Fracture
and Crack Growth Simulation
September 23rd-25th 2008, Boston, USA
November 4th-6th 2008, Ashurst, Nr Southampton,
UK
Introduction
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course provides hands on experience in performing
crack calculations using BEASY Version 10. BEASY
provides the data for Damage Tolerance calculations
and Virtual Fracture Testing to help identify
fracture problems during design and not during
testing.
The course workshops include,
how to automatically add a crack into models
to compute fracture mechanics data, how to use
the interfaces to FEM: PATRAN, ABAQUS, ANSYS
and NASTRAN and also how to zoom in to critical
areas of FEM models
This course teach's participants
the modern numerical methods of fracture mechanics
and provide handson problem solving during the
workshops.
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Flexible Modelling |
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The BEASY crack modelling
software provides a flexible solution to engineers
who need to consider how cracks affect the
integrity and durability of structures and
components. Models can be developed to simulate
cracks either by automatic extraction of data
from FEM models or by the construction of
detailed multi-site damage models.
On this course you will learn
how to use the real geometry, loading and
materials to provide a highly accurate basis
for life prediction. The results also include
the effects of load redistribution, multiple
cracks, true crack path and crack shape modelling.
The course will also introduce
new capabilities recently introduced to predict
the behaviour of cracks in stiffened panels.
Who
Should Go On This Course?
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Engineers responsible for durability and
damage tolerance and life
What
Else Do You Get?
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Each participant will receive:
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A
set of Course Notes (on CD-ROM)
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A
one month trial of the software
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The
BEASY installation CD which will provide
access to the BEASY userguide
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The course integrates
hands on workshops with the background
lectures
DAY 1
- Welcome & introduction
- Introduction to
BEASY Fracture
- Demonstration
and workshop on BEASY version 10
DAY 2
- Using the Crack
Wizard
- Theory used in BEASY
fracture
DAY 3
- Crack
growth modelling using FEM data
- Sub-modelling
methods
- Stiffened
panels analysis
- Modelling
cracks near contact surfaces
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Venue
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The course will take place at Ashurst Lodge which is well
situated in the beautiful New Forest and is accessible
by road, rail and air link.
Course
Fee
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Course
fees are to be paid in full before the start
of the course, cheques should be made payable
to BEASY Ltd.
Fees
include:
- All working materials
- Lunch, coffee, tea,
- CD-ROM and where
applicable, all computer facilities used
We reserve
the right to make any changes in the programme
that may prove necessary.
Cancellations
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Participants who cancel their registration
due to special circumstances up to 30 days before the course
will receive a complete refund minus fixed expenses. Fees
remain payable in full for cancellations received within
30 days of the start of the course even if you are unable
to attend or send a representative from your organisation.
Course
Structure
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Each day is subdivided into four sessions
and will commence at 9.15am and finish at
4.45 pm. Lunch break is from 12.15 to 1.45
pm.
Coffee and tea will be served during the
breaks.
Registration
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Full
programme and location details will be sent to you upon receipt
of your registration. Please click below to access our encrypted
site and book your place on this course.
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