Desenvolvimento de manual prático para utilização do software Ansys em análises de estruturas: orientações e procedimentos para alunos de engenharia

Abstract

This paper aims to develop an introductory guide for the Static Structural application of the ANSYS software suite, with the aim of providing support for both students and professionals in civil engineering. ANSYS, developed by ANSYS, Inc., is a world-leading tool for engineering simulation, widely used in several areas, such as structural mechanics, fluid mechanics, electromagnetics and acoustics. This platform uses the Finite Element Method (FEM) for modeling and analysis, allowing the detailed simulation of complex physical phenomena through the discretization of continuous domains in finite element meshes. The FEM is fundamental in the solution of partial differential equations that describe the behavior of physical systems and is essential in the analysis of engineering problems. ANSYS, through its integrated environment ANSYS Workbench, facilitates the execution of simulations by allowing the interaction of multiple tools in a single workspace. This integration is especially useful for civil engineers, providing a single platform for performing detailed and optimized analyses. The relevance of FEM and the ability of ANSYS to apply it in a wide range of scenarios make it essential to develop a manual on its application. The general objective of this work is to produce support material that guides users in the use of the ANSYS Static Structural application, covering everything from basic examples to intermediate analyses in the context of civil engineering. This manual aims to facilitate the understanding and efficient use of the software, allowing the simulation, optimization and validation of structural problems in a virtual way, before physical construction. Through the development of this manual, it is expected to provide a valuable resource that helps maximize the potential of students in the use of ANSYS software for structural analysis, aiding both in learning and in professional practice in the area of civil engineering.