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LUSAS for Project Reviews

Learn how to validate model input and output in LUSAS, plus troubleshoot problematic models.
  • Level: Intermediate
  • Video duration:  2 hours
  • Expected learning time:  2 hours 
  • Instructor: Andy Taylor
  • Cost: £200 + VAT

Who is it for?

  • Project Managers and Senior Engineers

    This course is aimed at project managers who, while not necessarily using LUSAS in their day-to-day work, nevertheless retain responsibility for the model output. 
  • In summary

    The course consists of three sessions
    • How to carry out various checks to validate model input
    • How to validate model output and ensure that the results are trustworthy
    • How to troubleshoot a model that either doesn't give results, or whose results are unexpected

What will I learn about?

The course consists of online video sessions with practical demonstrations in LUSAS by the instructor.

A CPD certificate stating the number hours of study is available on completion of the course.

Analysis type

Choice of analysis category, element types, and idealisation

Checking of results

Steps to take, loadcase, reactions, deformed shape, magnitude of deformations, warnings, mesh refinement 

Interrogating geometry

How to check your model input geometry

Post processing

Understanding the different post-processing features in LUSAS and interrogating results in detail 

Checking attributes

How to ensure engineering attributes have the right values and are assigned to the correct parts of the model

Troubleshooting

Common issues in linear and non-linear models and how to solve them

Instructor

Andy Taylor MEng CEng MICE

Andy Taylor is the Training Manager at LUSAS.

He brings 8 years of industry experience as a practising civil and structural engineer, working primarily on the design and analysis of bridges and other highway structures; plus 10 years at LUSAS in various roles, including software engineer and sales support.
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