Course catalog

  • ACT101: Introduction to Actran and the simulation of acoustic radiation

    Purpose

    This training includes an introduction to the Actran software as well as a presentation of the capabilities of the software for the purpose of simulating radiation acoustics of vibrating structures. The objective of this training is to make the autonomous participant in the use of Actran on this application.

    Participant

    Anyone interested in predicting the acoustic field radiated by their products or prototypes

    Prerequisites

    Basic knowledge in the field of acoustics and vibration

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    1st day :

    • Introduction to Actran software
    • Introduction to the modeling process in Actran
    • Workshop: manipulation of Actran input files
    • Theory: Finite element methods and infinite elements acoustics, acoustic boundary conditions
    • Workshop: acoustic radiation in the near field and away  from a loudspeaker horn via the use of infinite elements
    • Workshop: creation of an acoustic mesh in Actran based on a CAD file

    2nd day :

    • Theory: APML (Adaptive Perfectly Matched Layers), non-reflection method for radiation acoustics in free or semi-free field
    • Workshop: acoustic radiation in the near field and away from a loudspeaker horn via the use of APML
    • Theory: acoustic radiation from a structure vibrating from BC_MESH functionality
    • Workshop: calculation of acoustic radiation of a box of speed by a straight-in approach.Workshop: calculation of acoustic radiation of this same gearbox after adding treatment acoustics (cover, cover)

    3rd day (optional): advanced uses

    • Workshop: RADACT, radiation calculation chain automated acoustic
    • Workshop: calculation of acoustic radiation of a box of speed by Green's approach
    • Modeling of acoustic radiation with your structural model (the meshes and results of vibration of the structure are necessary, preferably in Nastran or ANSYS format).
  • ACT102: Introduction to Actran and interior acoustic simulations and exterior

    Purpose

    This training includes an introduction to the Actran software and a presentation of its capabilities with the aim of simulating acoustic problems interior and exterior.

    Participant

    This course is intended for people wishing to discover the functionalities of basis of Actran software and propagation features acoustic

    Prerequisites

    Basic knowledge in the field of acoustics and vibration
    Fluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    1st day :

    • Introduction to Actran software
    • Introduction to the modeling process in Actran
    • Workshop: manipulation of Actran input filesTheory: Finite element methods and infinite elements acoustics, acoustic boundary conditions
    • Workshop: acoustic radiation in the near field and away from a loudspeaker horn via the use of infinite elements
    •  Workshop: creation of an acoustic mesh in Actran on based on a CAD file

    2nd day :

    • Theory: PML (Perfectly Matched Layer), method of non-reflection for field acoustic radiation free or semi-free
    • Workshop: acoustic radiation in the near field and away from a loudspeaker horn via the use of PML
    • Theory: acoustic radiation from a vibrating structure from BC_MESH functionality
    • Workshop: Creation of a virtual Kundt tube
    • Workshop: Calculation of acoustic radiation of a box of speed by a straight-in approach.
    • Workshop: Study of interior acoustic behavior a ski cabin (cover, cover)

    3rd day:

    • Theory: modeling and integration of dissipative effect and acoustic damping
    • Workshop: Study of interior acoustic behavior a ski cabin, with treatment by admittance then by adding layers of porous material
    • Workshop: Study of interior acoustic behavior of a ski cabin via the Modal approach.
     
  • ACT103: In-duct acoustic simulation, intake and exhaust

    Purpose

    This training includes an introduction to the Actran software and a presentation of its capabilities in order to simulate the acoustic behavior of lines intake and exhaust.

    Participant

    This course is intended for people wishing to discover the basic functionalities of the Actran software and in particular its acoustic functionalities dedicated to conduit type geometries.

    Prerequisites

    Basic knowledge in the field of acoustics
    Fluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    1st day :

    • Introduction to Actran softwareIntroduction to the process modeling in Actran
    •  Workshop: manipulation of Actran input files
    • Theory: Finite element methods and infinite elements acoustics, acoustic boundary conditions
    • Workshop: acoustic radiation in the near field and away from a loudspeaker horn via the use of infinite elements
    • Workshop: creation of an acoustic mesh in Actran based on a CAD file

    2nd day :

    • Theory: Definition of Duct Acoustic Modes
    • Workshop: Acoustic propagation in a simple silencer
    • Workshop: Acoustic propagation in a silencer containing perforated plates.
    • Theory: vibro-acoustic simulation techniques
    • Workshop: Simulation of vibro-acoustic behavior an exhaust silencer via the hybrid approach modal / physical

    3rd day:

    • Theory on the use of porous materials
    • Theory: transfer matrix method (TMM)
    • Workshop: Acoustic propagation in a line simplified exhaust system with TMM
    • Techniques for interpolating a flow on the acoustic mesh
    • Workshop: Acoustic propagation in a silencer subject to average flow
    • Introduction to the definition of anisoptropic porous and homogenization methods for the modeling of catalytic converter, air filter or particle filter.
    • Theory: acoustics of a component involving visco-thermal losses
     
  • ACT104: Vibro-acoustic simulations

    Purpose

    This training includes an introduction to the Actran software as well as a presentation of its vibro-acoustic capacities, in particular the integration of materials insulators, absorbents and dampeners of the porous type.

    Participant

    This course is intended for people wishing to discover the basic functionalities of the Actran software and its functionalities in the context of vibro-acoustic calculations

    Prerequisites

    Basic knowledge of acoustics and vibrationsFluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    1st day :

    • Introduction to Actran software
    • Introduction to the modeling process in Actran
    •  Workshop: manipulation of Actran input files
    • Theory: Finite element methods and infinite elements acoustics, acoustic boundary conditions
    • Workshop: acoustic radiation in the near field and away from a loudspeaker horn via the use of infinite elements and/or APML
    • Workshop: creation of an acoustic mesh in Actran on based on a CAD file

    2nd day :

    • Theory: Purely structural vibration simulation in Actran
    • Theory: Fluid/structure coupling technique
    • Theory: vibro-acoustic calculation with the modal approach or hybrid
    • Workshop: Vibro-acoustic behavior of a cabin skiing + variants
    • Introduction to the Nas2Act translator, allowing to convert a Nastran model to an Actran model which can then be enriched for a vibroacoustic simulation

    3rd day:

    • Theory: modeling and integration of dissipative effect and acoustic damping, porous materials
    • Workshop: calculation of acoustic radiation of a box of speed after adding acoustic treatment (cover, cover)
    • Workshop: modeling of a skin component for vehicle
    • Theory: Acoustic transparency through a shock-absorbing structure
    • Workshop: Calculation of the acoustic transparency of a windshield automotive
    • Introduction to the modeling of composite materials in Actran.

    4th day (optional): Virtual SEA method

    • Theory: introduction to the Virtual SEA method for a medium and high frequency vibration calculation
    • Workshop: construction of a Virtual SEA model and analysis energy propagation paths
     
  • ACT105: Aero-acoustic simulations

    Purpose

    This training includes an introduction to the Actran software as well as a presentation of its aero-acoustic capabilities. It will be highlighted in particular the theory of acoustic analogies, the technique of projection of the sources of noise from CFD results to Actran and the propagation of its sources via the finite/infinite element methods

    Participant

    This course is intended for people wishing to discover the aeroacoustic functionalities in Actran

    Prerequisites

    Basic knowledge of acoustics and CFD techniqueFluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    1st day :

    • Introduction to Actran software
    • Introduction to the modeling process in Actran
    • Workshop: manipulation of Actran input files
    • Theory: Finite element methods and infinite elements acoustics, acoustic boundary conditions
    • Workshop: acoustic radiation in the near field and away from a loudspeaker horn via the use of infinite elements and/or APML
    • Workshop: creation of an acoustic mesh in Actran on based on a CAD file

    2nd day :

    • Theory: Aero-acoustics, Lighthill Analogies and Möhring
    • Projection technique by integration of results CFD in the acoustic mesh
    • Discrete Fourier Transformation from the results obtained in time domain (CFD) to domain frequency (acoustic)
    • Workshop: aero-acoustic noise from a ventilation duct automotive (HVAC)
    • Advanced techniques: source filtering for minimize the truncation phenomenon, calculation with multi load cases to identify source areas

    3rd day:

    • Workshop: Simulation of fan propeller noise by Lightill's analogy
    • Theory: Introduction to propeller noise modeling by rotating analytical sources
    • Workshop: Calculation of the noise generated by the turbulent flow around a car side mirror and spread to the interior of the passenger compartment through the window (basic knowledge required in modeling of structure in Actran).
    • Theory: Introduction to the Stochastic Noise method Generation and Radiation (SNGR) allowing a calculation aero-acoustics based on a stationary CFD
  • ACT106: Actran simulation for space applications

    Purpose

    This training includes an introduction to the Actran software as well as a presentation

    of its vibro-acoustic capacities, in particular the integration of materials

    insulators, absorbents and dampeners of the porous type.

    Participant

    This course is intended for people wishing to discover the Actran functionalities

    for space applications

    Prerequisites

    Basic knowledge of acoustics and vibrations

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    1st day :

    • Introduction to Actran software
    • Introduction to the modeling process in Actran
    • Workshop: manipulation of Actran input files
    • Theory: Finite element methods and infinite elements
    • acoustics, acoustic boundary conditions
    • Workshop: acoustic radiation in the near field and
    • away from a loudspeaker horn via the use of
    • infinite elements and/or APML
    • Workshop: creation of an acoustic mesh in Actran

    2nd day :

    • Theory: random/stochastic type excitation by
    • acoustic diffuse field on a structural component
    • modeled in Nastran
    • Workshop: calculation of displacements and stresses
    • structural features of a structure subjected to a diffuse field
    • Theory: acoustics of a component involving
    • •visco-thermal losses
    • Workshop: Simulation of a space solar panel in
    • folded configuration subjected to a diffuse field, with
    • account of the visco-thermal dissipation effect
    • 3rd day (optional): Virtual SEA method
    • Theory: introduction to the Virtual SEA method for a
    • medium and high frequency vibration calculation
    • Workshop: construction of a Virtual SEA model and analysis
    • energy propagation paths
  • ACT107: Simulation of the acoustics of turbomachinery (Actran TM and Actran DGM)

    Program

    1st day :

    • Introduction to Actran software
    • Introduction to the modeling process in Actran
    • Workshop: manipulation of Actran input files
    • Theory: finite elements and infinite acoustic elements, the
    • acoustic boundary conditions
    • Workshop: acoustic radiation in the near field and
    • away from a loudspeaker horn via the use of
    • infinite elements and/or PML
    • Workshop: creation of an acoustic mesh in Actran on
    • based on a CAD file

    2nd day :

    • Definition of acoustic conduit modes
    • analytical
    • Convected acoustic propagation
    • Mesh criterion for convected acoustics
    • Calculation of potential flow in Actran
    • Steady-flow interpolation from the
    • CFD on the acoustic mesh
    • Workshop: Calculation of convected acoustic propagation on
    • a nacelle model treated with a “liner”.

    Purpose

    This training includes an introduction to the Actran software and its TM and DGM.

    Participant

    This course is intended for people wishing to discover Actran TM functionalities

    and DGMs dedicated to aircraft engine and nacelle type applications.

    Prerequisites

    Basic knowledge of acoustics

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

    3rd day:

    • Definition of digital acoustic duct modes
    • Acoustic calculation over a wide frequency band
    • (broadband)
    • Calculation by symmetric and anti-symmetric decomposition
    • Workshops on the three subjects mentioned above
    • 4th day (optional): Galerking method
    • discontinued
    • Theory on Actran DGM: Galerkin method
    • discontinued
    • Workshop: Acoustic propagation in a bypass of
    • carrycot
    • Workshop: Acoustic propagation at the engine exhaust
  • ADM701: Basic use of Adams software

    Purpose

    Improve virtual prototype product design. Know how to simulate a mechanics system. Understand the Adams modeling technique, function expressions and commands to interpret the results of behaviours. Submit Adams datasets and files command to run models.

    Participant

    People wishing to discover and use the basic functionalities of the software
    Adams in the context of virtual prototyping of mechanisms.

    Prerequisites

    Basic mechanical knowledge
    Fluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    1st day :

    • Introduction to multibody technology
    • Getting started with the interface
    • First level modeling (rigid bodies, connections perfect)
    • Simple analysis
    • First-level exploitation (animation, drawing of curves)

    2nd day :

    • Intermediate level modeling (movements imposed, simple functions, coupler, basic outputs)
    • Intermediate level exploitation (animation options and layout)
    • Calculation / test

    3rd day:

    • Union of models
    • Modeling of flexible links
    • Import / export of tabulated data

    4th day:

    • Kinematic, static, dynamic and modal analysis
    • Assistance with the development of simulations (settings, script of simulation)
    • Advanced exploitation (calculation of specific results, calculation/test correlation, animation of eigenmodes, FFT)

    5th day:

    • Advanced modeling (functions of forces, friction, contact, settings)
    • Introduction to advanced drawing techniques experience and vibration studies
     
  • ADM702: Knowledge of Adams/Solver theory

    Purpose

    Mastery of Adams/Solver theory.

    Participant

    Users wishing to acquire expertise on the Adams/Solver theory in order to
    to be able to solve the various digital integration problems and faults modeling.

    Prerequisites

    Knowledge of Adams software (ADM701)
    Fluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    • Adams/Solver basic concept
    • Formulation of equations
    • Numerical methods and resolutions of equations
    • Error management – debugging – Modeling faults
  • ADM704: Advanced use of Adams/View software

    Purpose

    Acquire the customization potential of Adams/View software and parametric modeling for sensitivity and optimization studies.

    Participant

    Users wishing to acquire advanced techniques for using the software Adams/View.

    Prerequisites

    Knowledge of Adams software (ADM701)Fluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    1st day :

    • Parametric Construction
    • Exploitation in sensitivity study and plan of experience

    2nd day :

    • Writing of macro command
    • Dedicated menu and dialog development
     
  • ADM710: Using Adams software with structural calculation

    Purpose

    Use Adams software for structural calculation problems and modeling of deformable structures. Introduction to modules Adams/Flex, Adams/ViewFlex, Adams/ Durability, Adams/Vibration.

    Participant

    Adams software users wishing to export calculated loads, import flexible parts and analyze vibration behaviors.

    Prerequisites

    Knowledge of Adams software (ADM701)
    Fluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    1st day :

    • Technological positioning
    • Design approach

    2nd day :

    • Basic functions: Beam model, Export of quasi-static loads…
    • Import of flexible body: MSC Nastran preparation, Adams exploitation, Modal reduction, Amortization,
    • Exploitation in deformations, Application of prestressing,Application of surface loads
     
  • ADM711: Using the software Adams with I&C

    Purpose

    Use Adams software for control-command problems.

    Participant

    Adams users wishing to export a mechanical load to control, design and import a controller. Introduction to Adams Modules/ Controls, ADAMS/Linear and Easy5.

    Prerequisites

    Knowledge of Adams software (ADM701).Fluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    1st day :

    • Technological positioning
    • Design approach and scope of application
    • ADAMS/Control in Cosimulation mode
    • Operation under Matlab™ (demonstration only) Easy5 Operation – Introduction to EASY5

    2nd day :

    • ADAMS/Control in “Function evaluation” mode
    • ADAMS/Control in GSE equation import mode – EASY5 exploitation Co-simulation parameters
    • ADAMS/Control in ADAMS/Car mode
    • ADAMS/Control in linearized model export mode
    • Functional Mockup Interface (FMU/FMI)
     
  • CAEF101: Theory and practical analysis of fatigue at help from CAEfatigue

    Purpose

    • Present the techniques for estimating fatigue life.
    • Provide an introduction to FEA calculations performed as a pre-analysis for a subsequent calculation of fatigue life.- Bring together the techniques of structural dynamics, the techniques of estimating the duration fatigue life and AAE to show how to design reaction structures dynamic for required fatigue life.

    Participant

    This course is intended for all users wishing to work on fatigue analysis.

    Prerequisites

    Basic knowledge of structural analysis and dynamic analysis.Fluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    Day 1

    Session 1 - Fatigue and DPV integration

    • Introduction to Fatigue
    • Link fatigue to the maintenance technician
    • FE & Dynamics
    • Stress life and strain life approach in fatigue
    • Considerations for Materials and Fatigue Loading
    • Post-processing leads to fatigue
    • Presentation of the CAEfatigue software
    • Introduction to the help menu and documentation
    • Introduction to Process Flow and Control File interfaces
    • Introduction to application templates and layout areas

    Session 2 - Time domain applications

    • Concrete examples from the user guide
    • Configuration and execution of simple process flow problems
    • Linear static superposition (with loading scenarios)
    • Modal Transient (with Nastran and Adams option)o Direct transient

    Day 2

    Session 3 – Frequency Domain Applications

    • Brief reminder of day 1
    • Application of fatigue in the time and frequency domain
    • Simple introduction to damage calculation in the frequency domain (from PSD to RCC in going through the damage)
    • Simple multi-loading shaker table
    • Including deterministic loading with random loading.
    • Concrete examples from the user guide
    • Basic random loading app
    • Load conditioning (conversion from time domain to frequency)
    • Multiple random loading app
    • Deterministic loading with/without random loading

    Session 4 - Introduction to Design Variability

    • Interoperability of CAEfatigue with other Hexagon products (Nastran, Marc, Apex, Digimat, etc.)
    • Robust Monte Carlo sensitivity study of the design application based on variable parameters

    Day 3 (optional)

    Session 5/6 – Advanced topics / Applications within CAEfatigue• Cascading loading

    • Collision detection
    • Substitute loading with vector option
    • Theory and modeling of welds
    • Spot welds
    • Seam welds (2D and 3D)
    • BS7608 welds
    • Specialized features including RESTART, FNOTCH, STRLIM, etc.
    • Advance fatigue material modeling for short fiber plastics reinforced (thanks to Digimat™)
    • Pseudo-analysis of damage using temporary acquired signals or MBD
     
  • CAEF102: Vibration fatigue theory and analysis advanced randomization using CAEfatigue

    Purpose

    • provide a detailed overview of fatigue life estimation techniques in the frequency domain.
    • provide an introduction to FEA calculations performed as a pre-analysis for a subsequent calculation of fatigue life. The third is to
    • bring together the techniques of structural dynamics, the techniques of estimating the duration fatigue life and AAE to show how to design reaction structures dynamic for required fatigue life.

    Participant

    This course is intended for all users wishing to work with dynamic analysis and fatigue using the frequency domain

    Prerequisites

    Basic knowledge of structural analysis and dynamic analysis

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    Day 1

    Session 1 - Introduction to fatigue and dynamics

    • What is PSD?
    • Time and frequency domain application
    • Practical PSD calculations
    • Use of PSD Loads & Crosses
    • RMS stress levels and manual calculations
    • Presentation of the CAEfatigue software
    • Introduction to the help menu and documentation
    • Introduction to Process Flow and Control File interfaces
    • Introduction to application templates and layout areas

    Session 2 - Fatigue Life Calculation in the Frequency Domain (Part 1)

    • Gaussian, random and stationary data
    • Zero crossing and peak rates and jitter factor
    • PSD statistics
    • Root mean square (RMS) and moments
    • Equivalent stresses and test acceleration
    • RCC and damage calculation from PSDs
    • Susceptibility to damage
    • Sinus scans
    • Simultaneous sine and sine on random
    • Concrete examples from the user guide
    • Basic random loading app
    • Data frequency domain conversion time
    • Multiple PSD loader app
    • Sine waves, sine sweeps, sine harmonics, etc.

    Day 2

    Session 3 – Fatigue Life Calculation in the Frequency Domain (Part 2)

    • Day 1 recap
    • Concrete examples (continued)
    • Basic random loading app
    • Data frequency domain conversion time
    • Multiple PSD loader app
    • Sine waves, sine sweeps, sine harmonics, etc.

    Session 4 – Advanced Random Response Calculation

    • How to obtain displacement, velocity, accelerations and forces (Nastran, Ansys or Abaqus).
    • Evaluation of the gap between moving parts (collision detection).
    • Concrete examples from the user guide
    • Configuration of the random analysis model
    • Advanced random analysis
    • Collision detection
  • scFLOW1: Using the software

     Purpose

    At the end of this training, the trainee will be able to use the solution scFLOW in response to thermal and fluidic issues encountered in his company. He will also have:

    • Consolidate general knowledge of CFDs
    • Master and optimize their use of scFLOW

    Participant

    This course is intended for users such as Design Office Designer, R&D engineer, simulation engineer, technical manager.

    Prerequisites

    Knowing the Windows environment & 3D modeling (CAD) Mastering notions of basic physics (pressures, velocities, heat exchanges, etc.)

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    The training starts with reminders of the basic notions of fluid mechanics and the use of the scFLOW software.

    The handling of the tool will be done by simple application cases, taken from the CRADLE case base at first then on the customer cases, allowing to create solid bases as for the use of the preprocessor, the solver and the postprocessor.

    At the end of this first session, the trainee will have the basic notions allowing to:

    • Import and clean geometry from his company
    • Extract the fluid vein adapted for a CFD calculation
    • Put in data a case of application of fluid and thermal flow
    • Mesh the fluid domain
    • Launch the calculation and follow the convergence of the system
    • Analyze the results obtained
    • Exploit the different possible post-processing: images, film, curves, etc.
  • scFLOW2: Using the simulation software scFLOW CFDs - Advanced Features

    Purpose

    At the end of this training, the trainee will be able to use the solution scFLOW using advanced features that have been previously targeted according to the applications to be processed.

    Participant

    This course is intended for all users such as Design Office Designer, R&D engineer, simulation engineer, technical manager...

    Prerequisites

    Know the Windows environment & Know 3D modeling (CAD)

    Master notions of basic physics (pressures, velocities, exchanges thermal, …)

    Have followed the scFLOW 1st level training

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    The training starts with a presentation of the features of the scFLOW software to be understood during this session.

     

    The handling of these will be done by simple application cases, taken from the CRADLE case base initially

    then on customer cases, making it possible to create a solid foundation for the use of these advanced functions.

     

    At the end of this session, the trainee will have the notions allowing to:

    • Understand in which case the feature(s) should be used
    • Set up and configure a simulation model in the rules of the art for the use of these features
    • Launch the calculation and follow the convergence of the system
    • Analyze the results obtained
  • scStream1: Using the software for scSTREAM CFD simulation

    Purpose

    At the end of this training, the trainee will be able to use the solution scSTREAM in response to thermal and fluidic issues encountered in his society. It will also have:

    • Consolidated his general knowledge in CFD
    • Mastered and optimized its use of scSTREAM

    Participant

    This course is for all users such as Designer, Office studies, R&D engineer, simulation engineer, technical manager...

    Prerequisites

    Know the Windows environment & 3D modeling (CAD or BIM)

    Master notions of basic physics (pressures, velocities, exchanges thermal, …)

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    The training starts with reminders of the basic notions of fluid mechanics and the use of the scSTREAM software.

    The handling of the tool will be done by simple application cases, taken from the CRADLE case base in a first then on the customer cases, allowing to create solid bases as for the use of the preprocessor, the solver and the post-processor.

    At the end of this first session, the trainee will have the basic notions allowing to:

    • Import and clean geometry from his company
    • Extract the fluid vein adapted for a CFD calculation
    • Put in data a case of application of fluid and thermal flow
    • Mesh the fluid domain
    • Launch the calculation and follow the convergence of the system
    • Analyze the results obtained
    • Exploit the different possible post-processing: images, film, curves, etc.
  • scSTREAM2: Using the simulation software scSTREAM CFDs - Advanced Features

    Purpose

    At the end of this training, the trainee will be able to use the solution scSTREAM using advanced features that have been previously targeted according to the applications to be processed.

    Participant

    This course is intended for all users such as Design Office Designer, R&D engineer, simulation engineer, technical manager...

    Prerequisites

    Know the Windows environment & Know 3D modeling (CAD)

    Master notions of basic physics (pressures, velocities, exchanges thermal, …)

    Have followed the scSTREAM 1st level training

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    The training starts with a presentation of the features of the scSTREAM software to be understood during this session.

    The handling of these will be done by simple application cases, taken from the CRADLE case base in a first step.

    time and then on customer cases, making it possible to create a solid foundation for the use of these advanced functions.

    At the end of this session, the trainee will have the notions allowing to:

    • Understand in which case the feature(s) should be used
    • Set up and configure a simulation model in the rules of the art for the use of these features
    • Launch the calculation and follow the convergence of the system
    • Analyze the results obtained
    • The trainee will then have the tool for a period of 4 weeks. This will allow him to practice situation with the use of the tool internally
  • DIG001: Engineering of structural calculations

    Purpose

    This training will give you the necessary skills to model your composite materials by a multi-scale approach using our Digimat solution. The base of the multi-scale approach is to take into account the microstructural specificities of the composite (orientation of reinforcements, quantity of reinforcements, shape reinforcements, type of reinforcement) on its performance. This creates a link

    direct between the manufacturing process of the part governing the microstructure of the composite and the final thermo-mechanical performance of the part. This training revolves around a common core: the first two days to which is added a third day which will focus on the use of composite materials in your industry. The content of this third day is therefore adjustable according to your needs.

    Participant

    Any engineer and manager using composite materials in modeling of parts and aimed at reducing costs.

    Prerequisites

    Basic theoretical knowledge of modeling the behavior of materials (elasticity, elasto-plasticity) recommended.

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    1st day:

    • Introduction to Digimat, the platform and the interface user.
    • Digimat-MF: creation of an anisotropic material model
    • Theory on homogenization by mean fields.
    • Review of basic material laws: elasticity, elastoplasticity, visco-elasticity,…
    • Definition of a composite material and its microstructure.
    • Modeling of the fracture of the composite
    • Prediction of the behavior of the next composite different load case. Sensitivity study of behavior of the composite to its microstructure.
    • Digimat-MX: management of your Digimat materials and calibration of an anisotropic material model
    • Management of the materials database:
      • import and export of data.
      • Security, user access, encryption
      • Link with material suppliers.
    • Calibration by reverse identification of a material multi-scale Digimat from the properties of the Composite

    2nd day :

    • Digimat-MAP: data transfer between meshes injection and structural
    • Implementation of data such as tensors orientations, weld lines, constraints residual etc.
    • Introduction to data transfer methods.
    • Evaluation of the quality of data transfers.
    •  Digimat-CAE: coupling between Digimat and codes Finite Element
    • Introduction to the different coupling solutions: macro, micro and hybrid.
    • Interaction with finite element codes such as Marc, Nastran, Abaqus, Ansys, LS-DYNA etc..
    • Digimat-RP: integrated coupling solution
    • Implementation and post-processing of coupled analyses.
    • Injection simulation and orientation estimation fibers.

    (3rd day – advanced option): sample subject Automobile industry

    • Creep:
    • Introduction to thermomechanical models.
    • Calibration of a coefficient of thermal expansion anisotropic.
    • Performing creep analysis with the codes of calculations: Abaqus, Ansys & Marc.
    • NVH
    • Introduction to viscoelastic models.
    • Definition of an anisotropic damping.
    • Macro and Hybrid solution for coupling with Marc, Nastran, Ansys and Abaqus.
    • Post-processing of frequencies and eigen modes.
    • Resolution of a frequency response analysis.
    • Fatigue
    • Evaluation of the lifespan and the number of cycles to failure without fatigue code.
    • Coupling with fatigue codes such as nCode for loads of variable amplitude.
    • Crash / Impact
    • Introduction to the elasto-viscoplastic model and viscoelastic-viscoplastic
    • Definition of a failure criterion depending on the strain rate
    • Coupling with explicit calculation codes such as LS-Dyna, Pam-Crash, Abaqus Explicit.
    • Evaluation of the breakage of the part and its dependence on the manufacturing process.
    •  Electronic Industry
    • Stiffness and resistance
    • Introduction to thermomechanical models
    • Definition of a failure criterion depending on the microstructure and temperature
    • Coupling with calculation codes such as Marc, Nastran, Abaqus, Ansys, LS-Dyna.
    • Prediction of the mechanical strength of the part. PCB modeling
    • Prediction of the stiffness of a PCB by the approaches of multi-scale modeling (Digimat-FE and Digimat-MF).
    • Resistance of welds resulting from the process of injection molding for thermoplastic material reinforced
    • Effect of defects (porosity) in welds on their resistance.
    • Impact simulation
    • Introduction to the elasto-viscoplastic model and viscoelastic-viscoplastic
    • Definition of a failure criterion depending on the strain rate
    • Coupling with explicit calculation codes such as LS-Dyna, Pam-Crash, Abaqus Explicit.
    • Evaluation of the breakage of the part and its dependence on the manufacturing process.
    • Aviation industry
    • Stiffness and resistance
    • Use of multi-scale material with progressive damage to predict strength of a composite part.
    • Link with the draping type manufacturing process.
    • Impact simulation (Bird strike)
    • Definition of a failure criterion depending on the strain rate
    • Coupling with explicit calculation codes such as LS-Dyna, Pam-Crash, Abaqus Explicit.
    • Evaluation of the breakage of the part and its dependence on the manufacturing process.
    • Prediction of the performance of a part made of material DFC (Discontinuous Fiber Composite)
    • Coupling with the manufacturing process using Digimat-FE
    • Coupling with calculation codes such as Marc, Nastran, Abaqus, Ansys, LS-Dyna.
    • Prediction of the mechanical strength of the part.
    • Prediction of the performance of a part produced by the AFP process (Automatic Fiber Placement)
    • Coupling with the manufacturing process using Digimat-MAP
    • Consideration of performance defects mechanical
    • Oil&Gas industry
    • Stiffness and resistance
    • Use of multi-scale material with progressive damage to predict strength of a tube
    • Link with the winding type manufacturing process.
    • Coupling with calculation codes such as Marc, Nastran, Abaqus, Ansys, LS-Dyna.
    • Creep:
    • Introduction to thermomechanical models.
    • Calibration of a coefficient of thermal expansion anisotropic.
    • Performing creep analysis with the codes of calculations: Abaqus, Ansys & Marc.
  • DIG002: Materials Engineering

    Purpose

    Training provides in-depth understanding of materials composites. Based on multi-scale modeling, it is possible to investigate the microscopic mechanisms that affect the properties macroscopic material. Materials are evaluated virtually for identify candidates who meet the defined criteria. Two homogenization methods will be presented: the methods average field homogenization and homogenization methods by finite elements. The first method to have a prediction

    Extremely fast and accurate composite performance. The second allowing to have a very detailed analysis of the behavior of the composite and the link with the microstructure. These two approaches are complementary and you will allow to understand in detail how to extract the maximum of performance of your composite material.

    Participant

    Any materials engineer wishing to learn more about modeling and the prediction of the behavior of composite materials. All manager involved in the development and evaluation of the performance of materials composites.

    Prerequisites

    Basic theoretical knowledge of modeling the behavior of materials (elasticity, elasto-plasticity) recommended.

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    1st day :

    • Introduction to Digimat, the platform and the interface user.
    • Digimat-MF: prediction and analysis of the behavior of composite by homogenization methods by
    • average fields.
    • Theory on homogenization by mean fields.
    • Definition of a composite reinforced with fibers short or continuous, woven.
    • Mechanical, thermo-mechanical, electrical and thermal
    • Mechanisms of failure criteria in the approach multi-scale.
    • Study of the sensitivity of the performance of the composite to different settings.
    • Digimat-MX: management of your Digimat materials and calibration of an anisotropic material model
    • Management of the materials database:
    • Import and export of data.
    • Security, user access, encryption
    • Link with material suppliers.
    • Calibration by reverse identification of a material multi-scale Digimat from the properties of the composite.

    2nd day :

    • Digimat-FE: prediction and analysis of the behavior of the composite by homogenization methods by
    • Finished elements.
    • Theory on homogenization by finite elements.
    • Definition of the microstructure of a reinforced composite with short fibers, continuous, woven, foam,
    • metal composite, ...
    • Definition of border conditions on the RVE and RVE mesh
    • Solver selection: finite element or FFT.
    • Resolution of the finite element problem.
    • Post-processing of the results to extract the composite behavior.
    • Digimat-VA: prediction and analysis of the behavior of laminated composites (woven and unidirectional) in stiffness and resistance
    • Calibration of a material with failure criterion and progressive corruption from data rolled.
    • Definition of a virtual test matrix.
    • Parametric analyzes and introduction of variability of constituents, processes, post treatments.
    • Calculation of virtual admissible.
    • Effect of defects on composite performance.
  • DIG003: Additive manufacturing with Digimat

    Purpose

    The effect of different manufacturing process parameters are investigated by simulation. During this training, you will learn how to use the Digimat solution to simulate the 3D printing process of plastic parts. The effect of different manufacturing process parameters will be investigated by simulation. A warpage correction procedure can be set up prior to the actual printing. Constraints residuals and the direction of printing are taken into account in the evaluation performance of the structural part.

    Participant

    Any engineer and manager involved in the use of 3D printing for the plastic part design and seeking to optimize the manufacturing process while ensuring the mechanical strength of the part.

    Prerequisites

    Basic theoretical knowledge of modeling the behavior of materials (elasticity, elasto-plasticity) recommended. Good knowledge in a finite element codes supported required.

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    1st day :

    • Introduction to Digimat, the platform and the interface user.
    • Digimat-AM: additive manufacturing processes
    • Reminder of SLS additive manufacturing processes, FFF, FDM.
    • Theory on the different approaches to inherent deformations, thermal and thermomechanical.
    • Post-processing of deflection, stresses residual.
    • Introduction of compensation methods for warping by contraction factor or inverse deformation.

    2nd day :

    • Engineering of printed materials
    • Generation of lattice structures
    • Analysis of porosity and direction influences filament printing.
    • Engineering of printed structures
    • Consideration of residual stresses and print direction in structural analysis coupled
    • Implementation and post-processing of coupled analyses.
  • DYT101: Introduction to MSC Dytran

    Purpose

    Introduction to Explicit Calculus

    Notion of Lagrangian, Eulerian and coupling solver


    Participant

    Anyone wishing to simulate crashes, impacts, rapid dynamic explosion.


    Prerequisites

    Some general basics in finite elements

    Fluent English (course materials in English)


    Program

    1st day :

    • Introduction to Explicit Schema - Explicit Comparison / implicit
    • Difference between LAGRANGIAN and EULERIAN solver

                  - General information on contact and Lagrange/Euler coupling

    • Data entry and format - General information on data files data
    • Launch of a Dytran calculation - Output and exploitation of results

    2nd day :

    • Library of elements - Laws of material behavior
    • Loadings - Boundary conditions
    • Hourglass - Amortization
    • Pre-stress - Restart
    • Fortran subroutines - Structure/structure interaction
    • Mass scaling - Modeling best practices for the explicit calculation
  • DYT102: Development of Dytran software

    Purpose

    Solve fluid/structure interaction problems with an approach EULER/LAGRANGE

    Participant

    This course is intended for users wishing to acquire the techniques advances in using Dytran software.

    Prerequisites

    DYT 101 is recommended.

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    1st day :

    • EULERIAN solver Basic concept - Method of finite volumes
    • Library of elements - Laws of material behavior
    • Loadings - Boundary conditions
    • Domain Initialization - No Time Properties

    Ref: DYT101

    Difficulty level: Beginner

    Duration: 2 days

    Available in e-learning

    Ref: DYT102

    Difficulty level :

    Intermediate

    Duration: 2 days

    2nd day :

    • General concept coupling - Putting into data of the general coupling
    • Coupling techniques - Fortran subroutines
    • Modeling Best Practices - Output of results, Post processing
  • Easy5: Using the Easy5 software

    Purpose

    This training is an introduction to system modeling, actuators

    and command controls. it will also discuss the capacities of

    personalization of the software as well as the possible connections with the others

    CAE simulation tools

    Participant

    This course is intended for people wishing to discover and use the

    basic functionalities of the Easy5 software in the context of virtual prototyping

    of actuators.

    Prerequisites

    Basic knowledge in automatics and hydraulics.

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    1st day :

    • Introduction to technology - Getting started with the interface
    • User approach - First level modeling
    • (signal propagation)
    • Non-linear dynamic analysis - Dynamic analysis
    • linear (eigen modes, FdT, place of the roots)
    • First level exploitation (tracing of curves) -
    • Model Prioritization
    • Model management (viewing, archiving,
    • documentation) - Intermediate level modeling
    • (fluid line)
    • Definition of parametric configurations -Research
    • operating points
    • Sequence of analyzes - Operating tool in
    • signal processing and
    • Calculation/test correlation - Import / export of data
    • tabs & state matrices
    • Introduction to the development of macro components

    2nd day :

    • Introduction of a block in C or Fortran
    • Definition of a macro component
    • Matrix calculation tool: exploitation in study of
    • sensitivity: parametric and optimization
    • Adams model import/export
    • Export to Matlab™
    • Export to Simulink™
    • Treatment of implicit loops
    • Introduction to the implementation of an extension
  • MAR Dyn: Dynamic analysis with Marc

    Purpose

    Advanced course whose objective is to train the user in the dynamic analysis of structures with Marc.

    Participant

    Users wishing to acquire the knowledge necessary to carry out dynamic analyses.

    Prerequisites

    Knowledge of Marc at least equivalent to Marc 101 training.

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    1st day :

    • Calculations of real eigenmodes (frequency and modal shape)
    • Introduction of depreciation models in the dynamic analyzes

    2nd day :

    • Harmonic analyzes
    • Linear and non-linear analyzes
    • Two application sessions will be offered to trainees during training
  • MAR Subr; Use of user routines in Marc & Mentat

    Purpose

    Familiarize the user with the creation and use of user routines with Mark. Modify parts of the existing code without knowing the algorithm of the program, and make it possible to define a law of behavior material, to modify the geometric properties, to apply specific loadings.

    Participant

    Users wishing to acquire the knowledge necessary for the implementation user routines to perform complex simulations.

    Prerequisites

    Knowledge of Marc at least equivalent to Marc 101 training.

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    1st day :

    • Algorithm - Incremental Loop
    • Geometric modifications - Behavioral law material
    • Specific load - Output result
    • Example of commented routine - Reminders of FORTRAN
    • Opening and closing a file - Reading of data from an external file

    2nd day :

    • Debugging a routine - Setting up a routine FORCEM
    • Display format - Writing results to a file
    • Using USDATA - Data recovery in the input file
    • Restart Files - Shutdown Routine
    • Operation on matrices - Using COMMON
  • MAR Ther: Thermal analysis with Marc & Mentat

    Purpose

    The objective of this course is to provide the basics for carrying out the studies in linear and non-linear thermal with Marc

    Participant

    Users wishing to acquire the knowledge necessary to carry out thermal analyzes with Marc.

    Prerequisites

    Notions of heat transfer are preferable

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    1st day :

    • Theoretical reminder, elementary thermal
    • Thermal analysis, heat transfers
    • Conduction, Convection, Thermal Contact, Steady and transient thermal analyzes
    • Data entry

    2nd day :

    • Thermal analysis, advanced heat transfer
    • Radiative transfer theory, Data entry
    • Coupled thermomechanical analyzes
    • Introduction and theory, Sequential couplings, Coupled thermomechanical
  • MAR101: Introduction to Marc & Mentat

    Purpose

    Introduction to finite element calculations with Marc software and initiation of

    users to the Mentat pre- and post-processor environment in order to

    carry out linear and non-linear static calculations (non-linearities

    geometry, material and contact).

    Participant

    Users wishing to have a solid foundation on Marc.

    Prerequisites

    Notions of mechanics and resistance of materials.

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    1st day :

    • Introduction
    • Reminder Non-linear calculation
    • Environment Mentat
    • Mentat Modeler

    2nd day :

    • Data entry with Mentat
    • Geometric nonlinearities
    • Material non-linearities
    • Contact management in Marc

    3rd day:

    • Multistep calculations
    • Buckling
    • Resolution of convergence problems
  • MAR102: Advanced nonlinear analysis with MSC Marc & Mentat

    Purpose

    Improve the user's understanding of Marc in order to model the nonlinearity problems.

    Participant

    Users wishing to tackle advanced nonlinear problems.

    Prerequisites

    Basic knowledge of nonlinear simulations and the Mentat environment.

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    1st day :

    • Advanced material models:
    • Viscoelasticity and damage to elastomers
    • Creep and superplastic formation
    • Breakage of composites
    • Cracking: VCCT method

    2nd day :

    • Contact – advanced settings and STS contact
    • Adaptive meshing and global remeshing
    • Local Adaptive Remeshing - User Subroutines in Marc
    • Creep of a Tube (User Subroutine)

    3rd day:

    • User routines
    • Thermal calculations and coupled analyzes
    • Structural zooms
    • Restarts and performance
  • MAR103: Analysis in elastomer with MSC Marc & Mentat

    Purpose

    Learn and understand how materials testing and analysis by finite elements are associated to improve product design by rubber and elastomer.

    Participant

    Users wishing to acquire the knowledge necessary to implement place of analysis of products in elastomeric materials with Marc and Mentat.

    Prerequisites

    Basic knowledge of strength of materials, materials elastomers and FE experience

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    1st day :

    • Introduction
    • Elastomers: tests and simulations
    • Behavior of elastomeric materials
    • Material models and parameter identification
    • Hyperelastic materials
    • Application session

    2nd day :

    • Uniaxial tests and analyzes
    • Biaxial, shear and analysis tests
    • Isothermal viscoelasticity and relaxation
    • Application session

    3rd day:

    • Frequency dependence, Payne model
    • Bergstrom-Boyce model
    • Damage to elastomers
    • Application session
  • MAR104: Multiphysics Analyzes with MSC Marc & Mentat

    Purpose

    Learn and understand how to perform multiphysics analyzes with Marc and Mentat.

    Participant

    Users wishing to acquire the necessary knowledge to carry out multiphysical analyzes (electrostatic, electromagnetic, piezoelectric,…)

    Prerequisites

    Knowledge of Marc at least equivalent to Marc 101 training.

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    1st day :

    • General presentation
    • Introduction to magnetism - Introduction to finite element method - Nonlinearities
    • Nonlinear Methods / Nonlinearity
    • Thermal analysis and thermal stresses

    2nd day :

    • Electrostatics: Theory, data entry and types of problems
    • Joule effect: Theory, data entry and types of problems
    • Electro-thermo-mechanical couplings
    • Magnetostatics: Theory, data entry, types of problems and couplings

    3rd day:

    • Low frequency electromagnetics: Theory and implementation given, coupling with thermal and mechanical
    • Electromagnetic and couplings with thermal and mechanical.
    • Piezoelectric effect: Theory, setting and types of Problems
  • MAT101: MaterialCenter basic training introduction

    Purpose

    Understand the principles and capabilities of the Material Center solution navigate in the user interface to find relevant information.

    Participant

    Consultant, materials engineers, users

    Prerequisites

    Basic knowledge of Materials data

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    • General view of MaterialCenter
    • General presentation
    • Basic principles and capacity review
    • Demonstration and documentation
    • Navigate through the interface
    • Home page
    • Research in materials databases
  • MAT102: MaterialCenter advanced training program: platform configuration

    Purpose

    Acquisition of the technique of use and handling of MaterialCenter

    Configuration of material and test drawings

    Integration with excel

    Integration with CAE tools

    User rights management

    Participant

    Consultant, materials engineers, users

    Prerequisites

    MAT 101

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    • Understanding of technical principles
    • Basic principles
    • Data model architecture
    • Setup
    • Creation of Materials and test drawings
    • Creation of excel mapping
    • Export configuration for CAE
  • APX101: Initial training of Apex Modeler and Structure modules

    Purpose

    The first objective of this training is to get to grips with the new MSC Apex platform and become familiar with its new features both for the geometrical operations and for the operations of preparation of the finite element model. The second objective is to discover the possibilities of interoperability with MSC.Nastran both for pre and post treatment

    Participant

    Anyone wishing to discover or acquire the capabilities of the Apex software

    Prerequisites

    Knowledge of structural mechanics and finite element modeling.Fluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    1st and 2nd days: Training in the Modeler module of MSC Apex

    • Introduction - Removal of detail on a solid and solid mesh
    • Basic geometric tools (sketch, repair geometry, surface and volume geometry)
    • Tools for creating a midsurface and automatic thickness assignment
    • 1D, 2D and 3D mesh tools – Connections assembly
    • Study of non-conformities of an FE model - Interoperability with MSC Nastran

    Day 3: Training in the Structures module of MSC Apex

    • Modal analyzes (implementation and post-processing)
    • Linear static analyzes (installation and post-processing)
    • Frequency response analyzes (implementation and post treatment)

    Available in e-learning

    Each part will be illustrated with practical workshops allowing the user to put the themes into practice approached An optional 4th day is possible. In this case, the user will be able to bring his own models in order to put into practice directly with the trainer.

  • APX102: Introduction to Apex Generative design: Quick and automatic optimization tool parts for additive manufacturing

    Purpose

    Understand how generative design works and how get different results

    Participant

    Anyone wishing to discover or acquire the capabilities of the Apex software

    Prerequisites

    Knowledge of structural mechanics and finite element modeling.
    Fluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    • Overview of the generative concept
    • Basic concept
    • Introduction to Generative Apex Design
    • Data structure - Graphical interface and process - Optimization parameters
    • Examples
    • Data entry - Test of the different parameters - Analysis and interpretation of the results
    • Advanced concepts
    • Optimization strategies
    • Influence of strategies
    • Advanced settings
  • NAS101: Introduction to linear calculations with Nastran

    Purpose

    Introduction to finite element calculations with Nastran software. His goal is to introduce users to calculation methods in linear statics, analysis modal and buckling. The structure of the Nastran data file is studied in retail. Nastran's features are presented through numerous examples. All examples are built with a text editor, without graphic interface

    Participant

    Users who want to acquire a solid foundation for using applications

    Nastran's most advanced features.

    Prerequisites

    Notions of mechanics and resistance of materials

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    1st day :

    • Introduction to MSC Nastran
    • Introduction to finite element theory
    • MSC Nastran dataset: EXECUTIVE
    • MSC Nastran dataset: CASE CONTROL

    2nd day :

    • MSC Nastran dataset: BULK DATA

    3rd day:

    • Calculations of frequencies and eigen modes
    • Linear buckling
    • Understand MPC, Connectors and RBEs

    4th day

    • Composite analysis
    • Linear contacts
    • Model verification
  • NA102a: Dynamic calculations with Nastran Basic

    Purpose

    The purpose of this training is to familiarize Nastran users with the possibilities of the software in the field of dynamics. This covers analytics mode search (SOL 103), frequency response (SOL 108 and 111) and transient response (SOL 109 and 112).

    Participant

    Users wishing to implement dynamic simulations with Nastran.

    Prerequisites

    Knowledge of Nastran equivalent to NAS 101 training

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    1st day :

    • Fundamental notions in dynamics
    • Mass modeling
    • Clean modes

    2nd day :

    • Rigid modes – Modes with sticky contact
    • Damping modeling
    • Transient responses

    3rd day:

    • Frequency responses
    • Forced responses in displacement, speed or acceleration
    • Random responses
  • NA106a: Calculations in super-elements with MSC Nastran - Basic

    Purpose

    In this course, you will learn how to define super-elements, use them in

    static and dynamic analyzes (including with the modal synthesis method –

    Component modal syntheses) and to configure analyzes of super-elements to a

    or more levels. You will learn how to restart calculations at

    using superelements and incorporating superelements with an analysis

    non-linear.

    Participant

    Users wishing to use superelements with MSC Nastran.

    Prerequisites

    Knowledge of MSC Nastran at least equivalent to NAS 101 training

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    1st day :

    • Introduction / General: Definition and Terminology
    • Loading, boundary conditions and parameters
    • Multi-level super-elements
    • Modal synthesis: reduction and assemblies
    • Verification/validation of super-elements
    • Restart analysis
    • Super-elements in dynamic analyzes
    • Super-elements in non-linear

    2nd day :

    • Modal synthesis: reduction and assemblies
    • Verification/validation of super-elements
    • Restart analysis
    • Super-elements in dynamic analyzes
    • Super-elements in non-linear
  • NAS102b Dynamic calculations with Nastran Advanced

    Purpose

    This training is a logical continuation of the NAS 102a training and aims to make inform Nastran users of the possibilities of the software in the field of The dynamic. It covers both the fundamental aspects and the most advanced features.

    Participant

    Users wishing to improve their skills in advanced layout techniques

    implementation of dynamic simulations with MSC Nastran.

    Prerequisites

    Knowledge of Nastran equivalent to NAS 101 training

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    1st day :

    • Direct entry of matrices (Stiffness, damping,
    • mass and load)
    • Materials are frequency dependent
    • Modal analysis with damping (complex)
    • 2nd day :
    • Nonlinear loads
    • Analysis-test correlation

    3rd day:

    • FRF / TPA analysis
    • Transient nonlinear analysis
    • Monitor points in static and dynamic
    • Creation of a flexible body for MSC Adams
    • Spectral analysis
    • Miscellaneous: Optimization/Acoustics/Super Elements/
    • Rotor dynamics
  • NAS106b: Calculations in super-elements with MSC Nastran – Advanced

    Purpose

    In this course, you will learn how to define external super-elements,

    combine them in the same static or dynamic analysis, to define

    loads on these super elements and use them in optimization

    Participant

    Users wishing to deepen these skills in the use of superelements

    with MSC Nastran.

    Prerequisites

    Knowledge of MSC Nastran at least equivalent to NAS 106A training

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    1st day :

    • Creation of external Super-elements
    • Assembly of external Super-elements
    • Define static, dynamic and continuous loadings
    • temperature on external Superelements
    • Amortization
    • Use in optimization (SOL200)
    • Images and mirrors of super-elements (use of the same
    • super-elements several times in the same analysis)
  • NAS107: Optimization calculations with MSC Nastran

    Purpose

    MSC Nastran software offers the possibility to perform optimization calculations

    of structures. The reduction of design cycles and the search for

    productivity requires the use of more and more automatic processes

    optimization of shapes and properties of structures.

    The training covers the theoretical aspects of sensitivity calculations and

    optimization. The possibilities of the program as well as of the applications

    specifics are covered in detail.

    Participant

    Users wishing to reduce the costs of their structures in a minimum of

    time through one of the particularly powerful features of

    MSC Nastran

    Prerequisites

    Knowledge of MSC Nastran at least equivalent to NAS 101 training

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    1st day :

    • General information on optimization
    • Dimensional optimization

    (size)

    2nd day :

    • Topometric optimization /topological
    • Outputs and interpretation of a
    • •optimization
    • Shape optimization
    • Topographic optimization

    3rd day:

    • Optimization in response
    • dynamic
    • Multi-model optimization
    • Global optimization
    • Non-linear optimization
  • NAS110: DMAP with MSC Nastran

    Purpose

    The Direct Matrix Abstraction Program (DMAP) is a programming language

    unique to MSC Nastran for solution sequence definition or modification

    (GROUND). Define and control the necessary sequences

    to the generation and assembly of structural matrices as well as operations

    numerical resolution, within the framework of the calculation of the structures. The DMAP contains

    powerful instructions for manipulating the matrices as well as

    scalar variables stored in the database.

    Participant

    MSC Nastran users.

    Prerequisites

    Knowledge of MSC Nastran equivalent to NAS 101 training

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    1st day :

    • Introduction and Fundamentals
    • Parameters, expressions and flow management of the
    • program
    • Modules - Data blocks - DMAP alters

    2nd day :

    • Inputs / Outputs with DMAP - Operation modules
    • matrix and appendix
    • Looping and conditional operations in detail in
    • a DMAP sequence
    • Build and run a new SOL sequence

    3rd day:

    • Call of a SubDMAP (subroutine)
    • The MSC Nastran database and storage of a
    • data block
    • MSC Nastran Solution (SOL) Sequences

    4th day:

    • Typical Errors - Debugging and Utilities

      diagnostics

    • Advanced topics - The ISHELL module - SSS alters
  • NAS111: Aeroelasticity with MSC Nastran

    Purpose

    This training is intended for engineers concerned with structural loads,

    flight quality and aeroelastic stability of flexible aircraft and missiles.

    The objective of the course is to familiarize the engineer with the state

    of the art of MSC Nastran applications in aeroelastic analyses. Theories

    and the implementation of the three available aeroelastic solutions are detailed:

    static aeroelasticity, flutter and dynamic aeroelasticity. advanced topics

    are also presented: modeling of aerodynamic bodies, the systems of

    active controls, specification of dynamic loads, sensitivity analysis and

    aeroelastic optimization.

    Participant

    Users wishing to acquire theoretical knowledge in aeroelasticity and

    use them to perform analyzes in this area with MSC Nastran

    Prerequisites

    Knowledge of MSC Nastran equivalent to NAS101(A/B) and/or

    NAS102A

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    1st day :

    • Introduction to aeroelasticity: Phenomenon
    • aeroelasticity, Aeroelasticity with Nastran
    • Theory of aerodynamics: Double Lattice Method,
    • ZONA 51, Constant Pressure Method, Mach Box, Strip,
    • Piston

    2nd day :

    • Splines: Aero/Structure coupling, Type of splines,

      good modeling practices

    • Static aeroelasticity SOL144: Theory, non-linearities,

      Quasi-static maneuvers and aeroelasticity

    • Floating Analysis SOL 145: Theory, K Methods and

    PK, Estimation of dynamic stability

    3rd day:

    • Dynamic aeroelasticity SOL146: Theory, Modeling

      gusts, transient and frequency response

    • Sensitivity and optimization in aeroelasticity SOL200
    • Advanced topics: Monitor points, static aeroelasticity

    Hybrid

  • NAS113: Composite calculations using MSC Nastran

    Purpose

    MSC Nastran is used to model composite structures

    layers for which the user must specify the properties of the

    material, orientation, and thickness of each layer of the composite. That

    representation of multilayer composites, accessible in all

    MSC Nastran solutions is applicable to beam, shell and

    volumetric.

    Participant

    MSC Nastran users.

    Prerequisites

    Knowledge of MSC Nastran at least equivalent to NAS 101 training

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    1st day :

    • Introduction to composites in MSC Nastran
    • Classical theory of thin composites:

      composite shell elements

    • Advanced composite elements: Beams element

      composite

    • Advanced composite elements: Elements

    composite volumes

    2nd day :

    • Interlaminar shear
    • Post-processing of composites & theory of

      rupture

    • Advanced composite fracture theory:

    Soft rupture / VCCT / CZM

    3rd day:

    • Composite buckling analysis
    • Optimization of composites
    • Good practices
    • Laminate Modeler (Module dedicated to the data entry of

    composites in Patran)

  • NAS115: Acoustic calculations and interactions fluid-structure with MSC Nastran

    Purpose

    The finite element technique can be used in applications making

    intervening the fluid-structure coupling. MSC offers this technique to treat

    acoustic problems or submerged structures. This ability includes the

    possibility of analyzing internal cavities using finite volume elements that

    found in the fields of Automotive, Space, etc. Acoustic analysis

    exterior is also presented.

    Participant

    MSC Nastran users wishing to consider coupling effects

    Prerequisites

    Knowledge of MSC Nastran equivalent to NAS 102a training

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    1st day :

    • Introduction to acoustic analysis
    • Acoustic modeling with MSC Nastran
    • Limiting conditions and loadings
    • ERP analysis (Equivalent Radiated Power)
    • Acoustic participation factors

    2nd day :

    • Poro-elastic materials (PEM)
    • Exterior acoustics
    • Special modeling technique in acoustics
    • Virtual mass method
  • NAS120: Introduction to structural calculations with MSC Nastran & Patran

    Purpose

    Learn basic finite element analysis techniques for analyzes

    Linear Static, Modal and Buckling. learn structure

    MSC Nastran data, the element library, techniques for

    modelling, model validation. Access basic applications and

    advancements from MSC Nastran. Patran will be your main tool and will be used to

    generate and verify MSC Nastran models, manage the submission of calculations and

    exploit the results.

    Participant

    MSC Nastran and Patran user keen to acquire a solid foundation.

    Prerequisites

    Notions of mechanics and resistance of materials.

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    1st day :

    • Introduction - Product overview
    • Introduction to finite element theory
    • General about MSC Nastran
    • General about Patran
    • MSC Nastran file structure

    2nd day :

    • Construction and manipulation of models in Patran

      (Mesh/Boundary Conditions/Loading/Properties)

    • Units in MSC Nastran and Patran
    • Coordinate systems in MSC Nastran and Patran
    • Definitions of materials

    3rd day:

    • Verification/validation of models
    • Post-processing of results
    • Mass/Spring/Damper elements

    4th day:

    • Rigid elements (RBE2/RBE3/MPC)
    • Modal analysis

    5th day:

    • Linear buckling
    • Linear analyzes with contacts
  • NAS124: Thermal Analysis with MSC Nastran SOL 124

    Purpose

    This training covers thermal and thermomechanical analysis with MSC

    Nastran SOL400. Input data and interpretation of results in

    conduction, convection and radiation are described in detail.

    Participant

    Users who have chosen MSC Nastran to analyze their structures in the

    thermal domain.

    Prerequisites

    Knowledge of MSC Nastran at least equivalent to NAS 101 training and

    Notions of preferable heat transfers.

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    1st day :

    • Introduction to thermal analysis with MSC Nastran
    • Thermal analysis in steady state: conduction/convection

    2nd day :

    • Thermal analysis in transient state
    • Thermal analysis with radiation

    3rd day:

    • Thermal analysis with contact
    • Thermo-mechanical analysis
  • NAS126: Explicit Nonlinear Analyzes (SOL 700) with MSC Nastran

    Purpose

    Introduction to nonlinear dynamic simulation using explicit analysis.

    You will learn how to create and/or modify the properties of materials,

    loadings, boundary conditions and initial conditions for the models of

    dynamic simulation. You will set up the settings to run the

    models and review the results.

    Participant

    Users wishing to improve their skills in advanced layout techniques

    simulation work with MSC Nastran.

    Prerequisites

    Knowledge equivalent to NAS120 or PAT301 or NAS101

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    1st day :

    • Explicit transient dynamic analysis
    • Input file format
    • Running MSC Nastran SOL700

    2nd day :

    • Basic concepts on Lagrangian simulations:
    • Elements/Materials/Boundary Conditions
    • Contact Definition and Analysis

    3rd day:

    • Basic concepts on Eulerian simulations:
    • Element/Materials/Boundary Conditions
    • Fluid/Structure coupling analysis
  • NAS400: Analysis of non-linear structures with MSC Nastran (SOL 400)

    Purpose

    This training exposes the different aspects of non-linear analyzes

    implicit using MSC Nastran and Patran. This includes large

    deformations, advanced materials, contact and analysis chaining.

    Participant

    Users wishing to improve their skills in advanced layout techniques

    implementation of non-linear simulations with MSC Nastran.

    Prerequisites

    Knowledge equivalent to NAS 101 or NAS120

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    1st day :

    • Introduction to MSC Nastran & nonlinear analyzes
    • implicit with the SOL 400
    • Linear analysis vs non-linear analysis
    • Non-linear analysis strategies: process
    • iteratives / convergences / outputs

    2nd day :

    • Elasto-plastic, non-linear elastic materials,
    • hyper-elastic (elastomers), Creep and
    • Joint analysis
    • Advanced theories on the progressive breakdown of
    • composites Advanced non-linear elements

    3rd day:

    • Analytics with Contacts: Basic Concepts
    • Sticky contact
    • Analytics with Contacts: Advanced Concepts
    • Analysis chaining
    • Buckling
    • Non-linear transient analysis
  • CAE ODYSSEE: Basics

    Purpose

    Understand how model reduction methods work

    offered by the ODYSSEE CAE software and discover the power of this

    method on: prediction of measurements, inverse registration and

    optimization or reconstruction of animations

    Participant

    Anyone wishing to start with ODYSSEE CAE

    Prerequisites

    Knowledge of EF software

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    • Introduction
    • Generation of a design of experiment (DOE)
    • Parsing (Generation of EF models, launching
    • calculations and extraction of results
    • automatic)
    • Prediction and validation
    • Sensitivity study
    • Animation prediction and reconstruction
    • Optimization
  • CAE ODYSSEE: Advanced

    Purpose

    Go much further in the use of ODYSSEE CAE by learning the

    QUASAR programming language (ODYSSEE software solver) and

    the use of the NOVA optimizer.

    Participant

    Anyone wishing to increase their skills in the use of

    CAE ODYSSEY

    Prerequisites

    Have taken the ODYSSEE Basics training

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    1st day :

    • Pre and post data processing (DOE, PCA,

      Correlation, covariance, dendrogram...)

    • Learn to use NOVA

    2nd day :

    • Learn the Quasar programming language (see detail

      in ODYSSEE Quasar programming training

    • Use Quasar in ODYSSEE CAE ("custom" and "userscripts"
  • ODYSSEE A-Eye: Basics

    Purpose

    Understand the use of ODYSSEE A-Eye to use and create a tool for

    real-time prediction. This tool, based on machine methods

    learning, allows the use of different types of data (images, curves,

    numerical and qualitative data, CAD).

    Participant

    Anyone wishing to start on ODYSSEE A-Eye

    Prerequisites

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    • Introduction

    • Using an app (A-Eye app)

    • Creation and management of A-Eye manager applications)

  • ODYSSEE A-Eye: Advanced

    Purpose

    Go much further in the use of ODYSSEE A-Eye by learning the

    QUASAR programming language (ODYSSEE software solver) and

    applying it to image processing to create a new application.

    Participant

    Anyone wishing to increase their skills in the use of

    ODYSSEE A-Eye

    Prerequisites

    Have completed the Advanced A-Eye training

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

  • ODYSSEE Solver (Quasar) Programming

    Purpose

    Master the QUASAR programming language common to software

    ODYSSEE CAE and ODYSSEE A-Eye, also included in the package

    ODYSSEE Solver

    Participant

    Any user wishing to start programming with Quasar.

    Prerequisites

    Have knowledge of object programming.

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    1st day :

    • Introducing Quasar
    • Discovery of the programming language
    • Native Quasar libraries: Basic, Matrix-related, Quasar-related

      system

    • Discovered advanced libraries ("External" functions)

    2nd day :

    • DOE
    • Reduced models
    • Statistics
    • Data Mining
    • Image processing...
  • AT301a: Introduction to modeling with Patran

    Purpose

    PAT301A is the introductory course for new Patran users. The

    participants will learn the basic skills needed to use

    Patran for linear static analyses: mesh, properties, conditions

    limits, loading, launching the analysis and post-processing. Many

    application exercises will allow participants to acquire total autonomy

    with Patron.

    Participant

    It is aimed at novice users wishing to acquire a solid foundation on

    Patran.

    Prerequisites

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    • Product Overview - Files Used and Interface
    • user
    • Geometric construction: import, creation, edition
    • Basic techniques in 1D, 2D and 3D mesh
    • Management and manipulation of the Patran model
    • Notion of fields
    • Definition of the loadings and boundary conditions -
    • Seizures of materials
    • Definition of materials and properties
    • Implementation of the calculation
    • Lists: selection tools by filters and associations -
    • Viewports: multi-window management
    • Post-processing - Animations
  • PAT301b: Improvement in modeling with patron

    Purpose

    This training is an in-depth Patran usage course. It presents

    advanced features of the tool, particularly on the techniques

    mesh. Notions of PCL (Patran Command Language) are also

    introduced for task automation. Customization and management of

    advanced modeling functions (geometry, mesh, loading, conditions

    limits) as well as the advanced graphic possibilities are presented.

    Participant

    Users concerned with exploiting the full potential, concern for efficiency and

    productivity gain.

    Prerequisites

    Knowledge of Patran equivalent to PAT 301A training

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    • Introduction
    • Advanced geometric modeling strategies
    • Advanced surface meshing strategies (Extraction of neutral fibers - Mid plane mesher – Mesh-on-Mesh…)
    • Advanced solid mesh strategies (rule, free, 2.5D, assembly…)
    • Customization of work environment (Creation of shortcuts)
    • Introduction to Patran Command Language (PCL) for task automation
    • Advanced post-processing, automation
  • PAT304: Introduction to PCL (Patran Command language)

    Purpose

    This training is dedicated to training in the programming language of

    Patran: the PCL (Patran Command Language). The PCL allows the addition, in

    the Patran environment, custom user interfaces and the

    development of specific functionalities.

    Participant

    User wishing to practice this programming language.

    Prerequisites

    Knowledge of Patran at least equivalent to PAT 301 training.

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    • General information on the PCL
    • Structure and syntax
    • PCL function
    • Compilation - Library management
    • Patran Architecture - Access to database via
    • the PCL Possible applications - Management of
    • graphics features
    • Use of the C pre-processor - Principle of lists of
    • selection
    • Debug mode
    • Programming a user interface - Classes
  • PAT325: Introduction to MSC Laminate Modeler

    Purpose

    MSC Laminate-Modeler is a composite layup simulation tool on

    complex shapes built into Patran. It takes into account the effect

    draping (orientation of fibers, change in thickness) in the simulation.

    This seminar presents the main lines of the theory of composite materials

    and their modes of rupture and their integration. The methods of draping and

    post-processing are presented.

    Participant

    The engineers and designers involved in the design and manufacture of

    composite parts

    Prerequisites

    Knowledge equivalent to PAT 301A or B training.

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    • Introduction
    • Classical theory of composite stacks in
    • simulation
    • Construction of a model with Laminate Modeler
    • Draping simulation with Laminate Modeler
    • Draping of complex surfaces (cutouts)
    • Failure criteria for composites
    • Modeling of thick composites (elements volume)
    • Post treatment
  • Introduction to "Romax Concept" software

    Purpose

    This training is an introduction to the "Romax Concept" software for the

    modeling and rapid analysis of power transmission systems.

    Participant

    Design, study, calculation and analysis engineers and technicians.

    Prerequisites

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

  • Introduction to creating models for software

    Purpose

    This training is an introduction to the creation of models for software

    of the “Romax DT” family.

    Participant

    Design, study, calculation and analysis engineers and technicians.

    Prerequisites

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

  • Introduction to advanced software functions

    Purpose

    This training is an introduction to the advanced functions of the software of the family

    Romax DT.

    Participant

    Design, study, calculation and analysis engineers and technicians

    Prerequisites

    Introduction to the creation of models for the software of the "Romax DT" family

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

  • Introduction to "Romax Enduro" software

    Purpose

    This training is an introduction to "Romax Enduro", simulation software and

    optimizing the durability of power transmission systems

    electromechanical.

    Participant

    Design, study, calculation and analysis engineers and technicians.

    Prerequisites

    Introduction to the creation of models for the software of the "Romax DT" family

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

  • Introduction to "Romax Evolve" software

    Purpose

    This training is an introduction to "Romax Evolve", analysis software

    electromechanics for the study of electrical machines.

    Participant

    Design, study, calculation and analysis engineers and technicians.

    Prerequisites

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

  • Introduction to "Romax Spectrum" software

    Purpose

    This training is an introduction to "Romax Spectrum", software for

    NVH simulation of a complete system, from the study of gears and

    from electrical machines to acoustic quality at the level

    vehicle.

    Participant

    Design, study, calculation and analysis engineers and technicians.

    Prerequisites

    Introduction to the creation of models for the software of the family "

    Romax DT »

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

  • Introduction to "Romax Spin" software

    Purpose

    This training is an introduction to "Romax Spin", software for

    advanced simulation of rolling elements of bearings for their

    study and their application.

    Participant

    Design, study, calculation and analysis engineers and technicians.

    Prerequisites

    Introduction to the creation of models for the software of the family "

    Romax DT »

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

  • Introduction to the "CAD Fusion" and "Dynamic" modules

    Purpose

    This training is an introduction to the “CAD Fusion” and “Dynamic Fusion” modules.

    Participant

    Design, study, calculation and analysis engineers and technicians

    Prerequisites

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

  • Introduction to the software "Romax Energy"

    Purpose

    This training is an introduction to "Romax Energy", software for

    efficiency calculation for power transmission systems and

    reducers.

    Participant

    Design, study, calculation and analysis engineers and technicians.

    Prerequisites

    Introduction to the creation of models for the software of the family "

    Romax DT »

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

  • SMM101: Basic Introduction to SimManager

    Purpose

    Understand the principles and capabilities of the SimManager solution Navigate

    in the user interface to find relevant information.

    Participant

    Consultant, Methods and Stress Engineers, Users

    Prerequisites

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    • Overview of SimManager
    • General presentation
    • Basic principles and capacity review
    • Demonstration and documentation.
    • Navigate through the UI
    • Home page
    • Analysis tree
  • SMM102: Advanced SimManager training: Infrastructure Administration

    Purpose

    Understand the principles and capabilities of the SimManager solution Navigate

    in the user interface to find relevant information.

    Participant

    IT

    Prerequisites

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    • Overview of SimManager
    • General presentation – Basic principles
    • Architecture
    • Administration
    • Administration of the workspace
    • Definition of rights and user classes -
    • Connection to LDAP
    • Control tools
  • SMF001: Simulation of forming processes

    Purpose

    The objective of this introductory seminar is to teach the user how to

    implement simulations to evaluate its forming processes or

    assembly, using Simufact Forming. In particular, the user will have

    a presentation of the methods and tools available in this software. Of

    more, he will be able to familiarize himself with the graphic interface during the various

    application sessions that will address the different aspects of these

    simulations. The second day will be devoted to a process of your choice.

    Participant

    This course is intended for users in the field of forming

    Prerequisites

    CAD knowledge would be a plus.

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    1st day :

    • General introduction simulation - Introduction

      Simufact Forming

    • Preprocessing, HMI

      • CAD import and geometry creation -

      Positioning of components

    • Definition of tool movement - Properties

      thermal

    • Contacts
    • Workshop 1 Simufact Logo Stamping
    • Calculation - Output files - Parallelization
    • Postprocessing - Visualization - Plotting of curves
    • Sequence of multi-pass processes and processes

      non-standard - Problem solving

    • Workshop 2: Upsetting of a cylinder

    2nd day theme of your choice:

    Self-Piercing Riveting (SPR)

    • Modeling of the riveting process – Self-piercing rivets

      - Creation of the automatic report

    • Workshop 3 Riveting - SPR
    • Mechanical tests on assembly
    • Workshop 4: tensile test and shear tensile test.
    • Workshop 5: Riveting with adhesive

    Spot welding (RSW)

    • Modeling spot welding - Creation of the

      automatic report

    • Workshop 3 2D spot welding
  • SMF002: Simulation of welding processes

    Purpose

    The objective of this introductory seminar is to teach the user how to

    implement simulations to evaluate its assembly processes

    by welding, using Simufact.Welding. In particular, the user will have a

    presentation of the methods and tools available in this software to

    model tools, heat sources and weld beads. Of

    more, he will be able to familiarize himself with the graphic interface during the various

    application sessions that will address the different aspects of these simulations.

    Participant

    This course is intended for users in the field of assembly and

    welding processes.

    Prerequisites

    CAD knowledge would be a plus.

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    Day 1:

    Simufact Welding - Introduction

    • Introduction to Welding Joint Simulation -

      Introduction Simufact Welding

    • Using the online help - CAD import and creation

      of geometry

    • Positioning of components - Mesh
    • Modeling of the tools - Definition of the cords of welding
    • Implementation of simulations - Postprocessing
    • Visualization - Plot of curves
    • Workshops

    2nd day:

    Simufact Welding – Advanced and RSW

    • Chaining of multi-pass processes - Non-standard processes
    • Problem solving - Reduction of calculation times
    • Simulation of spot welding (RSW) – Workshops
  • SMF003: Simufact Additive

    Purpose

    The objective of this introductory seminar is to teach the user how to

    implement simulations to evaluate its processes

    additive manufacturing, using Simufact Additive Manufacturing. In

    particular, the user will have a presentation of the methods and tools available

    in this software. In addition, he will be able to familiarize himself with the graphical interface during

    different application sessions that will address the different aspects of

    these simulations.

    Participant

    This course is intended for users in the field of additive manufacturing

    Prerequisites

    CAD knowledge would be a plus.

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    1st day:

    • Introduction
    • General concepts of SIMUFACT AM
    • Definition of a process and familiarization with the software
    • Presentation of the graphical interface
    • Definition of components: parts, supports and

      tray

    • Model manipulation
    • Manufacturing parameters
    • Analysis parameters
    • Post processing and evaluation of results

    2nd day :

    • Application exercise 1: mechanical analysis of a

      aeronautical component

    • Presentation of the deformation method

      inherent

    • Application exercise 2: calibration in analysis

      mechanical

    • Application exercise 3: thermal analysis and

      thermomechanical

    • Application exercise 4: calibration in analysis

      thermal and thermomechanical

    • Application exercise 5: automatic compensation

      distortions

    • Post-processing complements
  • VTD101: From creation to simulation virtual environment

    Purpose

    Understand how the VIRES VTD tool works and know how to create/edit

    infrastructure and scenarios

    Participant

    This course is aimed at all users wishing to work in driving

    autonomous

    Prerequisites

    Basic knowledge of autonomous vehicles or driving aids

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    • Global view of the VIRES VTD software suite
    • Global view of resources and procedures - Tool configuration
    • Plug-in via Module Manager - Introduction to traffic simulation
    • Scenario Editor basics
    • Creation of basic scenarios - Define routes
    • Define actions on participants - Insert pedestrians
    • Road Designer basics
    • Creation of a database from the "tiles" - Edition of the properties of the route
    • Edit the routes (lines, markings, panels…) - Edit the elevation
    • Insert objects
  • VTD102: Creation and simulation of scenarios advanced and understanding of interfaces and sensors

    Purpose

    Understand the detailed operation of the VIRES VTD tool and know how to create/edit infrastructure and scenarios

    Participant

    This course is intended for all users such as Designer, Design Office,

    R&D engineer, simulation engineer, technical manager...

    Prerequisites

    Basic knowledge of autonomous vehicles or driving aids

    Fluent English (course materials in English)

    Program

    1st day :

    • Global view of the VIRES VTD software suite
    • Global view of resources and procedures -

      Tool Setup

    • Plug-in via ModuleManager - Introduction to

      traffic simulation

    • ScenarioEditor basics
    • Creation of basic scenarios - Define routes
    • Define actions on the participants - Insert

      pedestrians

    • Road Designer basics
    • Creation of a database from the “tiles
    • » - Editing the properties of the route
    • Edit the routes (lines, markings, signs, etc.) -

      Edit elevation

    • Insert objects

    2nd day :

    • Advanced scenarios: Creation of more advanced scenarios
    • VTD interfaces
    • RDB and SCP protocols - Types of networks
    • Data access and control via RDBSniffer and SCPGenerator - Co-Simulation with Simulink, ADTF
    • Sensors
    • Understand the different sensor models - Configure sensors
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