Response Spectrum Analysis in Workbench (December 2006). ANSYS/Workbench 10 supports dynamic analysis including normal modes and harmonic response analysis. ANSYS/Workbench 11 will support random vibration spectrum and nonlinear transient dynamic analysis. Unfortunately, ANSYS/Workbench 10 does not yet support response spectrum analysis, and ANSYS/Workbench 11 will also not support it. This presentation explains how response spectrum analysis can be performed in ANSYS/Workbench 10 using command objects.  This analysis approach is suitable for Workbench users who are also proficient with ANSYS Classic. The presentation also shows how to create a template for the response spectrum model set up so that it can easily be recalled for new models. You can download the document here. (A password is required if you have not obtained one already. Select WB Response Spectrum from password topic list).

Addition of Mass Moments of Inertia to Workbench Point Mass Elements (September 2005). This presentation shows how to add mass moments of inertia to Workbench point masses using a command object. In addition, this presentation covers new features of point masses in Version 10 including the ability to attach the point mass to multiple surfaces and the option of modeling the attach surface as rigid or flexible. You can download the document here. (A password is required if you have not obtained one already. Select WB Mass Moments from password topic list).

Workbench Material Property Command Objects (September 2005). This presentation shows how to extend the Workbench Simulation material model library using command objects. This is useful because Workbench does not yet support all of the material models, which are available in the ANSYS Classic environment. The presentation includes a Workbench 10.0 example of using command objects to add instantaneous temperature dependent coefficient of thermal expansion to a model, and to add a graphic to the Workbench model outline that shows the ANSYS Classic CTE versus temperature curve. You can download the document here. (A password is required if you have not obtained one already. Select WB Command Objects from password topic list).

ANSYS V10 Webcast Presentations (June 2005). These presentations were given by ANSYS management on June 16th in announcing the new features of the program. You can download the document here. (A password is required if you have not obtained one already. Select ANSYS V10 Webcast from password topic list).

Modeling of Revolute Joints in Workbench Simulation 9.0 using Remote Force Contact Elements and Beam Spiders (April 2005). This presentation shows two techniques for modeling revolute joints in Simulation. One technique utilizes contact elements generated by remote forces, and the other utilizes beam spiders. Both techniques utilize command objects. You can download the document here. (A password is required if you have not obtained one already. Select WB_RevoluteJoints from password topic list).