align=center,thumbnail,width=150,height=75! | [Cantilever Beam Modal Analysis|ANSYS 12 - Cantilever Beam Modal Analysis - Problem Specification] | ANSYS 12.1 Workbench | Basic |
| !Plate with a Hole Thumb.png|align=center,thumbnail,width=150,height=75! | [Plate With a Hole|ANSYS WB - Plate With a Hole - Problem Specification]\\ | ANSYS 12.1 Workbench | Basic |
| !Plate Opt Thumb.png|align=center,width=150,thumbnail,height=75! | [Plate With a Hole: Optimization|ANSYS 12 - Plate With a Hole Optimization - Problem Specification] | ANSYS 12.1 Workbench | Basic |
| !Plane Frame Thumb.png|width=150,align=center,height=75,thumbnail! | [Plane Frame|ANSYS 12 - Plane Frame - Problem Specification]\\ | ANSYS 12.1 Workbench | Basic |
| !Cylinder Conduction Thumb.png|width=150,align=center,thumbnail,height=75! | [Heat Conduction in a Cylinder|https://confluence.cornell.edu/display/SIMULATION/ANSYS+12+-+Heat+Conduction+-+Problem+Specification]\\ | ANSYS 12.1 Workbench | Basic |
| !Thermal Stress Thumb.png|width=150,thumbnail,align=center,height=75! | [Thermal Stresses in a Bar|ANSYS WB - Thermal Stresses in a Bar - Problem Specification]\\ | ANSYS 13.0 Workbench | Intermediate |
| !2D Conduction Thumb.png|align=center,thumbnail,width=150,height=75! | [2D Steady Conduction in a Rectangular Domain|ANSYS 12 - 2D Steady Conduction - Problem Specification]\\ | ANSYS 12.1 Workbench | Basic |
| !Gravity Stress Thumb.png|thumbnail,width=150,height=75! | [Stress due to Gravity|SIMULATION:Stress due to Gravity - Problem Specification] | ANSYS 13.0 Workbench | Basic |
| !Bike Crank Thumb.png|thumbnail,width=150,height=75,align=center! | [Bike Crank|ANSYS WB - Bike Crank - Problem Specification]\\ | ANSYS 12.1 Workbench | Intermediate |
| !Wing Modal Thumb.png|thumbnail,width=150,height=75,align=center! | [Modal Analysis of a Wing|ANSYS WB - Modal Analysis of a Wing - Problem Specification]\\ | ANSYS 12.1 Workbench | Intermediate |
| !main page pic.JPG|thumbnail,width=150,height=75,align=center! | [Linear Column Buckling|SIMULATION:Linear Column Buckling - Problem Specification] | ANSYS 13.0 Workbench | Intermediate |
| !Turbine Blade Thumb.png|thumbnail,width=150, height=75, align=center! | [Wind Turbine Blade|ANSYS WB - Wind Turbine Blade - Problem Specification] | ANSYS 13.0 Workbench | Intermediate \\ |
| !transient.png|thumbnail,width=150,height=75! | [Transient 2D Conduction|SIMULATION:Transient Conduction - Problem Specification] | ANSYS 13.0 Workbench | Intermediate \\ |
| !3D Conduction Thumb.png|height=75,thumbnail,width=150!\\ | [3D Conduction|SIMULATION:ANSYS 13 - 3D Conduction Problem Specification]\\ | ANSYS 13.0 Workbench | Advanced \\ |
| !Telescope_thumb.jpg|height=75,thumbnail,width=150!\\ | [Advanced FEA for Large Telescope Truss|SIMULATION:Advanced FEA for Large Telescope Truss - Problem Specification] | ANSYS 14.0 Workbench | Advanced |
| !radiation.JPG|height=75,thumbnail,width=150!\\ | [Radiation Between Surfaces|SIMULATION:ANSYS - Radiation Between Surfaces - Problem Specification]\\ | ANSYS Workbench | Advanced |
| !bone.jpg|height=75, thumbnail,width=150! | [High Resolution FE Model of Bone|SIMULATION:ANSYS - High Resolution FE Model of Bone - Problem Specification] | ANSYS Workbench | Advanced |
| !temporary.jpg|height=75, thumbnail,width=150! | [Crack Between Neo-Hookean Material and Rigid Body|SIMULATION:ANSYS - Crack Between Neo-Hookean Material and Rigid Body - Problem Specification] | ANSYS Workbench | Advanced |
| !Modal Satellite Image.jpg|align=center,height=75, thumbnail,width=150!\\ | [Modal Analysis of a Satellite|SIMULATION:ANSYS - Modal Analysis of a Satellite - Problem Specification]\\ | ANSYS Workbench | Advanced |
| !TTmodel.jpg|height=75,thumbnail,width=150!\\ | [Tips and Tricks|SIMULATION:ANSYS - Tips and Tricks]\\ | ANSYS Workbench | Intermediate |
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h4. Finite Element Analysis Using ANSYS APDL (These tutorials are no longer being updated)

| !mini_Truss.jpg|align=center! | [Two-Dimensional Static Truss|ANSYS - Truss Problem Specification] | ANSYS 11.0 12.0 APDL | Basic |
| !min_Plate.jpg|align=center! | [Plate with a hole|ANSYS - Plate with a hole - Problem Specification] | ANSYS 11.0 12.0 APDL | Basic |
| !crank.jpg|align=center! | [Three-dimensional bicycle crank|ANSYS 11 - Crank problem] | ANSYS 12.0 APDL | Intermediate |
| !mini_Curved_Beam.jpg|align=center! | [Three-dimensional curved beam|ANSYS - 3D Curved Beam - Problem Specification] | ANSYS 11.0 APDL | Intermediate |
| !mini_Vibration.jpg|align=center! | [Vibration analysis of a frame|ANSYS - Vibration Analysis of a Frame - Problem Specification] | ANSYS 7.0 | Intermediate |
| !shell_small.jpg|align=center! | [Semi-monocoque shell|ANSYS - Semi-monocoque shell - Problem Specification] | ANSYS 10.0 APDL | Intermediate |
| !shell_small.jpg|align=center! | [Semi-monocoque shell, Part 2: Parametric study|ANSYS - Semi-Monocoque Shell, Part 2 - Problem Specification] | ANSYS 10.0 APDL | Intermediate |
| !mini_Plate2.jpg|align=center! | [Orthotropic plate with a hole|ANSYS - Orthotropic plate with a hole - Problem Specification] | ANSYS 11.0 12.0 APDL | Intermediate |
| !mini_Contact.jpg|align=center! | [Disks in point contact|ANSYS - Disks in Point Contact - Problem Specification] | ANSYS 7.1 Classic | Intermediate |
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Learning modules which have not yet been migrated to this space can be found [here|http://courses.cit.cornell.edu/ansys/].

h3. About the ANSYS learning modules

This ANSYS short course consists of a set of learning modules on using ANSYS to solve problems in solid mechanics. The learning modules lead the user through the steps involved in solving a selected set of problems using ANSYS. We not only provide the solution steps but also the rationale behind them. It is worthwhile for the user to understand the underlying concepts as she goes through the learning modules in order to be able to correctly apply ANSYS to other problems. The user would be ill-served by clicking through the learning modules in zombie-mode. Each learning module is followed by problems which are geared towards strengthening and reinforcing the knowledge and understanding gained in the learning modules. Working through the problem sets is an intrinsic part of the learning process and shouldn't be skipped.

These learning modules have been developed by the [Swanson Engineering Simulation Program|http://www.mae.cornell.edu/swanson/index.html] in the [Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering|http://www.mae.cornell.edu/] at Cornell University. The Swanson Engineering Simulation Program has been established with the goal of integrating computer-based simulations into the mechanical engineering curriculum. This program has been endowed by Dr. John Swanson, the founder of [ANSYS Inc.|http://www.ansys.com/] and an alumnus of the Sibley School. The development of these learning modules is being supported by a [Faculty Innovation in Teaching|http://www.cit.cornell.edu/atc/innovation/] award from Cornell University.

h3. What is ANSYS?

ANSYS is a finite-element analysis package used widely in industry to simulate the response of a physical system to structural loading, and thermal and electromagnetic effects. ANSYS uses the finite-element method to solve the underlying governing equations and the associated problem-specific boundary conditions.

h3. How to use these learning modules

These learning modules are designed to be used online and run side-by-side with the ANSYS 12.1 software. After you launch the learning modules and ANSYS, you will have to drag the browser window to the width of the largest image (about 350 pixels). To make best use of screen real estate, move the windows around and resize them so that you approximate this [screen arrangement|SIMULATION:Screenshot].

h3. System and software requirements

* System: Any system that can run ANSYS and a web browser.
* Screen: Resolution should be at least 1280 x 1024 pixels for optimal viewing. A 17" monitor or larger is recommended.
* ANSYS version 12.1. These tutorials were created using ANSYS 12.1.
* Web Browser: These tutorials work best in 5.0 or higher versions of Internet Explorer and Netscape because style sheet support is needed. These tutorials can be used with Netscape 4.x but may not render correctly.

Choose a learning module by selecting from the list at the top of this page

h3. Conventions used

Each learning module begins with a problem specification. A solution can be obtained by following these seven steps:
1. Pre-analysis
2. Geometry
3. Mesh
4. Setup (Physics)
5. Solution
6. Results
7. Verification and Validation
These steps appear at the top of each page of the learning module with the current step {color:#000000}{*}bolded{*}{color}.

ANSYS uses cascading menus which are represented as follows:

*Main Menu > Preprocessor > Material Props > Material Models ....*

This means that in the _Main Menu_, click on _Preprocessor_. Then, in the _Preprocessor_ menu that comes up, click on _Material Props_ and so on.

Names of windows are in _italics_.

Items and options appearing within menus and dialog boxes are {color:#663399}{*}{_}purple, italic, and bold{_}{*}{color}.

Text and numbers that need to be entered are indicated in {{Courier font}}.
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