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TRAINING 2021 MSC Training Catalogue 2021 4 Archipelago, Lyon Way, Frimley, Surrey GU16 7ER Tel: +44 (0)1276 903120 Email: info.uk@mscsoftware.com www.mscsoftware.com/en-uk
TRAINING 2021 Content About MSC Software ........................................................................................................................................... 5 Solutions ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Specialist Solutions ........................................................................................................................................................ 7 Acoustic calculations ..................................................................................................................................................... 7 Material data and simulations of composites ................................................................................................................. 7 Manufacturing process simulation ................................................................................................................................. 7 Computational fluid dynamics........................................................................................................................................ 8 Autonomous driving simulation ..................................................................................................................................... 8 Random response and vibration fatigue simulation ........................................................................................................ 8 Electro-mechanical drivetrain simulation ....................................................................................................................... 8 MSC Ecosystems ........................................................................................................................................................... 9 Student Edition.............................................................................................................................................................. 9 FEA Masters Program .................................................................................................................................................... 9 Training ........................................................................................................................................................................ 10 Offering....................................................................................................................................................................... 10 Registration................................................................................................................................................................. 10 MSC Learning Center ................................................................................................................................................... 10 Calendar...................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Actran ................................................................................................................................................................. 13 ACT101- Introduction into Actran................................................................................................................................. 13 Adams ................................................................................................................................................................ 14 ADM701 - Basic Full Simulation.................................................................................................................................... 14 ADM703a – Advanced Modelling Elements and Techniques with Adams/Solver............................................................ 15 ADM703b – Adams/Solver Theory: Achieving Robust, Converged Solutions .................................................................. 15 ADM703c – Writing User Subroutines in Adams/Solver ................................................................................................ 16 ADM704a – Advanced Parametric Model Building in Adams/View ................................................................................ 17 ADM704b – Automating Tasks using Adams/View ........................................................................................................ 17 ADM710 - Flex Body Dynamics and Modal Stress Recovery using Adams....................................................................... 18 ADM711 – Control System Integration with Adams using MATLAB and Easy5 ............................................................... 19 ADM720 – Frequency Domain Analysis using Adams/Vibration..................................................................................... 20 ADM730 – Design of Experiments (DOE) and Stochastics (Monte Carlo) Analysis using Adams....................................... 20 ADM740 – Vehicle Modelling and Simulation using Adams/Car..................................................................................... 21 ADM741 – Vehicle Drivetrain Modelling using Adams/Driveline.................................................................................... 22 ADM750 – Gear, Belt, and Chain Modelling with Adams/Machinery ............................................................................. 23 Software Cradle ................................................................................................................................................ 24 CRA101 – SC/Tetra Basic .............................................................................................................................................. 24 CRA201 – scSTREAM Basic (Building & Architecture)..................................................................................................... 25
TRAINING 2021 CRA202 – scSTREAM Basic (Electronics)........................................................................................................................ 26 CRA301 – Introduction to scFLOW................................................................................................................................ 27 Digimat ............................................................................................................................................................... 28 DIG201 - Digimat Standard Training – Structural Engineering ........................................................................................ 28 DIG201 - Digimat Standard Training – Material Engineering .......................................................................................... 28 Dytran ................................................................................................................................................................. 29 DYT101 – Explicit Structural and Fluid-Structure Interaction Analysis using Dytran ........................................................ 29 DYT103 – Occupant Safety ........................................................................................................................................... 30 Easy5 .................................................................................................................................................................. 31 EAS101 - Easy5 Dynamic System Modelling Simulation and Analysis using Easy5 (Intro Class) ........................................ 31 EAS103 - Easy5 Modelling Simulation of Fluid Power Systems using Easy5 .................................................................... 32 EAS105 - Modelling Simulation of Gas Systems using Easy5 .......................................................................................... 33 Flightloads ......................................................................................................................................................... 34 FLD120 – Introduction to MSC Nastran Aeroelasticity using Flightloads and Patran ....................................................... 34 Marc .................................................................................................................................................................... 35 MAR101 – Marc Introductory Course ........................................................................................................................... 35 MAR102 - Marc/Mentat Advanced Course ................................................................................................................... 36 MAR103 – Marc Experimental Elastomer Analysis ........................................................................................................ 37 MAR106 – Electromagnetic Analysis using Marc ........................................................................................................... 37 MAR120 - Marc/Patran Introductory Course ................................................................................................................ 38 MAR299 - Marc Programming Course .......................................................................................................................... 38 MaterialCenter .................................................................................................................................................... 39 MAT101 - Introduction to MaterialCenter .................................................................................................................... 39 MAT102 – MaterialCenter for the Materials Engineer................................................................................................... 39 MSC Apex ........................................................................................................................................................... 40 APX101 – Introduction to FEA with MSC Apex .............................................................................................................. 40 MSC Nastran ...................................................................................................................................................... 41 NAS101 - Basic MSC Nastran Linear Static, Normal Modes and Buckling Analysis........................................................... 41 NAS102 - MSC Nastran Dynamic Basic Analysis............................................................................................................. 42 NAS103 - Nonlinear Analysis ........................................................................................................................................ 43 NAS104 - Thermal Analysis with MSC Nastran .............................................................................................................. 44 NAS105 - Practical Finite Element Modelling Techniques using MSC Nastran................................................................. 45 NAS106 - Superelement Analysis with MSC Nastran ..................................................................................................... 46 NAS107 - Optimisation with MSC Nastran .................................................................................................................... 47 NAS110 - Working with Custom MSC Nastran Solution Sequences using DMAP ............................................................. 48
TRAINING 2021 NAS111 – Aeroelasticity using MSC Nastran ................................................................................................................. 49 NAS120 - Linear Structural Analysis with MSC Nastran and Patran ................................................................................ 50 NAS122 - Dynamic Structural Analysis with MSC Nastran and Patran ............................................................................ 51 NAS127 - Rotordynamic Analysis using MSC Nastran .................................................................................................... 52 NAS133 - Contact Analysis using MSC Nastran and Patran ............................................................................................ 53 NAS318 – Implementation of Fatigue Methods using MSC Nastran-Embedded Fatigue (NEF) ........................................ 54 NAS319 – Fatigue, CAE Integration & Dynamics – The Reliability of Vibrating Systems ................................................... 55 NAS400 - Implicit Nonlinear Analysis using MSC Nastran and Patran ............................................................................. 56 Patran ................................................................................................................................................................. 57 PAT301 - Introduction to Patran................................................................................................................................... 57 PAT302 - Advanced use of Patran................................................................................................................................. 58 PAT304 – Introduction to Patran Command Language (PCL) ......................................................................................... 59 PAT312 – Thermal Analysis using Patran Thermal ......................................................................................................... 59 PAT325 - Composites Analysis using Laminate Modeller ............................................................................................... 60 Python ................................................................................................................................................................ 61 PYT101 – Python Programming Language for MSC Applications .................................................................................... 61 SimManager ....................................................................................................................................................... 62 SMM101 - Introduction to SimManager ....................................................................................................................... 62 SMM102 - Introduction to SimManager Basic Configuration ......................................................................................... 62 SMM201 – SimManager Installation and Administration .............................................................................................. 63 Simufact ............................................................................................................................................................ 64 SMF101 - Introduction to Simufact Forming ................................................................................................................. 64 SMF102 – Simulation of mechanical joining processes using Simufact Forming ............................................................. 64 SMF201 - Introduction to Simufact Welding ................................................................................................................. 65 SMF301 - Introduction to Simufact Additive ................................................................................................................. 66 Sinda .................................................................................................................................................................. 67 SND501 - Network Thermal Analysis using MSC Sinda................................................................................................... 67 SND502 - Thermal Analysis using Patran with MSC Sinda .............................................................................................. 68 SND503 - Spacecraft Thermal Analysis using THERMICA V4........................................................................................... 69 Contacts ....................................................................................................................................................................... 70
TRAINING 2021 About MSC Software Simulating Reality, Delivering Certainty MSC Software, part of Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division, is one of the ten original software companies and the worldwide leader in multidiscipline simulation. As a trusted partner, MSC Software helps companies improve quality, save time and reduce costs associated with design and test of manufactured products. Academic institutions, researchers, and students employ MSC technology to expand individual knowledge as well as expand the horizon of simulation. MSC Software’s engineering simulation technology is used by leading manufacturers for linear and nonlinear finite element analysis (FEA), acoustics, fluid-structure interaction (FSI), multi- physics, optimization, fatigue and durability, multi-body dynamics, and control systems simulation. The company’s products accurately and reliably predict how products will behave in the real world to help engineers design more innovative products - quickly and cost effectively. MSC Software Corporation was formed in 1963 and was awarded the original contract from NASA to commercialize the finite element analysis (FEA) software known as Nastran (NASA STRuctural ANalysis). MSC pioneered many of the technologies that are now relied upon by industry to analyse and predict stress and strain, vibration & dynamics, acoustics, and thermal analysis in our flagship product, MSC Nastran. Today MSC is a privately owned company of the Symphony Technology Group and provides an extensive range of CAE solutions. Solutions Over our rich history, MSC has developed or acquired many other well-known CAE applications including Patran, Adams, Marc, Dytran, Fatigue, SimManager, Easy5, Sinda, Digimat, Simufact, Actran and MSC Apex. We are committed to the continued development of new CAE technology that integrates disciplines and technologies from standalone CAE tools into unified multi-discipline solvers and user environments. These “next generation” products enable engineers to improve the reliability and accuracy of their virtual prototypes by including multi-physics and multi-discipline interactions. MSC is also the CAE industry’s leader in extending simulation to the engineering enterprise. Our customers recognize the need to scale the benefits of virtual prototyping and testing from pockets of experts to mainstream engineering and product development, and MSC offers the only Simulation Data and Process Management platform in the world that has been successfully deployed in industries including automotive, aerospace, shipbuilding, energy, electronics, and more. MSC Software employs 1,400 professionals in more than 20 countries. MSC Software makes products that enable engineers to validate and optimize their designs using virtual prototypes. Customers in almost every part of manufacturing use our software to complement, and in some cases even replace the physical prototype “build and test” process that has traditionally been used in product design. MSC Apex MSC Apex Modeler: CAD specific direct modelling and meshing solution that streamlines CAD clean-up, simplification and meshing workflow MSC Apex Structures: A fully-integrated and generative, structural analysis solution for engineers and analysts Integrated Solutions Marc: Solution for advanced nonlinear structural analysis, contact, complex material models and multiphysics analysis Adams: Multibody dynamics simulation solution Adams/Machinery: Solution for mechanical drive systems Easy5: Advanced controls & systems simulation
TRAINING 2021 Solver Solutions MSC Nastran: Solver for multidisciplinary simulation such as linear and nonlinear structure analysis in the areas of statics, dynamics, acoustics and optimisation CAEfatigue: Calculation of endurance and lifespan Dytran: Simulation of structures and fluids in the short time dynamics area Sinda: Advanced thermal simulation Co-Simulation Co-Sim: Solution providing co-simulation between the following software solvers: scFLOW-Adams, scFLOW-Marc and Adams-Marc Modelling Solutions Patran: Pre- and postprocessor for modelling, geometry manipulation and loads and boundary specification Mid-sized Business MSC Nastran Desktop: Modular solution for structure analysis of any kind FEA, AFEA, TFEA: Linear, nonlinear and thermal analysis Engineering Lifecycle Management SimManager: Web-based hardware independent system for the administration and automation of simulation data and processes MaterialCenter: Web-based Materials Lifecycle Management System for managing material models, data and processes with full traceability Toolkits Adams Gear Generator: Environment for creation of simplified or moderately detailed involute spur, helical and high fidelity gears Adams Gear AT: plug-in to simulate high performance transmissions and dynamics of high fidelity gears Adams Bearing AT: plug-in to model bearings Adams Leafspring: plug-in to model leafsprings Adams Advanced Wind Turbine Modelling (AdWiMo): Customised tool for modelling of wind turbines Adams Tracked Vehicle (ATV): Customised tool for modelling of tracked vehicles Adams EncVPG: plug-in to read encrypted virtual proving grounds Nastran Seismic: Straight forward specification of the combined static and dynamic environments to which earthquake resistant structures are subjected Nastran Hybrid Static Aeroelasticity (HSA): Efficiently integrate computational fluid dynamics (CFD) result data and MSC Nastran’s aeroelasticity analysis capabilities More information is available at http://www.mscsoftware.com/services/toolkit-solutions
TRAINING 2021 Specialist Solutions Acoustic calculations Free Field Technologies (FFT) develops and supports the Actran family of acoustic CAE products. Actran is a premier acoustics software solution for simulating acoustics, vibro-acoustics and aero-acoustics quickly, easily, and accurately. More information is available at www.fft.be. Material data and simulations of composites The company e-Xstream is a specialist for micro mechanisms and multiscale simulation and concentrates on the calculation of composites. The Software Digimat is able to construct and simulate the reaction of non-linear composites. This is important for the users of Finite Element (FE) - Software as they want to determine the influence of the microstructure of a material on the stability of the end product. In combination with the simulation tools of MSC, e-Xstream enables the simulation of a variety of materials. The core aspects lie within the exact determination of material failure, micro mechanic material calculation and non-linear, multi scalable structure modelling. More information is available at www.e-xstream.com Manufacturing process simulation Simufact Engineering is a specialist for the design and optimization of manufacturing processes by means of process simulation. By applying solutions Simufact Forming, Simufact Welding and Simufact Addtive Simufact customers tap additional potential for their manufacturing processes. They benefit from higher process stability, more product quality and shorter time-to-market cycles. More information is available at www.simufact.com Forming Technologies is a world leading provider of software solutions for the design, feasibility, and costing of sheet metal components. FTI software, such as COSTOPTIMIZER, FASTFORM, BLANKWORKS and CATSTAMP, has provided OEMs and supliers in the automotive, aerospace, electronics and appliance industries with innovative solutions designed to reduce development time and material costs. More information is available at www.forming.com
TRAINING 2021 Computational fluid dynamics Software Cradle is an innovative provider of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation software. Software Cradle develops and provides services with general-purpose 3D thermo-fluid analysis systems with two types of mesh gridding methods: scSTREAM and HeatDesigner with a structured mesh and SC/Tetra and scFLOW with an unstructured mesh. More information is available at www.cradle-cfd.com Autonomous driving simulation VIRES Simulationstechnologie is an innovative provider of advanced driver assistance and active safety systems (ADAS) simulation software. VIRES Simulationstechnologie develops and provides services around VIRES Virtual Test Drive. A highly modular software product which is used for the development and testing of advanced driver assistance and active safety systems, leading to solutions for autonomous driving technology. More information is available at www.vires.com Random response and vibration fatigue simulation CAEfatigue is an innovative provider of fatigue simulation software and develops and provides services around CAEfatigue. CAEfatigue is a random response and vibrationfatigue solver for the frequency domain plus a fatigue solver for the time domain. It works with mixed random and deterministic loadings or standard time domain based loadings to provide fatigue life and damage predictions, as well as several forms of response statistics. It is exceptionally fast, easy-to-use and capable of handling very large models. More information is available at www.caefatigue.com Electro-mechanical drivetrain simulation Romax Technology are global industry leaders in electro-mechanical drivetrain design and simulation solutions. Romax Technology develops and provides services around Romax Nexus. An industry-leading and award-winning electro-mechanical simulation software into a new cloud-enabled ecosystem of applications. From rapid modelling and concept exploration to detailed simulation and virtual product sign-off, our latest applications align with your drivetrain and transmission development cycle. More information is available at www.romaxtech.com
TRAINING 2021 MSC Ecosystems Student Edition MSC Software's Student Editions provide students with the simulation tools to accurately and reliably predict how the designs will behave in the real world. Employers are constantly relying on simulation software to help eliminate slow and costly physical testing, and with experience right out of school, students will be ready to begin a career in no time! You can download free licences for MSC Nastran, Patran, Adams, Marc, Actran, Digimat and MSC Apex. All licenses can be downloaded in the “student centre“ on the MSC Software website. Students will need to present an electronic copy of a valid student ID. More information is available at http://www.mscsoftware.com/student-editions FEA Masters Program MSC has partnered with UNED, Spain's largest online university to offer you the chance to obtain an advanced degree in Finite Element Method and CAE Simulation. The National Distance Education University (UNED) is the leader in the implementation of cutting edge technologies applied to distance learning with over 200,000 students worldwide. It is one of the largest universities in Europe. The course is designed to help you acquire knowledge, develop critical thinking and analytical skills at every stage of your program. It helps prepare you for the multidisciplinary challenges you will face in the new global economy, and position yourself for professional recognition, increased pay and new roles at your current or future employer. More information is available at http://www.mscsoftware.com/page/fea-masters-program MSC Academic Learning Center MSC Software’s Academic Learning center provides students, researchers, and professor’s access to the entire curriculum of training courses for Adams, Easy5, Marc, Dytran, Actrab, MSC Nastan, Patran and SimManager via e-Learning online training courses in the MSC Academic e-Learning subscription. The subscription includes a named user account to the MSC Learning Center and access to training for a year from time of purchase. The subscription also includes updates for all training courses and additions of training courses for other MSC Software products. More information is available at http://www.mscsoftware.com/msc-academic-learning-center
TRAINING 2021 Training Offering MSC offers basic and specialised training in the use of our simulation tools to maximize your investments in our software. Whether you need an introduction to our simulation tools or expert instruction in specialised applications, we offer the courses you want, with the expertise you deserve. The trainings in the UK will be held in Chester, Telford, Silverstone or Frimley. Flexible Training Our Trainers will not only demonstrate the use of the software they will also help you find the best solutions for your specific needs. We offer three different types of training: Public or Online Classroom Training Courses are available in our facilities at training centres throughout the world. Our courses place heavy emphasis on hands-on computer laboratory work to accelerate practical skills development for all MSC Software products. Due to COVID-19 face to face training will be restricted according to government guidelines and online alternatives are provided. Training at Your Facility If you have a number of employees who need training, we offer the cost effective option of bringing our class to your facility. Available worldwide, onsite training is ideal for groups of engineers or those who need customised instruction on MSC products. To maximize productivity in the use of our simulation tools, instructors can tailor the curriculum with company-specific or industry-specific examples, and address challenges and process issues familiar to attendees from your organization. Customised Courses If our standard seminar offerings do not meet your training requirements, MSC can develop a course or set of courses tailored to your specific needs. A customised course might include a combination of topics from several standard courses or specialised material not found in any of our standard seminars. MSC will work with your staff to design the course you need. Registration This Catalogue contains a selected range of courses that are offered in the United Kingdom. Some courses are already scheduled for any further queries or to book training please contact us at info.uk@mscsoftware.com. To ensure that we can plan our courses adequately please contact us and register no later than 14 days prior to the course start date. Prices mentioned below are per person and a minimum of three attendees are required for a public classroom training to go ahead. Prices for training at your facility or customised courses can be provided on request. Credit card payments are accepted. MSC Learning Center The MSC Learning Center enables engineers to schedule their training around existing commitments and enables them to become productive with MSC Software technologies using an online e-Learning subscription. With an e-Learning subscription (a similar cost to a 3 day classroom course) you get access to: • All MSC’s training curriculums on-Demand, on your own schedule and without travel, via a computer, tablet, or smartphone • Access to the MSC Communities to engage with MSC subject matter experts for your training questions More information is available at http://www.mscsoftware.com/msc-learning-center
TRAINING 2021 The MSC Learning Center is for the engineer who quickly needs to be productive with Benefits: MSC software technologies to simulate product designs, MSC now offers an online e- Learning subscription so that you can get the training you need, anytime you need it! • Flexibility, convenience and easy access • Gain insight and knowledge form MSC The MSC Learning Center is designed to address our customer needs: Experts • Stay up to date with the latest features in • Shortage of trained and qualified engineers with simulation skills MSC Software Products: Actran, Adams, • Training that caters to various learning styles Digimat, Dytran, Patran, Marc, MSC Apex, MSC Nastran and SimManager • On-Demand Online training • Learn best practices and efficient • Increased access and decreased cost for training workflows for common procedures and • No travel accommodations or office leave with e-Learning simulations • Certification Exams for validating simulation skills • Refresh and/or gain new skill sets that • MSC Communities for trainees to collaborate with MSC Experts can improve or save time in your day to day simulation and analysis tasks MSC e-Learning subscription: • Or if you are in the middle of a project and need to gain insight on a new task or Subscribers to the MSC e-Learning Subscription will receive the following for 1 year from simulation method quickly drop into the time of purchase: MSC Learning Center to browse through the courses and topics of interest to • Individual named user account for the MSC Learning Center quickly get up to speed to effectively and • Access to all training curriculums for Actran, Adams, Digimat, Dytran, Easy5, efficiently streamline your efforts on Patran, Marc, MSC Apex, MSC Nastran, Sinda, Cradle CFD, MaterialCenter and your project. • Access to the entire curriculum of SimManager training courses for Adams, Easy5, o Online courses are made up several modules Patran, Marc and MSC Nastran o Each module contains lecture, demos, audio from subject matter • Collaboration with simulation community experts, workshops, and review questions that prepare you for the through discussion forums exams • Certification Exams – prove proficiency in • Certification exams that, upon achieving a passing score, you will receive a simulation skills and methods and MSC certificate for and/or you can post to your public community profile software product proficiency • Access to the MSC Communities that allow you to: • Configured Portals – ability to o Ask MSC subject matter experts questions about training material add/manage custom content, o Collaborate within your company or with the broader MSC simulation curriculums, and certifications community • Price £1,350+VAT per named user Value: • With access to the e-Learning subscription you get unprecedented access to training with reduced fees and no need to travel or leave the office using the traditional live instructor-led training approach, attending all of the courses in the subscription would cost in excess of £30k and 128 days not including travel • If you are only interested in one course you still experience incredible savings o Average cost of a course is £1,575 and 3.5 days • With the e-Learning subscription you get access to 50 courses with over 1000+ hours of training material that is guaranteed to improve your simulation skills Now also available as part of our MSC One token offering!
TRAINING 2021 Calendar United Kingdom : Seminar Schedule 2021 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 January F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S Frimley SMF101 ADM701 ADM750 NAS120 NAS133 NAS105 NAS400 Chester Silverstone February M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S Frimley MAR120 NAS107 PAT318 PAT312 CRA301 DYT101 PAT302 NAS111 FLD120 Chester Silverstone March M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W Frimley NAS101 NAS102/122 ADMADM703 ADM703c NAS106 PAT325 DIG201 SMF301 MAR101 Chester Silverstone ADM 740 ACT101 April T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F Frimley NAS103 ADM710 CRA201/202 PAT301 APX101 Chester Silverstone May S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M Frimley NAS400 MAR102 NAS110 MAR299 NAS102/122 Chester NAS120 Silverstone CRA301 SMF301 ADM701 ADM711 June T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W Frimley NAS104 ADM740 ADM741 NAS127 ADM704a/b PYT101 MAR101 NAS319 Chester Silverstone July T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S Frimley ADM720 PAT325 SMMSMMSMM201 Silverstone August S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T Frimley NAS400 SMF201 Chester Silverstone September W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T Frimley ADM701 ADM750 MATMAT102 NAS106 NAS111FLD120 NAS107 ADM710 Chester APX101 NAS120 Silverstone CRA301 SMF301 October F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S Frimley ACT101 PAT318 ADM740 ADM741 DIG201 NAS101 DYT101 NAS133 Chester Silverstone SMF101 November M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T Frimley NAS120 PAT301 NAS102/122 NAS105 CRA201/202 MAR101 PAT302 Chester Silverstone ADM701 ADM711 December W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T T Frimley MAR102 PAT325 Chester Silverstone
TRAINING 2021 Actran ACT101- Introduction into Actran Objective This seminar will cover the basic capabilities of Actran for Vibro-Acoustic and Aero-Acoustic application. Content Introduction Actran general organisation, introduction concepts, introduction modelling process and launching Vibro-Acoustic direct simulation Vibro-Acoustic modal simulation Fluid/Structure coupling Random excitations Composite materials Modelling prestress effects Aero-Acoustic simulations Aero-Acoustics general organisation Aero-Acoustics advanced Workshops Prerequisites Basic theoretical knowledge of acoustics is recommended. Dates Frimley: 04.10.2021-07.10.2021 Silverstone: 22.03.2021-25.03.2021 Duration 4 Days Price £1,800+VAT
TRAINING 2021 Adams ADM701 - Basic Full Simulation Objective This seminar will cover the basic essentials required to get new users up and running with Adams. Content Model Hierarchy Adams/View Interface Post Processing Co-ordinate systems Geometry Manipulation Measures Initial Conditions and Velocities Degree of Freedom Constraints Friction Modelling Motions Function Builder Forces Simulation Scripts Bushings Contact Sensors Design Variables Splines Simple Design Studies Prerequisites None Dates Frimley: 11.01.2021-14.01.2021 06.09.2021-09.09.2021 Silverstone: 24.05.2021-27.05.2021 15.11.2021-18.11.2021 Duration 4 Days Price £1,800+VAT
TRAINING 2021 ADM703a – Advanced Modelling Elements and Techniques with Adams/Solver Objective This seminar is intended for moderately experienced Adams users wanting to expand their knowledge of advanced modeling elements and techniques in Adams/Solver. Advanced modeling elements are entities such as the discrete flex link in Adams/View, the general constraint (GCON) and the differential equation (DIFF) elements. The use of these elements with scripting & function expression logic, new SENSOR functionality and advanced function expressions in Adams/Solver will be discussed. Content Controlling model topology during simulation Differential equations for integrating quantities and describing system dynamics Implementing simple control algorithms Performing standalone Adams/Solver simulations in batch mode. using Adams/Linear as a tool to inspect the system-level linear modes Implementing test data via splines Advanced simulation logic using SENSORs Complex constraints (GCON element) Prerequisites A working knowledge of Adams as covered in ADM701 Dates Frimley: 15.03.2021 Duration 1 Day Price £450+VAT ADM703b – Adams/Solver Theory: Achieving Robust, Converged Solutions Objective This seminar is intended for experienced Adams users wanting to expand their knowledge of Adams/Solver theory. An emphasis will be put on tying theoretical concepts back to Adams/Solver solution settings (ERROR, HMAX, SI2, MAXIT, etc.). Strategies for creating robust models and sensible solution control settings will be a focus of the course. The various phases of solution (statics, kinematics, dynamics) will be covered in detail and best practices for each will be identified. Content Mathematical descriptions of constraints, body and forces Theoretical workings of the static, kinematic and dynamic solvers in Adams Numerical Methods for root finding, explicit and implicit integration DEBUG/EPRINT interpretation for model debugging Error handling strategies for statics and dynamics Solver settings for robust static analyses Integrator settings for robust dynamics Solution convergence techniques Modelling best practices Prerequisites A working knowledge of Adams as covered in ADM701 and ADM703a. Dates Frimley: 16.03.2021-17.03.2021 Duration 2 Days Price £900+VAT
TRAINING 2021 ADM703c – Writing User Subroutines in Adams/Solver Objective This seminar is intended for experienced Adams users wanting to create Adams/Solver user subroutines. Initial setup with pre- existing libraries is considered, followed by the types of Adams/Solver elements which can be over-ridden. Dealing with user input is considered along with usage of the many built-in utility subroutines. Querying Adams/Solver for system state information (displacements, velocities, forces, etc.) is covered in detail, followed by initialization (IFLAG) and differencing (DFLAG) considerations. Callback subroutine functionality is presented for easy detection of simulation events (convergence, simulation start/end, saving/reloading, etc.) and considerations for threadsafe computations are discussed. Students are expected to be comfortable with simple programming tasks in Fortran; this class does not provide a formal nor comprehensive introduction to the Fortran programming language. Content using existing Adams/Solver libraries Element types to over-ride, what is to be calculated Inputs using the PAR array Interface differences between Fortran and C Querying system states using utility subroutines Handling initialization and differencing calculations Call back subroutines Threadsafe computation considerations Prerequisites A working knowledge of Adams as covered in ADM701 and ADM703a. Moderate knowledge of Fortran programming language. Dates Frimley: 18.03.2021 Duration 1 Day Price £450+VAT
TRAINING 2021 ADM704a – Advanced Parametric Model Building in Adams/View Objective This seminar covers the process of building parametric models specifically for the use of design sensitivity and optimisation studies. Content Parametric Modelling Parametric Functions Expression builder Design Study Design of Experiments Optimisation Prerequisites A working knowledge of Adams as covered in ADM701 Dates Frimley: 28.06.2021-29.06.2021 Duration 2 Days Price £900+VAT ADM704b – Automating Tasks using Adams/View Objective This seminar covers the process of customising Adams through the use of macros and developing customer specific dialogue boxes. Content Command Language Conditional Constructs and Loops Macros Macro Syntax and Parameters Dialogue Boxes Plug-ins Prerequisites A working knowledge of Adams as covered in ADM701. Dates Frimley: 30.06.2021-01.07.2021 Duration 2 Days Price £900+VAT
TRAINING 2021 ADM710 - Flex Body Dynamics and Modal Stress Recovery using Adams Objective You will learn how to use Adams/Flex to incorporate flexibility into your Adams models. The course is primarily focused on using component modal synthesis via the Modal Neutral File (MNF) and Adams/View. Previous FEA experience is a plus, but not a requirement. You will be comfortable using Adams/Flex after taking this course Content Modal Flexibility: Theoretical background, combined rigid-flexible equations of motion Importing a flexible body into a rigid-body model Working with flexible body models in Adams/View (mode manager, connect flexible part to rigid parts, add forces/torques, use measures) Adams/Solver dataset and Adams/View command language syntax using flexible body models with stand-alone Adams/Solver (edit .adm files, generate .mtx files, submit simulations) Performing static, dynamic, and eigenvalue analyses Exporting loads from Adams/View Methods for optimizing MNFs Comparing results of rigid and flexible models (plotting, animation) Validating Adams/Flex results with FEM results and hand-calculations Modelling considerations Debugging Modelling contact with a flexible body using a modal force (MFORCE) to define a pressure load Publishing simulation results on the web (generate movies, table of eigenvalues, snapshot images, include model files) Reviewing several application examples Reviewing/Discussing methods for generating MNF from FEA packages Adams/AutoFlex Prerequisites A working knowledge of Adams as covered in ADM701 Dates Frimley: 20.04.2021-21.04.2021 21.09.2021-22.09.2021 Duration 2 Days Price £900+VAT
TRAINING 2021 ADM711 – Control System Integration with Adams using MATLAB and Easy5 Objectives You will learn how to connect your Adams models to control systems developed in MATLAB or Easy5. Techniques for combining linear, nonlinear, continuous, and sampled control systems with your Adams model will be presented, along with tutorials. Converting your MATLAB or Easy5 model into a native Adams entity via Control System Import to run the combined model completely within Adams will also be discussed. Other topics presented in the course include an overview of all System Elements, including State Variables, Differential Equations, Linear State Equations, and General State Equations to develop models (e.g., control systems) supplemental to your mechanical model. Content Adams/Controls terminology Defining inputs/outputs for Adams models to tie to controls Adams Interface elements provided by Adams/Controls for MATLAB, and Easy5 Function evaluation mode and co-simulation mode Interactive and batch mode simulations using initialization commands Control system examples with differential equations, transfer functions, linear state equations, and general state equations Examples using Control System Import with Easy5 and MATLAB Prerequisites A working knowledge of Adams as covered in ADM701. Dates Silverstone: 28.05.2021 19.11.2021 Duration 1 Day Price £450+VAT
TRAINING 2021 ADM720 – Frequency Domain Analysis using Adams/Vibration Objectives This course is intended for users who want to perform frequency-domain analysis. Using Adams/Vibration, you can study forced vibrations within the Adams model at isolated instances. The results from Adams/Vibration can be used in noise/vibration/ harshness (NVH) studies. Content Defining the input channels from which you will actuate (shake) the model: Kinematics (Disp., Vel., and Accel.), Force, State Variables. Working through examples that demonstrate each available option for actuating the system: Swept sine, PSD, Rotating Mass, User-defined. Defining the output channels from which to analyze the simulation. Performing vibration analysis in batch mode using Python. Vibration analysis of modeling containing flexible bodies. using Desing Evaluation to minimize frequency response Brief section on theory Prerequisites A working knowledge of Adams as covered in ADM701 and ADM704. Dates Frimley: 02.07.2021 Duration 1 Day Price £450+VAT ADM730 – Design of Experiments (DOE) and Stochastics (Monte Carlo) Analysis using Adams Objective This seminar is intended for users who want to learn about their model designs in an efficient manner. This is accomplished using Design of Experiments (DOE) techniques for learning about the design and communication of the results across companies and departments. An optimal DOE technique is demonstrated, setting users up for further studies such as optimization and robustness analysis. Content Create Factors and Responses in your model Parametrics Classical DOEs Results interpretation using the ASCII Conduit using Adams/Insight Monte Carlo Analysis and Correlation Prerequisite A working knowledge of Adams as covered in ADM701. Dates On Request Duration 1 Day Price £450+VAT
TRAINING 2021 ADM740 – Vehicle Modelling and Simulation using Adams/Car Objective This seminar is divided into two sections. The first covers the requirements for the standard user such as running suspension tests, vehicle manoeuvres and interrogating the results. The second covers the process of modifying the standard templates and building new functioning templates such as those for the steering, suspension and wheels. Content Description about user modes and data hierarchy Overview of database hierarchy Learning the concept of subsystems and assemblies Create new suspension and full vehicle models Create user specific events with the Driving Machine Setup suspension and full vehicle simulations How to use handling and durability tire Perform suspension and full vehicle simulations Create plot configuration files Good practice in creating a fully parametric vehicle model Create and modify templates Create and modify different type of parts Learn how to use communicators Learn how to create new requests within the same subsystem as well as between different subsystems Create and modify different property files Create and modify automotive elements such as spring, dampers, bushings, bump stop, etc. Overview on how to implement flexible bodies Prerequisite A working knowledge of Adams as covered in ADM701. General vehicle knowledge (vehicle dynamics, suspension design, etc.) preferred. Dates Frimley: 14.06.2021-17.06.2021 18.10.2021-21.10.2021 Silverstone: 01.03.2021-04.03.2021 Duration 4 Days Price £1,800+VAT
TRAINING 2021 ADM741 – Vehicle Drivetrain Modelling using Adams/Driveline Objective This course is intended for users who need to create assemblies of suspensions and full vehicles, including driveline components, and then analyze them to understand their performance and behavior. Presented in the class are all of the basics of building models in Adams/Driveline (engine, gearbox, prop shafts, and differentials), running simulations and simple plotting with Adams/PostProcessor. Content • Understanding features of Adams Driveline • Modeling Components in Adams Driveline o Understanding different components- Gear Forces, Gear Pairs, Gearbox Assembly, Gearbox Assembly, Gearbox Assembly, Differential , Differential-Limited Slip Diff, Torque Converter, Flexible Connection Components, other Modeling Components o Exercise on Modeling Gearbox and Driveline components • Driveline Analysis o Driveline Analyses – Understanding different analyses in Adams /Driveline o Setting up Initial-Velocity Analysis o Specific Test analysis – Running analyses and Post-processing and investigating results in Adams/Post-Processor • Full Vehicle Analysis o Communicators - setup the power train/driveline model for a full vehicle o Preparation for Quasi-Statics- understanding requirements that need to be fulfilled in order to support Quasi- Static setup analysis o Performing full vehicle analysis o Post-processing and investigating results in Adams/Post-Processor Prerequisite A working knowledge of Adams as covered in ADM740 Dates Frimley: 18.06.2021 22.10.2021 Duration 1 Day Price £450+VAT
TRAINING 2021 ADM750 – Gear, Belt, and Chain Modelling with Adams/Machinery Objectives You will learn how to build detailed models containing belts, chains or gears with Adams/Machinery. Content Introducing the Adams/Machinery Wizard Adams/Machinery Database Structure for Components, Parametrics, etc. Creating Gear Systems: o Spur, Helical & Bevel Gear Types o Simplified, Detailed & 3D Contact Types Creating Belt Systems: o Smooth, V-Grooved & Toothed Belts o Pulley Types: Standard and Tensioners o Actuator Types and System Outputs Creating Chain Drive Systems: o Roller and Silent Types o Compliance Methods: From Linear to User-Defined o Tensioner/Guide Types: Rotational, Fixed and Translational Simulation Speed and Robustness Guidelines for Typical Machinery Systems Prerequisites A working knowledge of Adams as covered in ADM701. Dates Frimley: 15.01.2021 10.09.2021 Duration 1 Day Price £450+VAT
TRAINING 2021 Software Cradle CRA101 – SC/Tetra Basic Objective The main objectives of this course are to familiarize attendees with the basic operation of SC/Tetra and to equip them to handle problems encountered during typical product design processes. Attendees will acquire basic knowledge about: • Basic operation of SC/Tetra • Preparation of geometry data from CAD data • Checking the validity of the simulation • Advanced functions of SC/Tetra • Finding information and/or acquiring necessary help Content • Introduction to CFD • Basic Operation of SC/Tetra • Adaptive Mesh Refinement • Importing Data • Moving object (discontinuous mesh + ALE) • Moving object (overset mesh + ALE) • Moving object (discontinuous mesh + ALE+ induced motion) • Periodic boundary • Finding information and/or acquiring necessary help Prerequisites A basic knowledge of computational fluid dynamics is desirable Dates On Request Duration 2 Days Price £900+VAT
TRAINING 2021 CRA201 – scSTREAM Basic (Building & Architecture) Objective The main objectives of this course are to familiarize attendees with the basic operation of scSTREAM and to equip them to handle typical thermal/CFD problems encountered during the building and architectural design processes. This course will focus on functions useful for indoor HVAC simulations and external flow/aerodynamics around buildings. The attendees will acquire basic knowledge about: • Basic Operation of scSTREAM • Checking the validity of the simulation • Advanced functions of scSTREAM • Finding information and/or acquiring necessary help Content • Introduction to CFD • Basic Operation of scSTREAM • Air-conditioning model • Anemostat model • Radiation and Solar Radiation • Diffusion and ventilation efficiency function • Dew condensation • Utilization of 2D DXF data • Power law and Canopy model for external airflow • Zooming function • Multi-block function • Finding information and/or acquiring necessary help Prerequisites A basic knowledge of computational fluid dynamics is desirable. Dates Frimley: 27.04.2021-28.04.2021 02.11.2021-03.11.2021 Duration 2 Days Price £900+VAT
TRAINING 2021 CRA202 – scSTREAM Basic (Electronics) Objective The main objectives of this course is to enable attendees to solve thermal problems typically encountered during the electronics product design process. This course focuses on functions useful to electronics related simulations. The attendees will acquire basic knowledge about: • Basic Operation of scSTREAM • Checking the validity of the simulation • Advanced functions of scSTREAM • Finding information and/or acquiring necessary help Content • Introduction to CFD • Basic Operation of scSTREAM • Radiation Effect • Separate Flow and Heat Execution of the Solver • Periodic Heating • Modification of CAD Data • Multi-block Method • CSV Mapping Tool • Thermal Circuit Model • Utilizing Gerber Data • Finding information and/or acquiring necessary help Prerequisites A basic knowledge of computational fluid dynamics is desirable. Dates Frimley: 27.04.2021-28.04.2021 02.11.2021-03.11.2021 Duration 2 Days Price £900+VAT
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