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TRAINING CATALOG

Virtual Product Development

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The MSC Institute of Technology

The MSC Institute of Technology is chartered to provide basic and specialized training in the use of Virtual Product Development tools to maximize your investments in software tools. The Institute maintains state-of-the-art classroom facilities and individual computer graphics laboratories at training centers throughout the world. Our goal is to accelerate your ability to innovate through the use of simulation tools and services.

This catalog is your guide to the world’s largest Virtual Product Development curriculum. Our offerings include more than 90 different courses, designed with an emphasis on case-based training, where you learn how to use software tools and apply the related theory while solving real design and engineering problems. Over 1,000 of these courses are provided each year to over 7,000 students at MSC training facilities throughout the world.

Whether you need an introduction to VPD or expert instruction in specialized applications, the MSC Institute of Technology offers the courses you want, with the expertise you deserve. MSC is dedicated to customer service, product excellence, and continuous quality improvement in all that we do.

Flexible Training OptionsThe Institute’s live training is the best way to gain skills that are tailored to your operations. Our instructors not only provide tools and theory training, but consult with you to define solutions to your actual design and engineering problems.

To further meet your specific requirements, we offer three options for live instruction.

Standard Public Courses– Choose from our wide selection of courses conveniently offered at sites throughout the world

Private Courses – If you have a number of employees who need training, we offer the cost effective option of bringing our class to your facility. This eliminates employee travel costs, minimizes time away from work, and can be arranged at your convenience.

Custom 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 custom course might include a combination of topics from several standard courses or specialized material not found in any of our standard seminars. MSC will work with your staff to design the course you need.

MSC can deliver custom and private courses live or via the web. We can also help insure that you have the adequate hardware and software licenses available for private courses.

Training ProductsMSC provides a convenient set of training products to give you access to high quality training, even if you cannot attend a live training course. These products can also serve as a valuable reference tool for employees who have taken a live class, but need a short refresher on a particular subject.

DVD/Video Courses – Many of our more popular courses are now available on DVD/video. You can play the DVDs right on your computer, allowing you to watch the course and run the software from your machine.

Web-based Courses – MSC also can create Web-based courses specifically for you. Our staff will work with you to design and create custom courses conveniently accessed through your internal network.

Course Schedules and Registration Our catalog includes descriptions of our standard worldwide courses offerings, along with their schedules. You can also find our latest offerings listed on our website at www.mscsoftware.com. Registration information and class schedules are listed by world area and include specialized seminars and other events and services offered by your local MSC office.

For More InformationPlease contact your local sales office for additional details on our training products and services. Our experts can help you create a training plan that fits your personal needs and insures that you get the most from your VPD investments. To find an office near you, please visit our website or contact one of our regional headquarters listed below.

Telephone +714 540 8900Fax +714 784 4056

Telephone +81 3 6911 1200Fax +81 3 6911 1201

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COMPANY OVERVIEW

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SEMINAR OVERVIEW

1 MSC.ADAMS

ADM701 Basic ADAMS/Full Simulation 10ADM702 Basic ADAMS/Solver 10ADM703 Advanced ADAMS/Solver 11ADM704 Parametric and Design Evaluation Tools with ADAMS/View 11ADM705 Customization with ADAMS/View 12ADM710 ADAMS/Flex 12ADM711 ADAMS/Controls 12ADM712 ADAMS/Auto Flex 13ADM720 ADAMS/Vibration 13ADM730 ADAMS/Insight 13ADM740 ADAMS/Car 14ADM761 Basic ADAMS/Chassis 14ADM782 MECHANISM/Pro 15

2 MSC.DYTRANDYT101 Introduction To Langrangian Analysis Using MSC.Dytran 15DYT102 Introduction To Eulerian And Coupled Analysis Using MSC.Dytran 16DYT103 Introduction to Airbag Analysis and Occupant Safety Using MSC.Dytran 17

3 MSC.EASY5 EAS101 MSC.EASY5 Dynamic System Modeling Simulation and Analysis using EASY5 (Intro Class) 18 EAS102 MSC.EASY5 Dynamic System Modeling Simulation and Analysis using EASY5 (Advanced Class) 18EAS103 MSC.EASY5 Modeling Simulation of Fluid Power Systems Using EASY5 19EAS104 MSC.EASY5 Introduction to MSC.EASY5 with Emphasis on fluid Power Systems 19EAS105 MSC.EASY5 Gas Systems Modeling and Simulation with MSC.EASY5 19

4 MSC.FLIGHTLOADS AND DYNAMICS

FLD120 Introduction to MSC.FlightLoads & MSC.Nastran Aeroelastic Analysis 20

5 MSC.MARCMAR101 MSC.Marc Mentat Introduction 21MAR102 MSC.Marc Mentat Advanced 21MAR103 MSC.Marc Experimental Elastomer Analysis 22MAR104 MSC.SuperForm 22MAR120 Introduction to Engineering Analysis using MSC.Marc and MSC.Patran 23

6 MSC.MVISIONMVI320 Using MSC.Mvision Materials System 23

7 MSC.NASTRANNAS101 Basics MSC.Nastran Linear Static and Normal Modes Analysis 24NAS102 MSC.Nastran Dynamic Analysis 25NAS103 MSC.Nastran Nonlinear Analysis 25NAS104 MSC.Nastran Thermal Analysis 26NAS105 Practical Finite Element Analysis Techniques using MSC.Nastran 26NAS106 MSC.Nastran Superelement Analysis 27NAS107 Designing Sensitivity and Optimization in MSC.Nastran 28NAS108 MSC.Nastran New Capabilities 28NAS109 Adaptive Analysis with MSC.Nastran 29NAS110 DMAP and Database Application in MSC.Nastran 29NAS111 MSC.Nastran Aeroelastic Analysis 30

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7 MSC.NASTRANNAS113 Analysis of Composite Materials with MSC.Nastran 31NAS115 Fluid Structure Analysis in MSC.Nastran 32NAS116 Practical Dynamic Analysis in MSC.Nastran 32NAS120 Linear Static and Normal Modes Analysis Using MSC.Nastran & MSC.Patran 33NAS122 Dynamic Analysis Using MSC.Patran and MSC.Nastran 34NAS123 MSC.Nastran Implicit Nonlinear (SOL 600) Analysis 34

NASTRAN FOR WINDOWS

N4W101 Linear Static Normal Modes and Buckling Analysis Using MSC.Nastran for WINDOWS 35 N4W102 Dynamic Analysis Using MSC.Nastran for WINDOWS 36N4W103 Nonlinear Analysis Using MSC.Nastran for WINDOWS 36N4W104 Thermal Analysis Using MSC.Nastran for WINDOWS 37

9 MSC.PATRAN PAT301 Computer Based Modeling for Design and Analysis with MSC.Patran 37PAT301 AERO Computer Based Modeling for Design and Analysis for Aerospace Application 38PAT302 MSC.Patran for Advanced Users 38PAT304 Introduction to MSC.Patran Command Language (PCL) 39PAT312 Thermal Analysis Using MSC.Patran Thermal 39PAT318 Durability and Fatigue Life Estimation Using MSC.Fatigue 40PAT319 Fatigue Analysis of Dynamically Responsive Systems Using FEA 40PAT325 MSC.Patran Introduction to Laminate Modeler 41PAT328 New Capabilities in MSC.Patran 41PAT329 Acoustic and Vibro-Acoustic Analysis Using MSC.Actran 41

10 MSC.SOFY SOF101 MSC.SOFY Basic 42SOF110 MSC.SOFY Advanced for Nastran Users 43SOF111 MSC.SOFY Advanced for LS-DYNA Users 43

11 MSC.VISUALNASTRAN 4DVND101 MSC.visualNastran Desktop Training 44

12 SIMDESIGNERSMD101 Structural and Thermal Analysis Using SimDesigner 45SMD102 SimDesigner Motion for CATIA V5 45SMD103 SimDesigner Suspension for CATIA V5 46

13 CATIA V4CAT401 CATIA V4 Basic Modeling 47CAT402 CATIA V4 Generative Drafting 47CAT403 CATIA V4 Installation & Administration 47CAT404 CATIA V4 Manufacturing 48CAT405 CATIA V4 Surface Design 48CAT406 CATIA V4 Advanced Surface Design 48CAT407 CATIA V4 Advanced Solids / Parametrics 48

14 CATIA V5CAT501 CATIA V5 Fundamentals 49CAT501AERO CATIA V5 Fundamentals for Aerospace Applications 49CAT502 CATIA V5 Advanced Modeling 49CAT503 CATIA V5 Installation & Administration 50CAT504 CATIA V5 Manufacturing 50CAT505 CATIA V5 Surface Design 51CAT507 CATIA/CADAM Drafting Basic Training 51CAT508 Helix to CCD Migration Training 51CAT509 CATIA V5 Structural Analysis for the Designer 51CAT510 CATIA V5 Knowledgeware 52CAT511 CATIA V5 Fundamentals for V4 Users 52CAT512 CATIA V5 Fundamentals for SmarTeam Users 52CAT513 CATIA V5 Lite for Analysts 52CAT520 SmarTeam Administration Training 53CAT521 SmarTeam End User Training 53CAT530 CAA Programming Basics 53CAT531 CATIA V5 VB Automation 53CAT540 ENOVIA Custom 53

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MSC.Software

MSC.Software MSC.Software’s mission is to help every manufacturer be more competitive and improve its product development process through the application of Virtual Product Development. Virtual Product Development is the coordinated application of people, processes, and technologies so product development teams can make better, more timely product development decisions, explore innovative design alternatives, and consistently get the product right: the right performance, safety, durability, manufacturability, maintainability, cost, and time-to-market.

VPD builds on a manufacturer’s existing investments in design and simulation software, computing hardware, prototype and testing processes and facilities, and technical training. More importantly, VPD builds on a firm’s existing product development process, core technical knowledge, and established competencies, significantly improving the coordination and utilization of these assets.

The Broadest Range of Simulation SolutionsMSC.Software offers the most compre-hensive portfolio of simulation software in the world, with best-in-class applications in key engineering disciplines. Our three main product lines are:

• SimOffice™: A Stand-Alone VPD Environment SimOffice incorporates MSC.Software’s

market-leading applications into a unified product line, bringing together MSC.Nastran™, MSC.Patran™, MSC.ADAMS®, MSC.EASY5™, MSC.Marc®, MSC.SOFY™, and other products with a common data backbone. Scalable from a single user to the complete en-terprise, these products enable the func-tional assessment of large and complex virtual product models from concept through detailed design, testing, and validation stages, across all functional performance attributes.

• SimDesigner™: A CAD-Embedded VPD Environment

SimDesigner delivers VPD technology to the designer’s desktop by embedding MSC.Software simulation solutions into leading CAD environments. This enables performance assessment across multip-le disciplines, such as linear and nonline-ar structures, motion, thermal, and mo-re, directly on a CAD model even in the earliest stages of design. SimDesigner Gateway products provide CAD users direct access to MSC.Nastran, MSC.Marc, and in-house proprietary systems using the STEP AP209 standard.

• SimManager™: Simulation Process and Data Management

MSC.SimManager is a Web-based environment that manages and automates simulation processes, provides control of and access to associated data and histories, and ultimately delivers knowledge of product performance earlier in the development process. Through implementation of best-practice simulation processes and the development of an enterprise-wide simulation knowledge base, MSC.SimManager ensures consistency of simulation results and increases productivity from existing simulation tools.

AINTRODUCTION


VPD Maturity Model: Roadmap for SuccessAchieving the full benefits of Virtual Product Development – reduced risk and cost, improved product quality, enhanced innovation, faster time-to-market, and more – requires a solid strategic vision, careful planning, and efficient implementation. MSC.Software works with customers to assess their product development processes, define technology and process improvement strategies, and develop a VPD implementation roadmap using the Virtual Product Development Maturity Model (VPDMM).

The VPDMM assessment guides a company through more than 30 topics, including quality, risk and opportunity management, decision support, data integrity, customer requirements, cross-functional design integration, and the level of involvement of management, platform teams, and the supply chain. The results provide an unbiased review of a company’s current product development processes, compares them to industry best practices, and assists in defining the implementation plan. After assessing each factor, reviewing current and target capabilities, and developing metrics to measure improvement, a process improvement roadmap is created to guide the implementation of VPD tools and technologies.

A mature VPD environment enables product development teams, both internal and in the supply chain, to streamline their processes to leverage the company’s investment in technology, eliminate redundant or wasteful steps, increase product data integrity, improve team communications, compare multiple virtual prototypes, achieve repeatable results and, most importantly, make better product development decisions.

Professional ServicesMSC.Software’s Professional Services range from on-site training and engineering staffing to custom software development, process automation, and program/project management. Our global organization and services resources in North America, Europe/Middle East/Africa, and Asia/Pacific offer unmatched expertise in simulation solutions, technology integration, and process improvement. This depth of capabilities, our 40-plus years of experience, and our global presence differentiates MSC.Software from other companies in today’s product engineering marketplace.

By choosing to work with MSC.Software, our customers are selecting a partner with the resources, knowledge, and experience to assist them in managing product development risks more efficiently and effectively.

MSC.Software Professional Services

OFFERINGS

DAMSMSC.ADAMS

MSC.EASY5

MSC.Dytran

MSC.Marc

MSC.Nastran

MSC.Patran

MSC.SOFY

Basic ADAMS/Full Simulation If you‘re new to mechanical system simulation, this course will give you the foundation of skills you‘ll need to begin using MSC.ADAMS‘ powerful virtual prototyping, testing, and visualization capabilities.

Topics:

• Create parts and organize them into mechanical systems

• Connect parts with ideal constraints, such as:

- standard joints (hinges, sliders, etc.)

- joint primitives

- complex (couplers, screw, etc.)

- curve (cam-follower, pin-in-slot)

• Actuate a system with:

- ideal and complex part motion

- applied forces

- gravity

• Connect parts with more realistic forces:

- simple (springs, dampers, etc.)

- complex based on system states (displacements, velocities, etc.)

- complex based on test data

- contacts and collisions

• Measure quantities of interest (displacements, velocities, accelerations, applied loads, forces)

• Perform static, transient, and linear simulations

• Precisely control and manage your simulations

• Investigate test results via animations and plots

• Manage files generated and used by ADAMS/View and ADAMS/ Solver

• “Putting it all together” to complete a comprehensive workshop that tests comprehension of modeling elements and techniques discussed in class

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M701

Basic ADAMS/Solver This course is intended for users who wish to learn about the building block of all ADAMS models, the ADAMS/Solver dataset. This course will teach you how to build and manipulate models via the dataset, and perform simulations using ADAMS/Solver.

Topics:

• Building models without a pre-processor

- MSC.ADAMS dataset structure (.adm)

- statements

- functions

- Connecting parts with:

- ideal constraints (hinges, sliders, etc.)

- flexible connectors (springs, dampers, etc.)

- complex forces based on system states or test data

- contacts using IMPACT function

- Actuating a system with:

- motions

- applied forces

- gravity

- Measuring quantities of interest

- displacements

- velocities

- accelerations

- forces

• Simulating models in ADAMS/Solver

- MSC.ADAMS command files (.acf)

- Compare/contrast simulation types

- dynamic

- kinematic

- quasi-static

- static

• Reviewing results using the ADAMS/PostProcessor

- Message Files (.msg)

- Analysis Files (.gra, .res, .req, .out)

Prerequisites:

None

Length:

2 Days

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• Additional topics discussed are:

- importing CAD-based geometry

- performing cam synthesis

- applying joint friction

- performing design studies

- applying sensors to your system

- ADAMS/AutoFlex

Prerequisites:

None

Length:

5 Days

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Advanced ADAMS/Solver This course is intended for experienced MSC.ADAMS users who want to gain a deeper knowledge on how to tune ADAMS/Solver to gain optimal ratio between simulation speed and results accuracy. This course will also teach more sophisticated modeling and simulation techniques, as well as customize ADAMS/Solver for your particular application or subsystem through subroutines.

Topics:

• Gain greater insight into ADAMS/Solver theory (i.e., equation formulation and solution methods) so you know which solution parameters are under user-control and when, why, and how to set them. Recommended modeling practices and what to avoid. (2 days)

• Link subroutines (FORTRAN) with standard ADAMS/Solver routines to generate and run a customized ADAMS/Solver library. (1 day)

• Use advanced modeling techniques (1 day)

- Controlling model topology during simulation

- Differential equations to represent mechanical phenomena

- 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

- Sensors to control simulations

- Modeling hystersis via a user subroutine

Prerequisites:

• Basic MSC.ADAMS Full Simulation Package Course or Basic ADAMS/Solver Course * Experience with MSC.ADAMS highly recommended * Familiarity with ADAMS/View highly recommended

Length:

4 Days

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M70

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Parametric and Design Evaluation Tools with ADAMS/View This course is intended for users who want to parameterize their model in order to determine how different modeling parameters influence the design and how to iterate on those to achieve the optimal design.

Topics:

• Introduction to parameterization.

• Understanding expressions used in a parameterized model.

- Built-in ADAMS/View functions (location, orientation, modeling, etc.).

- Accessing database objects and their component values.

• Creating a parametric model, using:

- Construction Points

- Design Variables

- Expression Builder

- Graphical Tools

- Table Editor

• Performing multi-run simulations to better understand and improve overall system behavior

- Design Study

- Design of Experiments (DOE)

- Optimization

• Creating design objectives and design constraints for your system.

• Interpreting Results of a multi-run simulation.

- Plotting

- Summary Tables

Prerequisites:

• Basic MSC.ADAMS Full Simulation Package Course • Advanced ADAMS/Solver Course preferred

Length:

2 Days

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Customization with ADAMS/View This course is intended for users who want to customize their ADAMS/View environment. It will focus on building macros and tailoring the virtual prototyping process within the ADAMS/View interface to specific applications.

Topics:

• ADAMS/View command language and structure.

- Commands - keywords, parameter names, parameter values

- Conditional constructs (if/then/else, for loops, etc.)

- Using command files to perform tasks

• The macro language and macro structure.

• How to create and access macros to automate common tasks.

• Creating custom dialog boxes

- Using the dialog box builder

- Defining labels, fields, buttons, options menu, etc.

- Become familiar with underlying commands

• Creating custom menus.

• Putting it all together to build a custom interface.

Prerequisites:

• Basic MSC.ADAMS Full Simulation Package Course • Advanced ADAMS/Solver Course preferred

Length:

2 Days

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ADAMS/Flex You will learn how to use ADAMS/Flex to incorporate flexibility into your MSC.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.

Topics:

• 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

• Modeling considerations

• Debugging

• Modeling 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:

• MSC.ADAMS Full Similation Package users: Basic MSC.ADAMS • Full Simulation Package Course • ADAMS/Car users: ADAMS/Car Course

Length:

3 DaysA

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ADAMS/Controls You will learn how to connect your MSC.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 MSC.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.

Topics:

• 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 cosimulation 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:

• Basic MSC.ADAMS Full Simulation Package Course or equivalent experience with MSC.ADAMS

• MATLAB - Simulink, or EASY5 experience preferred

Length:

2 Days

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M711

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ADAMS/Auto Flex You will learn how to use ADAMS/AutoFlex to incorporate flexibility into your MSC.ADAMS models. The course is primarily focused on creating flexible bodies in your ADAMS/View module using ADAMS/AutoFlex. Previous FEA experience is a plus, but not a requirement.

Topics:

• Detailed steps used to generate a flexible body using

ADAMS/AutoFlex (Geometry & Extrusion methods)

• Working with flexible body models in ADAMS/View

(mode manager, connect flexible part to rigid parts, add forces/ torques, use measures)

• Using AFI files to generate new flexible bodies

• Basic discussion on modal flexibility

Prerequisites:

• MSC.ADAMS Full Simulation Package users: Basic MSC.ADAMS Full Simulation Package Course • ADAMS/Car users: ADAMS/Car Course

Length:

1 Day

ADAMS/Vibration This course is intended for users who want to perform frequency-domain analysis. Using ADAMS/Vibration, you can study forced vibrations within the MSC.ADAMS model at isolated instances. The results from ADAMS/Vibration can be used in noise/vibration/harshness (NVH) studies.

Topics:

• 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:

• MSC.ADAMS Full Simulation Package Users: - Basic MSC.ADAMS Full Simulation Package Course required. - Advanced ADAMS/View Courses recommended. • ADAMS/Car Users: - Basic MSC.ADAMS Full Simulation Package Course required

Length:

1 Day

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ADAMS/Insight This course 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.

Topics:

• How DOE and virtual prototyping revolutionize traditional design techniques.

• Publishing dynamic content of design analysis for collaboration across departments or companies.

• Understanding factors and responses in your model, how response surfaces tie these together.

• Setting up the parametrics required:

• Parametrics in the MSC.ADAMS products.

• Reasonable design space assumptions, nominal models.

• Classical DOE process using ADAMS/Insight:

• Screening studies, identifying significant candidates.

• Response surface refinement

• Results interpretation, refining results

• Composite responses, tied factors and merging response surfaces

Prerequisites:

• MSC.ADAMS Full Simulation Package Users: - Basic MSC.ADAMS Full Simulation Package Course Required - Advanced ADAMS/View Courses Recommended• ADAMS/Car Users: - Basic MSC.ADAMS Full Simulation Package Course Required• ADAMS/Pre Users: - Basic ADAMS/Pre Course Required - Basic MSC.ADAMS Full Simulation Package Course Recommended

Length:

2 Days

03

7M

DA

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ADAMS/Car Experienced MSC.ADAMS user can learn how to automate the process of performing general and customized vehicle simulations. This is taught using built-in tools that allow for the creation of fully parameterized and modularized vehicle models in the ADAMS/Car environment.

Topics:

• 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, bumpstop, etc.

• Overview on how to implement flexible bodies

Prerequisites:

• Basic MSC.ADAMS Full Simulation Package Course• General vehicle knowledge (vehicle dynamics,

suspension design, etc.) preferred

Length:

4 Days

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7M

DA

Basic ADAMS/Chassis Topics:

• Description and usage of MSC.ADAMS related products

- ADAMS/Solver

- ADAMS/PostProcessor

- ADAMS/Insight

• Description of Chassis model file structure

- Systems

- Subsystems

- Property Files

- Database Structure

• Investigation of half-vehicle model behavior

- Using the Suspension Design Module (SDM) requests

- Bushing definition and orientation techniques

- Attachment options

- Hub compliance modeling

- Effect of vehicle loading on steering behavior

- Using the static load case event

• Investigation of full-vehicle model behavior

- Effect of passengers on steering response

- Understanding understeer budget contribution

- Using the Static Vehicle Characteristics (SVC) event

- Stringpots, accelerometers, and ride height sensors to ‘instrument’ your model

- Simple chassis stiffness modeling

- Brake system modeling overview

- Trailer modeling

- Introduction to Chassis customization

- Converting files from ADAMS/Pre to ADAMS/Chassis

Prerequisites:

Basic MSC.ADAMS Full Simulation Package Course or Basic ADAMS/Solver Course

Length:

2 Days

16

7M

DA

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MECHANISM/Pro This course is intended for Pro/ENGINEER users who wish to learn about the fully integrated, mechanical system simulation tool, MECHANISM/Pro. This course will teach you how to fully mechanize your Pro/E assembly, perform kinematic and dynamic analyses, and refine your model through postprocessing of the results.

Topics:

• Building models with your Pro/E assembly

- MECH/Pro mechanism structure Subassemblies, parts, and rigid bodies

- Connecting parts with: Ideal constraints (hinge, sliders, etc.) Flexible connectors (springs, dampers, etc.) Cam contraints (point on curve, curve on curve)

- Actuating a system with: Motions, applied forces, gravity, imported test data, and ADAMS/Solver functions

- Measuring (Requesting) quantities of interest Displacements, velocities, accelarations, forces, and user-defined.

• Simulating models in ADAMS/Solver

- Compare/contrast simulation types Dynamic, kinematic, static, and quasi-static

• Reviewing results

- Animation

- Subassemblies, parts, and rigid bodies

- Viewing Numeric Results

- Plotting

- Clearance study and Collision check

Prerequisites:

Pro/ENGINEER (working knowledge)

Length:

2 Days

28

7M

DA

Introduction To Langrangian Analysis Using MSC.Dytran MSC.Dytran is designed to solve transient dynamic problems involving a high degree of nonlinearity. This seminar provides an introduction to the Lagrangian capabilities of MSC.Dytran. The primary emphasis is on how to use the program to solve engineering problems. The major capabilities of the program are covered in detail. The process of performing an analysis is discussed in its entirety, from initial modeling to the postprocessing of results. Hands-on workshops and example problems reinforce the material covered in the lectures. Advice is offered on modeling techniques, meshing, and evaluation of results. In addition, techniques to minimize the cost of analyses are discussed. By the end of the seminar, attendees should be able to apply MSC.Dytran to the solution of practical engineering problems in structural mechanics.

Topics:

Day One • Introduction - Overview of MSC.Dytran capabilities - Differences between Lagrangian and Eulerian technology - Overview of contact and Euler/Lagrange coupling techniques - Typical applications • Explicit transient dynamic analysis - Introduction to explicit solution techniques - Explicit versus implicit technology - When to use explicit technology • Input definition - Overview of the input file - Input file formats and data generation - File management system - Executive control - Case control - Bulk data

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MSC.DYTRAN

• Running the analysis - Modeling - Description of the MSC.Dytran fi les - Example input fi le - Restarts and rezones - Executing MSC.Dytran - Postprocessing using the XDEXTR translator • Workshop on using XDEXTR • Basic concepts of Lagrange - Theory - Computational cycle - User subroutine implementation Day Two • Lagrangian capabilities - Element library - Material models - Loads and constraints - User subroutines • Workshop example on Lagrange • Pre-stressing with MSC.Nastran • Concept of surfaces in MSC.Dytran - Surface defi nition - Defi ning segments - Surface modeling • Lagrangian Interaction Capabilities - Contact - Tied connections - Kinematic connections - Breakable connections • Modeling techniques - Mesh design - Problem simplifi cation - Postprocessing - Results interpretation • Workshop example on Lagrangian interaction

Prerequisites:

Experience with a general-purpose fi nite element analysis application is recommended

Length:

2 Days

Introduction to Eulerian and Coupled Analysis using MSC.DytranMSC.Dytran is a coupled Euler-Lagrange code designed to solve fl uid-structure interaction problems. This seminar complements the DYT101 seminar, provides an introduction to the Eulerian processor, and shows how it can be coupled to the Lagrangian, or structural parts, of the model. The emphasis of this seminar is on using the programs to solve engineering problems. The capabilities of the program, including typical applications, are covered in detail. Hands-on workshops and example problems reinforce the lecture material. Advice is offered on modeling techniques, choice of material models, and evaluation of results. In addition, techniques to reduce the cost of analyses are discussed. By the end of the course, attendees should have a basic understanding of how to solve fl uid-structure interaction problems using an Euler-Lagrange approach.

Topics:

Day One

• Introduction

- When to use Eulerian and Euler-Lagrange coupling

- Typical applications

• Basic concepts of Euler

- Finite volume method

- General connectivity

- Computational cycle

- User subroutine implementation

• Eulerian capabilities

- Euler element library

- Material models

- Boundary conditions

- User subroutines

• Workshop example on Euler

• General coupling

- When to use general coupling

- Theoretical concept of general coupling

- Input directives

• Workshop example on general coupling

Day Two

• Basic concepts of arbitrary Lagrange-Euler (ALE)

- When to use ALE

- MSC.Dytran ALE implementation

- Input directives

• Workshop example on ALE

• ALE coupling

- When to use ALE coupling

- Advantages of ALE coupling

- Implementation in the fi nite volume concept

- Input directives

• Workshop example on ALE coupling

• Modeling techniques

- Mesh design

- Problem initialization

- Coupling techniques

- Postprocessing

Prerequisites:

DYT101 is recommended

Length:

2 Days

DY

T10

2

MSC.DYTRAN2


Introduction to Airbag Analysis and Occupant Safety Using MSC.Dytran In this course we will discuss the steps to perform an Occupant Safety Analysis. Some of the topics to be covered are: discussion on the input cards needed, modeling of an airbag, self contact, infl ator, holes, permeability and heat losses. MSC.Patran will be used to position a Dummy, defi ne contact between Dummy and airbag and contact between Dummy and seat belt. Several workshops are used to illustrate these techniques, followed by discussion of the results for a more thorough understanding of the problems analyzed.

Topics:

• Air bag Modelling in Uniform Pressure and CFD coding

• Defi nition of holes, permeability, heat loss, infl ator characteristics and mixture of gases

• Air bag Self Contact

• ATB Dummy Positioning

• Occupant Dummy Air Bag Interaction

Prerequisites:

• Basic knowledge of the MSC.Dytran software is required • Basic knowledge of the MSC.Patran and the MSC.Dytran Prefe rence is required • Basic knowledge of Occupant Safety is not required but will be benifi cial

Length:

2 Days

30

1T

YD

3MSC.EASY5

Dynamic System Modeling Simulation and Analysis using EASY5 (Intro Class) This course gives the engineer a basic understanding of the EASY5 modeling, simulation, and analysis environment. Students learn to represent an existing dynamic system on screen using predefi ned modeling blocks and components, empirical table data, and user-defi ned FORTRAN components. Students learn to calculate stable operating points using the EASY5 Steady-State Analysis, and are introduced to fi xed- and variable-step integration used during simulation. The class also covers the EASY5 set of linear analyses, including, in part, transfer function calculation, frequency response generation, and root locus analysis.

Topics:

• Model Building

• Linear Analysis

• Analysis Tool & Methodology

• Simulation and Integration

• Data Tables and the Matrix Editor

• Operating Point and Steady State Analysis

• MSC.EASY5 Architecture

• Writing Code in MSC.EASY5

Prerequisites:

An engineering background, knowledge of FORTRAN, and an under-standing of differential equations.

Length:

2 Days

10

1S

AE


Modeling Simulation of Fluid Power Systems Using EASY5 This course has been designed to give the hydraulics engineer a basic understanding of the issues and difficulties surrounding modeling and simulation of fluid power systems. It is geared towards the user who already has a general understanding of the EASY5 modeling, simulation and analysis environment as well as knowledge in the area of hydraulics design. Students will learn about the specific issues that arise when building and analyzing a fluid power model. They will gain hands-on experience by building a number of different systems using predefined hydraulics and valve kit components as well as incorporating general purpose components and user-defined Fortran code. Models will include components such as valves including valve dynamics, pumps, circuits with multiple loops and heat exchangers. Open and closed loop systems will be built. The course will cover the importance of calculating steady state conditions and provide tips and insights into how to do this. Simulation and transient water hammer effects will be discussed as well. Students will learn how to include temperature considerations in their models and how to use EASY5 components to parameterize their models. Students will learn more about advanced topics like creating user-defined fluid properties and using this unique fluid in the system.

Topics:

• General Theory of Hydraulic Modeling in MSC.EASY5

• Modeling an Open Loop Oil Cooling System

- Obtain Initial Operating Points

- Fluid properties

• Modeling a Closed Loop Oil Cooling System

- Difficulties in obtaining steady state

• Building a Piloted Servo Valve

- Building valves from primitive hydraulic components

- Use steady state scan to parameterize models

- Linear analysis

• Model a Raise/Lower Valve for a Hydralic Lift

- Using HC library components to create larger component

- Reverse flow in a hydraulic system

- Minimizing number of pressure states

• Simulating Waterhammer Effects

• Disaster Recovery - How to handle problem models

Prerequisites:

Working knowledge of EASY5 and a basic understanding of the Ther-mal Hydraulics library.

Length:

2 Days

EA

S10

3

Dynamic System Modeling Simulation and Analysis using EASY5 (Advanced Class) This course introduces an existing EASY5 user to advanced modeling and analysis methods. Modeling topics include defining implicit relationships and sorting, using vectorized components, creating FORTRAN components, building reusable user-defined components, working with sampled-data system modeling, using EASY5 switch states, and understanding the modeling system logic, counters, resets, and delays. Analysis topics include single- and multiple-point steady-state analyses, multirate sampled-data system analysis, a detailed look at variable-step integration, and problem diagnosis.

Topics:

• Review of Differential Equations & Linear Algebra

• Building Models

• Specifying Model Data

• Finding an Initial Operating Point - Steady State Analysis

• Running a Transient Response - Numerical Integration

• Using the Linear Model Analysis - Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors

• Using Fortran Components

• Building Library Components

• Modeling Digital Controllers - Delay and Sample States

• Modeling Discontinuities with Switch States

Prerequisites:

Completion of introductory class and/or a working knowledge of EASY5.

Length:

3 Days

EA

S10

2MSC.EASY53


Introduction to MSC.EASY5 with Emphasis on fluid Power Systems This course gives the engineer a basic understanding of the EASY5 modeling, simulation, and analysis environment from the perspective of hydraulics. Example problems using components in the MSC.EASY5 Thermal/Hydraulics library are employed. Students learn to represent an existing hydraulic system on screen using predefined modeling blocks and components, empirical table data, and user-defined FORTRAN components. Students learn to calculate stable operating points using the EASY5 Steady-State Analysis. Modeling problems specific to hydraulic systems are discussed. The class also covers the EASY5 set of linear analyses, including, in part, transfer function calculation, frequency response generation, and root locus analysis.

Topics:

• Modeling an Open Loop Oil Cooling System

- Learn and practice basic MSC.EASY5 skills

- Obtrain Initial Operating Points, Steady State

• Modeling a Closed Loop Oil Cooling System

- Try different linear analyses

- Learn about numerical simulation

• Writing Code in MSC.EASY5

• MSC.EASY5 File Architecture

Prerequisites:

An engineering background, some familiarity with hydraulics and fluid power applications, and an understanding of differential equations. Knowledge of FORTRAN is desirable but not required.

Length:

2 Days

EA

S10

4

Gas Systems Modeling and Simulation with MSC.EASY5This course will teach you how to use MSC.EASY5 to model pneumatic systems and valves. It will review some fundamentals that are usually not well understood and provide advanced instructions for features in MSC.EASY5.

Topics:

• General Theory of Pneumatic Modeling in MSC.EASY5

• Modeling a Simple Pneumatic Pressure Regulator

- Practice basic MSC.EASY5 skills

- Obtain Initial Operating Points

- Difficulties in Obtaining Steady State

- Use Steady State to parameterize models

• Modeling a Flow Control Valve

- Building Valves from Primitive Pneumatic Components

• Building an Electro pneumatic Pressure Regulator

- Data Tables and the Matrix Editor

• Linear Analysis

• Model a Temperature Control System with Heat Exchangers

• Simulation and Numerical Integration

• Macro Code Development

• Sorting and Solving Implicit Loops

• Modeling and Development with Discrete Components

• Modeling Discontinuities with Switch States

• Additional topics as interest and time allows including:

- Debugging models

- How to define and use your own fluid property set

Prerequisites:

• Completion of introductory class and/or a working knowledge of EASY5

Length:

2 Days

EA

S10

5

3MSC.EASY5


Introduction to MSC.FlightLoads & MSC.Nastran Aeroelastic Analysis This seminar is intended for engineers concerned with structural loads, flying qualities, and aeroelastic stability of flexible aircraft and missiles. The objective of the seminar is to familiarize the engineer with an integrated approach to the state-of-the-art MSC.Nastran applications in aeroelastic analyses and their implementation via the MSC.Flightloads User Interface and process management tool. An overview of the aeroelastic capability is followed by discussion of the available aerodynamic theories and case studies of the three available aeroelastic solutions: static aeroelasticity, flutter, and dynamic aeroelasticity. Highly detailed workshops are used throughout to exercise the student and ensure the lessons are well learned.

Topics:

- Introduction MSC.Nastran Aerodynamics

- Introduction MSC.Nastran Splining

- Introduction MSC.Nastran Aeroelastic Solutions

- Static Aeroelasticity

- Flutter

- Dynamic Response

- Introduction to MSC.Flightloads

- Aerodynamic Theories

- Doublet Lattice

- CPM

- Zona51

- Slender Bodies

- Aeroelastic Overview

- Surface Splines

- Linear Splines

02

1D

LF

- Basics of MSC.Patran and MSC.Nastran

- Patran GUI

- Nastran File Format

- Nastran Syntax

- Static Aeroelasticity

- Theory

- Case Study 1 and Workshop – FSW aircraft in longitudinal trim

- Case Study 2 and Workshop – Longitudinal Analysis of a straight wing aircraft

- Case Study 3 and Workshop – Aileron Effectiveness in Roll

- Case Study 4 and Workshop – advanced fighter aircraft analysis

- Flutter Analysis

- Case Study 5 and Workshop – flutter analysis of advanced aircraft

- Flutter analysis workshops

- Aeroelastic Response Analysis

- Introduction to MSC.Nastran Aeroelastic Response Analysis

- Case Study – Setting up Aeroelastic Response Analysis

Prerequisites:

• NAS 101: Introduction to MSC.Nastran • NAS 102: MSC.Nastran Dynamics Analysis • PAT 301: Introduction to MSC.Patran

Length:

5 Days

MSC.FLIGHTLOADS AND DYNAMICS


4

MSC.Marc Mentat Introduction The purpose of this course is to introduce the new MSC.Marc user to both MSC.Marc and MSC.Marc Mentat by lectures and hands on modeling of nonlinear problems.

Topics:

• Linear Elastic Analysis

• Geometrically Nonlinear Analysis

• Material Nonlinear Analysis

• Modeling with Contacts

• Dynamic Analysis

• Buckling Analysis

• Heat Transfer Analysis

Prerequisites:

• A basic knowledge of statics and strength of materials is highly recommended • Previous finite element analysis experience is recommended

Length:

3 Days

MA

R101

MSC.Marc Mentat Advanced The purpose of this course is to enhance the current MSC.Marc user‘s understanding of modeling nonlinear problems with emphasis on contact by lectures and hands on modeling of nonlinear contact problems.

Topics:

• Introduction to MSC.Marc

• Review of Finite Element Analysis

• Contact Analysis

- Definition of contact bodies

- Contact and friction

- Some additional contact options

- Implementation of contact constraints

• Geometrically Nonlinear Analysis

• Nonlinear Material Behavior

• Heat Transfer and Thermal Stress Analysis

• Dynamics

• Workshop Problems

- Break Forming

- Super Plastic Forming

- Interference Fit

- Dynamics with Friction Heating

- Transient Cantilever Beam

- Add Contact

Prerequisites:

• A basic knowledge of statics and strength of materials is highly recommended • Previous finite element analysis experience is recommended • Completion of MSC.Marc Mentat Introductory Course is recom mended

Length:

3 Days

MA

R10

2

5MSC.MARC


MSC.Marc Experimental Elastomer AnalysisThe purpose of this course is to provide a fundamental understanding of how material testing and finite element analysis are combined to improve the design of rubber and elastomeric products.

Topics:

• Introduction

• Overview of Elastomer Testing and Analysis

- Test data are dependent on the measurement method

- Analysis results are dependent on the mesh

- Measurement and Modeling principals

• Uniaxial Tension/Compression Testing and Analysis

- Specimen setup and test

- Set up model - Curve Fitting of Uniaxial Material Data

- Run Simulation

- Understand Physical and Numerical Results

• Biaxial Tension/Compression Testing


- Set up model - Curve Fitting of Multi Mode Material Data

- Run Simulation

- Understand Physical and Numerical Results

• Pure Shear Testing


- Set up model - Curve Fitting of Multi Mode Material Data

- Run Simulation

- Understand Physical and Numerical Results Contact Analysis

• Product Simulations with Specimen Data

- Definition of contact bodies

- Contact and friction

- Case Histories of Product Simulations

Prerequisites:

• A basic knowledge of statics and strength of materials is highly recommended • Previous finite element analysis experience is recommended • Knowledge of elastomeric materials

Length:

3 Days

MA

R10

3

MSC.SuperForm The purpose of this course is to introduce the new MSC.SuperForm user to MSC.SuperForm by lectures and hands on modeling of forging problems.

Topics:

• Introduction to MSC.SuperForm

• Mechanics of MSC.SuperForm

• Background Information

• Getting Started

• Cylinder Compression

• Closed Die Forging of a Gear Blank

• Two Stage Cold Forging Process

• Hot Forming Process with Flash

• Cup Extrusion

• Forging of a Turbine Blade

Prerequisites:


Length:

2 Days

MA

R10

4

MSC.MARC5


Introduction to Engineering Analysis using MSC.Marc and MSC.Patran MAR120 covers the use of MSC.Marc and MSC.Patran or MSC.AFEA (the interlocked combination of MSC.Patran and MSC.Marc) for the solution of complex engineering problems. Students who successfully complete this course will be able to: create finite element models representing nonlinear physical phenomena; select appropriate element types and mesh densities; understand the limitations of solving nonlinear FEA problems; select solution types for various nonlinear phenomena such as nonlinear dynamics, metal forming, elastomers, and contact problems; select error tolerance parameters and properly use automatic time-stepping techniques; and understand the basis of large deformation, rotation, and strain finite element analysis. MSC.Patran provides a Marc Preference which directly supports most MSC.Marc features and indirectly supports all MSC.Marc features. MSC customers that have been using MSC.Advanced FEA (which is replaced by MSC.AFEA) for meeting their analysis needs will find this new Marc Preference to be the ideal environment to continue their work. They are especially encouraged to attend this course. All the class practice (16 exercises) is made using MSC.Patran and MSC.Marc rather than MSC.Marc Mentat. Engineers who have attended the MAR101 and MAR102 will also benefit from attending this class if they intend to use the new MSC.Patran Marc Preference.

Topics:

• One-day Patran overview

• Element formulation: selection and usage inside MSC.Patran and MSC.MARC

• Multistepping: how to setup and run prescribed loading history analysis

• Contact: in depth coverage of setup and solution of various contact types including rigid and elastic body contact, small and finite sliding, and 1, 2, and 3 dimensional contact modes

• Fundamentals of non-linear analysis, problem formulation and convergence

• Introduction into material modeling capabilitites including: elastic, plastic, hyperelastic, creep, and composite material models

• Introduction to linear and non-linear direct dynamics and modal dynamic analysis methods

• Basic introduction to steady state and transient heat transfer analysis

Prerequisites:


Length:

4 Days

02

1R

AM

MSC.MVISION

Using MSC.Mvision Materials System The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to the use of the MSC.Mvision materials system. This class is designed for engineers, scientists, and designers involved in the use of materials for analysis or design or those involved with the testing of materials.

Topics:

Day One • Navigate MSC.Mvision databanks • Query MSC.Mvision databanks for materials meeting design

constraints • Create custom tables from any information in the databanks • Introduction to the engineering spreadsheet Day Two • Understand the MSC.Mvision database structure • Create new databanks including customized organization

of the databank • Load an MSC.Mvision database with input files or via the

spreadsheet • Use the engineering spreadsheet • Evaluate materials options - Aid in databank construction Day Three • Create user-defined functions to customize the MSC.Mvision

Spreadsheet • Create spreadsheet templates - Automatically reduce test data - Add data to an MSC.Mvision databank • Manage units with MSC.Mvision • Create ISO compliant text output of your databank

(STEP/Express Translator)

Prerequisites:

None

Length:

3 Days

02

3IV

M

MSC.MVISION


6

Basics MSC.Nastran Linear Static and Normal Modes Analysis The purpose of this seminar is to introduce the new MSC.Nastran user to the basic text input requirements for linear static and normal modes analysis of structures. Many important features of MSC.Nastran are illustrated with numerous example problems. MSC.Nastran data structure and element library, modeling practices, model debugging, and guidelines for efficient solutions are discussed. This seminar (or NAS120) provides the foundation required for intermediate and advanced MSC.Nastran applications.

Topics:

• Introduction to MSC and MSC.Nastran

• Introduction to finite element theory

• Introduction to finite element modeling

- Terminology

- Classes of input/output

- Modeling guidelines

• Overview of MSC.Nastran input data

- Input formats

- General data structure

• Executive control section MSC.Nastran solution sequences

• Case control section

- Output requests

- Data selection

- Subcase definition

• Bulk data section

- Coordinate systems

- Geometry

- Constraints

- Material properties

- Elements

NA

S101

Day Two

• Bulk data section (continued)

- Coordinate systems

- Geometry

- Constraints


- Elements

Day Three

• Intermediate modeling practices

- Set notations

- Rigid elements

- Model debugging

- Symmetry

- Modeling recommendations

• Parameters

Day Four

• Natural frequencies and normal modes

- Governing equations

- Methods of computation

- MSC.Nastran entries for normal modes analysis

• Buckling theory

• MSC.Nastran entries for buckling analysis

• Introduction to the file management section

- Restarts

- Databases

• Overview of advanced capabilities (as time permits)

Prerequisites:

• A basic knowledge of statics and strength of materials is highly recommended • No previous finite element analysis experience is required

Length:

4 Days

MSC.NASTRAN7


MSC.Nastran Dynamic Analysis This seminar is a comprehensive presentation of the dynamic capabilities available in MSC.Nastran. It covers both fundamental and advanced topics with an emphasis on practical applications and example problems.

Topics:

Day One

• Fundamentals of dynamics

• Normal modes analysis

• Dynamic reduction

• Rigid body modes

• Transient analysis

Day Two

• Frequency response

• Enforced motion

Day Three

• Response spectrum

• Random response

• Complex Modes

• Mode Acceleration Methods

• Superelements and Component Mode Synthesis

Day Four

• Extra points, transfer functions, and NOLINs

• Normal modes with Preloads

• Test analysis correlation

• Design sensitivity and optimization

Prerequisites:

• A basic knowledge of statics and strength of materials is highly recommended • No previous finite element experience is required NAS101 or equivalent is recommended

Length:

4 Days

NA

S10

2

MSC.Nastran Nonlinear Analysis This seminar provides a working knowledge of the nonlinear capabilities of MSC.Nastran for static and dynamic analysis. Both geometric and material nonlinearity are discussed in detail. Nonlinear features of MSC.Nastran elements are explained and several examples are presented. Some practical guidelines for nonlinear analysis are also given.

Topics:

Day One

• Introduction

• Nonlinear static analysis strategies

- Newton-Raphson method

- Advancing schemes

- Stiffness update schemes

- Line search

- Convergence and divergence

- Restarts

Day Two

• Geometric nonlinear analysis

- Large rotations

- Follower forces

• Linear and nonlinear buckling analysis

Day Three

• Material types

- Nonlinear elastic

- Hyperelastic (Green elastic)

- Elastoplastic

- Creep

- Temperature dependent

• Nonlinear elements

- Small strain elements

- Large strain elements

- Contact (interface) elements

- Gap

- Slideline

Day Four

• Nonlinear transient analysis

- Integration schemes

- Mass, damping, and load specification

- Restarts

• Superelements

• Special topics

- Nonlinear modal analysis

- Composite elements

Prerequisites:

• A working knowledge of linear static analysis as covered in NAS101 • Experience with dynamic analysis and superelement analysis is recommended

Length:

4 Days

NA

S10

3

7MSC.NASTRAN


MSC.Nastran Thermal Analysis This seminar describes the latest heat transfer and thermal stress analysis capabilities in MSC.Nastran. Program inputs and interpretation of results for conduction, convection, and radiation analyses are covered in detail. The seminar attempts to provide a balance between theory, its development within the context of MSC.Nastran, and practical application. Example problems are used to clarify the information presented.

Topics:

Day One

• Introduction to MSC.Nastran

• MSC.Nastran communication

- Input data formats

- Executive control statements

- Case control statements

- Parameter statements

• Overview of heat transfer capabilities

- Conduction

- Convection

- Radiation

• The MSC.Nastran thermal model

- Geometry¿grid points and elements


- Boundary conditions¿surface elements

- Thermal “loads”

- Thermal transients

Day Two

• NASTRAN input data

• Steady state analysis (SOL 153)

- NLPARM statement

- Free and forced convection

Day Three

• Steady state analysis (SOL 153) (cont.)

- Thermal loads

- Radiation boundary condition

- Radiation view factors

- Radiation enclosure analysis

- Spectral exchange

• Transient analysis (SOL 159)

- TSTEPNL statement

- Transient load methodology

- Control nodes

- Temperature boundary conditions

- Phase change

Day Four

• Thermal stress analysis

- Restarts

• Multimode heat transfer analysis

• Thermal system analysis

• Miscellaneous topics

Prerequisites:

• Basic knowledge of heat transfer fundamentals • NAS101 or equivalent experience is recommended

Length:

4 Days

NA

S10

4

Practical Finite Element Analysis Techniques using MSC.Nastran This seminar provides practical advice and guidance in using MSC.Nastran for a variety of structural applications. Special MSC.Nastran techniques that can be used to obtain better results at less cost are discussed. Participants will increase their engineering productivity by modeling difficult shapes more easily, finding errors quickly, and running problems more efficiently. The seminar begins with practical information on element techniques, examining the potential problems as well as the benefits of using elements in various modeling situations. Particular attention is paid to mesh transitions, including the use of „R-type“ elements such as RBE2, RBE3, RSPLINE, etc. This discussion is followed by recommendations for static and dynamic analysis and information to aid in diagnosing modeling errors. In addition, the seminar explores some of the advanced features of MSC.Nastran and how they can be used to reduce costs and improve user efficiency. These features include cyclic symmetry, superelements, and using linear analysis to approximate nonlinear behavior.

Topics:

Day One

• Element techniques

- Review of available options

- Theoretical considerations and modern practices

- Accuracy versus shape and mesh size

- Modeling tricks

- Mesh transitions and special connections

• Constraints and boundary conditions

- The “R” constraints

- Singularities—detection and cure

- Symmetry methods

Day Two

• Diagnosing modeling problems

- Available diagnostic messages

- Graphical methods

- Useful output options

- Free-body checks

- Redundant analysis methods

• Recommendations for dynamic modeling

- Performance of reduction techniques

- Using the SUPORT entry

Day Three

• Recommendations for dynamic modeling (cont.)

- Approximating frequencies using static analysis

- Hints to evaluate the quality of modal solutions

• Superelements made easy

- Single-level models

- Basic input

- Basic restarts

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S10

5

MSC.NASTRAN7


Day Four

• Superelements made easy (cont.)

- Modal synthesis techniques

- Global-local analysis techniques

• Nonlinear analysis

• Using linear analysis to model nonlinear behavior

• Overview of cyclic symmetry

• Overview of composites

Prerequisites:

• NAS101 or equivalent experience • Working knowledge of finite element analysis applications

Length:

4 Days

MSC.Nastran Superelement Analysis One thing that has been consistently demonstrated in finite element analysis is that demand will always exceed existing capabilities. In the early days of computers, when engineers were solving small problems by hand, computers were able to handle problems as large as 11 by 11. Once engineers discovered this ability, the size of engineering problems quickly grew to exceed the capacity of the existing systems. This process has repeated itself time and time again, until modern supercomputers are capable of solving problems involving more than 1,000,000 equations with 1,000,000 unknowns, which is still not enough to satisfy the needs of some engineers. This limit on hardware, combined with budget limitations (large runs are expensive), results in limitations on the ability of engineers to solve large, complicated problems. A solution to these limitations (both hardware and budget) is the use of superelements in MSC.Nastran. Using superelements, one can check segments of the model independently and use the reduced matrices from the check runs in the final full model analysis. Superelements allow different groups to work on different parts of the model. In addition, superelements allow the use of „Global-Local“ methods to obtain detailed results by applying results from the full model to refined local models. The automatic restart feature in MSC.Nastran makes using super-elements even more efficient. Upon a restart, only the operations necessary to get the right answer are performed. This seminar describes how to perform static and dynamic analysis using superelement techniques. The methodology used in superelement partitioning and its implementation is covered in detail. Special attention is paid to restarts in superelement analysis and applying superelements to dynamic analysis, including component modal synthesis.

Topics:

Day One

• Introduction, theory, and overview

• Superelement partitioning and terminology

• Superelement case control

• Loads and boundary conditions

Day Two

• Output formats

• Plotting

• Multilevel analysis

• Manual and automatic restarts in static analysis

• Resource estimation

Day Three

• Database management and terminology

- External superelements

- Upstream/downstream databases

• Secondary (image and external) superelements

• Dynamic analysis with superelements

Day Four


• Reduction techniques for dynamics

- Guyan reduction

- Generalized dynamic reduction

- Component modal synthesis

• Transient and Frequency Response Analysis

• Restarts in dynamic analysis

Prerequisites:

• NAS101 or equivalent experience • MSC.Nastran Dynamic Analysis seminar is recommended

Length:

4 Days

NA

S10

6

7MSC.NASTRAN


Designing Sensitivity and Optimization in MSC.Nastran MSC.Nastran features a comprehensive design sensitivity and optimization capability. It is possible to design for a variety of user-defined objectives such as minimum weight or maximum frequency. This seminar covers the theoretical and practical aspects of MSC.Nastran design sensitivity and optimization-emphasis is placed on using the program to solve practical engineering problems. The capabilities of the program, including typical applications, are covered in detail. The concept of a design model is introduced. The process of optimizing a structure is discussed from initial modeling to interpretation of results. Numerous example problems reinforce the material covered in the lectures.

Topics:

Day One

• Introduction

- What is design optimization?

- Overview of MSC.Nastran design optimization capabilities

- The basic optimization problem statement

• Introduction to numerical optimization

- The concept of a design space

- Constrained and unconstrained minimization techniques

- Convergence testing

- Numerical aspects of interest to the design engineer

• Design modeling I

- Analysis versus design modeling

- Design model definition procedure—choosing the design

variables, objective, and constraints

- Design optimization input, part I

Day Two

• Design modeling II

- Design variable and reduced basis formulations

- Formulation of synthetic design variable-to-property relations

- Formulation of synthetic responses

- Design optimization input, part II

- Cautions and techniques for avoiding common pitfalls

- Interpretation and utilization of optimization results

• Structural Optimization—theory and practice

- Coupling numerical optimizers and structural analysis—the

theory of structural optimization

- Introduction to approximation concepts

- Design variable linking

- Constraint deletion

- Formal approximations

- Taking advantage of the approximation concepts in MSC.Nastran

- Design sensitivity analysis

Day Three

• Shape optimization

- Introduction and theory

- Shape basis vectors in the design model

- Overview of methods

• Dynamic response

- Optimization

- General considerations

- Basic equations: direct frequency, modal frequency, and modal

transient response optimization

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• Superelement optimization

- Overview of capabilities and general considerations

- Case control structure

Prerequisites:

NAS101 or equivalent experience

Length:

3 Days

MSC.Nastran New Capabilities This seminar presents the new features in the latest release of MSC.Nastran.

Topics:

New features

Prerequisites:

• NAS101 or equivalent is recommende

Length:

1 Day

NA

S10

8

MSC.NASTRAN7


Adaptive Analysis with MSC.Nastran This seminar is intended to introduce the user to the adaptive analysis features in MSC.Nastran

Topics:

• Technical overview

- Types of adaptivity

- Rates of convergence

- Efficiency of methods

- Advantages of h-version

- Advantages of p-version

- Advantages of combined h- and p-versions

- Adaptivity features p-Version elements

- Geometry

- Loads and boundary conditions

- Adaptivity

- Adaptivity input

- Geometric data

- Finite element and associativity data

- Loads and boundary conditions

- Adaptivity data

- Using current models for adaptivity

• Adaptivity

- Output

- Results processing control

- p-values and error estimation

- Displacements, stresses, and strains

• Example problem for simple geometry

• Advanced features

- Superelements

- Restarts

- Example problem for advanced geometry

• Example problem for global/local analysis with superelements

Prerequisites:

• NAS101 or equivalent experience • Familiarity with MSC.Patran is recommended

Length:

3 Days

NA

S10

9

DMAP and Database Application in MSC.Nastran The Direct Matrix Abstraction Program (DMAP) is a macro language used to build and modify solution sequences in MSC.Nastran. The DMAP language contains powerful matrix instructions as well as flexible scalar variable (parameter) operations. The File Management Section (FMS) is used for the attachment, initialization, and manipulation of databases. The objective of this seminar is to present DMAP and database application techniques and to prepare attendees to develop DMAP and solution sequence alter packages. This seminar also provides experienced users with the knowledge to perform sophisticated tasks in MSC.Nastran. Such tasks include the creation of DMAP sequences with subDMAPs and the creation of a solution sequence (delivery) database. Details are presented on the structured solution sequence (SOLs 100 through 200), DMAP structure, and NDDL.

Topics:

Day One

• Introduction

- Sample DMAP instructions and sequence

- FORTRAN versus DMAP

- What’s new for DMAP and FMS

• Fundamentals

- Module and statement format and syntax

- Module property list (MPL)

- Parameters

- Assignment, expressions, operators, and functions

- Control statements

- Data block type and status

• Utility modules

- APPEND module and FILE statement

- EQUIVX and COPY modules

- VECPLOT module

- DELETE and PURGEX modules

- PARAML module

- MODTRL module¿modify trailer

- MATGEN and MATMOD modules

Day Two

• Matrix modules

• Input/output to a DMAP sequence

• Examples of a DMAP Sequence

• Parameter specification

Day Three

• Looping in a DMAP sequence

- According to case control

- According to superelement

- Looping with PARAML module

• How to CALL a SubDMAP

- How to compile and link with called SubDMAP

- Qualifier value setting and scope

• DBLOCATE and ACQUIRE FMS statements

• How to store a data block

- Brief description of the NDDL

- NDDL statements and simplified NDDL example

- The DBMGR SubDMAPs

• Structured solution sequences

• Common user errors and pitfalls

• Diagnostic tools and debugging

Day Three (Optional)

• Advanced topics selected from the following (to be determined by instructor and attendees)

- How to create a user delivery

- What is an empty data block?

- Data block structure

- DEPEN statement and anatomy of a DEPENdency

- LOCATION parameters and DBSET specification

• Appendices

Prerequisites:

• NAS101 or equivalent experience • Experience with additional solution sequences and super-element analysis is helpful

Length:

3 Days

NA

S110

7MSC.NASTRAN


MSC.Nastran Aeroelastic Analysis This seminar is intended for engineers concerned with structural loads, flying qualities, and aeroelastic stability of flexible aircraft and missiles. The objective of the seminar is to familiarize the engineer with state-of-the-art MSC.Nastran applications in aeroelastic analyses. An overview of the aeroelastic capability is followed by an in-depth discussion of the available aerodynamic theories and the three available aeroelastic solutions: static aeroelasticity, flutter, and dynamic aeroelasticity. Advanced topics include modeling aerodynamic bodies, active control systems, the specification of dynamic loads, sensitivity analysis, and aeroelastic optimization.

Topics:

Day One • Overview of MSC.Nastran aeroelastic capabilities - Historical development - Solution sequences - Set definitions - Matrix notation - Coordinate systems• Aerodynamic theories - Subsonic doublet-lattice method (DLM) - DLM with body interference - ZONA51 - Strip theory - Mach box method - Piston theory• Surface and linear splines • Static aeroelastic analysis - Theoretical background - Trim - Stability derivatives - Element loads and stresses - Divergence analysis - Preparation of input/sample problems - Stiffness and mass data - Aerodynamic data - Extra points for control surfaces - Spline data - Direct matrix input - Solution control

NA

S111

Day Two • Flutter analysis - Methods of flutter analysis - Structural damping - Estimation of dynamic stability derivatives - Inclusion of flight control systems - Transfer functions• Preparation of input/sample problems - Calculation of modes - Complex eigenvalues - Aeroelastic divergence - Solution control • Guidelines for flutter analysis - Selection of flutter method - Convergence of modal solution - Aerodynamic modeling

Day Three • Dynamic aeroelasticity • Preparation of input/sample problems - Dynamic loads data - Transient response calculation - Gust response calculation• Guidelines for effective response analysis - Periodic loading - Frequency distribution - Spectral inputs• Aeroelastic design sensitivities and optimization • Miscellaneous topics

Prerequisites:

NAS101 and MSC.Nastran Dynamic Analysis

Length:

3 Days

MSC.NASTRAN7


Analysis of Composite Materials with MSC.Nastran MSC.Nastran can be efficiently and effectively used to model laminated composites. MSC.Nastran allows the user to specify the material properties, orientation, and thickness for each lamina in the composite layup. The program then calculates the properties of the equivalent plate. This automatic representation of laminated composites is available in all MSC.Nastran solution sequences; however stresses, strains, and failure indices can be recovered at the lamina level for only statics, normal modes, and nonlinear statics. In addition, MSC.Nastran can be used for multi-disciplinary structural optimization of laminated composite materials. This seminar describes how to use MSC.Nastran for practical analysis and design optimization of composite materials. Examples are provided that illustrate typical uses for all major topics. The MSC.Patran composite pre- and postprocessing is also shown.

Topics:

• Introduction to composites in MSC.Nastran

• Composite bulk data entries

• Overview of classical lamination theory - Industry definitions - Application to MSC.Nastran

• Composite postprocessing - Lamina stresses and strains - Interlaminar shear stresses and strains

• Ply failure theories - Hill, Hoffman, Tsai-Wu, and maximum strain

• Interlaminar shear

• Modal analysis with composites

• Nonlinear composite analysis

• Optimization of composites

• Composite use in other solution sequences

• Laminate Modeler

Prerequisites:


Length:

3 Days

NA

S113

7MSC.NASTRAN


Fluid Structure Analysis in MSC.Nastran Finite elements may be used for fluid-structure interaction analysis of many engineering applications, and MSC.Nastran has several methods that may be used to analyze problems with flexible or rigid structural boundaries. Solutions for resonance and forced response are available for arbitrary shapes. Capabilities include the ability to analyze internal cavities such as those found in automobiles, trucks, airplanes, and submarines using eigenvalue, transient, and frequency response structured solution sequences (SOLs 103 and above). The fluid is modeled with CHEXAs, CPENTAs, or CTETRAs by specifying PFLUID in field 7 (new field) of the PSOLID entry. In addition, an acoustic absorber and an acoustic barrier are available. This seminar provides an introduction to finite element-based fluid-structure interaction analysis using MSC.Nastran. Examples of each major topic are supplied.

Topics:

• Introduction and history

• Theoretical approach

• MSC.Nastran user interface

• Acoustic modal analysis

• Acoustic frequency response

• Acoustic transient response

• Acoustic structural optimization

Prerequisites:


Length:

3 Days

NA

S115

Practical Dynamic Analysis in MSC.Nastran The goal of this seminar is to provide practical guidance for dynamic analysis using MSC.Nastran and to demonstrate special tools which are provided with the program to assist you. The tools demonstrated include standard features of the program and several methods which use DMAP alters provided with MSC.Nastran. The purpose is to assist you in obtaining the best answers with the minimum effort possible. Topics discussed include how to use modes as tools, not only to make the analysis more efficient, but also to assist in understanding the dynamic characteristics and how to modify a structure to minimize dynamic response. A major emphasis of this seminar is making sure that the model you are using is correct before proceeding. This seminar is intended for experienced users who have used the dynamic analysis capabilities in MSC.Nastran before.

Topics:

Day One

• Introduction

• Model checkout

• Normal modes as a tool in dynamic analysis

Day Two

• General tools for dynamic analysis

• Transient analysis

• Frequency response analysis

Day Three

• Dynamic optimization

• Test-analysis correlation

• Nonlinear dynamic analysis

• Superelements as a tool in dynamic analysis

Prerequisites:

NAS101 and NAS102

Length:

3 Days

NA

S116

MSC.NASTRAN7


Linear Statics and Normal Modes Analysis using MSC.Nastran & MSC.Patran This seminar introduces basic finite element analysis techniques for linear static, normal modes, and buckling analysis of structures using MSC.Nastran and MSC.Patran. MSC.Nastran data structure, the element library, modeling practices, model validation, and guidelines for efficient solutions are discussed and illustrated with examples and workshops. MSC.Patran will be an integral part of the examples and workshops and will be used to generate and verify illustrative MSC.Nastran models, manage analysis submission requests, and visualize results. This seminar (or NAS101) provides the foundation required for intermediate and advanced MSC.Nastran applications.

Topics:

• Introduction to finite element theory

• Introduction to finite element modeling

• Anatomy of the MSC.Nastran input file

- MSC.Nastran statements

- File management section

- Executive control section

- Case control section

- Bulk data section

• Model generation and verification using MSC.Patran

- MSC.Patran overview

- Defining the analysis reference system: global versus local

- Creating geometric representation of structure

- Defining material and element properties

- Constraining the model

- Loading the model

- Meshing the model

- Model verification

- Generating and submitting a ready-to-run MSC.Nastran input

file

• Linear static analysis

- Introduction to linear static analysis

- Input entries required for linear static analysis


- Introduction to real eigenvalue analysis

- Input entries required for real eigenvalue analysis

• Buckling analysis

- Introduction to linear buckling analysis

- Input entries required for linear buckling analysis

• Importing an existing MSC.Nastran input file into MSC.Patran

• Anatomy of the .f06 file: MSC.Nastran output interpretation

• Results visualization using MSC.Patran

- Managing results visualization using viewports

- Animated deformation and stress contour plots

- Using visualization tools for model validation

- User-derived results from MSC.Nastran results

- X-Y plots of user-selected results

• Model debugging tools and recommendations

• Tips for solving large problems

NA

S12

0

Prerequisites:

• No previous finite element analysis or computer-based modeling experience is required • A basic knowledge of statics and strength of materials is highly recommended

Length:

5 Days

7MSC.NASTRAN


Dynamic Analysis Using MSC.Patran and MSC.Nastran The course covers a wide range of dynamic analysis topics from basic to advanced using an integrated approach involving the MSC.PATRAN GUI for data set up and post processing and the MSC.NASTRAN solver. Many unique practical hints and tips are given which do not exist in other material. Case studies are used in each topic to help understand the physics and engineering behind the techniques in a practical way. A comprehensive set of over 20 fully detailed student workshops are used in the course to obtain real „hands on“ experience. The complexities of MSC.NASTRAN are unveiled by showing the MSC.PATRAN GUI in the context of case studies. A strong emphasis is placed on engineering process so that the student can rapidly relate the course to his or her project needs.

Topics:

• Review of Fundamentals

• Normal Modes Analysis

• Mass Modeling

• Effective Mass

• Guyan Reduction

• Rigid Body Modes

- Rigid Body Modes and Rigid Body Vectors

- Calculation of Rigid Body Modes

- Selection of “Support” Degrees of Freedom

- Checking of “Support” Degrees of Freedom

- Rigid Body Modes

• Pre-Stiffened Normal Modes

• Response Methods

- Transient Analysis

- Frequency Response Analysis

- Response Types

- Modal and Direct Methods

• Damping Overview

- Damping in Dynamic Analysis

- Rayleigh Damping

- Viscous Damping Input

- Frequency Dependent Impedance Sample

- Sample using CBUSH Element

• Transient Response Analysis

• Frequency Response Analysis

• Enforced Motion

• Interactive Frequency Response

• Random Analysis

Prerequisites:

Some familiarity of MSC.Patran and MSC.Nastran

Length:

5 Days

22

1S

AN

MSC.Nastran Implicit Nonlinear (SOL 600) Analysis This seminar presents how to perform implicit nonlinear analysis using MSC.Nastran SOL 600. MSC.Nastran SOL600 is the nonlinear capabilities of MSC.MARC delivered in an MSC.Nastran user interface. SOL 600 provides FEA capability for the analysis of 3D contact and highly nonlinear problems.

Topics:

• Overview of Nonlinear Analysis Using Msc.Nastran Sol 600

• Numerical Concepts in Nonlinear Analysis

• Element Library, Mesh Considerations, and Analysis Procedures

• Analysis Setup and the Analysis Form

• Analysis Setup for Non-Patran Users

• Introduction to Choice of Elements

• Choice of Element Integration

• Materials

• Overview and Contact Body Interactions

• Contact Body Definition

• Resolving Convergence Problems

• Buckling and Post-buckling Analysis

• Structural Dynamics

Prerequisites:

NAS101 or equivalent is recommended

Length:

3 Days

32

1S

AN

MSC.NASTRAN7


Linear Static Normal Modes and Buckling Analysis Using MSC.Nastran for WINDOWS This seminar introduces basic finite element techniques for Linear Static, Normal Modes, and Buckling Analysis of structures using MSC.Nastran for Windows. Using the MSC.Nastran for Windows User Interface, the MSC.Nastran data structure, element library, modeling practices, model validation, and guidelines for efficient solutions are discussed and illustrated with examples and workshops. The MSC.Nastran for Windows User Interface will be an integral part of the examples and workshops, and will be used to generate models, manage analysis submission, and visualize results. Advanced modeling techniques for solid models and geometric associativity are also introduced. This seminar provides the foundation required for advanced MSC.Nastran for Windows applications.

Topics:

Day One • Introduction To MSC • Introduction To Finite Element Theory • Analysis Overview - Problem Summary - Classical Solution - Finite Element Approach• Introduction To MSC.Nastran for Windows – Preprocessing, Model Building - Overview - File - Geometry - Workplane - Finite Element - Finite Element Verification

Day Two • Introduction To MSC.Nastran for Windows – Preprocessing, Model Building (Cont.) - Constraints - Loading - Function• Introduction To MSC.Nastran for Windows – Analysis - Solution Sequence - Case Control - Parameters

N4W

101

• Introduction To MSC.Nastran for Windows – Postprocessing, Results - Output Files - Result Listing - Fringe Plot, Dynamic Query - Deformation Plot - Animation - Export Results/Animation• MSC.Nastran Files Structure - Structure of The MSC.Nastran Input File - Sample MSC.Nastran Input File - MSC.Nastran Output File• Model Definition - Coordinate System - Material - GRID• Mode Definition – 1D Element - ROD Element - BAR Element - BEAM Element

Day Three • Model Definition – 2D Element • Model Definition – 3D Element • Normal Modes Analysis • Linear Buckling Analysis

Day Four • Advanced Model Building • Advanced Result Post-Processing

Day Five • Model Definition – 0D Element • Large Model Strategy • Model Verification • Tricks • Mesh Transitions and Special Connections

Prerequisites:

A basic knowledge of statics and strength of materials is highly recommended

Length:

5 Days

8MSC.NASTRAN FOR WINDOWS


Dynamic Analysis Using MSC.Nastran for Windows This seminar is a comprehensive presentation of the dynamic capabilities available in MSC.Nastran for Windows. It covers both fundamental and advanced topics with an emphasis on practical applications and example problems.

Topics:

• Introduction

• Normal Modes Analysis

• Transient Analysis

• Frequency Response

• Dynamic Reduction

• Enforced Motion

• Rigid Body Modes

• Advanced Topics To be determined by instructor and/or attendees Topics to be chosen from:

- Complex Modes

- Mode Acceleration Methods

- Response spectrum

- Random response

- Nonlinear transient dynamics

Prerequisites:

Basic MSC.Nastran for Windows Linear Static and Normal Modes Analysis seminar or equivalent experience

Length:

3 Days

N4W

10

2

Nonlinear Analysis Using MSC.Nastran for Windows This seminar provides a working knowledge of the nonlinear capabilities of MSC.Nastran for Windows for static and dynamic analysis. Both geometric and material nonlinearity are discussed in detail. Nonlinear features of MSC.Nastran elements are explained and several examples are presented. Some practical guidelines for nonlinear analysis are also given.

Topics:

• Introduction

• Nonlinear Static Analysis Strategies

- Newton-Raphson method

- Advancing schemes

- Stiffness update schemes

- Line search

- Convergence and divergence

• Geometric Nonlinear Analysis

- Large rotations

- Follower forces

• Nonlinear Buckling Analysis

• Material Types

- Nonlinear elastic

- Hyperelastic (Green elastic)

- Elastoplastic

- Creep

- Temperature dependent

• Nonlinear Elements

- Small strain elements

- Large strain elements

- Contact (interface) elements

- Gap

- Slideline

• Nonlinear Transient Analysis

- Integration schemes

- Mass, damping, and load specifi cation

- Restarts

• Special Topics

- Nonlinear modal analysis

- Composite elements

Prerequisites:

• A working knowledge of linear static analysis, as covered in the Basic MSC.Nastran for Windows Linear Static and Normal Modes Analysis seminar, is assumed • Some experience with dynamic analysis is recommended but not required

Length:

3 Days

N4W

10

3

MSC.NASTRAN FOR WINDOWS8


Thermal Analysis Using MSC.Nastran for WINDOWS This seminar describes the latest heat transfer and thermal stress analysis capabilities of MSC.Nastran for Windows. Problem definition and results interpretation for conduction, and radiation analyses are covered in detail. The seminar provides a balance between theory and practical application through example problems. The MSC.Nastran for Windows User Interface will be an integral part of the examples and workshops, and will be used to generate models, manage analysis submission, and visualize results.

Topics:

• Introduction

• Overview of Heat Transfer Capabilities

• The MSC.Nastran Thermal Model

• Steady State Transfer Analysis

• Transient Heat Analysis

• Thermal Stress Analysis

• Advanced Topics

Prerequisites:

• Basic knowledge of heat transfer fundamentals • MSC.Nastran for Windows101 seminar or equivalent experience

Length:

3 Days

40

1W

4N

MSC.PATRAN

Computer Based Modeling for Design and Analysis with MSC.Patran PAT301 is the introductory course for new MSC.Patran users. Students will master the basic skills required to use MSC.Patran in typical MCAE applications. PAT301 emphasizes practical skills development through comprehensive, hands-on laboratory sessions. Students will learn to build analysis models using MSC.Patran, define material properties, create boundary conditions, apply loads, and submit their job for analysis and postprocess results.

Topics:

• Take a model through the complete design and analysis cycle

• Import CAD geometry and use it to create new geometry in MSC.Patran

• Learn graphics manipulation, imaging, and viewing techniques

• Practice using the different meshing techniques: isomesher, paver, and tetmesher

• Verify your finite element model

• Apply loads and boundary conditions

• Learn advanced techniques:

- Apply distributed pressure loads

- Vary thicknesses

- Use groups and lists to filter and group entities

• Submit analysis

• View and manipulate results

Prerequisites:

A basic knowledge of statics and strength of materials is recommended

Length:

5 Days

10

3T

AP


9

Computer Based Modeling for Design and Analysis for Aerospace Application This course is designed for Aerospace Engineers. It is a variation of the regular PAT301 course. It contains the same lecture material as the regular PAT301 course. But the workshops are built around aerospace structures including a space satellite, an aircraft wing assembly, a launch vehicle, and a space station truss.

Topics:

• Take a model through the complete design and analysis cycle

• Import CAD geometry and use it to create new geometry in MSC.Patran

• Learn graphics manipulation, imaging, and viewing techniques

• Practice using the different meshing techniques: isomesher, paver, and tetmesher

• Verify your finite element model

• Apply loads and boundary conditions

• Learn advanced techniques:

- Apply distributed pressure loads

- Vary thicknesses

- Use groups and lists to filter and group entities

• Submit analysis

• View and manipulate results

Prerequisites:

A basic knowledge of statics and strength of materials is recommended

Length:

5 Days

PA

T3

01A

ER

O

MSC.Patran for Advanced Users PAT302 provides an in-depth examination of the advanced features of MSC.Patran. Sample topics covered by PAT302 include: advanced MSC.Patran features usage for meshing and mesh refinement, use of various MSC.Patran Command Language (PCL) files for session customization, application of advanced geometric construction techniques, definition of fields to represent spatially varying functions for loads and boundary conditions, generation of constraint equations (MPCs) to define physical relationships, and creation of sophisticated multi-effect graphical images.

Topics:

• Learn user interface shortcuts and advanced capabilities that will increase your MSC.Patran efficiency and help you customize your work environment

- Wildcards, keywords, list processor syntax, and command line options

- Database/model manipulation using group transformation and database merge capabilities

- Customizing the quickpick menu and start-up environment

• Discover advanced geometry modelling and CAD access features

- Advanced construction and editing techniques help you repair non-topologically congruent (i.e., “dirty”) geometry

- Learn the mathmatical basis for the various geometry formats

- Parametric cubic geometry and the MSC.Patran 2.5 convention

• Apply advanced finite element modelling capabilities

- Mapped, automated and 2-1/2-D meshing, mesh smoothing

- Global-local and thermal-structural modelling using FEM fields

- Advanced node and element editing techniques

- Multi-point constraints

• Post-processing and advanced graphical results display

- Combine multiple animation images

- Advanced capabilities of results, insight, XY plot, and text report

- Learn exactly how the numerical results values are used to produce the graphical display, i.e., data averaging and extrapolation

• MSC.Patran Command Language (PCL) Basics

- PCL programming in conjunction with MSC.Patran modelling

- PCL syntax, directives, operators,variables,arrays and libraries

- Write a PCL routine to automate parameterized geometry creation

Prerequisites:

PAT301 or equivalent experience in the use of MSC.Patran

Length:

4 Days

PA

T3

02

MSC.PATRAN


9

Introduction to MSC.Patran Command Language (PCL) PAT304 provides students with a comprehensive overview of the MSC.Patran Command Language (PCL) for site integration and user programming. Topics include basic PCL syntax, creation of user interface objects (widgets) such as forms, buttons, slidebars, etc., spawning remote processes from the MSC.Patran session, usage of database access calls, handling interrupts from an event-driven system, compiling, debugging, and code management. Students will build practical skills by performing 17 PCL programming exercises in multiple laboratory sessions. Exercises include the development of PCL code to create a fully parameterized finite element analysis model for use in shape optimization and design studies.

Topics:

• File I/O (create and parse a text file)

• Spawn UNIX command from MSC.Patran (i.e. start your own analysis code processing)

• Parametric Modeling (i.e. build same part but vary length, width or radius of the part)

• Dynamic memory allocation

• Create a Graphical User Interface (GUI)

• General PCL syntax and usage

Prerequisites:

• PAT301 or comparable experience • Familiarity with C or FORTRAN or Pascal

Length:

5 Days

PA

T3

04

Thermal Analysis Using MSC.Patran Thermal Day 1 is an intensive review of MSC.Patran focusing on building heat transfer models for MSC.THERMAL. Days 2 through 4 begin with an initial overview of MSC.THERMAL capabilities followed by exposure to all features of MSC.THERMAL accessed through MSC.Patran. Each lecture and lessons will instruct you how to setup, execute, and post process the results of a heat transfer analysis. Lessons increase in the level of detail and complexity through the week.

Topics:

Analyzing models which include the 4 basic modes of heat transfer

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Advection

Exercising the two primary types of heat transfer analysis

• Steady-state

• Transient

Defining thermal materials

• Constant properties

• Variable and nonlinear properties

• Built in thermal material properties database

• User defined material poperties database

Describing and applying available element types and options

• 1D Conductive or advective

• 2D Planar

• 2D Axisymmetric

• 3D Solid and shell

Defining heat transfer loads and boundary condition that are either constant or variable for

• Temperatures

• Heat fluxes

• Volumetric heat sources

• Nodal sources

• Convection heat transfer coefficients

• Contact heat transfer coefficients

• Advective flows

• Thermally radiating surfaces

Programming user supplied subroutines to

• Customize a solution, output, or runtime computation

• Access solution parameters and model properties during runtime

Using the built in hydraulic network solver and its associated element and boundary definitions Accessing and customizing control parameters

• Define solution type

• Define converge and performance criteria

• Optimize viewfactor computation speed and size

Prerequisites:

• Background using thermal analysis with either finite difference or finite element formulations • PAT301 or equivalent experience in the use of MSC.Patran

Length:

5 Days

PA

T312

MSC.PATRAN


9

Durability and Fatigue Life Estimation Using MSC.Fatigue This course introduces methods for evaluation and estimation of fatigue life using MSC.Fatigue. Various approaches for extending the useful life of a design are discussed. In addition, design optimization based on a uniform life concept, and selection and evaluation of material surface finish and treatments, will also be covered.

Topics:

• Introduction to the basic concepts of fatigue analysis—total life, crack initiation, fracture mechanics and crack propogation, and vibration fatigue

• Theoretical background about fatigue and durability analysis is covered along with practical issues regarding implementation in MSC.Fatigue

• Integration of fatigue analysis to the finite element method

• Detailed coverage of the software user interface including loading, materials, and results visualization utilities

• General practical problems that will introduce the user to planning and conducting fatigue analysis on parts from several industries

Prerequisites:

Knowledge of engineering fundamentals, strength of materials, and machine design

Length:

4 Days

PA

T318

Fatigue Analysis of Dynamically Responsive Systems Using FEA Fatigue analysis is too often presented as a task to be undertaken only by so-called ‚fatigue experts‘. The 1st part of this course will show that the basic principles of fatigue life estimation are relatively straightforward and certainly within the role of typical stress, dynamics and FEA design engineers. The rest of days 2 & 3 of the course cover vibration fatigue. This topic brings together structural dynamics, FEA and fatigue analysis in order to show how systems with dynamic (resonant) response can be assessed for fatigue life. Day 4 of the course will provide an opportunity for hands-on fatigue exercises to be worked upon. No prior knowledge of fatigue analysis techniques or dynamics is required. The style of the course will be to present the basic techniques required to perform FEA based fatigue life calculations in such a way that even engineers with no prior knowledge of fatigue life estimation methods can confidently apply the techniques. Throughout the course hand based calculations will be used as a means of checking and understanding more complex computer based options which usually have to be applied to larger structures. Approximate accuracy of even very complex computer based calculations can be checked this way. There are three primary aims of the course. The first is to provide an introduction to fatigue life estimation techniques. The second aim is to provide an introduction to FEA calculations performed as a pre-analysis for a subsequent fatigue life calculation. The third and final aim is to bring together the techniques of structural dynamics, fatigue life estimation techniques and FEA in order to show how to design dynamically responsive structures for a required fatigue life.

Topics:

• General Introduction to FE Based Fatigue Analysis - Introduction to dynamics - The role of testing and analysis - The essential elements of an FE fatigue design process• Basic Fatigue Analysis & Materials Consideration - Pre processing data - Materials considerations• Basic Fatigue Analysis & Loading Considerations - Loading considerations - Geometry issues - S-N based fatigue - Variations on a very simple approach• Strain-Life Fatigue, Crack Propagation and Derivative Methods - E-N based fatigue - Crack Propagation (brief treatment only) - An introduction to derivative methods such as vibration fatigue,

multiaxial etc.• Basics of Random Process Theory & Frequency analysis - Random v deterministic - Frequency v time domain - Input-output relationships - transfer functions - Choosing points on the transfer function - FFTs and PSDs - Buffers and window averaging• FE based stress solvers • Statistical characterization of random processes - Statistics, probability and reliability - Gaussian, random and stationary data - Zero and peak crossing rates - Irregularity factor - Root mean square (rms) value - Moments - Modal Participation Factors• Vibration Fatigue Solvers - Narrow Band - Steinberg - Dirlik• Time Based Methods - Static - Transient - Modal Participation Factor method• Multi Body Dynamics (MBD) Simulation Methods - Rigid MBD approaches - Flexible MBD approaches - Modal Superposition Stress Recovery• Introduction to Non-linear Frequency Domain Phenomena • Hands-On Exercises

Prerequisites:

Knowledge of engineering fundamentals, strength of materials, and machine design

Length:

4 Days

PA

T319

MSC.PATRAN


9

MSC.Patran Introduction to Laminate Modeler This seminar shows outlines of composites materials theory and the integration between FEM and composites materials. Illustrate the basic functions of MSC.Patran Laminate Modeler and Composite design in MSC.Nastran. Engineers and material scientists involved in the design, analysis and manufacture of composite components and structures would benefit from this seminar.

Topics:

• Introduction to Laminate Modeler

• Introduction to Composite Materials

• Review of Material Constitutive Laws, and Laminate Stiffness

• Creation of Composite Model in MSC.Patran

• Exercise Session

• Failure Criteria for Composites

• Postprocessing of Composite Analysis Results


• Creation of Ply Materials, and Layups with Laminate Modeler


• Plies on Doubly Curved Surfaces

• Shear Algorithms

• Draping Algorithms

• Creating Splits in Plies


• Manufacturing Integration

• Exporting Flat Pattern

• Springback Analysis


• Optimization of Composites

Prerequisites:

• A degree in engineering, material science or equivalent experience. • Familiarity with MSC.Patran and a knowledge of composite materials

Length:

2 Days

PA

T325

New Capabilities in MSC.Patran This seminar presents the new features in the latest release of MSC.Patran.

Topics:

New features

Prerequisites:

PAT301 or equivalent MSC.Patran experience

Length:

3 Days

PA

T328

Acoustic and Vibro-Acoustic Analysis Using MSC.Actran The course covers a wide range of acoustic and vibro acoustic analysis topics from basic to advance using the MSC.ACTRAN solver and involving the MSC.PATRAN GUI for data set up and post processing. The most general capabilities of MSC.ACTRAN will be highlight through 10 workshops covering topics as radiation, scattering, transmission through simple or sandwich partitions, enclosed sound fields, propagation in treated ducts, convected propagation, fluid-structure interaction and accurate modeling of damping.

Topics:

• General introduction to MSC.ACTRAN

- Solver organization

- Input deck file format

- Output files format

• Acoustic simulation : Basics

- Finite elements approach

- standard acoustic fluid

- Viscothermal fluid

- Equivalent acoustic fluid : Rigid porous media

- enclosed sound field

• Results and post processing

- Map results

- frequency response function results

• Acoustic simulation : Intermediate

- Infinite elements approach

- Free field model

- semi-infinite model

• MSC.Actran solver

- Direct solver

- Fast FRF solver : KRYLOV

- Modal extraction

• Vibro-Acoustic simulation

- Visco-elastic structure

- Porous-elastic material

- Stiffener, springs and lumped masses

- Deterministic boundary condition

- Stochastic boundary condition : Diffuse sound field and Boundary layer

- Incompatible meshes

- Power evaluation

- transmission problem

- multi-layer application

• Acoustic simulation : advanced

- Modal coupling : sound propagation in treated ducts

- Flow : convected wave equation

- Boundary condition from an external mesh

Prerequisites:

General acoustic and vibro-acoustic knowledge

Length:

3 Days

PA

T329

MSC.PATRAN


9

SOFY Basic This course is designed: • To provide the learner with basic knowledge and skills to navigate the Sofy user interface and menu system. • To create, refine, and modify a finite element mesh. Learn to quickly create holes, beads, and flanges on existing models. • Use the Connections menu to import, create, and modify spot welds on sheet metal parts. • Learn to utilize Sofy’s quality checking and enhancement features to improve model integrity.

Topics:

Sofy Overview and GUI and Menu organization

• Screen Layout; View Controls

• Pick Options (Single, window, sketch mode, etc)

• Entity Visualization (Part on/off; Masking; Graphics options ¿ wireframe, shaded, etc.)

• Entity Collections; Part Attributes (material, property, color, etc.)

• Create / Delete / Modify Parts

• Query relationships (Statistics, Identification)

• Hot Keys (Keyboard command control; Default & Customization)

• File / Database structure

• Help system

Mesh Manipulation

• Mesh refinement / modification

• Create Hole w/ Washer

• Create Bead, Create Cutout, Create Flange

• Translate & Rotate entities

Quality Check & Enhancement

• Check Quality (Overall Index, Jacobian, Internal Angle, etc.)

• Modify quality check criteria

• Fix Quality interactively (element by element)

• Automatic Quality Enhancement

SO

F101

Connections

• Use Connection Groups to manage spotweld information: locations and parts

• Import / Export Master Weld file (text file)

• Create / delete / modify individual connections

• Create mesh-independent weld elements (e.g., CWELD)

• Replace & re-weld a part

• Convert from one weld type to another (e.g. from CWELD to Rigid Point-to-point)

Prerequisites:

A basic knowledge of finite element modeling and analysis is highly recommended.

Length:

1 Days

MSC.SOFY


10

SOFY Advanced for Nastran Users This course is designed: • To provide the CAE engineer with the knowledge and skills to do complete modeling and post-processing in Sofy. • To build a finite element model from scratch, including complete geometry clean-up and meshing. • Learn how to build and modify many different NASTRAN element types. • To apply several types of loading and boundary conditions, and use quality and model checking features. • Utilize post-processing commands for both static and dynamic analyses.

Topics:

Advanced model modification

• Geometry Cleanup & Automeshing

• Replace part; Coarsen fine parts.

• Enhance quality & user control of settings

• Sub-assembly Management; Model ID Management; Lock Node Location command.

• Project, Reorient, Transform, Translate, and Reflect commands.

Manual meshing & Part commands

• 2-3-4 Line mesh, 3-4 point mesh.

• Linear solid mesh, Drag mesh, Spin mesh, and Element >Create> Solid.

• Part commands: Modify, On/ Off, Mask, Auto color, Change Graphics, etc.

Connections

• Connection Groups, Master Weld file

• NASTRAN connection types: RBE2, RSM, CWELD, Adhesive (solids)

• User-defined Sofy Generic elements & corresponding NASTRAN elements.

• Create multiple connections along a flange

Loading conditions

• Apply loads & constraints.

• Create LCS for load vector, create pressure loading, create enforced displacement.

• Check & enhance model quality ; create NASTRAN deck

Post processing

• Linear static run : Display animation. Create displacement contour plot, create stress contour plot.

• Normal modes run: Animation of several modes, multiple canvases, display strain energy density; Plotel generation

Prerequisites:

SOFY Basic class

Length:

1 Day

SO

F110

SOFY Advanced for LS-DYNA Users This course is designed: • To provide the CAE or Crashworthiness engineer (LS-DYNA user) with the knowledge and skills to do complete model preparation in Sofy. • To build a finite element model from scratch, including complete geometry clean-up and meshing. • Learn how to build and modify many different LS-DYNA element types • To apply several types of loading and boundary conditions, and use quality and model checking features.

Topics:

Advanced model modification

• Geometry Cleanup & Automeshing.

• Replace part; Coarsen fine parts.

• Min. Element Length fixing, Penetration checking & fixing.

• Project, Reorient, Transform, Translate, and Reflect commands.

• Model conversion from NASTRAN.

• Checking & assigning material properties.

• Sub-assembly Management; Model ID Management.

Manual meshing & Part commands

• 2-3-4 Line mesh, 3-4 point mesh.

• Linear solid mesh, Drag mesh, Spin mesh, and Element >Create> Solid.

• Part commands: Modify, On/ Off, Mask, Auto color, Change Graphics, etc.

Connections

• LS-DYNA Connection Types, including node-node and meshless (MAT100)

• User-defined Sofy Generic elements & corresponding DYNA elements.

Loading conditions

• Define Contacts ; Apply loads & constraints.

• Check & enhance model quality; create LS-DYNA deck

Prerequisites:

SOFY Basic class

Length:

1 Day

SO

F111

MSC.SOFY


10

MSC.visualNastran Desktop Training MSC.visualNastran 4D is a physics-based mechanical simulation, virtual prototyping and engineering analysis program. It provides the unique integration of dynamic rigid-body motion analysis, with finite element analysis for dynamic motion, stress, vibration, bucking, and thermal investigations of complex assemblies. In addition, vN4D provides real-time user-input and programmable Controls functionality, as well as photo-realistic rendering of images and animations of your designs. The four-day class is a hands-on Introductory/Overview, Beginner/Intermediate level class. We go through the entire program, covering all the things you need to know to understand how the program works and to make use of all but the most complicated features. (There is an advanced class for that.)By the end of the course, students will understand all the major aspects of the program and how to make use of them. Students will know how to create, define, and configure assemblies for Motion and FEA simulation and analysis, and be able to utilize the Controls and Visualization capabilities.

Topics:

• BUILD IT Use the built-in 3D body tools to build representative assemblies - or - import precise, scale parts from any of the major CAD programs. Assign material and physical properties. Configure complex assemblies with user-definable constraints like rigid joints, rotating joints, slotted joints, spherical joints, etc.

• MOVE IT Define precise motion constraints using simulated motors, springs, linear actuators, ropes, rods, gravity, friction, and elasticity, as well as contact and collision. Apply loads and torques for dynamic assemblies. Animate the systems and analyze all motion parameters.

• BREAK IT Implement dynamic FEA for Stress, Vibration, Buckling, and Thermal conditions that result from the loading and motion of the system.

VN

D101

• CONTROL IT Utilize Programmable and real-time user input for every aspect of all the simulation parameters.

• SHOW IT Create stunning Photo-realistic Images and Animations to dramatically communicate the intent and function of your designs.

Prerequisites:

None. However, it is recommended that the students have at least gone through some of the tutorials that come with the program, and have even started some of their own work. The more the students know about the program before coming to class, the more relevant and useful the information coming out of the class will be. Self-taught ex-perienced users will benefit enormously from this class because it will widen and deepen and solidify what they know, clarify things that were hard to be sure about, and open up new areas that most people don‘t even know are there, and tie everything together. Brand new users will be introduced to all aspects of the program, which will ensure that they are able to make use of the most important and valuable parts of the entire program right off the bat.

Length:

4 Days


MSC.VISUALNASTRAN 4D11

SIMDESIGNER 12

SimDesigner Motion for CATIA V5 This course should give you the foundation you‘ll need to begin using Dynamic Designer Motion for CATIA V5. The backbone of the Dynamic Designer product is ADAMS; the most powerful virtual prototyping, testing, and visualization tool in the world.

Topics:

• Transform kinematics CATIA V5 models to ADAMS/Solver friendly mechanisms.

• Convert assembly constraints to mechanism constraints:

- standard joints (hinges, sliders, etc...)

- joint primitives

- complex (couplers, etc...)

- curve (cam-follower, pin-in-slot)

• Actuate a system with:

- ideal and complex part motion

- applied forces

- gravity

• Connect parts with more realistic forces:

- simple (springs, dampers, etc...)

- contacts and collisions

• Measure quantities of interest (displacements, velocities, accelerations, applied loads, forces)

• Precisely control and manage your simulations

• Investigate test results via animations and plots

• Manage files generated by exporting from CATIA V5 interface to ADAMS/View and/or ADAMS/Solver

Prerequisites:

This course is intended for users that have fundamental CATIA V5 knowledge. Experience with Part Design, Assembly Design and DMU Kinematics workbenches is recommended. Consider first taking CAT501 - CATIA V5 Fundamentals.

Length:

2 Days

20

1D

MS


Structural and Thermal Analysis Using SimDesigner This course presents how to perform structural analysis using SimDesigner. Students will learn to do linear, nonlinear, and thermal analyses using SimDesigner. Hands-on workshops will be used extensively in the course to allow the students to gain practical experience using the SimDesigner product. Students will also become familiar with the MSC.Nastran and MSC.Marc solvers which are used by SimDesigner to solve structural analysis problems.

Topics:

• Introduction to SimDesigner • Linear analysis using SimDesigner Linear - Material Properties - Boundary conditions - Loads - Meshing - Running the analysis - Processing the results - Modal analysis - Buckling analysis • Nonlinear analysis using SimDesigner Nonlinear - Geometric nonlinearity - Material nonlinearity - Contact analysis • Thermal analysis using SimDesigner Thermal - Conduction analysis - Convection analysis - Transient analysis

Prerequisites:

This course is intended for users with basic CATIA V5 knowledge. Experience with Part Design and Assembly Design workbenches is recommended. Consider first taking CAT501 or CAT513.

Length:

3 Days

10

1D

MS

SimDesigner Suspension for CATIA V5 This course presents how to use the SimDesigner Suspension product.

Topics:

• Introduction to templates and data hierarchy

• Overview of database hierarchy

• Learning the concept of subsystems and assemblies

• Create new suspension models

• Setup suspension simulations

• Perform suspension simulations

• General post processing capabilities

• CATIA V5 post processing capabilities (wheel envelopes, angle measures...)

• Good practice in creating a fully parametric suspension model

• Integration with CATIA geometry

• Create and modify different property files

• Create and modify automotive elements such as spring, dampers, bushings, bumpstop, etc.

Prerequisites:

• CATIA V5 • General vehicle knowledge (vehicle dynamics, suspension design, etc.) preferred

Length:

2 Days

30

1D

MS

SIMDESIGNER


12

CATIA V4 Basic Modeling This course is an introduction to the fundamental capabilities of CATIA Version 4 running on a UNIX workstation, designed to introduce the user to the versatility of the CATIA interface and basic solid modeling.

Topics:

• Effectively manage the user interface

• Create Basic Wireframe Geometry

• Use Dynamic Sketcher

• Create and modify 3D geometry

• Apply CATIA graphic standards

• Use 3D Text

• Apply Layers and Filters

• Analyze solid geometry

Prerequisites:

None

Length:

5 Days

10

4T

AC

CATIA V4 Genrative Drafting This course is a concentrated look at the layout, dimensioning and annotating of drawing generated from CATIA solid models.

Topics:

• Create drawing views (primary, auxiliary)

• Create section and detail views

• Create dimensions, annotation text, GD&T

• Create draw mode geometry

• Review associativity between drawing and solid model

Prerequisites:

CAT401—CATIA V4 Basic Modeling

Length:

3 Days

20

4T

AC

CATIA V4 Installation & Administration This course will explain the pre-installation system configuration, access permissions, and CATIA shell variables.

Topics:

• Install CATIA and CATIA patches

• Customize the CATIA environment

• Execute CATIA Administrator utilities

• Implement CATIA in a network environment

Prerequisites:

UNIX familiarity

Length:

3 Days

30

4T

AC

CATIA V4


13

CATIA V4 Manufacturing This course teaches you the optimal methods for designing NC milling operations using CATIA‘s Manufacturing capabilities in V4.

Topics:

• Create and verify NC milling operations and save as Machine Operations

• Create Approach, Retract, and Linking Macros for multiple Machine Operations

• Create postprocessor words and instruction lists

• Do Multii-model links, copy, and modify Machine Operations

• Generate APT or CLFILE instructions from Part Operations

• Create 3-Axis Drilling, Pocketing, Roughing, and Surface machining operations

• Create 5-Axis machining operations with tool axis control

Prerequisites:

CAT401—CATIA V4 Basic Modeling and/or CAT405—CATIA V4 Sur-face Design

Length:

5 Days

40

4T

AC

CATIA V4 Surface Design This course is an in-depth look at CATIA Version 4 complex curve and surface creation techniques.

Topics:

• Create and analyze complex 3D curves

• Create, modify and analyze complex surfaces

• Blend and fillet complex surfaces

• Create and analyze surface draft (molded parts)

• Integrate surface design with solids

Prerequisites:

CAT401—CATIA V4 Basic Modeling

Length:

3 Days

50

4T

AC

CATIA V4 Advanced Surface Design This course is an advanced look at CATIA Version 4 Introduction to Concept Design and Class A Surface Development.

Topics:

• Create Concept Design (CD) and Class A Surface

• Use Advanced Surface Techniques

• Understand Curve Analysis Graphs

• Analyze Surface

• Visualize with Texture

• Create Volumes

Prerequisites:

CATIA V4 Surface Design

Length:

2 Days

60

4T

AC

CATIA V4 Advanced Solids / Parametrics This course is designed for any Designer, Draftsperson or Engineer whose aim is to master CATIA Solid Modeler using CATIA¿s advanced capabilities.

Topics:

• Create and combine primitives to build efficient CSG (Constructive Solid Geometry) trees

• Create fillets, drafts, and chamfers

• Integrate surfaces into solids using methods such as split, sew, offset, and close

• Modify solid objects using various methods such as sketching, stretching, and basic parametric operations

• Extract wireframe, surfaces, faces, skins, and volumes for solids

• Analyze solids for interference, volume surface area, and center of gravity

• Define a form feature and parametric profile

• Assign parameters to manage the port configurations

• Create parameters to modify contours

• Parameterize features based on their use

• Use model-overlaying techniques to equate parmeters from two or more models

• Create and parameterize profiles using the dynamic sketcher

Prerequisites:

CATIA Basic Modeling or knowledge of CATIA 3D Wireframe functio-nalities.

Length:

3 Days

70

4T

AC

CATIA V413


CATIA V5 Fundamentals This course is an introduction to the fundamental capabilities of CATIA Version 5.

Topics:

• Create/manipulate documents, access workbenches

• Customize user interface, manage user settings

• Sketch profiles, define part constraints

• Create solid model parts, modify part features

• Design an assembly (multi-part, multi-assembly)

• Position assembly components using constraints

• Design 3D wireframe geometry and surfaces

• Create drawing view layout, add/modify views, generate

dimensions

• Detailed dimensioning, annotating of a drawing

Prerequisites:

None

Length:

5 Days

10

5T

AC

CATIA V5 Fundamentals for Aerospace Applications Gain a fundamental understanding of the broad range of capabilities in CATIA V5 with a course geared for the engineer or designer working in the aerospace industry. Solidify your V5 skills by building an example aerospace assembly of components including preliminary design, detailed design, assembly design, interference check and drawing production.

Topics:

• Apply V5 tools to create aerospace parts, assemblies and drawings



• Sketch geometry profiles, define constraints


• Design an assembly (multi-part, multiple sub-assembly)



• Create drawing layout, add/modify views, produce dimensions

• Create assembly and detail drawings

Prerequisites:

None

Length:

5 Days

OR

EA

10

5T

AC

CATIA V5 Advanced Modeling This course is an advanced CATIA V5 class and is intended to follow CAT501 - CATIA V5 Fundamentals.

Topics:

• Create and use Parameters and Formulas

• Create Design Tables

• Create and use Catalogs of Components

• Create and use PowerCopies of V5 Documents

• Work with CATIA V4 Documents

• Create Advanced Part Design Feature and Operations

• Create 3D Constraints

• Learn Part Management

• Work with Multi-model links

• Learn about Generating Reports and Annotations

• How to Work with Large Assemblies

• Use Knowledgeware and Design in Context

• Create and use Published Geometry

Prerequisites:

CAT501 - CATIA V5 Fundamentals

Length:

4 Days

20

5T

AC

CATIA V5


14

CATIA V5 Installation & Administration This course is designed to provide first-hand knowledge in installation and administration of CATIA Version 5 software in a distributed environment. The installation and administration course includes both NT and UNIX platforms.

Topics:

• Resources - CATIA Documentation, Internet, Help desk

• Software and Hardware Requirements Licensing

• Tools needed to install CATIA Remotely on Windows and Unix

• Installing/Uninstalling CATIA on Windows and Unix - Local and Remote Installation

• Installing/Uninstalling CATIA Documentation on Windows and Unix

• Installing/Uninstalling CATIA Service Packs - Local and Remote

• Decision to Commit Service Packs

• Tools used to check Installation

• Creating a CATIA Environment for V5

• Similarities between V5 and V4 Admin

• Using Administrative mode to Customize an Environment

• Use of DLNAMES

• Tools used to import a V4 Model/Export into V5

• Setting up the interoperability of V4/V5

• How to modify and setup the Standards Unix Plotting/Printing from V5

• External Devices (Magellan/Spaceball)

• Environment variables and paths

Prerequisites:

NT or Unix familiarity

Length:

2 Days

CA

T5

03

CATIA V5 Manufacturing This course teaches you to define and manage NC programs for parts designed in CATIA V5.

Topics:

• Numerical Control Infrastucture

- Creating Part Operations

- Choosing machine operations, macros, and tools for 2 to 5 axis operations

- Tool path verification and simulation

- Creating Auxiliary Operations

- Axial operations

- Hole section, patterns

• Prismatic Machining

- 2.5 axis milling operations

- Defining Rework and Machining areas

- Macro Definitions

• 3 axis surface machining

- Creating rough stock and limit lines

- Creating geometrical zones, slopes, and rework areas

- 3-axis surface machining operations

• 5 axis surface machining

- Multi-axis machining and drilling operations

• Multi-axis flank machining

Prerequisites:

CAT501 - CATIA V5 Fundamentals

Length:

5 Days

CA

T5

04

CATIA V514


CATIA V5 Surface Design This course is a review of Wireframe and Surface creation and Generative Shape Design in CATIA V5. Topics include creating 3D wireframe and surface geometry and elements within the Generative Shape Design workbench, managing open bodies and performing advanced operations on surfaces. The course also includes using surfaces to create solids in the Part Design workbench, advanced surface analysis tools, working with hybrid parts and designing in a multi-model environment.

Topics:

• Create Wireframe Geometry (Points, Lines, Curves, Planes)

• Create Basic & Lofted Surfaces from Profiles, Boundaries, and other surfaces

• Perform operations such as Joining, Trimming, Splitting, Transfor ming, Extrapolating Elements and Healing, Filleting, Inverting Orientation, and Laws

• Create a Solid from Surfaces

• Modify the Surface and Wireframe definition

• Use Analysis tools, such as Connect Checker, Draft Analysis, and Curvature

• Perform advanced tasks such as managing Open Bodies, working with Hybrid Parts, and working in a multi-model environment

Prerequisites:

CAT501—CATIA V5 Fundamentals

Length:

3 Days

CA

T5

05

CATIA/CADAM Drafting Basic Training This course is an introduction to the fundamental capabilities of CADAM Drafting (CCD)

Topics:

• Get started in CADAM

• Create a drawing including auxiliary views and dimensions

• Transfer details from one drawing to another

• Use the Overlay function

• Save the drawing and plot it

• Introduction to the parametric sketcher

Prerequisites:

None

Length:

3 Days

CA

T5

07

Helix to CCD Migration Training This course is designed to help the Helix Drafting user become productive on CCD. This is also an update course to teach the user some of the productive features of CCD.

Topics:

• Call up former Helix models into CCD

• Use enhanced geometry creation and modification techniques

• Use Edit, Cut, Copy, and Paste capability between models

• Use enhanced dimension and annotation techniques

• Create layouts for plotting using the Draft function

Prerequisites:

CCD Basic Training or Helix Drafting

Length:

1 Day

CA

T5

08

CATIA V5 Structural Analysis for the Designer Learn how to reduce engineering cycle time by concurrently verifying the structural capability of your design using Finite Element Analysis. Discover the powerful and easy-to-use V5 analysis tools allowing for quick sizing, design iteration, and validation. This course is ideal for the Designer, Design Engineer, and Analyst.

Topics:

• Fundamentals of FEM (Finite Element Method)

• Structural analysis methods for the designer

• Generative structural analysis for parts

• Generative structural analysis for assemblies

• Meshing Surfaces

• Frequency Analysis

• Buckling Analysis

• Automated mesh refinement techniques

• Estimating analysis errors

• Display and reporting of results

Prerequisites:

CATIA V5 Fundamentals

Length:

3 Days

CA

T5

09

CATIA V5


14

CATIA V5 Knowledgeware Learn how to automate your design creation and modification processes by embedding knowledge in your CATIA part and assembly documents. No programing experience is required for you to take advantage of the powerful tools and workbenches in the Knowledgeware family and exert even greater control over your engineering and manufacturing data.

Topics:

• Fundamentals of Knowledgeware (Knowledge Advisor, Knowledge Expert and Product Engineering Optimizer)

• Creating and manipulating parameters, formulas and relationships in parts and assemblies

• Manipulating part configurations using design tables

• Embedding design rules and validation checks in parts and assemblies

• Executing “What-If” and “How-To” scenarios

• Creating and launching macros from documents

• Organizing and cataloging Knowledgeware rules, checks and rules bases

• Formulating and running optimization algorithms

Prerequisites:

CATIA V5 Fundamentals

Length:

4 Days

CA

T510

CATIA V5 Fundamentals for V4 Users The CATIA V5 paradigm represents a more advanced and productive next generation tool beyond version 4. Learn both new functionality and key methodology improvements to fully exploit the power of V5. Leverage your existing skills in CATIA V4 to more efficiently and quickly become proficient in V5 with a course designed specifically for V4 users

Topics:

• CATIA V5 methodology compared to V4

• Working integration of V4 with V5








• Create drawing view layout, add/modify views, generate dim

ensions

• Detailed dimensioning and annotating of a drawing

Prerequisites:

CATIA V4 experience

Length:

5 Days

CA

T511

CATIA V514


CATIA V5 Fundamentals for SmarTeam Users This course is an introduction to the fundamental capabilities of CATIA Version 5 using SmarTeam to create and manipulate documents.

Topics:

• Create/manipulate documents within SmarTeam, access workbenches


• Check in and Check out objects






• Create drawing view layout, add/modify views, generate dimensions

• Detailed dimensioning, annotating of a drawing

Prerequisites:

None

Length:

5 Days

CA

T512

CATIA V5 Lite for Analysts Are you an analyst who needs to use CATIA? Do you need CATIA training but can’t afford to take an entire week off to attend the 5-day CATIA V5 Fundamentals course? Do you want to be able to comfortably move around in CATIA, manipulate part models, extract mid-surfaces, make design modifications, and measure dimensions and section properties? If so, then the CATIA Lite course is just right for you. This course is designed by analysts, for the analysts. It covers the right amount of lecture material and workshops to make you feel comfortable navigating through CATIA and use it for downstream analysis applications. Plenty of tricks of the trade will be shared with you in this course to make you much more productive when using CATIA for analysis applications.

Topics:

• V5 Graphical User Interface

• Using the Sketcher

• Creating Surface and Solid Parts

• Creating Assemblies

• Tricks of the Trade for Analysts - Extracting mid-surfaces - Feature suppression - Measuring section properties, mass properties, and dimensions - Modifying parts - add stiffeners, change thicknesses,

modify bolt hole sizes and patterns, etc. - Managing units

- Preparing parts for FEA applications - splitting, joining, sewing, etc.

Prerequisites:

None

Length:

1 Day

CA

T513

SmarTeam Administration Training This course covers all aspects of configuring and administrating a SmarTeam installation.

Topics:

• SmarTeam Editor Basic Installation

• SmarTeam Editor Basic Administration

• Workflow Installation and Administration

• Data Modeling

Prerequisites:

NoneSmarTeam End User Training

Length:

3 Days

CA

T52

0

CATIA V5


14

CAA Programming Basics At the end of this course, participants will know the basics to start developing CAA V5 applications on top of CATIA, without extending the data model. They will be familiar with the foundation frameworks, and understand the architecture of a CAA V5 application following the Model/View/Controller design pattern.

Topics:

• Native CATIA V5 Openness Positioning

• CAA V5 Development Environment Basics

• CAA V5 Object Modeler: Interface/Implementation Design Pattern

• CAA V5 Object Modeler

- Link between Interface and Implementation

- Object Life Cycle Management

- Extension Mechanism

- Late typing

• CAA V5 Specification Modeling Introduction

• CAA V5 Mechanical Modeler

- Introduction

- The “Root” Features

- The “GeometricalElement” Features

- The “GeometricalSubElement” Features

- The “Constraint” Features

• CAA V5 Visualization

• CAA V5 ApplicationFrame

• CAA V5 Dialog

• CAA V5 DialogEngine

• CAA V5 Geometric Modeler (CGM)

• CAA V5 Mechanical Modeler

- BRep Access

• CAA V5 Knowledgeware

- Parameters and Relations

• CAA V5 Product Structure and Assembly

• CAA V5 Development Environment

- Quality Control

• CAA V5 Administration

Prerequisites:

• CATIA V5 trainings: (Part Design or Shape Design) + Assembly + • Knowledgeware (MANDATORY) • C++ industrial programming practice (MANDATORY) • COM (Microsoft Object Model) notions (NICE TO HAVE) • Microsoft Developer Studio practice (NICE TO HAVE)

Length:

3 Days

SmarTeam End User Training This course reviews key SmarTeam usage concepts and illustrates how to broaden your focus from a document/file management system into a change management system.

Topics:

• SmarTeam Editor

• SmarTeam CATIA or CAD Integration

• SmarFlow

Prerequisites:

• CATIA V5 Fundamentals

Length:

2 Days

CA

T521

CA

T53

0

CATIA V514



CA

T531

ENOVIA Custom This course will be customized to fit the needs of ENOVIA users.

Topics:

Custom

Prerequisites:

Custom

Length:

Custom

CA

T5

40

CATIA V5 VB Automation At the end of this course, participants will have a good understanding of the different ways to automate tasks related to CATIA V5: CATIA Macros and Visual Basic Programming.

Topics:

• CATIA V5 Automation and Scripting Architecture

• Scripting and Programming with CATIA V5

• Calling Another Automation Server

Prerequisites:

• CATIA V5 Fundamentals • Visual Basic Editor on PC NT • Minimum knowledge or exposure to Microsoft Visual Basic (cf. book ref. Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 Learning Edition) • JavaScript is a plus

Length:

3 Days

CATIA V5


14

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TRAINING CATALOG

CorporateMSC.Software Corporation2 MacArthur PlaceSanta Ana, California 92707Telephone +1 714 540 8900

www.mscsoftware.com

Europe, Middle East, AfricaMSC.Software GmbHAm Moosfeld 1381829 Munich, GermanyTelephone +49 89 431 98 70

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