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Post Graduate Program inComputational Design and Pre-processing

The intensive program in Computational Design and Pre-processing is 6 months long. The program comprises of 5 courses that train you on all the essential engineering concepts and tools that are essential to get into top OEMs as a Design Engineer.

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Duration: 32 weeks
Content: 110 hours
Courses: 6
Projects: 10
Mode: Online

Overview

What you'll
be able to do.

After the completion of this course, students will have a thorough understanding of the design process.
They will understand the methodologies used in developing and analysing a model.
Students will gain knowledge of incorporating the manufacturing aspects while designing a component.
They will acquire hands-on experience in using software like SolidWorks, HyperMesh, and RADIOSS, which are used in modelling, simulation and analysis.

Why this program

A thorough understanding of the design process
Understanding methodologies in developing and analysing a model
Knowledge of incorporating manufacturing aspects while designing a component
Hands-on experience in using software like SolidWorks, HyperMesh, RADIOSS which are used in modelling, simulation and analysis

The student can get employed as

Design engineer
CAE modeler
Crash and safety analyst
BIW design engineer
Product design engineer
Sheet metal engineer
Automotive interior engineer

Tools you'll use

SOLIDWORKSLS-DYNALS-PREPOSTHyperMeshRadiossANSA

Curriculum

6 courses,
51 modules.

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01Preprocessor for Structural Analysis using ANSA7 modules
1. Week 01 & 02 - Introduction to ANSA GUI and ToolsW01
  - In this module, you will be introduced to the CAE domain along with an introduction to FEA basics. You will learn the Graphical User Interface(GUI) of the ANSA tool.
  - You will get to know about different solvers and types of analysis carried out using them.
  - You will be introduced to basic tools that will help you with geometric cleanups and other deck setups in ANSA.
  - The topics covered in this module are
    
    Introduction to FEA
    
    ANSA GUI
    
    Geometric Tools and Topology Cleanup
    
    Types of CAE Process Tools for Structural CAE
    
    Types of Elements
    
    Different Tools used in TOPO Deck
2. Manual Mid-surfacing, 2D Meshing and Quality CriteriaW02
  - In this module, you will study the basics of 2D meshing.
  - You will also learn how to extract mid-surface, deploy 2D mesh on the mid-surface, reconstruct already meshed areas, along with various techniques for achieving the mesh flow.
  - You will also learn how to eliminate the tria concentration present in the geometry and capture the important features in the geometry.
  - You will be working on a sheet metal component in this module.
  - You will also be taught how to achieve mesh quality for the component by assigning the quality criteria parameters.
  - You will study the following topics in this module.
    
    Manual mid surfacing for sheet metal components
    
    2D meshing on sheet metal components
    
    Quality checkup and taking measures to achieve quality
    
    Introduction to different tools used in mesh deck
    
    Revising the basic commands
    
    Basic commands used in TOPO and MESH deck
    
    Practice model provided
3. Manual Mid-surfacing - Plastic Trims and Cast PartsW03
  - In this module, you will be learning about extracting the mid-surface and working on a plastic part.
  - Plastic parts are of variable thickness therefore, extracting the mid-surface and assigning the thickness is more tricky when compared to the sheet metal component.
  - You will study the following topics in this module
    
    Manual mid-surfacing for plastic trim components & cast parts
    
    2D meshing, quality checkup
    
    Different tools used in mesh deck
4. Solid Meshing(Tetra & Hexa)W04
  - In this module, you will learn the different tools and techniques to generate the Tetra mesh for a given geometry.
  - You will also learn the different methods involved in generating a Hexa mesh.
  - You will also understand the quality checks for Tetra elements and how to rectify failed tetra elements.
  - You will study the following topics in this module.
  - Establishing solid (Tetra) meshing on 2 different components
    
    Solid (Tetra) meshing
    
    3D meshing quality criteria
    
    Volume mesh deck
  - Introduction to solid (Hexa) meshing
    
    Solid (Hexa) meshing
    
    Volume mesh deck
5. Connections (Seat and Door)W05
  - In this module, you will be introduced to connections in ANSA.
  - This enables the user to generate FE models for durability, NVH, and crash analysis.
  - Connections are now efficiently designed with the help of the tool.
  - You will also generate connections for the automotive seat & front door.
  - These are the topics that you will learn in this module, different types of connectors such as:
    
    Two Nodes RBE2
    
    Cluster RBE2
    
    RBE2-CBUSH-RBE2
    
    RBE2-HEXA-RBE2
    
    Nut and Bolt representation
    
    Seam weld data representation
    
    Different operations such as:
    
    Converting and realizing operations
    
    Connection manager operations
    
    Assigning mass to a node
6. Week 07 - Introduction to Batch Meshing/CastingW06
  In this module, you will learn about batch meshing, casting methods, and their applications in industries.
  
  The batch meshing/casting method will help you to model the component efficiently and quicker than if you tried to model them manually.
  
  But these tools do not guarantee the best results always, and there will be areas where you need to manually check the results.
  
  You will study the following topics in this module.
  
  Introduction to casting & batch meshing operations
  
  Auto mid-surfacing and meshing by using casting and skin methods
7. Introduction to Morphing BasicsW07
  - In this module, you will learn about a few morphing techniques in ANSA.
  - ANSA allows a full-fledged morphing menu that is completely integrated with ANSA's interface.
  - The functions of the morphing menu can be used to efficiently re-shape both FE and/or geometry-based models.
  - You will study the following topics in this module.
    
    Direct morphing
    
    Box morphing
    
    Hatches
    
    Morphing in FE model
    
    Morphing in CAD geometry
02HyperMesh for FEA Plastic and Sheet Metal Applications12 modules
1. Basics of FEAW01
  - In this module, you will study the fundamentals of Finite Element Analysis (FEA). FEA is a generic technique used to solve boundary value problems.
  - FEA finds a lot of applications in structural analysis.
  - In this module, we will discuss the math behind FEA, along with the following topics
    
    5Ws of Finite Element Analysis
    
    Types of engineering problem-solving methods
    
    CAE process types
    
    Model setup
2. Introduction to HyperMesh GUIW02
  - In this module, you will study the meshing software, HyperMesh.
  - HyperMesh is a highly capable simulation software, and in this module, you will learn about the various tools and features that HyperMesh has to offer.
  - In this module, you will learn about the following topics
    
    Introduction to the Geometric Tool and the Tools Menu
    
    Basic geometric tools
    
    Geometry cleanups (includes auto cleanup)
    
    Midsurface creation
3. Key Geometric ToolsW03
  - While dealing with complex 3D components, it is important to remove small features and holes that are inevitable when designing a CAD model.
  - You will be introduced to the batch mesher macro that will be instrumental in accomplishing this.
  - In this module, you will study the following topics
    
    Geometry cleanup criteria files
    
    MNode's creation & node editing
    
    Point edit
    
    Edge edit
4. 1D MeshingW04
  - 1D Meshing is a great way to speed up the simulation time without compromising on accuracy.
  - There are different types of 1D elements, each featuring its own shape function, and characteristics.
  - In this module, you will learn the following
    
    5Masses, Bar, Rod, Rigid, RBE3, Springs, Gaps
    
    Connectors, HYPER BEAM, Linemesh, Linear 1D
    
    Edit, Element, Split, Replace, and Detach
    
    Order change, configuration edit, and element type
5. Geometry Cleanup and MidsurfaceW05
  - In this module, you will learn to perform surface clean-up on a given geometry and to extract the mid-surface using an in-built tool, auto-mid-surface.
  - You will also learn how to clean up the surface manually because relying only on the auto-mid-surface option may give rise to a distorted surface while dealing with complex geometry.
  - Here is a list of topics that you will learn about in this module.
    
    Surface clean up
    
    Midsurface generation
    
    Handling distorted surfaces
6. 2D Meshing Introduction and ExamplesW06
  - In this module, you will learn the basics of 2D meshing, how to mesh a surface, how to re-mesh a meshed surface using elements, and how to attain mesh flow in the geometry.
  - You will also learn how to handle the tria elements in the model.
    
    Introduction to 2D meshing
    
    2D basic tools
    
    Mesh flow
    
    Handling tria element
7. Quality CriteriaW07
  - In this module, you learn what a quality check is and understand the different quality checks that HyperMesh offers.
  - You will also learn how to fix areas that failed the quality check.
  - Here, is a list of key concepts that you will learn in this module,
    
    1D element quality check
    
    2D element quality check
    
    Understanding the quality parameters for 2D meshing
8. Advance 2D MeshingW08
  - In this module, you will learn how to do manual mid-surfacing when the auto-mid surfacing option fails. You will also learn how to handle geometry if it is symmetrical, normal check-in the model and its significance, and free edges along with their significance.
  - The following topics are covered in this
    
    Manual mid-surface
    
    Handling symmetric geometry
    
    Free-edge checks
    
    Normals check
9. 3D MeshingW09
  - In this module, you will learn the different tools and techniques to generate a hexamesh for a given geometry.
  - You will also learn a variety of techniques to generate tetra meshes. You will also understand the quality checks for tetra elements and how to rectify areas that have failed these checks.
  - The following topics are covered in this module.
    
    Hexa meshing
    
    Tetra meshing
    
    Different methods of tetra mesh generation
    
    3D element quality check
10. ConnectorsW10
  - Sometimes, meshes are made with both 2D and 3D meshes that are interspersed.
  - Connectors help the computer understand that the interface is between two different kinds of meshes.
  - Connectors are time-saving features that are a must in large models.
  - In addition to this, connectors offer a way to let the computer know that two components have been seam welded.
    
    Seam weld
    
    Spot weld
    
    Bolt connection
    
    Spring element
    
    Adhesive modelling-HEXA
11. Batch MeshingW11
  - In this module, you will understand the uses of batch meshing and its applications in industries. You learn about the parameter file and criteria file, how they can be optimized for the requirements.
    
    Here is a list of key concepts that you will learn in this module.
    
    Understand quality parameter and criteria files
    Optimizing these files according to the requirement.
12. Morphing Techniques and Macro GenerationW12
  - In this module, you will learn about morphing, which can be done using constraints, volumes, and geometry.
  - Also, you will be working with the manipulation of TCL commands, running a TCL command using the inbuilt run options.
    
    Morph constraints
    
    Morph volumes
    
    Map to geometry
    
    Basic macro generation using TCL commands
03LS-DYNA for Structural Mechanics/FEA8 modules
1. FEA Basics and SimulationsW01
  - In this module, you'll learn the basics of FEA, various types of simulations, and their significance, and also develop a mathematical understanding of the implicit and explicit schemes.
  - The topics that will be covered in this module are
    
    Introduction to FEA
    
    Type of FE Simulation
    
    Explicit and Implicit mathematical definition
2. LS-PREPOST Deep DiveW02
  - In this module, you will learn about the LS-PrePost and the LS-DYNA user manuals. You will also be learning about the file handling in LS-PrePost, an overview of various cards, and finally, running a Tensile-Test simulation.
  - These are the topics that are covered in this module.
    
    Brief about the Pre-Process
    
    Hands-on training on the LS-DYNA User Manual
    
    Running an example
    
    Post-processing the results
    
    Input and output files in LS-DYNA
    
    Keywords and input text editing
    
    Multiple RUNs on the same file in the same folder
    
    Hands-on with the output files (ASCII output) in the text editor.
    
    Exploring binary and ASCII options in database keywords
    
    Node keyword – Brief
    
    Part keyword – Brief
    
    Materials
    
    Section
    
    Control cards – default parameters
    
    Contact
    
    LS-PrePost
    
    Building the solver deck for a simulation (Plate Model)
    
    Post-processing the results
    
    Modeling the cube under pressure
    
    Modeling the tensile stress of a specimen
3. Keywords, Timestep and moreW03
  - In this module, you will learn a few new keywords in detail.
  - You will learn about the hourglass energy, material keywords in LS-DYNA, methods for calculating Young’s Modulus, the basics of the timestep concept, and various control keywords.
  - These are the topics that are covered in this module.
    
    Brief on keywords
    
    Brief on *INCLUDE keyword
    
    Insight of NHTSA
    
    Hourglass energy
    
    Materials introduction
    
    Elasto-plastic material and various cards
    
    Material testing
    
    Calculation method for Young’s Modulus
    
    Power law
    
    Verification
    
    Deploy
    
    Timestep basics
    
    Control Card
    
    Control Timestep
    
    Control Termination
    
    Control Shell
    
    Control Solid
    
    Control Hourglass
    
    Control Energy
    
    Control Contact
    
    Control Accuracy
    
    Boundary Condition
    
    Constrain
    
    Specifying output files
    
    Understanding contacts
    
    Various types of contacts
4. LS-PrePost GUI and Weld ModellingW04
  - In this module, you will learn in-depth about the LS-PrePost GUI. You will also be introduced to weld modeling in LS-DYNA and methods to model spot welds and debugging. You will also learn how to model a cross-section and its application.
  - The following topics are covered in this module:
    
    LS-PrePost GUI
    
    LS-DYNA GUI application
    
    Node and element selection
    
    Application crash, metal forming
    
    Element direction align
    
    Post-processing
    
    Node intrusion depending on the regulation
    
    Introduction to Spot-Weld in LS-DYNA
    
    Hands-on practice on Spot-Welds
    
    Solving a simple problem to learn the Spot-Welds and then Post-Processing it.
    
    Modeling Spot-Weld using Spot-Weld constraint card.
    
    Modeling Spot-Weld using Spot-Weld generalize constrain card
    
    Debugging Spot-Weld
    
    Spot-Welds modeling using solid elements
    
    Introduction to Cross-Section
    
    Modeling a Cross-Section
    
    Application of Cross-Section
5. Implicit SimulationsW05
  - In this module, you will learn about the implicit problem and how to set up an implicit simulation. You will also learn about the memory allocation in LS-DYNA, the concept of convergence in implicit simulation, various keywords used in implicit simulation, MORTAR contact, and defining the loading in implicit simulations.
  - These are the topics that you will learn about in this module.
    
    Introduction to implicit problems
    
    Implicit and explicit comparisons
    
    Memory in LS-DYNA
    
    In core/out-of-core
    
    Double precision and MPP.
    
    The tensile test-simple implicit problem
    
    Timestep in implicit problems.
    
    Convergence in implicit.
    
    Implicit keywords
    
    Implicit and explicit switching
    
    Timestep adjusting
    
    Control-implicit-solver (Non-linear solver)
    
    The implicit problem, hands-on with a bumper demonstration
    
    Power law plasticity
    
    MORTAR contact
    
    MORTAR contact theory
    
    SOFT card - intro
    
    Implicit loading
    
    Element formulation for implicit analysis
  - In this project, you will gain hands-on experience in using the *include, *INCLUDE_TRANSFORM, and *DEFINE_TRANSFORMATION and understand how to model a pedestrian head impact simulation and calculate the HIC value.
    
    Overview of the pedestrian impact simulation
    
    Understanding the HIC value
    
    HIC calculation - LS-PrePost
    
    Understanding *INCLUDE, *INCLUDE_TRANSFORM,*DEFINE_TRANSFORMATION
6. LS-DYNA Best Practices & Types of AnalysesW06
  - In this module, you will learn about the best practices in LS-DYNA that are particularly relevant for CAE simulation engineers in the industry.
  - Also, the students will learn the concept of mass scaling in-depth and the difference between verification and validation.
  - The topics that will be covered in this module are as follows:
    
    Best Practices in LS-DYNA
    
    Setting up the model
    
    How to decide the type of analysis (static, quasi-static, or dynamic)
    
    Dealing with the coupled problem
    
    Deciding the ELFORM for the problem
    
    Solving the model types of errors and their fixes
    
    MASS scaling
    
    Post-Processing-Introduction (verification and validation)
    
    Post-Processing a typical explicit model
7. Material Modelling using LS-DYNAW07
  - This module mainly deals with material modeling using LS-DYNA. You will understand how to model a material card from the raw data from the material testing lab. You will understand in-depth material modeling techniques and will also learn how to model a hyperelastic material in LS-DYNA. You will also learn about the contact mechanics and the various contact types in LS-DYNA.
  - The topics covered in this module are,
    
    Material introduction
    
    Material testing
    
    Modelling materials
    
    Elastic-plastic materials
    
    Material modelling from the raw data
    
    Hands-on hyperelastic material ( Mat-law 77 )
    
    Contact mechanics
    
    Types of contacts
    
    Full contact parameters
    
    Contact parameter - SOFT
    
    Segment projection
    
    Initial penetration
    
    Tied contacts
    
    Contact output
8. Crash and SafetyW08
  - This module focuses on the crash and safety domain where you will be introduced to the industry trends in crash and safety.
  - And the topics you will learn are,
    
    Vehicle crash safety
    
    Crash mechanics
    
    Design for crash
    
    The vehicle development process
    
    Knowledge of simulation engineers
    
    Regulation and NCAPS
    
    Score calculation
    
    Model preparation: Static vs Crashworthiness
    
    General guidelines for crash model preparation
    
    Mesh and mesh quality
    
    Model organisation and integration
    
    Parameterization
    
    Forming data
04Crashworthiness Analysis using HyperMesh and Radioss14 modules
1. Basics of Crashworthiness Physics, FEA Concepts and CAE ProcessW01
  - In the first module you will learn about different types of analysis, the difference between implicit and explicit analysis, different non-linearities and, along with this, you will also bust the myth that ‘strong structure equates safe structure" by teaching you about:
    
    Meaning of crash safety for a vehicle.
    
    The Law of conservation of energy is applied to a car crash.
    
    Basic concepts of FEA, such as linear-nonlinear, static-dynamic, implicit-explicit analysis, their differences, and the guidelines on how to choose a method for a given FEA problem are explained.
2. Introduction to HyperMeshW02
  - HyperMesh is one of the most popular Finite Element Preprocessor used to generate meshes
  - of complex models. In this module, you will learn the GUI of HyperMesh, various elements available in FEA like 1D, 2D, and 3D elements, how to choose the element depending on the geometry by covering topics such as:
    
    Overview of Pre-Processors and their importance in FEA Processes
    
    Primary introduction to GUI of HyperMesh, toolbars, and basic operations
3. Geometry Editing in HyperMeshW03
  - Learning to mesh geometries is an important step in performing FEA. Therefore, we will extensively cover the topic by which the students can understand, geometry clean up, tools available for geometry cleanups,
    
    Using an edited geometry to generate a mid-surface and an appropriate 2D mesh with regards to mesh flow, trias, and mesh size, by various methods.
    
    Using the geometry tools to clean up the distorted geometry.
4. Meshing – 1D, 2D & 3D and Mesh Quality CheckW04
  - In this section, you will learn about 1D, 2D, and 3D meshing, what mesh quality is and how to improve it, before exporting the meshed model to the specific solver.
    
    Using an edited geometry to generate a mid-surface and an appropriate 2D mesh with regards to mesh flow, trias, and mesh size, by various methods
    
    Using the geometry to create a 3D mesh using various methods.
    
    Meaning of mesh quality and ways to control and improve it
    
    Types of 1D elements, their specifications, and creation
    
    Exporting a meshed model from HyperMesh in the specified solver format
5. Introduction to RadiossW05
  - In this section, you will learn what an explicit solver is, what an engine file and a starter file are, and their significance, as well as what an out file is and how to read this out file.
    
    Overview of Radioss: An Explicit FEA Solver for Crashworthiness
    
    Essential Radioss input files, their significance, and format
    
    An overview of output files and their significance
6. Element Properties and MaterialsW06
  - In this section, you will learn about the various element formulations available for different types of elements in the Radioss and their applications, how to assign thickness to the component, and also various parameters available in the property card and their significance.
    Similarly, you will also learn about the various material cards available in Radioss and their use cases along with their failure criteria.
    
    Application of thickness and dimensional properties, integration points for 1D, 2D, and 3D elements
    
    Study and application of concepts such as material intrinsic properties, failure criteria, non-linearity, plasticity, and hyper-elasticity into a material model.
7. HyperCrash, HyperView and HyperGraphW07
  - In this section, you will learn about a new application that was developed by Altair exclusively to set up crash simulations, and along with this, you will be learning the GUI of Hypercrash. You will also be introduced to Hyperview and HyperGraph, where you will learn how to post-process the simulation results.
    
    An Introduction to HyperCrash, a specialized preprocessor for Radioss
    
    Introduction to HyperView and HyperGraph as post-processing tools in the FEA process
8. Interface (Contact) ModellingW08
  - Interface modeling will be a complex topic that you can find in any solver. Here you will learn what contact is and how it works, what the different parameters you need to look into while defining a contact in a model are, and what the different types of contacts are and their use cases.
    
    Concepts of an interface between given components, penalty formulation method, contact stiffness, gap, penetration, interference, and tied interfaces
    
    Creation of various types of interfaces and removing any errors or interferences
9. Boundary Conditions SetupW09
  - In this section, you will learn how to set up a proper boundary condition for any given simulation, what the different types of loading conditions are, and the different types of joints available in Radioss
    
    Setup of static and dynamic loading conditions such as velocity, acceleration, a constraint on degree of freedom, rigid walls, spot welds, and seam welds.
10. Simulation ControlW10
  - In this section, you will learn about the concept of the time step and how it can be optimized to increase the speed of the simulation, and also the concept of mass scaling. You will also understand the various control cards available in Radioss and their use cases.
    
    Control of simulation in terms of the time step, accuracy, run time, types of outputs
11. Checks and DebugsW11
  - In this section, you will learn the various checks you should do before running the simulation and also how to debug a simulation along with its approach.
    
    Using diagnostic methods, check for and debug any errors in the model.
12. Airbag and its Modelling in FEAW12
  - In this section, you will exclusively learn about the physics of an airbag in crash scenarios and how to model them in Radioss. You will be learning about two types of airbags (with vent and without vent).
    
    The concept of an airbag in FEA, its modeling methods and challenges with an example
13. Occupant Injury CriteriaW13
  - In this section, you will learn how the injury criteria are calculated in the actual crash test environment and how they affect the rating of the vehicle. You will also learn about the dummy standards that are used in crash testing.
    
    Various occupant injury criteria are currently being considered while determining the crashworthiness and safety performance of a car.
14. Crashworthiness StandardsW14
  - In this section, you will learn about the standards followed in different ENCAPs
    
    The basic elements of the most popular crashworthiness standards, the criteria used to determine crashworthiness performance, and methods to measure this in the FEA model are all studied.
05FEA Super Course - Refresher5 modules
1. FundamentalsW01
  - Strength of materials
    
    Stress, Pressure, Strain
    
    Lateral Strain - Why does it happen
    
    Poisson’s Ratio - Practical Application
    
    Shear
    
    Modulus of Rigidity
    
    Moment of Inertia
    
    Kinetic Energy, Rotational Kinetic Energy
    
    Continuity equation
    
    Shear Force and Bending Moment
    
    Beams and Truss - Theory and Problems
    
    Materials and it is Mechanical Properties
    
    Stress and Strain Curves
    
    Theory of Failures
    
    Vibration
  - Finite Element Analysis
    
    FEA - Significance and Scope
    
    Applications in Various Industries - Examples
    
    Types of Analysis
    
    Implicit and Explicit - An Overview
    
    Degree of Freedom
    
    Governing Equations
    
    Shape Functions
    
    Gaussian Quadrature
    
    Boundary Conditions
    
    FEA Crash Course - Tool-Based Questions
2. ANSA Part 1W02
  - Introduction and GUI in ANSA
    
    Tool knowledge in ANSA
    
    Basics of FEA
    
    What is Meshing?
    
    Significance of Meshing
    
    Elemental Errors
    
    Types of Elements in Meshing
    
    How to choose and When to choose elements
  - Midsurfacing and Methods of Meshing
    
    Types of Midsurfacing Techniques
    
    Rearrangement of Construction lines
    
    Different meshing strategies
    
    Manual and Auto Meshing in sheet metal component
  - Mesh Quality improvement
    
    Various different quality criteria and working with them in ANSA
  - Tool Practice
3. ANSA Part 2W03
  - Mesh Evaluation
    
    Things to remember for obtaining a good mesh
    
    Important checks to perform
  - Time Management in ANSA
    
    Various strategies for Time management while working on the component
    
    Tips and Tricks on How to approach a general Tool test
  - Tool Practice
4. HyperMesh Part 1W04
  - Introduction
    
    HyperMesh - Introduction
  - Meshing in HM
    
    Meshing Fundamental
    
    Mid Surface extraction methods
    
    Meshing methods for mesh flow
    
    Quality criteria - Checks and fixes
    
    Tool Test approach
  - Mesh Improvisation
    
    Various different quality criteria and working with them in HyperMesh
  - Evaluating FE
    
    Things to remember for obtaining a good mesh
    
    Important checks to perform
  - Tool Practice
5. HyperMesh Part 2W05
  - Time Management
    
    Various strategies for Time management while working on the component
    
    Tips and Tricks on How to approach a general Tool test
  - Tool Practice
06Surface Modelling of an Aston Martin Car using SolidWorks5 modules
1. Introduction to SolidWorks Surface Modelling InterfaceW01
  - Sketching tools
  - Surface modeling tools
  - Types of tools to create the surfaces
  - Blueprint setups
2. Curve Generation in SolidWorksW02
  - Splines
  - Spline vectors
  - Equal curvature for splines
  - Constraining the splines
  - Creating a projected curve
  - Composite Curve Generation
3. Surface generation Using Curves and SketchesW03
  - Types of surfaces
  - Boundary surfaces
  - Lofted surfaces
  - Filled surfaces
  - Ruled surfaces
  - Reference planes
  - Surface trims
  - Surface knit
  - Move/copy surfaces
  - Mirror surfaces
4. Application of Solid ModellingW04
  - Revolve boss
  - Extrude cut
  - Linear and circular patterns
  - Fillets
  - Chamfers
  - Split Bodies
  - Creation of wheels
5. Introduction to Assembly ModuleW05
  - Inserting the parts
  - Mates in assembly
  - Sub-assembly creations
  - The distinction between float and fixed parts
  - Importing sub-assemblies into other assemblies
  - Application of Decals
  - Appearance adjustment

Industry projects

10 projects
you'll ship.

Our projects are designed by experts in the industry to reflect industry standards. By working through our projects, Learners will gain a practical understanding of what they will take on at a larger-scale in the industry. In total, there are 10 Projects that are available in this program.

Preprocessor for Structural Analysis using ANSA

Modeling of an Automotive IP Trim Component

In this project, students will be provided with an IP substrate component and asked to model the same.

Preprocessor for Structural Analysis using ANSA

Modeling of an Automotive Suspension Assembly

In this project, the students will model the entire automotive suspension assembly and check for connections.

LS-DYNA for Structural Mechanics/FEA

Pedestrian Head Impact Simulation on a Hood

In this project, the students will simulate the pedestrian head impact on the hood. They will analyse the results for calculating the HIC value.

LS-DYNA for Structural Mechanics/FEA

Bird Strike on an Aircraft Engine using Shell Elements

In this project, the students will set up the case for a bird strike on an aircraft engine using shell elements. They will simulate the same for results.

Surface Modelling of an Aston Martin Car using SolidWorks

Aston Martin Car design

In this project, the students will be asked to surface model the Aston Martin car using Solidworks as software.

HyperMesh for FEA Plastic and Sheet Metal Applications

Meshing of Door Panel

In this project, the student will mesh the door panel under the given quality criteria. They should capture all the features perfectly.

HyperMesh for FEA Plastic and Sheet Metal Applications

Meshing of Car Spare Tyre Floor Panel

In this project, the student will mesh the floor panel under the given quality criteria. They should mesh the whole component and capture all the features perfectly.

Crashworthiness Analysis using HyperMesh and Radioss

Frontal Crash of a NEON Dodge Model in FMVSS Regulation

In this project, the students will set up the case for the frontal crash of a NEON Dodge Model. They will also simulate the results and prepare a report for the same.

Crashworthiness Analysis using HyperMesh and Radioss

Side Pole Impact Analysis of NEON Dodge Model in FMVSS Regulation

In this project, the student will set up the case for the side crash of the NEON Dodge Model and analyse the side pole impact from the results.

Crashworthiness Analysis using HyperMesh and Radioss

Roof Crush Analysis of a NEON Doge Model in FMVSS Regulation

In this project, you will set up the case for the roof crash. You'll also analyse the results and report it.

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What type of certificate will students get after completing the course?

An online certificate will be provided to students based on their achievements in the course.

What is the mode of delivery for the course?

The course will be delivered online through video tutorials.

Is there any provision to clear questions and doubts?

The course offered by Skill-Lync gives the student access to various support options through phone, email and chat with a skilled engineer who can resolve all student queries.

Will Skill-Lync participate in finding a career opportunity for me after completing the course?

Skill-Lync will offer an internship opportunity to students interested, but the institute shall not find a job for the candidate.

Is there any age limit for a student to join the course?

There is no applicable age limit on a student for joining the course.

Will I work on any projects during the interim of the course?

Yes, students will work on relevant projects after every course included in the program to enable practical learning.

Is there any pre-requisite to start this course?

Ideally, students should either be pursuing or have graduated in Mechanical or Automotive engineering to start this program.

Is there any benefit in taking this course over a college course?

With access to industry-relevant projects, tools and software, students can get ahead in the competition by starting this course and strengthening their portfolio.

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