Introduction to Ansys Rocky

one-day course

This course focuses on essential Rocky DEM models and includes five hands on workshops. Particle shape representations, motion frames, and postprocessing will be discussed. Students will become proficient with the Rocky interface throughout the course with workshops that build on one another and expose progressively more advanced features.

Students are encouraged to be ready to discuss areas of Rocky application at their own companies.

Lecture 1: Intro to DEM

Lecture 1: Intro to DEM

This workshop introduces the Rocky interface and explores the use of conveyors with continuous particle inlets.

Workshop 1: Transfer Chute

Workshop 1: Transfer Chute

This workshop explores adhesion modeling, the volume fill approach for adding particles to a model and describes a common test model used to calibrate material data.

Workshop 2: Static Angle of Repose Test

Workshop 2: Static Angle of Repose Test

This workshop explores adhesion modeling, the volume fill approach for adding particles to a model and describes a common test model used to calibrate material data.

Workshop 3: Vibrating Screen

Workshop 3: Vibrating Screen

This workshop explains the use of motion frames in the context of oscillating motion. Particle size distribution definition is also discussed.

Workshop 4: SAG Mill

Workshop 4: SAG Mill

Surface wear and periodic boundaries are used in this workshop to demonstrate the behavior of a mill.

Workshop 5: Drop Weight Test

Workshop 5: Drop Weight Test

Freebody motion of boundaries as well as the Ab-T10 breakage model are highlighted in the final workshop of the course.

Course Enrollment and Schedule

Introduction to Ansys Rocky