Analysis (CAE / FEA)

Finite element analysis, nonlinear analysis and CAE workflows with Abaqus, ANSA and ANSYS.

Featured Programs

Analysis · Program 01Fundamentals

Introduction to Abaqus

Learn the Abaqus interface and the end-to-end static analysis workflow with hands-on practice.

Curriculum

  • Abaqus interface
  • Part & Assembly
  • Property
  • Step
  • Interaction
  • Load & Boundary Conditions
  • Mesh
  • Job
  • Visualization
  • Basic static analysis exercises
Analysis · Program 02Advanced

Nonlinear Structural Analysis Masterclass

Master advanced nonlinear solution controls including large deformation, plasticity, buckling and collapse.

Curriculum

  • Large deformation
  • Plasticity
  • Contact
  • Buckling
  • Collapse
  • Instability
  • Nonlinear solution controls
Analysis · Program 03Advanced

Crash Analysis with Abaqus Explicit

Learn crash analysis with the explicit solver, mass scaling, impact and energy balance hands-on.

Curriculum

  • Explicit solver
  • Contact
  • Mass scaling
  • Impact
  • Energy balance
  • Material failure
Analysis · Program 04Advanced

FEA Best Practices

Learn FEA best practices with model idealization, verification, validation and engineering judgement.

Curriculum

  • Model idealization
  • Assumption management
  • Verification
  • Validation
  • Documentation
  • Engineering judgement
Analysis · Program 05Advanced

CAE Workflow in Industry

Learn the industrial CAE workflow from requirement analysis to post-processing and design optimization.

Curriculum

  • Requirement analysis
  • CAD preparation
  • Meshing
  • Solver selection
  • Post-processing
  • Reporting
  • Design optimization
  • Engineering documentation

Other Trainings

Fundamentals

Introduction to Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Learn the fundamentals of the finite element method, the solution process, and a correct modeling approach.

Fundamentals

Introduction to Abaqus/CAE

Learn geometry creation, partitioning, meshing and parametric modeling techniques in Abaqus/CAE.

Fundamentals

Introduction to ANSA

Learn geometry cleanup, topology and shell/solid mesh generation with the ANSA pre-processor.

Fundamentals

ANSYS Workbench Fundamentals

Learn static structural analysis, contact definition and result interpretation in ANSYS Workbench.

Fundamentals

Geometry Cleanup & Meshing with ANSA

Practice the full meshing workflow including CAD import, geometry repair, mid-surface and hexa mesh.

Fundamentals

Element Selection in Abaqus

Learn correct selection of beam, shell and solid elements, element distortion and integration differences.

Fundamentals

Linear Static Analysis

Learn linear static analysis with material, constraint, load and contact definitions and mesh convergence.

Fundamentals

Linear Dynamics with Abaqus

Learn modal analysis, harmonic response, random vibration and response spectrum analyses hands-on.

Fundamentals

Contact Modeling in Abaqus

Learn to solve contact problems with contact pairs, general contact, friction and contact stabilization.

Fundamentals

Nonlinear Analysis Fundamentals

Learn geometric, material and contact nonlinearity with increment control and convergence concepts.

Advanced

Modeling Contact & Resolving Convergence Issues

Systematically resolve convergence errors such as initial penetration, negative eigenvalues and zero pivot.

Advanced

Buckling, Post-Buckling & Collapse

Learn linear buckling, imperfections, the Riks method and post-buckling analysis hands-on.

Advanced

Metal Plasticity & Material Modeling

Learn true stress-strain, isotropic/kinematic hardening and the Johnson-Cook material model.

Advanced

Rubber & Hyperelastic Materials

Learn hyperelastic material calibration with Mooney-Rivlin, Neo-Hookean and Ogden models.

Advanced

Creep & High Temperature Analysis

Learn to analyze time-dependent deformation, creep laws, thermal loading and stress relaxation.

Advanced

Fracture & Damage Modeling

Learn to model fracture mechanics with damage initiation, XFEM, cohesive zones and crack propagation.

Advanced

Composite Analysis

Learn composite layups, material orientation, failure criteria and delamination analysis.

Advanced

Bolted Joint Analysis

Analyze bolted joints with bolt pretension, friction, sequential tightening and residual stress.

Advanced

Weld Modeling & Analysis

Learn to model spot and seam welds, connector elements, weld stiffness and weld fatigue.

Advanced

Automotive Body & Chassis Analysis

Learn automotive body analysis with BIW modeling, chassis stiffness, durability and load cases.

Advanced

Battery Structural Analysis

Analyze cell, module and pack structures with thermal expansion and mechanical abuse scenarios.

Advanced

Sheet Metal Forming

Learn sheet metal forming analysis with forming process, blank holder, springback and material models.

Advanced

Python for Abaqus

Learn model generation, batch analysis, ODB processing and report automation with the Abaqus API.

Advanced

Advanced Abaqus Scripting

Learn advanced scripting with the object model, parametric studies, GUI plug-ins and custom workflows.

Advanced

MATLAB for CAE Engineers

Learn to use MATLAB for data processing, curve fitting, material calibration and automation.

Advanced

Engineering Debugging for FEA

Learn to diagnose failed analyses and debug solver messages, contact and mesh issues.

Advanced

Test Correlation & Model Validation

Learn to validate analysis models with modal testing, FRF, correlation and model updating.

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