Classes & Courses
Introduction to BRIGADE/Standard
This course is for beginners, no knowledge in Finite Element Analysis is required.
Introduction to BRIGADE/Standard is a 2-day course which covers everything from building a model to evaluating results. The course includes theory and workshop segments.
Agenda:
- Day 1:
- Creating Geometry
- Assigning Material
- Assigning Loads (Basic Loads, Traffic Loads, Load Combinations)
- Day 2
- Producing the FE-model
- Request Results (Output) and Start Analysis
- Open and Evaluate the results
Introduction to BRIGADE/Plus
This course is for beginners, some knowledge in Finite Element Analysis is required.
Introduction to BRIGADE/Plus is a 2-day course which covers everything from building a model to evaluating results. The course includes theory and workshop segments.
Agenda:
- Day 1:
- Creating Geometry
- Assigning Material and Section Properties
- Assembly of Geometric Parts
- Creating analysis procedures (Steps) and Requesting results (Output)
- Adding Interactions between different Parts
- Day 2
- Assigning Loads and Boundary Conditions
- Assigning Moving Loads
- Definition of Load Groups and Load Combinations
- Meshing the Model
- Job Management and Result Visualization
Advanced modeling in BRIGADE/Plus
Advanced modeling in BRIGADE/Plus is a 2-day course which covers advanced topics in geometric modeling of shell structures and creating interactions to connect them in the assembly.
Bridge Dynamics in BRIGADE/Plus
This course is for intermediate users, knowledge in Finite Element Analysis is required.
Bridge Dynamics in BRIGADE/Plus is a 1-day course which covers dynamic analyses in BRIGADE/Plus. The course includes theory and workshop segments.
Agenda:
- Day 1:
- Introduction to Structural Dynamics
- Dynamic Analysis in BRIGADE/Plus
- Response of of High-speed Trains
(analysis & design code requirements)
Free Body Cuts in BRIGADE/Plus
This course is for intermediate users, knowledge in Finite Element Analysis is required.
Free Body Cuts in BRIGADE/Plus is a 1-day course which covers the usage and theory behind Free Body Diagrams in Finite Element Analysis. The course includes theory and workshop segments.
Agenda:
- Day 1:
- Introduction & Background
- Theory
- Creating Free Body Cuts in BRIGADE/Plus
- Evaluating Free Body Cuts in BRIGADE/Plus
- Tips and Limitations
Scripting in BRIGADE/Plus
This course is for experienced BRIGADE/Plus users.
In this course we focus on the scripting functionality in BRIGADE/Plus and how these possibilities can be used for maximizing the time efficiency during modelling, analysis and post-processing of results.
Agenda:
- Day 1:
- Introduction to Python fundamentals
- How Python is used in BRIGADE/Plus
- How to script geometry
- How to script material properties
- How to script loads and boundary conditions
- Day 2:
- How to script live loads
- How to script load groups and load combinations
- How to mesh with scripting
- How to start jobs using scripting
- How to visualize results using scripting
Want a course held at your own Offices?
All our standard selection of classes & courses are hosted at our facilities in Lund, Sweden.
However, we also provide on-site sessions where we come to your offices for a fixed fee. This is a great option if you are many attending the course!
Something in particular you want to learn more about?
If you have already covered the standard selection of classes & courses that we offer or if there are any specific topics you’d like further education in, we can help set up a custom course-package to your demands.
Don’t hesitate contacting us to discuss your needs!