Course Summary

This 3-day course can cover linear static analysis, buckling and nonlinear analysis for a variety of structure and bridge types and with reference to the country codes and requirements of delegates on the course. It covers loading to various design codes and rating analysis and can, subject to requirements, also include more advanced modeling and analysis techniques such as staged construction and soil-structure interaction.

The course is for engineers with some or no prior knowledge of LUSAS.

Please note that limited places are available and will be allocated on a first-come, first served basis.

Course Details

Course content

Content will be customised to suit delegates on the course and will be selected from the following topics

• About LUSAS, finite element analysis, geometry, attributes, the LUSAS treeview, section property calculators, viewing results, documentation, sources of help
• Getting more out of beam models, tapering sections, discrete loads and moving loads, temperature effects, settlement of supports, enveloping and smart combinations, report writer, obtaining natural frequencies
• Flat slabs, construction options/ classification, analysis options, isotropic slabs, plate models, grillage analogy, orthotropic slabs, multicellular slabs, shear key / box beam, 
• Beam and slab construction, construction options/ classification, analysis options, mixing elements, ordinary beams with top slab, box beams with top slab
• 3D modelling, plate girder modelling, CAD import, accuracy of FE analysis, interpolation and mesh refinement, element shapes, mesh patterns, surface and volume meshing, linear buckling analysis, basic checklist
• Bridge loading, principles and use of the vehicle load optimisation facility, wheel loads
• Nonlinear analysis, advanced analysis control, geometric nonlinear analysis, nonlinear materials, plate girder buckling
• Staged construction modelling and techniques available for complex bridge construction
• Using LUSAS to model soil structure interaction

Costs:

• Course costs are quoted in US Dollars and include full course documentation, lunch and refreshments. Please advise any special dietary requirements when booking.
• Discounts are available for sending more than one delegate from the same organisation. Contact LUSAS for details.

Computer hardware

• Please bring your own laptop. We will provide you with the latest version of LUSAS and a temporary access key to use the software for the duration of the course.

Course location(s)

• Various, to be advised via joining instructions sent no later than two weeks prior to the running of a course.

Who should attend?

The course is aimed at those who want to get the most out of LUSAS and those who wish to extend and improve their analysis knowledge and capabilities for bridge engineering applications. Those wanting to add to or complete your continuing Professional Development Hours are especially welcome.

• Attend the course and get a time-limited Teaching and Training version of LUSAS.