Ansys Shell Modeling Part 1 of 3: Shared Topology with Surface Extension

In this tutorial, Andrew Saliba, an Applications Engineer at DRD Technology, demonstrates surface modeling and shell meshing in Ansys using extensions and share topology. Using a motorcycle chassis model, the video covers midsurface extraction, surface extensions, geometry cleanup, and applying share topology to eliminate contact definitions. The workflow improves preprocessing efficiency and mesh quality for finite element analysis (FEA). The tutorial also highlights Prime Mesh in Ansys 2025 R2 for generating high-quality quadrilateral shell meshes. This workflow significantly reduces preprocessing time and produces high-quality meshes, especially for users familiar with CAD-based modeling. 🔗 Watch the full series: ▶ Part 2 – Connect Mesh Workflow:    • Video   ▶ Part 3 – Weld Bodies:    • Shell Modeling in Ansys Method 3 of 3: Wel...   ---------- CHAPTERS: 0:00 — Introduction & workflow overview 0:22 — Midsurface extraction setup 1:10 — Reviewing automatic surface extensions 1:38 — Identifying overlap and bad geometry 2:38 — Applying Shared Topology 3:43 — Meshing in Mechanical 4:45— Checking Shared Nodes 5:40 — Reviewing shared topology results 6:15 — Updating geometry in Mechanical 6:45 — Removing contacts for shared topology 7:20 — Prime Mesh overview (2025 R2 & earlier) 8:10 — Verifying shared topology in the mesh 9:05 — Conclusion ---------- 🔗 Read the Full Blog Explore a deeper technical breakdown, best practices, and common pitfalls. https://www.drd.com/blog/three-powerf... 🔗 Watch our live webinar exploring all three methods. https://www.drd.com/webinar-which-ans... As a technology partner, DRD Technology offers expertise and training in the use of the Ansys product line and, more specifically, simulating large complex assemblies in an efficient and accurate manner. Check out our resources, webinars on contact modeling, and training courses at https://www.drd.com/resources/ and https://www.drd.com/training/