In order to inspire the learning interest of students for courses related to engineer structures, ANSYS software has been used during the teaching process to improve the teaching effect. Simulation analysis by ANSYS can make the students know the strain, stress and displacement distribution of the engineering structure components, including the failure process and characteristics of the components and it can also deepen the students’ understanding of basic knowledge and concepts. This method can make up for the inadequacy of tests and make the teaching atmosphere actively as well, enhancing the learning interest of the students for engineering structures. Meanwhile, the students could learn the international mainstream structure design software ANSYS.