Course Content
Introduction to 2D objects, Finite Elements and Meshing
Panel Elements and Auto-meshing Parameters
Effective modeling
Beam/Shell Integration
Modeling Complex Geometry – Openings, cylindrical structures, intersecting panels
Loading and Supporting Finite Elements
Results and Conventions
Analysis of Finite Element Structures – best practices and troubleshooting
Applications of Finite Elements in Design – Walls, Floors, Foundations
Format
Training is delivered in three live 2-hour lectures over a period of 5 days
Class includes graded Assignments and Final exam (you will receive a score report for your records)
A Certificate of mastery will be provided to attendees that achieve a final score above 75% and Educational Units will go towards an S-FRAME certification
Eligible for PDH (Professional Development Credits) for attendance
Who Should Attend
Any structural engineer responsible for the modeling, analysis, and design of walls, floors, panels, transfer plates, tunnels, mat foundations, cylindrical and spherical tanks, any other complex structures such as domes, tension structures, etc.
Prerequisites
Class registrants should have a technical education and background in civil or structural engineering
F201 -Finite Element Analysis Applications assumes users have prior experience with S-FRAME Analysis program functionality
System Requirements
PC-based : Windows® 10
Min 2 GB RAM, Recommended 4 GB or more
Graphics: DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics card - Must support hardware vertex processing
S-FRAME Analysis latest version (temporary academic licenses available, if needed)