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LMS organizes extensive training and seminar programs to quickly get your technical staff up to speed with new technologies and software products. The LMS training classes teach users how to apply the software to tackle engineering problems in specific application areas. Experienced and expert users will benefit from the training offered to maintain their knowledge of system and software capabilities for their specific applications and to stay up to date with evolving technology and software.On demand, on-site training services can be organized to fully meet any kind of specific need. Tailor made curricula will address the particular challenges you are dealing with and will help you meet your targets. All courses have extensive hands-on exercises and use real world examples. There is no better way to maximize your productivity and increase your efficiency!

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LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim and AMERun - Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim - Introduction to Vehicle Dynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim - Introduction to Hydraulic Simulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim - Productivity Tools for System Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim - Interfaces: Matlab/Simulink, Excel, Generic interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim - AMESet Development Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim - Hydraulic Components & Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim - Pneumatic Systems and Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim - Thermal Fluid Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim - Planar Mechanical Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim - Two-phase Flow Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim - Air Conditioning Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim - Lubrication Application training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim - Cooling Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim - Transmission Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim - Driving performance, fuel economy and emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim - Internal Combustion Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim - Electromechanical Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim - Electric Motors and Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim - Automotive Electric Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

1D simulation training

3D simulation training

LMS Virtual.Lab Acoustics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16LMS Virtual.Lab Acoustics - Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16LMS Virtual.Lab Correlation & Updating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17LMS Virtual.Lab Durability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17LMS Virtual.Lab Durability - Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18LMS Virtual.Lab Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18LMS Virtual.Lab Motion Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19LMS Virtual.Lab Noise & Vibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19LMS Virtual.Lab Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20LMS Virtual.Lab Structures CATIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Introduction to Finite Elements method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Introduction to SAMCEF Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Introduction to advanced modelling in SAMCEF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Modelling using SAMCEF command language Bacon: Advanced training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Static and dynamic non-linearities with SAMCEF Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Static and dynamic non-linearities with the SAMCEF advanced modelling mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Analyzing mechanisms with SAMCEF Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Analyzing mechanisms with the SAMCEF advanced modelling mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Analysis of composite structures with SAMCEF Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Analysis of composite structures with the SAMCEF advanced modelling mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Thermal and thermo-mechanical analysis with SAMCEF Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Thermal and thermo-mechanical analysis with the SAMCEF advanced modelling mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Analysis of rotating machines with SAMCEF Rotors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Analysis of wind Turbines with SAMCEF for Wind Turbines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Modal analysis and vibration response with SAMCEF Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Analysis of flexible devices with TEA Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Test training

LMS Test.Lab Acoustic Intensity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29LMS Test.Lab Data Acquisition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29LMS Test.Lab Environmental Testing Vibration Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30LMS Test.Lab Rotating Machinery Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30LMS Test.Lab Rotating Machinery - Advanced (Angle Domain Processing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31LMS Test.Lab Sound Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31LMS Test.Lab Structures Modal Testing and Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32LMS Test.Lab Structures Modal Testing and Analysis Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32LMS Test.Lab Throughput Data Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33LMS Test.Lab Transfer Path Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 LMS Test.Lab Windows Automation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34LMS Test.Xpress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34LMS Test.Xpress - Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35LMS TecWare Load Data Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35LMS TecWare Automation using ProcessBuilder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36LMS TecWare Advanced Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Digital Signal processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Basic Modal Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Advanced Modal Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

LMS Master Class - Ground Vibration Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39LMS Master Class - Transfer Path Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Master Class


Course Objective 1 dayThis training introduces new users of LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim to the structure and the use of the software as well as the modelling and simulation process. It forms the basis for all the LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim application-oriented training courses.

Who should attend?Technical Specialists or Engineers who start using LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim and/or AMERun.Engineering or scientific background and experience with basic computer operation is required.

Training content Presentation of LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim Positioning Behind LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim The applications

The LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim environment Building the first system in LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim from sketch

up to simulation Important concepts behind LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim: multiport

approach, causality rules, sign convention, Standard libraries: Mechanical and Control

Overview of the different basic menus and options Other features Plotting capabilities Batch runs Parameter settings Simulation options

LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim and AMERun - Getting started

Course Objective 1 dayThis 1 Day training course is an introduction to vehicle dynamics modeling and simulation. The course is based on the iCAR application oriented GUI and dedicated tools as well as first level chassis modeling approach and guides the user through the chassis design and analysis from predefined subsystem packages to user defined systems. This session is focused on LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim practical use through several examples using AMESim components and productivity tools in the area of chassis design.

Who should attend?Technical Specialists or Engineers who are starting to use LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim for Vehicle Dynamics simulation, chassis design and behavior analysis. Also dedicated to non experts in vehicle dynamics who want to use an application oriented GUI with predefined templates in the context of subsystem design, fuel consumption analysis (in association with other LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim solutions).All participants should have completed the Getting Started training course or have basic knowledge of LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim.

Training content The Vehicle Dynamics solution in LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim iCAR application Vehicle dynamics library overview

The vehicle dynamics basics Main effects, usual frames, ISO norm Using simplified chassis models

Vehicle modeling and environment : Chassis Suspension

Powersteering Tires Road & Environment Mission Profile & Driver Chassis Post Processing

Maneuvers Definition and Simulation Predefined ISO & NHTSA User defined maneuvers

Building test bench models / Using SOURCE models Source models presentation

Examples LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim productivity tools introduction Data import/export, Optimization tool

LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim - Introduction to Vehicle Dynamics


Course Objective 1 dayThe goal of this training is to provide you with a first overview and sound background in the hydraulic simulation capabilities of the LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim hydraulic libraries. The Hydraulic (HYD) and Hydraulic Resistance (HR) libraries are introduced to the participant with numerous practical examples and exercises.This training forms the basis for the LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim - Hydraulic Components and Systems training.

Who should attend?Technical Specialists or Engineers who start using LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim for the design of their hydraulic components and systems. All participants should have completed the Getting Started training course or have basic knowledge of LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim.

Training content Presentation of the Hydraulic Library HYD Presentation of the Hydraulic Resistance Library HR Short presentation of hydraulic lines (water hammer) Example of exercises : Hydrostatic transmission Mechatronic model (position control loop presentation) Radial piston pump model (with ideal valves)

LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim - Introduction to Hydraulic Simulation

Course Objective 2 daysAs an addition to the LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim/AMERun - Getting Started training course, this course is dedicated to the presentation of productivity tools that are parts of LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim and that are contributing to an optimal use of the products suite. This course is illustrated by many relevant examples.

Who should attend?Technical specialists or Engineers who have a basic knowledge of LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim and who want to take a step forward by using the productivity features available in the LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim suite.All participants should have completed the Getting Started training course or have basic knowledge of LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim.We recommend a few months of experience in the use of LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim between the two training courses.

Training content Using LMS Imagine.Lab AMECustom Introduction to the Linear Analysis tools Eigen values Frequency Response Modal shape

Activity index Introduction to OPTIMUS, the optimization tool LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim Interfaces: Matlab/Simulink, Excel, Generic Interface AMETable table editor

LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim - Productivity Tools for System Design


Course Objective 1 dayWell provide an overview of some useful interfaces available in LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim. Matlab, Visual Basic and Scilab scripts used to control LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim are described in this session. The LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim/Simulink interface as well as a generic interface are explained.

Who should attend?Technical Specialists or Engineers who: want to control LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim from Matlab, Scilab or a Visual Basic for Applications script have a need to interface LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim with Simulink to couple their plant model developed in LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim with their control

system done in SimulinkKnowledge of Matlab/Simulink and Excel is required. It is also advisable to follow first the training LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim/AMERun - Getting Started.

Training content Controlling LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim from Matlab, Scilab or Excel (VBA scripts) Changing parameters Running a simulation Getting LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim results

Other utilities in Matlab and Scilab Importing and Exporting a linear system (A, B, C, D

matrices) from and to Matlab in LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim

Example of optimization

The LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim/Simulink interface Code export (generation of a compiled dll) Co-simulation

Generic interface Coupling LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim with an external

application

LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim - Interfaces: Matlab/Simulink, Excel, Generic interface

Course Objective 2 daysWell guide the user through the development of custom sub models with AMESet and teach the different AMESim-related coding specificities to ensure maximum compatibility with the AMESim standard components.

Who should attend?Technical Specialists or Engineers interested in creating AMESim custom components by writing their own C or Fortran code.A good knowledge of AMESim and its components is a prerequisite for this course, also knowledge in C or Fortran programming.

Training content The AMESim library structure: files, directories, path list Brief review of numerical methods Behind an LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim submodel Types of variables Ports Parameters Units Initialization and calculation sections

Using AMESet Menus

Designing an icon / importing a picture Creating a new category / library Creating / modifying a submodel

Advanced topics Discontinuity handling

LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim - AMESet Development Tool


Course Objective 2 daysAll you need to know to simulate hydraulic systems and components will be taught to you, ranging from providing you a comprehensive understanding of the parameters and essential modeling assumptions involved, to the practical use of LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim to design and analyse.

Who should attend?Technical Specialists or Engineers who start using LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim for the design of their hydraulic components and / or systems. Attendees of the course must have completed the initial training course or have basic knowledge of LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim.

Training content The handling of elementary physical phenomena in LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim Fluid properties Flow rates in restrictions

The Hydraulic Library and the Hydraulic Component Design (HCD) Library Functional models in the Hydraulic library Using components from the Hydraulic Library Specificities of the HCD Library concept Building hydraulic components using the HCD Library

Hydraulic lines Illustration with practical examples

LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim - Hydraulic Components & Systems

Course Objective 2 daysAll you need to know to simulate pneumatic systems and components will be taught to you, ranging from providing you a comprehensive understanding of the parameters and essential modeling assumptions involved, to the practical use of LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim to design and analyse.For additional details on thermal exchanges please refer to the LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim - Thermal Fluid Systems course.

Who should attend?This course is intended for Technical Specialists or Engineers who are starting to use LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim for the design and the analysis of their pneumatic systems and components.All participants should have completed the Getting Started training course or have basic knowledge of LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim. In addition, basic knowledge in pneumatics is required.

Training content The LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim Pneumatic and Pneumatic Component Design (PCD) libraries

Specificities of the PCD library concept Building pneumatic components using the LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim PCD library

Handling elementary physical phenomena in LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim Thermodynamics laws Gas properties (perfect, semi-perfect, mixtures) Flow rate in restrictions (Flow coefficient, ISO 6358)

State equations in volumes: polytropic and heat exchange approaches

Pneumatic lines Using the linear analysis tools Eigen values Frequency response Modal shape

Brief review of the LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim Thermal-Pneumatic library

Illustration with basic practical examples

LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim - Pneumatic Systems and Components


Course Objective 2 daysWell provide a good understanding of the thermal aspects and exchanges that can be added to any fluid system in interaction with the environment and/or any material participating to the different heat transfers. For more details on the purely hydraulic or pneumatic aspects please refer to the courses on Hydraulic or Pneumatic Systems.

Who should attend?Technical Specialists or Engineers who need to take into account thermal phenomena in the simulation and the analysis of their hydraulic or pneumatic systems and components.All participants should have completed the Getting Started training course or have basic knowledge of LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim. It is recommended to have followed the training LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim - Hydraulic Systems or Pneumatic Systems and Components, as well as basic knowledge in thermal fluid systems.

Training content The LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim Thermal, Thermal Hydraulic, Thermal Hydraulic Component Design and Thermal-Pneumatic libraries

Multi-fluid, multi-solid and gas mixture capabilities Building systems with detailed thermal exchanges Half heat exchangers Review of elementary physical phenomena represented in LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim Thermal properties of solids and fluids (liquids and gas) Heat transfers by conduction, convection, radiation Dimensionless numbers associated to heat transfers

Transient thermal phenomena Detailed description of thermal components

Enthalpy flow rates / isenthalpic assumption in restrictions Illustration with basic practical examples

LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim - Thermal Fluid Systems

Course Objective 1 dayWell provide a good understanding of the assumptions and specificities used in the modeling of 2D planar mechanical systems with the LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim dedicated library.For applications involving hydraulic and/or pneumatic systems, it is recommended to attend the corresponding dedicated courses.

Who should attend?Technical Specialists or Engineers who are starting to use LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim for simulation and analysis of 2-dimensional mechanical systems in translation and rotation.All participants should have completed the Getting Started training course or have basic knowledge of LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim.. In addition, basic knowledge of mechanical systems is required.

Training content The Planar Mechanical Library The different joint models illustrated with examples Prismatic joint Rotary joint Slotted link The jack element

The bodies Coordinate systems (absolute and relative) Definition of the center of gravity and junction points Initial constraints/DOF

The system assembly process Connection to components from the Mechanical Library Connection to hydraulic actuators The library and the linear analysis AMEAnimation : the integrated visualization and animation tool Review of elementary physical phenomena represented in LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim Equations of constraint

Illustration with basic practical examples Digger Connecting rod

LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim - Planar Mechanical Systems


Course Objective 2 daysWell teach you how to handle two-phase fluid flows in LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim as well as external exchanges with moist air.Youll be guided through the modeling and design of two -phase flow systems using the Two Phase Flow Library.

Who should attend?Technical Specialists or Engineers who are starting to use LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim for simulation and analysis of transients in systems where phase changes occur, who want to model the dynamic or static behavior of typical refrigerant loops.All participants should have completed the Getting Started training course or have basic knowledge of LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim. In addition, knowledge of two-phase flow phenomena and related systems is required.We recommend to first complete the training course on the design of thermal fluid systems.

Training content The Thermal and Two-Phase Flow libraries Internal flow External flow with moist air Heat exchanges Review of elementary physical phenomena represented in LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim Fluid properties (state equation) P-V diagram Fluid states / Boundary conditions Regular and singular pressure drop

components Energy transport

Illustration with practical examples

LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim - Two-phase Flow Systems

Course Objective 1 dayYoull be guided through the modeling and design of refrigerant loops using the Air Conditioning Library.Partly focused on automotive applications, these library components help the user in the design and sizing of air conditioning systems.

Who should attend?Technical Specialists or Engineers who are starting to use LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim for simulation and analysis of the dynamic or static behavior of mobile air conditioning systems.All participants should have completed the Two-phase flow systems training course. In addition, knowledge of two-phase flow phenomena and air conditioning systems is required.

Training content The Air Conditioning Library and its components Compressors Condensers Evaporators Expansion devices Accumulators Cabin models

Modeling, simulation and analysis of air conditioning systems with increasing complexity Typical structure of Air Conditioning systems

Specificity of each component Non-homogeneous velocity profile on the condenser front end Charge and temperature initialization

LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim - Air Conditioning Systems


Course Objective 1 dayWell introduce the capabilities of LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim in the design and analysis of engine lubrication systems.Well provide details on the modeling of the main components involved in lubrication systems, and illustrate this through complete lubrication system modeling application examples.

Who should attend?Powertrain engineers who are in-charge of designing lubrication systems and related valve train auxiliary systems.All participants should have completed the Getting Started training course or have basic knowledge of LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim. This course requires knowledge in the hydraulic systems modeling with LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim and in the Component Design approach. We recommend to first complete the training course on the design of thermal fluid systems.

Training content Introduction to lubrication systems modeling in LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim using Thermal-Hydraulic and Thermal-Hydraulic Component Design (HCD) libraries

Introduction to Thermal-Hydraulic Resistance category Design of a complete lubrication system Network design using bends, junctions, expansions/contractions, etc. Analysis of bearings sub models in AMESim Complete integration of lubrication system

LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim - Lubrication Application training

Course Objective 2 daysWell provide details of the modeling of cooling systems and heat exchanger stacks in order to better understand and simulate their physical behavior. This course combines theoretical aspects together with relevant practical examples.

Who should attend?Technical Specialists or Engineers who are in charge of the design and analysis of cooling systems and heat exchanger stacks and who want to enhance their expertise in the domain with the support of LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim.This course requires knowledge in the thermal aspects and exchanges with LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim. We recommend to first complete the training course on the design of thermal fluid systems.

Training content Introduction Presentation of the thermal, thermal-hydraulic and cooling system libraries

Components Centrifugal pump, thermostat, heater core component, immersion

heater, oil-coolant heat exchanger, EGR heat exchanger Engine components and radiator components Condenser and compressor

Modeling a simple cooling system How to build an equivalent model for the engine submodel using basic

elements? Presentation of the heat library Main features: velocity mode and pressure mode The main components of the heat exchangers: Type: liquid/gas Heat exchange models: simple heat flux / NTU-based method,

geometry based Configuration (internal fluid): simple or multipass - inlet Pre/Post processing functionalities

Coupling with Powerflow Examples

LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim - Cooling Systems


Course Objective 2 daysThis training enables the designer to address the various physical phenomena involved in powertrain system simulation.The participant is guided through the design and analysis of transmission systems and components from the engine up to the wheels.

Who should attend?Technical Specialists or Engineers who are starting to use LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim for the design of their transmission systems.All participants should have completed the Getting Started training course or have basic knowledge of LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim. In addition, knowledge in mechanical systems is required.

Training content Introduction to the Powertrain Library Sign conventions End stops Friction models Clutches and brakes Tires Gear trains -planetary gear train idle gear models Bearings Gears and bearings thermal models Torque conversion elements (Torque converter, CVT)

Synchronizer Contact models Vehicle models Engine models 2D and 3D models Theory explanations are coming with examples enabling the attendees to practice during the training

LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim - Transmission System

Course Objective 2 daysWell provide insights in the use of the IFP-Drive library dedicated to the simulation and analysis of conventional, hybrid and electrical vehicle global performance, fuel consumption and emissions.The course presents in detail the components of the library and its global approach, mainly through tabulated data, for vehicle architecture studies. The couplings with other LMS Imagine.Lab libraries for more comprehensive analysis are also introduced.

Who should attend?Technical Specialists or Engineers who are starting to use LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim for the evaluation of vehicle fuel consumption and pollutant emissions, especially over different driving cycles.All participants should have completed the Getting Started training course or have basic knowledge of LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim. In addition, knowledge in vehicle technology is required.

Training content Presentation of the IFP Drive Library The different components and their assumptions: Drive cycle (mission profile) Drivers Vehicle loads IC engine Drive train components Electric components Cooling system Exhaust/after-treatment

Manipulation of data files The different outputs Illustration with practical examples A complete gasoline vehicle with exhaust system A diesel vehicle with manual gearbox and clutch A gasoline vehicle with automatic gearbox A hybrid vehicle

LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim - Driving performance, fuel economy and emissions


Course Objective 2 daysWell teach you how to model internal combustion engines within LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim using components from the IFP-Engine Library.This training course presents the link with the engine control (plant modeling) and the possibilities offered for control design and validation. It also gives an introduction to engine performance analysis using the CFD1D library and to coupling with other subsystems such as transmission, cooling or injection for system integration.

Who should attend?Technical Specialists or Engineers who are starting to use LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim for the simulation and analysis of Internal Combustion Engines.All participants should have completed the Getting Started training course or have basic knowledge of LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim. In addition, knowledge in engine technologies is required.

Training content The IFP Engine library and its components Global parameters & gas properties description Components for engine modeling Combustion models for: Spark ignition engines (gasoline, flex-fuels) Compression ignition (diesel)

The combustion model fitting tools Plant modeling and real time Introduction to CFD1D for engine performance

Engine integration within the vehicle: Transmission system Injection system Engine thermal management Connection with IFP-Drive

LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim - Internal Combustion Engine

Course Objective 1 dayThis training course focuses on the electrical and magnetic aspects of the elements necessary in building optimal components and is designed to provide all the elements necessary in building optimal models. Well teach about the assumptions and specificities of the LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim Electromechanical Library.

Who should attend?Technical Specialists or Engineers who are starting to use LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim for simulation and analysis of electromechanical components such as solenoid valves and actuators. All participants should have completed the Getting Started training course or have basic knowledge of LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim. In addition, a general understanding of electrical and magnetic systems is required

Training content Overview of the electromechanical libraries Using components from the Electrical Basics Library (EB)

Using components from the Electromechanical Library (EM)

Review of elementary physical phenomena represented in LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim (Magnetic properties of materials: saturation, hysteresis,)

Illustration with basic practical examples throughout the training course:

Building of a solenoid with basic elements Piezo (basic modeling) Torque motor Drivers and Control (PWM, Current control) Interface with FEM Tool (FLUX 2D/3D)

LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim - Electromechanical Components


Course Objective 2 daysThis training course focuses on the electrical machines and their control and is designed to provide all the elements necessary in building optimal models.Well provide the assumptions and specificities of the LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim libraries dedicated to the electrical machines (EMD) and power electronics (ESC).

Who should attend?Technical Specialists or Engineers who are starting to use LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim for simulation and analysis of electric motors and drives.All participants should have completed the Getting Started training course or have basic knowledge of LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim. In addition, knowledge in electrical systems is required.

Training content Using components from the Electrical Basics Library (EB)

Theoretical background in motor models Electricity and magnetism Motor dynamic equations (DC, synchronous,

induction) Command electronics Batteries Illustration with basic practical examples

Theoretical background in power electronics Rectifiers Inverters Choppers Illustration with basic practical examples

Advanced examples DC motor and battery Self commutated synchronous machine Synchronous machine hysteresis control Synchronous machine vector control Start of induction machine

LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim - Electric Motors and Drives

Course Objective 2 daysThis training course focuses on the 14V power network (battery, alternator and loads) and is designed to provide all the elements necessary in building optimal models of the 14V power network and of specific loads. Well teach the assumptions and specificities of the LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim libraries dedicated to the Automotive Electrics (AE).

Who should attend?Technical Specialists or Engineers who are starting to use LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim for simulation and analysis of automotive power networks.All participants should have completed the Getting Started training course or have basic knowledge of LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim. In addition, knowledge in electrical systems is required.

Training content Using components from the Electrical Basics Library (EB) Using components from the Automotive Electrics Library (AE) Battery models Alternator models Loads models (quasi-static and slow transient) Illustration with basic practical examples

Advanced examples Board net with quasi-static model Board net with transient models Blower system sizing

Wire and Fuse sizing Window lift system

LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim - Automotive Electric Systems


Course Objective 1 dayIn this course you will learn how to define aero-acoustic sources (distributed dipoles, distributed quadrupoles, fan sources) as excitations in your BEM/FEM analysis. You will also learn the usage of random acoustics, MATV sensitivity (for optimization), and Inverse Numerical Acoustics (vibration back-calculation) in various practical applications (including wind noise, turbulent noise, engine noise..)

Who should attend?This course is intended for advanced users of LMS Virtual.Lab acoustics. A general understanding of the Virtual.Lab infrastructure and basic Virtual.Lab Acoustics is required to attend this training.

Training content Aero-Acoustics distributed dipoles distributed quadrupoles fan sources Lighthill Stress Tensor Analysis CGNS import Dipole condensation Conservative mapping

Random Acoustics Auto/cross power spectra

Corco model Iterative SVD solver Principal component analysis Modal based Random Post-Processing

MATV Sensitivity Analysis** Nastran sensitivity Analysis Modal Based forced response and

sensitivity MATV response and sensitivity analysis

Inverse Numerical Acoustics L-curve Regularization

Inverse Numerical Acoustics Solution

** Require licenses for Nastran and System Analysis

LMS Virtual.Lab Acoustics - Advanced

Course Objective 4 daysIn this course you will be trained on every aspect of the acoustic calculation process. We will introduce you to the basic theory of Boundary Element Methods (BEM) and Finite Element Methods (FEM). You will learn to use LMS Virtual.Lab to ready a mesh for an acoustical simulation. We will teach how to set up an analysis for interior acoustics, calculate noise radiation, and include fluid-structure interaction in your simulation.

Who should attend?This course is intended for new users of LMS Virtual.Lab that need to learn both the product and application and managers who want to get an overview of the state-of the-art acoustic prediction techniques. A general understanding of Finite Element Methods and Boundary Element Methods is essential to get the most out of this training.

Training content LMS Virtual.Lab Desktop CAE interfaces to LMS Virtual.Lab LMS Virtual.Lab Mesh based design Mesh Morphing Cavity Meshing Mesh Coarsening

Visualization of mesh quality LMS Virtual.Lab Acoustic Analysis Harmonic BEM Solver Harmonic FEM Solver

Transient BEM Solver Fast Multi-Pole BEM Solver ATV Solver Vibro-acoustic Solver Automatically Matched Layer (AML)

Visualization of results and post-processing Advanced Processing ATV based Response Panel Contribution Analysis Order Cut Sound Synthesis

Exercises

LMS Virtual.Lab Acoustics


Course Objective 2 daysThis product training will teach you the basics of Fatigue Life Prediction methods (Stress-Life and Strain-Life Approach) and the Numerical Life Prediction based on FEM Results. You will learn how to set up a durability analysis and evaluate your results using the specific post-processing features of LMS Virtual.Lab Durability.

Who should attend?This course is intended for new users. We recommend that you are familiar with fatigue calculation methods.

Training content LMS Virtual.Lab Environment LMS Virtual.Lab Durability Workbench Theoretical Background of non-FEM fatigue life calculations Basics of Stress Life Approach Basics of Strain Life Approach Numerical Life Prediction based on FEM Results LMS Virtual.Lab Component Fatigue Local Analyses Result Visualization and Reporting Hands-on Exercises

LMS Virtual.Lab Durability

Course Objective 2 daysIn this training course you will learn how to correlate modal models obtained through Finite Element techniques and models obtained from Experimental Modal Analysis. We will show you how to predict the sensitivity of the dynamic characteristics for changes in the properties of the structural model and how to use these sensitivities in an updating analysis. Furthermore you will learn how to design a setup for Experimental Modal Analysis using a Finite Element model.

Who should attend?New users of LMS Virtual.Lab that need to learn both the product and the application. A background in Finite Element Methods and Experimental Modal Analysis is essential to getting the most out of this course. Familiarity with operating MSC Nastran is an advantage.

LMS Virtual.Lab Correlation & Updating

Training content LMS Virtual.Lab Desktop CAE interfaces to LMS Virtual.Lab LMS Virtual.Lab Correlation Correlation Analysis MSC Nastran SOL200 Sensitivity SOL200 Updating Pre-test analysis Visualization of results and post-processing Exercises


Course Objective 3 daysIn this product training, you will learn the basics of the CATIA V5 modeling architecture to create Parts and Products for mechanical simulation with LMS Virtual.Lab Motion. We will teach you how to quickly assemble, analyze and optimize the real world behavior of dynamic mechanical systems on your desktop. You will learn how to define parameterized mechanical system models for more advanced design studies.

Who should attend?This course is intended for new users of LMS Virtual.Lab Motion who need to learn both the product and the application. A general understanding of structural dynamics is recommended. Previous experience with CAD is an asset.

Training content LMS Virtual.Lab Desktop CAD and CAE interfaces to LMS Virtual.Lab LMS Virtual.Lab Motion Pre -Processing

- Part and geometry creation - Constraints and drivers - Forces

Motion Solvers Introduction to Flexible Bodies

Post-processing - Animation of multi-body models - Visualization of resulting functions

Contact Force modeling Expressions Parameterization, Design Tables, and Configurations Simple Control Systems

Exercises

LMS Virtual.Lab Motion

Course Objective 1 dayThis course is an add-on to the LMS Virtual.Lab Durability Basic product training. It covers the additional methods of LMS Virtual.Lab Durability relevant for more advanced and specific applications.

Who should attend?This course is intended for users who are familiar with the commonly used modules of LMS Virtual.Lab Durability and are looking for more specific methods available within the Durability workbench.

LMS Virtual.Lab Durability Advanced

Training content Fatigue Life Prediction for Welding Stress Gradient Correction Fatigue Below Surface Transient Analysis LMS Virtual.Lab Vibration Fatigue LMS Virtual.Lab System-Level Fatigue Hands-on Exercises


Course Objective 2 daysIn this course you will learn about the advanced capabilities of LMS Virtual.Lab Motion in order to create multi-body models and handle complex types of forces. You will learn how to incorporate finite element models into your own multi-body simulation. We will guide you through the interfacing of LMS Virtual.Lab Motion with external solvers and data sources. We will also show you how to automate processes in LMS Virtual.Lab and apply optimization calculations. Depending on the input from the attendants, further specific topics and techniques will be reviewed.

Who should attend?This course is for users who wish to model mechanical systems with greater fidelity and increased efficiency. The sessions on advanced elements and modeling techniques will provide modeling solutions to many complex physical phenomena. The sessions on automation, parameterization, and optimization will help the user work more efficiently and gain more knowledge from the analyses.Previous experience with using LMS Virtual.Lab Motion is essential.

Training content Standard topics: Solver topics (Integrator options, troubleshooting,

etc) Utilizing CAD Geometry Sub mechanisms Control Plant packages (Amesim, Matlab, Easy5) Animation features and post-processing Scripting and Journaling Flexible body modeling with Stress Recovery User Defined Subroutines

LMS Virtual.Lab Optimization Optional topics (based upon attendants interest) Exporting Loads for Durability and NVH Cable and Gear systems Tracked Vehicle Systems Suspension and Full Vehicle modeling Tire/Road Interaction

Exercises

LMS Virtual.Lab Motion Advanced

Course Objective 3 daysThis training course will teach you how to use LMS Virtual.Lab in the context of structural dynamics. You will learn how to predict structural responses using modal models obtained with Finite Element techniques or Experimental Modal Analysis and/or frequency response functions. We will guide you through the assembly of a global dynamic model from component models. You will also be introduced to the concepts of Transfer Path Analysis and you will learn how to drive MSC Nastran.

Who should attend?New users of Virtual.Lab that need to learn both the product and the application and managers that want to get an overview of the state-of-the-art in advanced applications for structural dynamics. A general understanding of finite element methods and structural dynamics is desirable.

Training content LMS Virtual.Lab Desktop CAE interfaces to LMS Virtual.Lab LMS Virtual.Lab Noise and Vibration LMS Virtual.Lab Analysis Applications

- Noise and Vibration Solvers - NVH System Synthesis Solver

Advanced Processing - Load Identification Analysis - Path and Modal Contribution Analysis - Modification Prediction

LMS Virtual.Lab Structures - Mesh Based Design

o Connection Modeling o Assembly

- MSC Nastran analysis driver Exercises

LMS Virtual.Lab Noise & Vibration


Course Objective 1 dayThis in an optional extra day to the three days LMS Virtual.Lab Structures training, in which you are taught how to use the standard meshing tools for CATIA V5 to create a mesh from CAD geometry.

Who should attend?This course is intended for new users of LMS Virtual.Lab that need to learn both the product and application and managers who want to get an overview of the state-of-the-art meshing techniques.

Training content The meshing tools of the CATIA V5 environment Generative Structural Part Analysis (GPS) FEM Surfaces (FMS) FEM Solid (FMD)

LMS Virtual.Lab Structures CATIA

Course Objective 3 daysTeach you how to use LMS Virtual.Lab Structures to pre-process Finite Element Models, launch external solvers and post-process the results. We will guide you through the creation of assemblies of mesh based and geometry based Finite Element models.

Who should attend?This course is intended for new users of LMS Virtual.Lab that need to learn both the product and application and managers who want to get an overview of the state-of-the-art meshing techniques.

Training content LMS Virtual.Lab Desktop CAE interfaces to LMS Virtual.Lab LMS Virtual.Lab Structures Mesh Based Design

- Mesh editing - Connection Modeling - Mass Trimming

Analysis pre/post - MSC Nastran analysis driver - ANSYS analysis driver

- ABAQUS analysis driver Exercises

LMS Virtual.Lab Structures


Course Objective 3 daysThis training is dedicated to newcomers in SAMCEF Field. It is a must-have for all who want to start using SAMCEF Field as their modelling platform to drive SAMCEF solvers.

Who should attend?This training is an introduction to linear Finite Elements analysis with SAMCEF Field. It teaches users about how to build models step by step using our intuitive and user friendly SAMCEF Field GUI.The participants must have good knowledge of mechanics and of the Finite Element Method.

Introduction to SAMCEF Field

Course Objective 2 daysThis training gives an introduction to key concepts of the Finite Elements Method. Based on solid mechanics theory,this training is an ideal pre-requisite to the user of a Finite Elements package.

Who should attend?Mechanical engineers or managers who want to learn the basics of the Finite Elements Method to better understand the added value it can bring to their daily work. Knowledge in solid mechanics as well as in mathematics (especially matrices computation).

Introduction to Finite Elements method

Training content SAMCEF modules covered: SAMCEF Field, SAMCEF Asef and SAMCEF Dynam Basic principles of mechanics Short introduction to the Finite Elements Method Choice of the modelling hypothesis Import, create and modify CAD geometry

Creation of parametric geometrical models How to input and apply loads and boundary conditions The various meshing methods How to check and modify mesh quality How to launch a static (SAMCEF Asef) or modal (SAMCEF Dynam)

analysis Postprocessing of the results and validation of models HTML reports

Training content Basics of mechanics (displacements, constraints, strains and equations linking them all) Principles of the finite elements method (hypotheses; boundary conditions; variationnal approach; reference elements; assembly; numerical integration; equation solving)

Application to various finite elements models Modelling tips Lagrange multipliers Elements types Exercises


Course Objective 3 daysThis training provides an in-depth overview of Bacon command language. Various advanced functionalities, like specific elements, contact... will have no secret for you after this training.

Who should attend?Simulation engineers who wish to use SAMCEF Bacon in their daily work or who are already using but would like to be more efficient by learning new features should definitely follow this training.Trainees should have some experience in SAMCEF Bacon (at least equivalent to someone who has followed SLB101 - Introductionto SAMCEF Command language.

Modelling using SAMCEF command language Bacon: Advanced training

Course Objective 2 daysThis training is an introduction to the use of SAMCEF through its command language SAMCEF Bacon. It teaches users about how to build models step by step using our advanced modeling tools.

Who should attend?This training course is dedicated to newcomers in SAMCEF command language Bacon and who wants to learn the basics of this way of building models.The participants must have basic knowledge of mechanics and the Finite Elements Method.

Introduction to advanced modelling in SAMCEF

Training content SAMCEF modules covered: SAMCEF Bacon, SAMCEF Asef and SAMCEF Dynam Basic principles of mechanics Short introduction to the Finite Elements Method Choice of the modelling hypothesis Create and modify geometry

Create parametric geometrical models How to input and apply loads and boundary conditions The various meshing methods How to check and modify mesh quality How to launch a static (SAMCEF Asef) or modal (SAMCEF Dynam)

analysis Postprocessing of the results and validation of models

Training content SAMCEF modules covered: SAMCEF Bacon, SAMCEF Asef and SAMCEF Dynam What is Bacon ? Environment, Language structure, Abbreviations (basic), Exercices What is a model ? Elements(*), Materials, Behaviors, Modelisation Hypotheses, Physical properties, Loads & Boundary Conditions, Exercices Beams, Gluing (basic), Functions, Specific Elements, Exercices Contacts (basic), Launching basic analyses (Linear Static, Modal, Non-Linear), Post-processing, Exercices

(*) Excluded CAD entities creation and use of automatic meshers


Course Objective 3 daysThis training introduces you to the concepts of nonlinear analysis and the use of SAMCEF Mecano Structure through SAMCEF command language Bacon. It teaches about the various types of non-linearities : geometrical, material,as well as time integration schemes and the Newton-Raphson method.

Who should attend?This training course is well suited for newcomers in non linear analyses who want a better understanding of the various concepts linked to such computations.Trainees should have some experience in SAMCEF Bacon (at least equivalent to someone who has followed SLB101 - Introduction to SAMCEF Command language.

Static and dynamic non-linearities with the SAMCEF advanced modelling mode

Course Objective 2 daysThis training introduces you to the concepts of nonlinear analysis and the use of SAMCEF Mecano Structure through SAMCEF Field. It teaches about the various types of non-linearities : geometrical, material,as well as time integration schemes and the Newton-Raphson method.

Who should attend?This training course is well suited for newcomers in non linear analyses who want a better understanding of the various concepts linked to such computations.Trainees should have some experience in SAMCEF Field (at least equivalent to someone who has followed SLF101 - Introduction to SAMCEF Field.

Training content SAMCEF modules covered: SAMCEF Field, MECANO Structure. Theoretical aspects of non linear analyses Methods of resolution: Newton-Raphson, Newmark, HHT Setting up the data: time steps strategy, material laws, initial conditions Contact with or without friction in linear and nonlinear analysis with large displacements Parameters for launching the computation Specific post processing (animation, curves, etc)

Static and dynamic non-linearities with SAMCEF Field

Training content SAMCEF modules covered: SAMCEF Bacon, MECANO Structure Theoretical aspects of non linear analyses Methods of resolution: Newton-Raphson, Newmark, HHT Setting up the data: time steps strategy, material laws, initial conditions Contact with or without friction in linear and nonlinear analysis with large displacements Parameters for launching the computation Specific post processing (animation, curves, etc.)


Course Objective 3 daysThis training provides the knowledge necessary to study articulated systems such as door handles, opening of aileron of planes, deployment of solar panels etc. It seeks to answer questions like: which flexible elements to use to simulate reality? How to calculate the trajectory precisely and determine the evolution of stresses during the motion? The functionalities of SAMCEF Mecano for multibody analysis are explained using several examples through the command language of SAMCEF Bacon.

Who should attend?Users familiar with SAMCEF Bacon who want to study the behavior of mechanisms. The attendee must have knowledge of SAMCEF Bacon (at least equivalent to the training course SLB101 or SLB104).

Analyzing mechanisms with the SAMCEF advanced modelling mode

Course Objective 2 daysThis training teaches about the way to build a multi body simulation (MBS) model using SAMCEF Mecano Motion through SAMCEF Field.

Who should attend?This training is dedicated to engineers who want to run classical MBS analyses using SAMCEF Mecano through SAMCEF Field. The unique ability of SAMCEF Mecano to use real Finite Elements models to model flexible links is also explained.Trainees should have some experience in SAMCEF Field (at least equivalent to someone who has followed SLF101 - Introduction to SAMCEF Field.

Training content SAMCEF modules covered: SAMCEF Field, MECANO Motion Theory: variational formulation, internal forces and tangent stiffness matrix, strategy of calculations Static and dynamic hypotheses Types of kinematic joints and how to assign them Boundary conditions Automatic creation of rigid mesh Specific post processing (animation, curves, etc.)

Analyzing mechanisms with SAMCEF Field

Training content SAMCEF modules covered: SAMCEF Bacon, MECANO Motion. Theory: variational formulation, internal forces and tangent stiffness matrix, strategy of calculations Static, quasi-static, kinematic and dynamic modes Joints, local stiffness, springs, bushings Boundary conditions Rigid body mesh Specific post-processing (animation, curves, etc.)


Course Objective 2 daysThis training covers the analysis of composite material structures. You learn how to create a ply or a laminate and how to drap one or more layers on the model using SAMCEF Bacon.

Who should attend?Users familiar with the SAMCEF advanced modelling mode who wish to study composite material structures.The participant must have knowledge of the SAMCEF advanced modelling mode at least equivalent to the training course SLB101 - Introduction to SAMCEF Command language.

Analysis of composite structures with the SAMCEF advanced modelling mode

Course Objective 1 dayThis training covers the analysis of laminated/multi-layered composite material structures. You learn how to create a ply or a laminate on your structure and how to drap one or more layers on the model.At the postprocessing stage, the results are analyzed based on different criteria. The stresses and deformations can be analyzed through the thickness or at the individual layers.Several industrial examples are presented within the intuitive and user friendly SAMCEF Field environment and its specific functionalities dedicated to the analysis of the composites.

Who should attend?Users familiar with the SAMCEF Field who wish to study composite material structures.The participant must have knowledge of the SAMCEF Field at least equivalent to the training course SLF101 - Introduction to SAMCEF Field.

Training content SAMCEF modules covered: SAMCEF Field, SAMCEF Asef and SAMCEF Dynam Theoretical review Homogenization and results processing by layer Shell and volume composite elements Modellings of sandwiches structures Composite draping simulation Criteria of rupture Calculation Specific postprocessing

Analysis of composite structures with SAMCEF Field

Training content SAMCEF modules covered: SAMCEF Bacon, SAMCEF Asef, SAMCEF Dynam Theoretical review Homogenization and results processing by layer Shell and volume composite elements Modellings of wound and sandwiches structures Composite draping simulation Criteria of rupture Calculation Specific postprocessing


Course Objective 2 daysThis training provides the basis necessary for the linear or nonlinear thermal analysis considering the change in material properties with time and/or temperature.The user can specify the conduction, convection and radiation characteristics and obtain specific results for these.An essential and precise review of the theory is presented: linear, nonlinear stationary or transient.The examples are carried out with the command language of the SAMCEF advanced modelling mode.

Who should attend?Users familiar with the SAMCEF advanced modelling mode who wish to undertake thermal studies.The participant must have a knowledge of the SAMCEF advanced modelling mode at least equivalent to the training course SLB101 - Introduction to SAMCEF Command language.

Training content SAMCEF modules covered: SAMCEF Bacon, SAMCEF Thermal Theoretical review of thermodynamics Diagrams of integration Specification of data (material, boundary conditions, loading) Thermal elements Linear, non-linear, stationary and transient calculations, Specific postprocessings Calculation of the thermomechanical constraints in SAMCEF Asef or MECANO Structure

Thermal and thermo-mechanical analysis with the SAMCEF advanced modelling mode

Course Objective 2 daysThis training provides you with the basics necessary for linear and non-linear thermal study of models, including solids, whose characteristics may or may not vary with temperature and/or time.You define data for problems involving conduction, convection, radiation and analyse the results.An essential and precise overview of the theoretical basics is presented, including: linear, non-linear stationary and transitory cases.The examples are carried out in the intuitive and convenient SAMCEF Field environment.

Who should attend?Users wishing to make thermal studies.Users with knowledge of SAMCEF Field, having to analyse thermal problems.

Thermal and thermo-mechanical analysis with SAMCEF Field

Training content Studied modules of SAMCEF software: SAMCEF Field, SAMCEF Thermal Theoretical overview of thermics Diagrams of integration Thermal data settings (material, boundary conditions, loading) Thermal elements Linear, non-linear, stationary and transient calculations. Specific post-processing Calculation of the thermo mechanical constraints with the assistance of SAMCEF Asef or SAMCEF Mecano Structure


Course Objective 3 daysThis training gives an introduction to the use of the SAMCEF Wind Turbines Desktop, where pre-embedded models can be used.

Who should attend?Anyone involved in Wind Turbines design (loads, component designers,...) who want to start using SAMCEF Wind Turbines in the frame of its work.A good knowledge of the Wind Turbine design and of this industry in general is required. Basic experience in numerical simulation is a big plus.

Analysis of wind Turbines with SAMCEF for Wind Turbines

Course Objective 2 daysThis training teaches users about how to analyze rotating machines using SAMCEF Rotors. All aspects (Rotor stability and Harmonic and Transient responses) are covered through our GUI SAMCEF Field.

Who should attend?Users familiar with SAMCEF Field who wish to study and simulate rotating machines.The participant must have knowledge of SAMCEF Field at least equivalent to the training course SLF101 - Introduction to SAMCEF Field.

Analysis of rotating machines with SAMCEF Rotors

Training content SAMCEF modules covered: SAMCEF Field, SAMCEF Rotor, RotorT Theoretical recalls: physics behind the rotating structures Calculation of critical engine failure speeds and Stability analysis Resolution of the eigenvalues problem Pre processing, organization of calculation and results. Post processing Harmonic and transient response in linear and non-linear approach Equations of motion, non-linear connection element Methods of response calculation, transient initial conditions Loading: asynchronous unbalances, forces, accelerations, operational loads Use of super elements

Training content Training will be made of different chapters: SAMCEF Wind Turbines desktop to retrieve and edit predefined

models (wind turbine components library) to launch predefined computation schemes

Parametrized models: details about the content of the different predefined models and the different theories/hypothesis used

Loadcases definition: - Wind generation - Certification loadcase definition

Analyses: explains the different analyses possible through SAMCEF Wind Turbines: - Modal analysis; - Transient analysis (various wind definition, start-up, E-stop); - Fatigue evalutation.

Specific post-processing: transient loads are available for every component. - Load duration distribution; - Rain flow count results; - Waterfalls diagrams; - Campbell diagrams.

Computation flow and files management


Course Objective 1 dayThis training presents the use of TEA Pipe to analyze flexible pipes using the functionalities of SAMCEF Mecano and BOSS quattro for optimization.It covers the optimization of mutual positionings, deformations, large discplacements, contact,... without leaving the CATIA V5 environment and without explicitly entering in the Finite Elements world.The exercises, based on industrial examples, are treated in CATIA V5.

Who should attend?Users familiar with CATIA who wish to study the behaviour of flexible devices.The participant must have knowledge of non-linear analysis with CATIA V5 and GPS.

Training content Description of the necessary data and of the CATIA environment (databases, minimal geometry,...) Definition of cables and launching of a basic simulation Link with CATIA-kinematics Fast simulation including kinematics Definition of the various intermediate support, reinforcements, spirals Collision detection Optimization with TEA Pipe to achieve a better solution (minimum length, maximum distance from the surrounding parts)

Analysis of flexible devices with TEA Pipe

Course Objective 2 daysThis training covers the modelling of the dynamic behaviour of structures: computation of their eigenmodes using SAMCEF Dynam and of their response to harmonic forces using SAMCEF Repdyn.

Who should attend?Users familiar with SAMCEF Field who wish to learn about the dynamic behaviour of structures and how to model it.Trainees should have some experience in SAMCEF Field at least equivalent to someone who has followed SLF101 - Introduction to SAMCEF Field.

Training content SAMCEF modules covered: SAMCEF Field, SAMCEF Dynam and SAMCEF Repdyn Theoretical review of modal analysis How to calculate eigenvalues (Lanczos, Lanczos per blocks, Jacobi, Power, Multi-iteration) Notions of Rigid body modes, effective masses, normalization of the modes, frequency shift Organization of calculation and results Postprocessing Theoretical review of harmonic and transient response Modal superposition and direct integration Initial conditions, calculation and post processing

Modal analysis and vibration response with SAMCEF Field


Course Objective 2 daysAttendants of this course will learn how to use LMS Test.Lab for the acquisition and analysis of Acoustic Intensity measurements.Following some lectures on general background information and theory, you will learn how to use the product through exercises on practical examples and go through applications of sound intensity techniques in fields like sound power calculation, sound source localization and sound transmission loss.

Who should attend?This course is intended for engineers and technicians who wish to acquire and analyze acoustic data to meet specifications, measure and view intensity maps and calculate sound power.

Training content LMS Test.Lab Desktop Introduction Sound Intensity Theory LMS Test.Lab Geometry LMS Test.Lab Acoustic Intensity Testing LMS Test.Lab Acoustic Intensity Analysis Practical Application examples: Sound Power - ISO9614 Source Localization Sound Transmission Loss

LMS Test.Lab Acoustic Intensity

Course Objective 2 daysThis product training is geared towards the test technician who needs to operate LMS Test.Lab to acquire data. The focus will be on data acquisition and verification. Tutorials will be used to demonstrate software use.

Who should attend?The course is intended for technicians that need to learn how to use LMS Test.Lab for data acquisition.

Training content Introduction to LMS Test.Lab Desktop: Data visualiation LMS Test.Lab Impact Testing LMS Test.Lab Spectral Testing + Source Control LMS Test.Lab Time Recording (Throughput Acquisition) LMS Test.Lab Signature Testing LMS Test.Lab Order Tracking

LMS Test.Lab Data Acquisition


Course Objective 3 daysIn this product training, you will become familiar with the basics of how to operate LMS Test.Lab and how to set up a closed loop vibration control test, execute it, and process the results. Setting up, acquiring, processing and reporting will be covered while testing an industrial structure. You will also become familiar with the background of closed loop vibration testing and we will teach you how to use Data Reduction in parallel with a vibration control system.

Who should attend?The course is intended for users that need to learn how to operate LMS Test.Lab for closed loop vibration control testing and for engineers andmanagers that want to learn about the LMS Test.Lab Environmental products.We recommend a basic knowledge of vibration measurements.

Training content LMS Test.Lab Desktop: Data visualization LMS Test.Lab Desktop: Plotting and Report generation LMS Test.Lab Sine Vibration Control LMS Test.Lab Batch Printing LMS Test.Lab Tracked Sine Dwell LMS Test.Lab Random Vibration Control LMS Test.Lab Combined Modes LMS Test.Lab Shock Vibration Control LMS Test.Lab Shock Response Synthesis and Analysis LMS Test.Lab Data Reduction

LMS Test.Lab Test Sequencing LMS Test.Lab Compare Runs

LMS Test.Lab Environmental Testing Vibration Control

Course Objective 3 daysThis product training will walk through an industrial example with resonances and order information. You will learn how to use LMS Test.Lab for the analysis of rotating machinery harmonics through real-life exercises. We will review the basics of harmonic analysis and teach you hands on how to perform measurements and process the results. We will show you how to animate mechanical structures using the acquired data as well as how to process previously acquired data.

Who should attend?Engineers and technicians who need to learn how to use LMS Test.Lab for Rotating Machinery analysis or want to learn about its capabilities.We recommend a basic understanding of Noise and Vibration measurements on rotating machinery.

Training content Review of Digital Signal Processing (DSP) LMS Test.Lab Desktop: Data visualization Review of signature & order analysis theory LMS Test.Lab Signature Testing Post-Processing Time Signal Editing & Throughput Processing Advanced & Automated reporting Structural Analysis Geometry Operational Deflection Shapes & Time Animation

Specific/Advanced Techniques: Offline RPM Extraction Real Time Octaves

Exercises included for each topic

LMS Test.Lab Rotating Machinery Testing


Course Objective 1 dayThis product training will explain the principals behind and the sofware use of LMS Test.Lab for angle domain processing of rotating components.

Who should attend?Engineers and technicians who need to learn how to use LMS Test.Lab for angle domain processing of rotating machinery data. The knowledge of LMS Test.Lab Signature Testing and Signature Throughput Processing is assumed.

Training content Background on angle domain processing LMS Test.Lab Signature Testing for Angle Domain Data Acquisition LMS Test.Lab Angle Domain Processing Exercises

LMS Test.Lab Rotating Machinery - Advanced (Angle Domain Processing)

Course Objective 2 daysYou will learn how to perform the different steps in sound quality assessment with LMS Test.Lab: recording, replaying, filtering & editing, analysing and reporting. Next to a theoretical training on general sound quality and different objective analysis tools, you will be trained on choosing and applying these tools on comprehensive examples using the LMS Test.Lab Sound Diagnosis workbook.

Who should attend?This course is meant for engineers and technicians involved in engineering a products sound to enhance its overall quality and/or building/maintaining brand identity. Basic knowledge of acoustic measurements and analysis is recommended.

Training content General Introduction to LMS Test.Lab Desktop Sound Quality introduction & theory Physical Background Psychoacoustics Sound Quality Metrics Subjective Analysis

Recording & Online Psychoacoustic metrics Replaying Listening Time Data handling

Filtering Objective Analysis (tracked) Spectral Analysis Sound Metrics

Reporting

LMS Test.Lab Sound Quality


Training content LMS Test.Lab Operational Modal Analysis (OMA) LMS Test.Lab MIMO FRF Testing LMS Test.Lab MIMO Swept & Stepped Sine Testing LMS Test.Lab Normal Mode Testing

Course Objective 3 daysIn this product training, you will become familiar with the basics of how to operate LMS Test.Lab and how to use it for Experimental Modal Analysis (EMA). We will use an industrial example to walk you through the LMS Test.Lab Structures family. We will also introduce you to more advanced techniques such as how to extract modal parameters from data acquired under operating conditions and challenging boundary conditions. We will conclude by explaining how to use modal parameters in computations to adjust a structures dynamic behavior.

Who should attend?The course is intended for engineers and technicians that need to learn how to use LMS Test.Lab for experimental modal analysis or that want to learn about its capabilities.We recommend a basic knowledge of vibration measurements, structural dynamics and a basic understanding of digital signal processing.

Training content Review of theory of Experimental Modal Analysis Review of Digital Signal Processing (DSP) techniques for data acquisition

LMS Test.Lab Desktop: Data visualization LMS Test.Lab Spectral Testing + Source Control LMS Test.Lab Modal Impact LMS Test.Lab Geometry LMS Test.Lab Modal Analysis LMS Test.Lab Multi-Run Modal Analysis LMS Test.Lab Modification Prediction

LMS Test.Lab Rigid Body Calculator LMS Test.Lab Desktop: Printing and Plotting

LMS Test.Lab Structures Modal Testing and Analysis

Course Objective 1 dayIn this product training we will introduce you to more advanced techniques such as how to extract modal parameters from data acquired under operating conditions and challenging boundary conditions. Also the multiple-input multiple-output techniques and normal mode testing will be treated.

Who should attend?The course is intended for engineers and technicians that need to learn how to use LMS Test.Lab for experimental modal analysis or that want to learn about its capabilities.We recommend a basic knowledge of vibration measurements, structural dynamics and a basic understanding of digital signal processing.

LMS Test.Lab Structures Modal Testing and Analysis Advanced


Course Objective 2 daysAttendants of this course will learn how to use LMS Test.Lab products for the processing and reporting of time recordings.Various advanced time data analysis techniques will be addressed.

Who should attend?This course is intended for engineers and technicians who wish to process time histories in LMS Test.Lab for all sorts of applications. We recommend a basic knowledge of noise and vibrations, and order analysis.

Training content LMS Test.Lab Desktop: Data visualization Selecting Time Recordings Editing Time Recordings LMS Test.Lab Signature Throughput Processing LMS Test.Lab Time Signal Calculator LMS Test.Lab Offline RPM Extraction LMS Test.Lab Harmonic Tracking LMS Test.Lab Frame Statistics LMS Test.Lab Offline ANSI-IEC Octave Filtering LMS Test.Lab Time-Variant Frequency Analysis

LMS Test.Lab Audio Replay and Filtering Exercises

LMS Test.Lab Throughput Data Processing

Course Objective 2 daysTo become familiar using LMS Test.Lab for single and multi reference transfer path analysis, load calculation, principal component analysis and contribution analysis.The required measurements will be provided and discussed, but will not be acquired during the class. LMS Test.Lab Signature Testing, Spectral Testing, and Modal Impact could be used for these measurements.

Who should attend?The course is intended for engineers and technicians that need to learn how to use LMS Test.Lab for Transfer Path Analysis. We recommend a basic knowledge of structural measurements and modal analysis. The required measurements will be provided and discussed, but will not be acquired during the class.

Training content Some theory behind Transfer Path Analysis LMS Test.Lab Single Reference Transfer Path Analysis Load Identification methods LMS Test.Lab Principal Component Analysis LMS Test.Lab Multi Reference Transfer Path Analysis LMS Test.Lab Operational Transfer Path Analysis LMS Test.Lab OPAX Exercises

LMS Test.Lab Transfer Path Analysis


Course Objective 3 daysIn this course you will use Windows Automation and Visual Basic to automate LMS Test.Lab to increase its functionalities. You will learn how to communicate with and create add-ins for LMS Test.Lab. We will guide you through writing an application and running Test.Lab as a server application. You will also learn how to write your own programs using LMS Test.Lab building components.

Who should attend?This course is intended for engineers and technicians that want to make their own LMS Test.Lab based applications as well as for IT professionals who would like to make customizations of LMS Test.Lab.Attendees of the course must be able to write their own simple Visual Basic programs. We recommend that you are familiar with LMS Test.Lab.

Training content General introduction Displays and printing Access to and processing of LMS Test.Lab data Automating an acquisition Module loader: Using LMS Test.Lab components in your own program Advanced use of internal structures (Enumeration types / IData / Attributemap) How to include your program in a LMS Test.Lab worksheet, how to use the manual Exercises: each customer will be able to create his/her LMS Test.Lab automation project or work on their existing one

LMS Test.Lab Windows Automation

Course Objective 1 dayIn this course, you will learn the use and application of the LMS Test.Xpress analyzer software in combination with the LMS Scadas Mobile. or LMS Pimento front-end. Through a mix of presentations and hands-on exercises, you will learn to perform vibro-acoustic measurements with the system. All functionalities of the system will be addressed: FFT, Octave, order analysis, reporting,...

Who should attend?The course is intended for users that need to learn how to operate LMS Test.Xpress for noise and vibration measurements and analysis.We recommend a basic knowledge of noise and vibration measurements.

Training content General DSP background and exercises LMS Test.Xpress - basic structure Configuration of channels Measurement Settings and Online Functions Displays Operation References Reporting Working with Procedures

FFT Analyzer Order Analyzer

Octave Analyzer

LMS Test.Xpress


Course Objective 1 dayIn this course, you will learn the use and application of the LMS Test.Xpress analyzer software in combination with the LMS Scadas Mobile. or LMS Pimento front-end. Through a mix of presentations and hands-on exercises, you will learn to perform measurements and analysis for a choice of specific applications like modal impact testing, human body vibration, sound intensity and sound power.

Who should attend?The course is intended for users that need to learn how to operate LMS Test.Xpress for noise and vibration measurements and analysis in specific applications.We recommend a basic knowledge of acoustic/vibration measurements.

Training content Available topics (choice based on interest of the attendants): Modal Impact Testing Modal Analysis Lite and Structure Animation Durability testing Human Body Vibration Pressure based ISO Sound Power Sound Intensity for ISO9614 Sound Power Calculation

LMS Test.Xpress - Advanced

Course Objective 2 daysThis product training is an introduction to the commonly used modules of LMS TecWare. By the end, you will be familiar with the Load Data Processing methods of LMS TecWare such as rainflow counting and range pair calculation. You will learn how to analyze and consolidate time histories and shorten them for accelerated testing using the Rainflow Projection Filter.

Who should attend?This course is intended for new users. Familiarity with load data analysis and counting methods is recommended but not mandatory.

LMS TecWare Load Data Processing

Training content Load Data Handling Interactive Time Data Processing Anomaly Processing (e.g. Drifts and Spikes) Filter Methods Spectral Analysis Rainflow and Histogram Analysis Rainflow Data Processing Damage-based Time Compression Basics of Automation & Reporting (using pre-defined processes) Hands-on Exercises


Course Objective 1 dayThe ProcessBuilder allows you to automate your workflow by graphically adding and connecting different TecWare methods. It has two different usage modes: the Composer mode, where you work on an easy to use set of parameters, and the Architect mode, which provides an extensive functionality of rules and conditions.

This class will teach you how to set up processes in Composer mode, where you can easily define and parameterize different methods and connect them to a workflow.

Who should attend?This course is intended for users who are familiar with LMS TecWare methods and need to know how to automate the processing of data. No programming experience required.

Course Objective 1 dayThis course is an add-on to the LMS TecWare Basic product training. It covers the additional methods of LMS TecWare relevant for more advanced and specific applications.

Who should attend?This course is intended for users who are familiar with the commonly used modules of LMS TecWare Load Data Processing and are looking for more specific methods available within LMS TecWare.

LMS Tecware Advanced Methods

Training content Set up, execute and debug processes Display intermediate results Handle input and output files Manage the data flow in a process Example processes Hands-on exercises

LMS TecWare Automation using ProcessBuilder

Training content Block Cycle Test Definition Multi-axial Rainflow methods Rotating Components Load Data Synthesis (CombiTrack) Hands-on Exercises


Course Objective 4 daysDigital Signal Processing (DSP) is the core technology behind todays noise and vibration testing. The techniques used and the associated assumptions along with their strengths and weaknesses will be presented in lecture format, and then re-enforced through active participation of the attendees. This course presents a hands-on approach to understanding the key elements of digital signal processing which relate to noise and vibration testing. The first part of the course is intended as an introduction or review of Digital Signal Processing for engineers and technicians active in NVH. The rest of the course will focus on state-of-the-art topics and explore the latest and most advanced aspects of digital signal processing. This course is taught by a university professor knowledgeable in the field. LMS software products are used to demonstrate principals learned.

Who should attend?This seminar is intended for engineers and technicians that want to gain a profound insight in practical aspects and the theories behind the use of data acquisition systems and Fourier analyzers. They will also learn about more advanced time and frequency domain processing techniques.

Training content Sampling/Quantization Averaging Fourier Transform Aliasing Windowing T

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