Aim of this course is to be able to carry out the simulation from scratch by understanding the underlying concepts of FEA and material science, and after that be able to take into account all the essential things in order to get to reliant results. In its first part the course will explain implict vs. explicit analyses and their use, the vertical asymmetric load case and the simplified structural surfaces method. Moreover, the course discusses how to create a composite material card, how to define the layup, what composite failure criteria there are, how honeycomb modelling is done as well as laminate optimisation.

Once these essential concepts have been discussed, the actual process of simulating the monocoque is discovered. Meshing, Material Orientation, Layup Creation, among others, will be the first thing to take into account. Once the Modelling has been explained, the different analyses are carried out, such as typical loading scenarios, inertia relief and torsional stiffness. Finally, the more spectacular part on impact dynamics (crash) is discussed.

Course participants will be able to learn with and from Ignacio Carranza, the CAE Manager of Managing Composites and previously Research Engineer at McLaren Automotive and Stress Engineer at Hyundai Motorsport. All the course is online and self-paced, with the opportunity to send questions to the trainer. On completion every student will get a certificate, be able to join the ever-growing alumni network and will have access to all course materials for 1 year.

Currently a 20% discount is running until the end of September 2022, for the first 20 people. The coupon code is: MSA20OFFER.

Have a look at the course: Monocoque Structural Analysis

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Composite Materials are less of a choice and more an imperative. Metals and plastics might be the right solution for many engineering challenges. However, composites increasingly allow for a new range of possibilities and solutions! In this course, you’ll acquire a general overview about composites by understanding these materials in depth, including, different types of fibres, matrices, cores and fabrics. Learning the different manufacturing technologies and dive into the basics of composite design.

• WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

Overall, the course consists of 3 main blocks. First, all the materials are explained in detail. Different fibres, such as carbon, glass, aramid, polymeric, natural, are analysed. Then matrices are discussed with a focus on thermosets. Besides, different core and fabric types are discussed.

Second, once the materials have been understood, the course goes into the manufacturing technologies. Not only is each process illustrated but also why and when each technology is commonly used! In total 9 technologies are explained, including: Wet Layup, Prepreg, PCM, SMC/BMC, Resin Infusion, RTM, Filament Winding, Braiding and Pultrusion.

Third, the course has a design part. If we have fully understood how materials work and how we can manufacture, we can start thinking how to design with composites. The entire process is outlined, including, Concept Design, Manufacturing Process Selection, Part Design, Joints, Layup, Tooling, Curing, Post-Process and Design for Manufacturing

• WHO YOU’LL LEARN FROM:

Eneko Angulo, now Chief Operations Officer of Managing Composites, is the main trainer of the course. Previously he has been Station leader at Koenigsegg, manufacturing carbon fibre monocoques and body panels. He produced more than 450 reports to increase part quality for the Koenigsegg 1:1, Agera RS and Regera. Later on, he became SQA Manager at McLaren, being responsible for more than 300 components in different technologies and more than 8 models.

• SOME PRACTICAL INFORMATION:

The course is to great extent, online and self-paced, meaning that it consists of short videos explaining the theory and practice behind composites and tasks, quizzes, etc. to see whether the learner is making progress. However, sporadically there are online live sessions to consolidate the learnings. You’ll be able to send questions to the trainers through the platform.

Once you’ve completed the course, you’ll get a certificate of successful completion and have access to an ever-growing alumni network, as well as special discounts.

The price fee is set at €269 in a one-off payment. However, there is the option to pay for the course in 3 instalments of €99. Besides, if you are a student contact us for some special discounts.

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In order to deliver a high-quality course, The Native Las has picked some of the best engineers of Managing Composites. Lluc Marti (CEO), Alejandro Batan (CPO), Marc Oliva (Lead Designer), Eneko Angulo (COO) and Ignacio Carranza (CAE Manager), who have gathered their experience working with composites and monocoques at companies like Koenigsegg, McLaren, Prodrive and Hyundai Motorsport.

The course is taught online and live, meaning that it is instructor-led. This allows for participants to ask the trainers directly about any doubts they have, leading to interesting group discussions and enriching the entire course. In total there will be 8 sessions and in case students cannot participate live they will have access to the recording of the live session.

Sessions:

1. Introduction and Basics of Monocoque Design
2. Packaging and Primary Functions
3. Concept Design and Secondary Functions
4. DFMEA
5. Detail Design
6. Structural Analysis
7. Post-Process
8. Final Q&A Session

Participating in the course gives access to the alumni network that includes job offers and discounts apart from a course certificate. The next edition will be starting on the 20^th of April 2022!

Check out the all the details here!

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The Native Lab is launching its first course of 2022 and it is on a new topic: Finite Element Analysis.

In this course, you will learn about the theoretical background of FEA, Simplified Structural Surfaces, Material Model Selection, Impact Dynamics, Torsional Stiffness, Loads, etc.

You are going to learn with a real expert on the topic who has previously worked at McLaren Group and Hyundai Motor Company: Ignacio Carranza Guisado, our CAE Manager.

Some more practical information:

• The course is online and live, classes will take place on Wednesday from 18:00 to 19:30 CET. We will start on the 23rd of February. If you cannot make it to the live session do not worry, you will have access to the recordings.
• Language: English
• Once you finished the course you will receive a certificate of successful completion!
• You will have access to the materials for one year.

For more information contact to: info@thenativelab.com

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