Structural Dynamics in Industry (3 Days) - Technology Course

Overview

Structural dynamics have become increasingly important in different fields such as automotive, aeronautics, consumer and sporting goods, where the need for noise, vibration and harshness performance is ever-increasing. This expansion is spurred by the availability of computing power to better simulate phenomena through more refined models.

This three-day intensive course provides an overview of the basic notions and explains how to deal with industrial structures without becoming too specific. Methods are outlined with minimum mathematics and are illustrated by practical software implementations and applications.

The FEMtools Dynamics software will be used for hands-on exercises during approximately half of the time. Participants are invited to bring a portable computer to use during the hands-on exercises.

Date and Location

No course scheduled at this time.

Intended Audience

The course is suitable for anyone interested in learning the state-of-the-art in simulation-based structural dynamics methods. Participants typically have a background in finite element analysis, structural dynamics, modal testing or noise and vibration troubleshooting. The methods shown can be applied to a wide range of industrial applications.

Presenters

Dr. Nicolas Roy, Top Modal. Nicolas is a specialist in the field of structural dynamics and optimization with over 25 years of industrial experience in aerospace, automotive and other advanced technology fields - and author of numerous publications and lecturer at universities and training centers.

Ir. Eddy Dascotte, Dynamic Design Solutions NV. Eddy has consulted, developed software and presented courses for companies worldwide in the fields of structural dynamics and finite element model updating since 1987.

Dr. Tom Lauwagie, Dynamic Design Solutions NV. Tom obtained his PhD. in 2005 at the mechanical engineering department (PMA) of the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KUL) in the domain of material identification using model updating and optimization methods.

Course Language

The course language is English.

Accommodation

The Holiday Inn Garden court hotel has blocked a number of rooms at special rates. These rooms need to be reserved well in advance. A list of other recommended hotels in and around Leuven can be obtained from DDS. Information on the city of Leuven and hotels can also be found at http://www.leuven.be

Course Fee

1250 euro per person will be charged by invoice.
This fee includes taxes (21 %), course materials, lunches and refreshments. In addition to the printed course notes, participants receive a copy of the textbook "Structural Dynamics in Industry" by A. Girard and N. Roy.

Course Contents

The 1-DOF system
Short review of finite element techniques
Normal and complex modes analysis
Model reduction (Guyan, dynamic, ...)
Modal and direct approaches to frequency and transient response analysis
Using residual vectors
Superelement techniques (Craig-Bampton, ...)
Synthesis techniques (modal, FRF)
Overview of damping modeling techniques
Introduction to experimental dynamics (FRFs, mass properties extraction, modal identification)
Structural dynamics modification for fast re-analysis
Probabilistic analysis and robustness
Correlation to test data
Sensitivity analysis and model updating
Optimization of dynamics response
Industrial examples

Registration

Advance registration is required. To register, please use the online registration form or download a printable version of the course flyer and return the completed form by fax.

Note that the number of participants is limited and early registration is strongly recommended.

Upon registration you will receive an email confirmation of your reservation with additional practical information about the venue and course.

Cancellation Policy

A full refund will be made for all cancellations received 7 days before the start of the course. Afterwards 50% of the costs will be charged. Substitute attendees will be accepted at any time. In the event that we have to cancel the course, you will be refunded in full but we disclaim any further liability.

For more information, please contact

Dynamic Design Solutions N.V. (DDS)
Interleuvenlaan 64
B-3001, Leuven, Belgium
Voice: +32 16 40 23 00, Fax: +32 16 40 24 00
email: info@femtools.com