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Ansys LS-DYNA
Simulation Software –
An Example Workflow
People in all industries are looking for ways to increase productivity. While tackling low-hanging fruit is
important, making changes that require a bit more thought and time can be incredibly valuable. Ansys LS-DYNA
software falls in that category.
Through our extensive experience working with and training people on LS-DYNA, we know that the learning
curve flattens significantly when the person entering object data thinks carefully about the corresponding
keycard that will automatically be generated and makes sure all data is entered correctly. Not only will they have
a better understanding of the data, they will also be able to confirm that the model is built of components that
are set up correctly, which will help ensure that the simulations produce the desired results the first time.
In this whitepaper, we give a quick overview of LS-DYNA and explain a 10-step workflow and the thinking
behind each step. Get more details and see demonstrations by watching the recording of our webinar,
An Intro to Ansys LS-DYNA.
What is LS-DYNA?
LS-DYNA simulation software is known for explicit dynamics. It is one of only two simulation software used for
crash simulation, and with the best parallel processing capabilities in the market, it is used by 17 of the top 20
auto/aero OEMs.
The capability of the LS-DYNA code offers so much more than explicit dynamics. Because it is a Multiphysics
solver, it can also be used for flow and structural interaction as well as any combination of the other Multiphysics
problems imaginable:
WHITEPAPER
