From Test Data to Accurate Simulation: Polymer Material Model Calibration for Ansys
Free, One-hour Webinar
Polymers are among the most challenging materials to simulate accurately. Unlike metals, they are highly nonlinear, rate-dependent, and temperature-dependent. Choosing the wrong model or calibrating a model poorly leads to simulations that look convincing but fail to predict real-world performance. This webinar will review different models in Ansys Mechanical to model polymers, from basic to the most advanced models.
We’ll briefly review some test methods, then focus on the material models themselves. We’ll discuss models for plastics, elastomers, and foams, focusing on the benefits and tradeoffs you make with each model. Whether you are in the weeds, running simulations for your team, or leading a team of engineers working on complex products, this webinar will give you the knowledge to make better decisions about material model selection and calibration.
Details
Course Instructor
Dr. Sean Teller is a Principal at Veryst Engineering. Dr. Teller has extensive experience in testing and modeling the mechanical behavior of materials. His expertise includes measuring the response of materials at impact rates and capturing the nonlinear behavior of advanced, engineering materials. His experience also includes characterizing the nonlinear, finite deformation response of materials, focusing largely on viscoplasticity, biomaterials, and fracture mechanics. Dr. Teller earned his Ph.D. from Brown University in Solid Mechanics, with research on high frequency, nonlinear viscoelasticity.
Registration
The July 16, 2026 From Test Data to Accurate Simulation: Polymer Material Model Calibration for Ansys web-based course is free, but registration is required and class size is limited.
Register at: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/82a045bb-267f-4692-970f-05e40e78ce91@79d1a68e-dd8f-4002-8514-fb1316d42162
If you have any questions, please email us at seminars@veryst.com
Deadline for registration is: Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
Cancellation Policy
Veryst reserves the right to reject registrations and to cancel a webinar based on class size.
Important Information
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Course Outline
- Test methods for polymers
- Material models available in Ansys
Learning Objectives
By the end of the class, you will be able to:
- Identify the material models commonly used for plastics, elastomers, and foams in Ansys Mechanical
- Determine trade-offs in accuracy, behavior, and computation efficiency in material models for polymers
- Avoid common issues in material model selection
