The best place to start is often the source. Livermore Software Technology Corporation (LSTC), the developers of LS-DYNA, provides extensive documentation that serves as the ultimate textbook.
While free LS-DYNA tutorials are excellent for beginners, they have limitations. They rarely cover multi-physics (thermal-structural, fluid-structure interaction) or optimization (using LS-OPT). Free tutorials often skip explaining why a specific card is chosen. ls dyna tutorials free
However, by completing the free resources above, you will have the foundation to: The best place to start is often the source
Troubleshooting Tutorials
r/LSDYNA and the "LS-DYNA Community" Discord server are goldmines. Users frequently share .k files and ask "Why did this fail?" Reading those threads is a free tutorial in error solving. follow these official and expert channels:
Visual learning is key. Avoid generic "LS-DYNA for beginners" videos (often outdated). Instead, follow these official and expert channels: