Date and venue: 10-12 November 2008 in Busan, Korea

COURSE: Sesam modelling and analysis (GeniE)

This 3 day course introduces the participants to GeniE as the beam/plate/shell modeller in Sesam. Furthermore, interaction with the analysis program Sestra and the postprocessor Xtract is covered. The course consists of lectures and practical exercises.

Topics covered are:

• Introduction to Sesam
• Concept modelling – basic features (GeniE)
• Linear static structural analysis (Sestra)
• Results presentation - basic features (Xtract)
• Steps necessary to do a superelement analysis

Prerequisite:
No previous experience in the use of Sesam is required. However, basic knowledge in FE analysis is recommended.