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Conception Assistée par Ordinateur (CAO) avec DesignCenter NX et SolidEdge

Créer votre CAO avec NX

NX01

Fondamentaux du Design et Interface

Interface Utilisateur : Designcenter 
Création de Pièces : Créer une pièce de base
Organisation des modèles de pièces
Modélisation Cylindrique 
Détails de finition
Analyse et interrogation
Intention de Conception
Analyse du Design

NX02

Modélisation Avancée et Synchrone

Introduction à l’esquisse
Entités lignes, rectangles, cercles, courbes, etc.
Méthodes de dessin d’esquisse
Plan de dessin
Relations d’esquisse
Coter une esquisse
Maîtrise de l’organisation des fonctions

 

NX03

Tôlerie (Sheet Metal Design)

 Définir la forme de base d’une pièce en tôlerie
Pliage et Découpes
Fonctions de Déformation
 Convertir des modèles solides en tôlerie.
Préparer une pièce pour la fabrication.
Surfaçage et Formes Libres

NX04

Assemblages et Gestion de Données

Analyse d’Assemblages 
Bottom-Up: Construction d’assemblages 
 Top-Down : Modélisation de haut en bas.
Mise en Plan : Créer un dessin de pièce de base
Gestion des Assemblages
Liens de Géométrie 
Créer des composants réutilisables.
Configuration et Séquençage 
Data : Traducteurs de données.

NX05

Surfaçage et Formes Libres

Processus de modélisation de Surfaçage
Géométrie de Construction avec des courbes 3D
 Créer et analyser des courbes de haute qualité.
Surfaces maillées / caractéristiques primaires
Construire des surfaces sculptées.
Construire avec une géométrie exacte.
Transition géométrique et Solides 
Prototypage rapide / rétro-ingénierie.

Créer votre CAO avec Solid Edge

SE01

Introduction

Portefeuille Sold Edge
Solid Edge Mechanical Design
Initiation à l’interface
Options d’affichage et accès aux fichiers
Communité et forum Solid Edge 

SE02

Création d’une esquisse 2D

Introduction à l’esquisse
Entités lignes, rectangles, cercles, courbes, etc.
Méthodes de dessin d’esquisse
Plan de dessin
Relations d’esquisse
Coter une esquisse
Maîtrise de l’organisation des fonctions

 

SE03

Création d’un volume 3D

Méthodes de conception volumique
Volume par extrusion et révolution
Fonctions congé, chanfrein, perçage
L’arborescence d’une pièce
Gestion de l’arborescence d’une pièce
Analyse de sa conception (masse et centre de gravité)
Vérification de sa conception (masse et CdG)

SE04

Fonctions avancées et méthodologie

Fonctions répétition et symétrie
Création de formes complexes
Création d’un assemblage
Gestion de l’arborescence
Création de vues
Technique de cotation
Mise en plan
Gestion des grands assemblages
Gestion des révisions de document

Fundamental Knowledge in Computational Science

TH01

Introduction to Finite Element Analysis

Space discretization by FEA
Linear and nonlinear problems
Static, dynamic and transient loading
Implicit & explicit time discretization
Stress and strain definition
 Rigid bodies
Boundary conditions
 Load cases
Material properties
Connections
Contact between parts
Meshing density and FEA quality
Unit system consistency
Post-processing and model check-up

 

TH02

Nonlinear Analysis of Structures

Linear vs. Nonlinear Analysis
Types of nonlinearity
Stress & strain definition in large deformation
Nonlinear materials
Nonlinear boundary conditions & loading
Nonlinear Analysis Techniques
Contact treatment
Applications of Nonlinear Analysis

TH03

Alternative Solutions to Classical FEA

High ordered elements & Meshless methods
Smoothed- Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH)
Discrete Element Method (DEM)
Finite Volume Method (FVM)
Lattice boltzmann method (LBM)
Modal Analysis
Transient Analysis
Buckling analysis
Spectral analysis 

TH04

Composite Materials

Different kinds of composites materials
Micro-, meso- and macroscopic descriptions
Mechanical behavior of constituents
Thermoplastic and thermosetting resins
Glass fibers, carbon, kevlar
Fabrics, fibers et rubans
Overview of composite manufacturing methods
From layer to laminate
Expert rules on stacking
Failure criteria
Interlaminar stresses, shearing, delamination
Transposition of metallic parts to composites
Case of ‘sandwich’ structures

 

TH05

Fundamentals in Structural Analysis

Crashworthiness
Dummies and Safety models
Fatigue Analysis
Modal Analysis
NVH analysis
Multibody Motion Analysis
Squeak and rattle

TH06

Fundamentals in optimization

optimization formulation
Mathematical Background
Global & local optimization
Formulation of the optimization problem
Optimzation Algorithms
Optimization with constraints
Linear and nonlinear optimization
optimization strategies
Disciplines in structural optimization
Homogenization of porous material behavior
Continued and discontinued optimization
Design of Experiments
Robust design

TH07

Introduction to realibility analysis

General Concepts of Reliability
Mathematical model of reliabilty
Reliability laws
Maintainability of the reliable systems
Operational safety analysis methods
Failure trees
Transition state models

TH08

Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics

CFD backgrounds
Governing equations
Lagrangian & Eulerian descriptions
Newtonian fluids and Navier’s Stokes equations
Compressible Newtonian Fluids
Finite Volumes and Finites difference Methods
Unstructured mesh
Turbulence modeling (DNS, LES & RANS)

TH09

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence & DA

What is Artificial Intelligence?
Historical overview
Moderne AI
Definitions & vocabulary
Machine Learning vs. Deep Learning
Data Science
Intersection of AI & DA
Generative AI & Large Language Models (LLM)
Artificial Intelligence in Engineering

Pre- & post-processing Tools

PP01

HyperMesh introduction

Getting started with HyperMesh
Opening and saving files
Working with panels
 Organizing a model
Controlling the display
Model preparation with HyperMesh
Geometry in HyperMesh
 HyperMesh geometry terminology
Geometry creation and editing
 Importing CAD geometry
Geometry cleanup
Geometry FAQ’s

 

Introduction to Meshing

– How to start meshing
– Meshing techniques
– Meshing in critical areas
– Mesh display options
– Mesh density solution convergence

 

PP02

Meshing with HyperMesh

1D Meshing with HyperMesh

When to use 1D elements
– Special features of Beam/Bar elements
– Rigid elements
– Fasteners
– 1D element creation
– Connectors in HyperMesh

 

2D Meshing with HyperMesh

– Element types
– Understanding mesh flow
– Effect of biasing in critical regions
– Geometry associative mesh
– Common mesh errors and best practices
– Creating 2D elements in HyperMesh
– AutoMeshing
– Meshing without surfaces
– 2D mesh in curved surfaces
– QI mesh creation
– Batch meshing
– Meshing a model using Shrink Wrap

3D Meshing with HyperMesh

– Element types
– Tetra meshing techniques
– Hexa meshing
– Common mesh errors and best practices
– Creating 3D elements in HyperMesh
– Tetrameshing
– Creating a Hex-Penta mesh using surfaces
Creating Hexa mesh using solid map functions
– Using the TetraMesh Process Manager

Element Quality and Checks

– Compatibility and Mechanisms
– General Element Quality Checks
– 2D quality checks
– 3D quality checks
– Mesh check tools in HyperMesh

PP03

Model preparation with HyperMesh

Defining model properties

– Choosing solver profile
– Workflow
– Creating materials
– Creating element properties

Defining boundary conditions and loads

– Understanding load collectors and load steps
– Concentrated load
– Force on line or edge
– Traction and pressure
– Distributed load
– Bending moments and torque
– Temperature loading
– Gravity loading
– Centrifugal load
– Understanding AUTOSPC

Assembly

– Creating Connectors
– Creating Area Connectors
– Creating Bolt Connectors
– Part Replacement Through Connectors
– Model Build and Assembly
– Multi-Component Replacement

 

PP04

Post-processing HyperView/Graph

Desktop Environment

– HyperWorksDesktop Integration
– Getting Started
– Graphical User Interface
– Page and Window Controls
– Session Browser
– Files Management
– HyperWorksDesktop Keyboard And Mouse
– HyperWorksDesktop Applications

Animation and View Controls

– Loading Model Files
– Using the Animation Controls
– Controlling the Model View
– Browsers and Entity Attributes
– Masking Elements
– Creating and Using Sets
– User Defined Coordinate Systems
– Graphical Manipulators
– Symmetry and Axisymmetry

Plotting Basics

– HyperGraph2D Introduction
– HyperGraph2D -GUI
– Plotting XY Data
– Evaluating Curve Data and Curve Referencing
– Changing Curve Display Attributes
– Curve Filtering

PP05

SimLab introduction

Getting started with SimLab

– SimLab installation
– Initial settings
– Preferences set-up
– Graphical User Interface

 

Importing CAD and FEM

– Reading files
– CAD geometry
– Model structure
– Entities
– Groups

Introduction to Meshing

– Mesh fundamentals
– Mesh controls
– Preserve entities
– Mesh pattern
– Mesh specification

Geometry in SimLab

– Geometry ribbon
– Features ribbon
– Assembly ribbon
– FEM ribbon

Cleanup and repair

– Local remeshing
– Topology verification
– Topology repair
– Manual cleanup
– Quality cleanup

Working with connections

– Connectors
– 1D bolts (NVH bolts)
– 3D bolts (Hex bolts)
– Contacts
– Welds

 

Defining boundary conditions and loads

– Loads & constraints
– Tools
– Material and properties
– Export solver deck

Post-processing

– Import/export
– Animation
– View results
– Query results
– Tools

PP06

Advanced Topics in post-processing

– Result Presentation
– Report Templates
– HyperWorksTools -HyperView Player
– HyperWorksTools -HvTrans
– HyperWorksTools -HgTrans

PP07

Crashworthiness post-processing

– Measures
– Section Cuts
– Vector Plots
– Tracking System
– Tracing
– Exploded View
– Synchronizing Data and Windows
– Overlaying Images and Videos
– Exporting a Deformed Shape
– Crash Tools for Plotting and Animation

PP08

Strength Analysis

– Strength Analysis –Results
– Contour Plots
– TensorPlots
– Querying Results
– Annotating Model Results
– HyperWorksResults Math
– Derived Load Cases
– Free Body Diagrams (FBD)

PP09

Modal & Frequency Response

– Viewing Deformed Shapes
– Contour Plots of Complex Results
– Creating Measure of Contour vs. Angle
– Creating Complex Plots
– Strain Energy Summation using Result Math
– NVH Post Processing Utilities
– Waterfall Plots

PP10

HyperMesh with other solvers

– Dealing with ABAQUS files
– Dealing with ANSYS files
– Dealing with LsDyna files

PP11

HyperMesh for CFD solvers

– Introduction to HyperMesh CFD
– Meshing for CFD computation
– Other tools in HyperMesh for CFD solvers

SimCenter Solvers

S01

SimSolid for Structures
– Simulation Revolution With SimSolid – Comparisons with FEA – Product Fit –Early Simulation-driven Design – SimSolid technology steps – Notable features

SimSolid user interface

– User Interface
– Personalization of the user interface
– Project tree
– Workbench toolbars
– Bookmark browser
– Interface Synchronization
– Specifying units and type of analysis

Processing Design Geometry

– Geometry import, Consideration, Facet Settings
– Geometry imports
– Geometry overlap check on model import
– Assembly manipulation
– Exporting individual part geometry files
– Visualization styles & Adjusting visualization
– Hide parts of different material
– Suppressing and deleting parts

Connections

– The challenge in creating connections
– SimSolid Robust Connections
– Connections & Contact Conditions
– Connections Workbench and Toolbar
– Automatically create connections
– Measure Assembly Gaps Using Ray Probe
– Manually create connections
– Review, Edit and Check Part Connections
– Show Disconnected groupsof parts
– Contact conditions a
– Weld connections, Spot, Laser, Seam welds
– Connectors (Virtual, Bolts)
– Check for rigid body motion
– Typical connection problems

Structural Analysis with SimSolid

– Modal Analysis
– Structural Linear Analysis
– Post-Processing
– Design Studies

S02

Inspire

– Altair Inspire Introduction
– Model Setup
– Analysis
– Connections
– Geometry Creation and Model Simplification
– Topology Optimization
– PolyNURBS
– 2.5D sketching
– Topography Optimization
– Gauge Optimization
– Fastener Optimization
– Lattice Optimization
– Inspire Motion Introduction
– Inspire Manufacture Introduction

S03

OptiStruct

– Introduction to OptiStruct
– Linear static analysis
– Basic dynamic analysis
– Advanced dynamic analysis
– Nonlinear static analysis
– Thermal analysis
– Introduction to optimization methods
– Thermomechanical analysis
– Coupling with other solvers
– Model reduction techniques

S04

MotionSolve

– Multibody Problems and Solution Methods
– Creating Bodies & Free Body Simulation
– Points, Expressions, & Primitive Graphics
– Initial Conditions, Markers, & Outputs
– Joints & Motions
-Redundant, Higher Pair Constraints
– Forces & Torques
– CAD Import & Curves
– Contact for MotionSolve
– Introduction to Flexible Bodies
– Advanced Modeling, Tips, & Recommendations
– Introduction to Multibody Optimization

S05

HyperLife
– HyperLife introduction – High cycle fatigue analysis – Low cycle fatigue analysis – Factor of safety – Weld fatigue

S06

Thermomechanical Analysis

– FEA introduction
– Relevant information
– Introduction to OptiStruct
– Thermal analysis
– Coupled analysis with OptiStruct & Acusolve
– Factor of safety
– Weld fatigue

S07

Altair CFD (AcuSolve, ultraFluidx, nanoFluidx)

– Introduction to Altair CFD
– Altair CFD solvers
– Navier-Stockes based solver AcuSolve
– Smoothed-particle Hydrodynamic (SPH) Solver
– Lattice Boltzmann Method (LBM) Solver
– CFD post-processing

S08

CFD with StarCCM+

StarCCM+ terminology & interface
Geometry prepration
Mesh import, choice of physical model & set-up
Meshing with StarCCM+
Surface wrapper usage
Pre- & post-processing
Thermal analysis with StarCCM+

S09

RADIOSS

– Introduction to RADIOSS
– The explicit method
– Element formulations
– Material models
– Interface modeling
– Kinematic conditions
– Load definitions
– Time step definition and control
– Helpful tools
– How to check a simulation run
– Capstone projects
– Best practices

S10

EMAG Radio Frequency – Feko

– Using Feko
– The Workplan in CADFEKO
– EMC Example
– Antenna Coupling Example
– Aperture Coupled Microstrip Patch Antenna
– The FEM/MOM hybrid technique
– Non-Radiating Networks
– Introduction to the Optimizer
– EMC – Overview (Theory)
– Advanced Antenna Coupling Example
– Antenna placement with MoM/PO method
– Antenna Placement using Equivalent Sources
– Antenna Coupling using Equivalent Sources
– Offset Reflector Antenna
– Electrically Huge Example
– Antenna placement example
– Cable Modelling, 
-MTL and combined MoM/MTL Methods

S11

EMAG low Frequency- Flux

– Introduction do Flux
– Importing a geometry and meshing
– Physic magnetic
– Physic electric
– Physic thermal
– Physic magneto-thermal
– Solving and postprocessing
– Coupling Flux with Compose
– Coupling Flux with Activate
– Coupling Flux with Acusolve
– Vibroacoustic coupling
– Iron losses
– Coupling with HyperStudy

S12

Discrete Element Method (Altair EDEM)

– What is DEM?
– DEM applications
– EDEM software
– EDEM Analyst
– EDEM contact models
– EDEM Calibration

Advanced Topics

AD01
Mathematic programming with Compose

– Compose introduction
– OML Basics
– Plotting and Visualization
– Application domains
– Best practices
– HyperWorks applications
– Scripting programming languages
– UI control

AD02

Twin Activate

Introduction & Environment
Basic Blocks & Superblocks
OML (Open Matrix Language) in Activate
Specialized Applications
Custom Blocks & ExecBlocks
Physical Component Modeling
Co-simulation & FMI
Optimization
– Signal-based or Physical block diagrams

AD03

Optimization with OptiStruct

– Introduction to optmisation problems
– Structural optimization & design process
-optimization in Altair OptiStruct
– Equations, variables & solvers
– Interface in HyperMesh
– Topological optimization
– Topographic optimization
– Shape optimization
– Morphing
– Advanced optimization topics
– optimization of composite materials

AD04

Design of Experiments (HyperStudy)

– Introduction to HyperStudy
– Setup a study
– DOE
– Response surface modelling (Fit)
– Optimization
– Stochastics
– Application – capstone project

AD04

Artificial Intelligence for Engineers

Fundamentals of AI and Data processing
Model reduction by romAI
Learning from simulation models by physicsAI
Signal processing with ML by signalAI
Altair RapidMiner for AI