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1. About These Tutorials
2. Rigid Dynamics Analysis of an Actuator Mechanism using Joints and a Spring
2.1. Set Up the Analysis System
2.2. Remove Surface-to-Surface Contact
2.3. Define Joints
2.4. Define the Joint System Coordinate
2.5. Define the Local Coordinate System
2.6. Add a Spring to the Actuator
2.7. Define Analysis Settings
2.8. Define a Joint Load
2.9. Solve
2.10. Review the Results
3. Nonlinear Static Structural Analysis of a Rubber Boot Seal
3.1. Problem Description
3.2. Set Up the Analysis System
3.3. Define the Model
3.4. Define Analysis Settings
3.5. Apply Boundary Conditions
3.6. Specify Result Objects and Solve
3.7. Review the Results
4. Cyclic Symmetry Analysis of Rotor and Brake Assembly
4.1. Problem Description
4.2. Set Up the Analysis System
4.3. Define the Cyclic Symmetry Model
4.4. Generate the Mesh
4.5. Set Up and Solve Steady-State Thermal Analysis
4.6. Set Up and Solve Static Structural Analysis
4.7. Configure Modal Analysis
4.8. Solve and Review Modal Results
5. Steady-State and Transient Thermal Analysis of a Circuit Board
5.1. Problem Description
5.2. Create Analysis System
5.3. Set Mesh Controls and Generate Mesh
5.4. Apply Internal Heat Generation Load to Chip
5.5. Apply a Convection Load
5.6. Prepare and Review Temperature Results
5.7. Apply Internal Heat Generation
5.8. Plot Probe Results on a Chart
6. Delamination Analysis Using Contact Based Debonding Capability
6.1. Problem Description
6.2. Create Static Structural Analysis
6.3. Define Materials
6.4. Attach Geometry
6.5. Define 2D Behavior
6.6. Define Contact Region
6.7. Define Mesh Options and Controls
6.8. Specify Contact Debonding Object
6.9. Configure the Analysis Settings
6.10. Apply Boundary Conditions
6.11. Specify Result Objects and Solve
6.12. Review the Results
7. Interface Delamination Analysis of Double Cantilever Beam
7.1. Problem Description
7.2. Create Static Structural Analysis
7.3. Assign Materials
7.4. Attach Geometry
7.5. Define 2D Behavior
7.6. Define Coordinate Systems
7.7. Define Mesh Options and Controls
7.8. Define Interface Delamination Object
7.9. Configure the Analysis Settings
7.10. Define Boundary Conditions
7.11. Specify Result Objects and Solve
7.12. Review the Results
8. Fracture Analysis of a 2D Cracked Specimen using a Pre-Meshed Crack
8.1. Restore the Project Archive
8.2. Set Up the Analysis System
8.3. Define the Model
8.4. Create Mesh Connections
8.5. Create a New Coordinate System
8.6. Create Node-based Named Selections
8.7. Define the Crack
8.8. Apply Loads
8.9. Solve the Model
8.10. View Results
9. Fracture Analysis of a Double Cantilever Beam (DCB) using Pre-Meshed Crack
9.1. Problem Description
9.2. Import the Meshed Model
9.3. Create a Nodal Named Selection
9.4. Create a Coordinate System
9.5. Define the Crack
9.6. Apply Loads
9.7. Results and Solution
10. Fracture Analysis of an X-Joint with Surface Flaw using Internally Generated Crack Mesh
10.1. Set Up the Analysis System
10.2. Generate the Mesh
10.3. Create a Coordinate System
10.4. Define the Crack
10.5. Apply Loads
10.6. Solve and Review the Results
11. Resolving Overconstraint in a Bracket Assembly
11.1. Set Up the Analysis System
11.2. Define the Model
11.3. Refine and Generate Mesh
11.4. Specify Boundary Conditions
11.5. Solve and Review the Results
11.6. Identify the Overconstraint
11.7. Correct the Overconstraint
12. Rigid Dynamics Analysis of a Simple Pendulum using a Nonlinear Bushing
12.1. Set Up the Analysis System
12.2. Insert and Configure Nonlinear Bushing
12.3. Solve and Review the Results
13. Rigid Dynamics Analysis of Track Roller Mechanism using Point on Curve Joints
13.1. Set Up the Analysis System
13.2. Define the First Point on Curve Joint
13.3. Define the Reference Coordinate System for the Joint
13.4. Define the Mobile Coordinate System for the Joint
13.5. Define the Remaining Point on Curve Joints
13.6. Solve and Review the Results
14. Static and Modal Analysis of a Compressor Model with 4 Axial Stages
14.1. Problem Description
14.2. Set Up the Analysis System
14.3. Define the Multistage Model
14.4. Perform the Static Structural Analysis
14.5. Perform the Modal Analysis
15. Static Analysis of a 2-Stage Disk with Pinholes
15.1. Problem Description
15.2. Open Project in Workbench
15.3. Define a Cylindrical Coordinate System
15.4. Define Symmetry Regions
15.5. Define Stages
15.6. Define the Interstage Connection
15.7. Model the Mesh
15.8. Define Results
15.9. Chart Results
15.10. Multiharmonic Analysis
16. Fatigue Analysis of a Simple Shaft Under Combined Bending and Torsion
16.1. Access Data Files
16.2. Configure the DesignLife Add-on
16.3. Static Structural Model
16.4. Insert a DesignLife system
16.5. Set Up the DesignLife Analysis for Fatigue Calculation
16.6. Solve and Review the Results
17. Fatigue Analysis with Base Excitation Acceleration Loading
17.1. Access Data Files
17.2. Configure the DesignLife Add-on
17.3. Harmonic Response Model
17.4. Insert a DesignLife System
17.5. Define Inputs and Loading Conditions
17.6. Solve and Review the Results
18. Fatigue Analysis of Short Fiber Composite Materials
18.1. Problem Description
18.2. Access Data Files
18.3. Review FE Results
18.4. Load the DesignLife Add-on
18.5. Insert a DesignLife System
18.6. Configure Short Fiber Composite Analysis
18.7. Define Orientation Tensor File
18.8. Define Inputs and Loading Conditions
18.9. Solve and Review the Results
18.10. Materials Database Definition
19. Fatigue Analysis Using Named Selections for Materials Assignment
19.1. Access Data Files
19.2. Update Material Properties in Workbench
19.3. Identify Named Selections in Mechanical
19.4. Load the DesignLife Add-on
19.5. Insert a DesignLife System
19.6. Configure the DesignLife System
19.7. Solve and Review the Results
20. Turbomachinery Mistuning Analysis using the Forced Response Add-on
20.1. Problem Description
20.2. Model Configuration
20.3. Set Up Static Structural System in Mechanical
20.4. Set Up Modal System
20.5. Set Up Harmonic Response System
20.6. Import Pressure
20.7. Set Up Mistuning
20.8. Solve the Harmonic Response System
21. Turbomachinery Aero Coupling Analysis using the Forced Response Add-on
21.1. Problem Description
21.2. Access Data Files
21.3. Create a Mapping Coordinate System in Mechanical
21.4. Configure Aero Coupling
21.5. Solve and Review the Results
22. Multi-harmonic Load Combination Results and Chart
22.1. Open the Workbench Archive File
22.2. Enable the Forced Response Add-on
22.3. Evaluate Results
22.4. Generate Chart
23. Calculating the Harmonic Indices for a Multistage Analysis
23.1. Access Data Files
23.2. Configure the Forced Response Add-on
23.3. Set Up the Multistage Harmonic Choice Wizard
24. Modal Assurance Criterion (MAC) Analysis
24.1. Problem Description
24.2. Access Data Files
24.3. Insert the NVH Toolkit Add-on
24.4. Add MAC Calculator
24.5. Node Matching Algorithm and Panes Explanation
24.6. Node Mapping Algorithm
24.7. Cycling Optimization Options
24.8. Complex to Real Projection
25. Characterize the Dynamic Behavior of a Structure using Frequency Response Functions (FRFs)
25.1. Problem Description
25.2. Access Data Files
25.3. Configure the NVH Toolkit Add-on
25.4. Add FRF Calculator
25.5. Generate FRF Calculator and Check FRF Plots
26. Optimum Sensor and Exciter Locations for Vibration Tests (Pre-Test Calculator Analysis)
26.1. Problem Description
26.2. Access Data Files
26.3. Configure the NVH Toolkit Add-on
26.4. Add PT Calculator
26.5. Set Sensor Definition Options
26.6. Set Exciter Definition Options
26.7. Analyse Sensor Mass Effect
27. Multiple Load Step Restart Using Restart Analysis Add-on
27.1. Access Data Files
27.2. Configure the Restart Analysis Add-on
27.3. Define the Base Structural Analysis
27.4. Restart the Analysis with a Force Load
27.5. Restart the Analysis with a Pressure Load
27.6. Review and Validate the Results
27.7. Appendix: Modify Loads Applied by Surface Effect in Restart Analysis