ANSYS Workbench-SwiftComp GUI

ANSYS Workbench-SwiftComp GUI is an extension for ANSYS Workbench designed to facilitate multiscale modeling and simulation of composite materials and structures. This tool integrates SwiftComp, a powerful multiscale constitutive modeling tool, directly within the ANSYS Workbench environment, streamlining the analysis process.

For more information, visit this article: ANSYS Workbench-SwiftComp GUI Extension for Multiscale Modeling

📋 Table of Contents

• ANSYS Workbench-SwiftComp GUI
  • 📋 Table of Contents
  • ✨ Features
  • 🔧 Prerequisites
  • 📦 Installation
    • Method 1: Using the Extension File (Recommended)
    • Method 2: From Source
  • 🚀 Quick Start
  • 📚 Documentation
  • 🎯 Examples
  • 📁 Project Structure
  • 🤝 Contributing
  • 📄 License
  • 📞 Contact

✨ Features

• Multiscale Constitutive Modeling: Supports modeling and analysis of composite materials at both micro and macro scales, enabling accurate and efficient simulations
• Seamless Integration: Fully integrated with ANSYS Workbench, providing a cohesive environment for setting up and running multiscale simulations
• Homogenization: Computes effective material properties, bridging the gap between microstructure and macroscopic behavior
• Dehomogenization: Recovers local field information from global analysis results, allowing detailed insight into microstructural behavior
• User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive GUI that simplifies the workflow, making it accessible to both novice and experienced users
• Multiple Analysis Types: Supports beam, plate, and solid models for comprehensive structural analysis
• Failure Analysis: Integrated failure criteria and strength analysis capabilities
• Visualization Tools: Built-in visualization features for results interpretation

🔧 Prerequisites

• ANSYS Workbench (compatible versions: 2020 R1 and later)
• Python 3.x (required for ACT extensions)
• SwiftComp (multiscale constitutive modeling tool)

📦 Installation

Method 1: Using the Extension File (Recommended)

1. Download the latest release from the bin directory
2. In ANSYS Workbench, go to Tools → Extensions → Install Extension
3. Select the SwiftComp.wbex file
4. Restart ANSYS Workbench

Method 2: From Source

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/banghuazhao/ANSYS_Workbench-SwiftComp_GUI.git

2. Follow the detailed instructions in the User Manual to install the plugin within ANSYS Workbench

🚀 Quick Start

1. Launch ANSYS Workbench and ensure the SwiftComp extension is loaded
2. Create a new project or open an existing one
3. Access SwiftComp tools from the toolbar or project tree
4. Set up your multiscale model using the intuitive GUI
5. Run homogenization/dehomogenization analysis
6. View and interpret results using the built-in visualization tools

📚 Documentation

• User Manual - Comprehensive guide for installation and usage
• Technical Documentation - Detailed technical specifications and API reference
• Video Tutorials - Step-by-step video demonstrations

🎯 Examples

The project includes several example demonstrations:

• Example 1: 2D Square Pack Microstructure - Basic homogenization analysis
• Example 2: 2D Custom SG - Advanced custom unit cell analysis
• Installation Guide - Step-by-step installation process

📁 Project Structure

ANSYS_Workbench-SwiftComp_GUI/
├── bin/                          # Extension files
│   └── SwiftComp.wbex           # ANSYS Workbench extension
├── doc/                          # Documentation
│   ├── User_Manual.pdf          # User guide
│   ├── Documentatin_ANSYS_Workbench_SwiftComp_GUI.pdf
│   └── Video demo/              # Tutorial videos
├── image/                        # Screenshots and images
│   ├── introduction.png
│   └── menu.png
├── src/                          # Source code
│   ├── SwiftComp/               # Main extension code
│   │   ├── gmsh/                # GMSH integration
│   │   ├── help/                # Help documentation
│   │   ├── images/              # Extension icons
│   │   └── *.py                 # Python modules
│   └── SwiftComp.xml            # Extension configuration
├── LICENSE                       # MIT License
└── README.md                     # This file

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please feel free to submit issues, feature requests, or pull requests.

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch (git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some amazing feature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/amazing-feature)
5. Open a Pull Request

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

📞 Contact

• Author: Banghua Zhao
• LinkedIn: ANSYS Workbench-SwiftComp GUI Extension for Multiscale Modeling
• GitHub: @banghuazhao

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