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INTRODUCTION TO ANSYS
Finite Elements Analysis using ANSYS

2 days

Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is a method to simulate loading and boundary conditions on a
structure and determine the structures response to those conditions. The structure is modeled
using discrete elements and nodes. Each element is composed of approximate equations that
describe the element response to a certain load. The response of all the elements in the model
provides the total response of the structure. The elements of the model have a finite number of
unknowns and thus designated as Finite Elements. ANSYS is one of the most popular finite
element software packages available in the market and used by engineers in virtually all fields of
engineering. ANSYS/Multiphysics is the flagship ANSYS product which includes all capabilities
in all engineering disciplines.
This two-day course is designed to train professionals and students on the use of the Traditional
ANSYS Graphical User Interface. Students will learn how to perform linear static stress, thermal,
and thermal-stress analysis. The course also includes an overview of the ANSYS capabilities
and emphasizes on model definition with the ANSYS preprocessor. The course will consist of
lectures, tutorials, and in class exercises.

Objectives
The objective of this introductory course is to teach ANSYS basics in the following areas:
ANSYS capabilities, terminology, and
ANSYS Interactive (GUI)

How to build Finite Element Models in

ANSYS

Basic steps of performing a complete

ANSYS analysis

Meshing Techniques

Results Postprocessing

Course Outline
Introduction Finite Element Terminology/
Background
ANSYS Basics/ Graphical User Interface
Static Stress Analysis (1D, 2D and 3D)

Meshing Techniques

Steady-State Thermal Analysis

Loading and Boundary Conditions

Steady-State Thermal Stress Analysis

Postprocessing

Introduction to Nonlinear Finite Element

Analysis

880 / Introduction to ANSYS

Who Should Attend

This course is recommended to all Civil (Structural) and Mechanical professionals engineers and students (seniors and graduates)
who are interested in learning about finite element modeling using ANSYS. The following is a partial list of potential candidates
who should attend this course:
Faculty members of engineering colleges
(Mechanical/Civil).

Government (local/state) regulatory and

building officials.

Scientists and officers from government

R&D organizations and ministries.

Research scholars and graduate students.

Aerospace

Biomedical

Mechanical Equipment & Machinery

Automotive

Bridges & Buildings

Sporting Goods

Practicing civil, mechanical and structural

design engineers - government and
private.
Design engineers and planners of the
industrial plants and facilities.

In What Fields

Course Prerequisite
To qualify, the registrants need to have a B.S. in Mechanical/Civil engineering or related engineering experience.

Certificates
The American University of Sharjah - College of Engineering will issue a certificate of completion for the delegates who
attend the whole course. The certificate will be signed by the Dean of College of Engineering and by the course instructor.

About the Instructor

Dr. Rami Hawileh is an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering at the American University of Sharjah, UAE. He has been with AUS
since August 2007 as an Assistant Professor. Before that, he was a structural analyst at AREVA NP INC., An AREVA and Siemens
Company, Lynchburg, Virginia, USA (2006-2007). He was lecturer at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin,
USA (2005-2006) and Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA (2003-2006). He was a structural engineer
at the Austin Company, Schaumber, IL, USA (2000-2001). Dr. Hawileh has a PhD from the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee
(2005), an MS from Bradley University (2000), and a BSc from Birzeit University (1998), all in civil engineering with emphasis on
structures. His research interests include strengthening and computational modeling of reinforced concrete structures subjected
to fire and cyclic loading. He has published over 20 peer-reviewed papers in international journals. He has also published over 30
articles in International Conference proceedings and given numerous presentations on finite element modeling of structural concrete
members strengthened with FRP laminates when subjected to static, cyclic, and fire loading.

To register:
https://www.regonline.com/a880
Engineering Outreach Program
For more information:
cen-outreach@aus.edu
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