This book helps the new ANSYS user in getting started. This book introduces the reader to effective finite element problem solving by demonstrating the use of the comprehensive ANSYS software in a series of step-by- step examples. The book explains the basics of ANSYS in the following areas: (a); ANSYS capabilities, basic terminology and the GUI (b); Building or importing solid models and meshing (c); Applying loads, solving and reviewing results (d); Carrying ...