The Hydrodynamic Response system calculates wave forces and structure motions in regular or irregular waves.
Use this system to apply ocean environment forces (wind, wave, current) to a structure.
This analysis is configured in DesignModeler and solved in Ansys Aqwa.
You can also import a previously saved Aqwa .aqdb file and navigate to the database file.
For detailed information on working with Aqwa in Workbench, see the Aqwa User's Manual.
To add a Hydrodynamic Diffraction analysis system, drag the system from the Toolbox to the Project Schematic or double-click the system in the Toolbox.
To load the geometry, right-click the Geometry cell and select from the context menu or select New Geometry from the context menu to create it in DesignModeler.
To add a Hydrodynamic Response analysis system, drag the system from the Toolbox onto the system added in step 1, sharing the Geometry, Model, and Solution cells.
To specify the Aqwa settings, right-click the Hydrodynamic Response system Setup cell and select from the context menu.
In the Aqwa application window, complete your analysis using the application's tools and features.
To start the solution, in the Aqwa application select , or right-click the Solution cell and select from the context menu.