Practical details

• Date: March 25 & 26, 2026
• Duration: 2 days
• Schedule: 9:00 AM → 12:30 PM; 2:00 PM → 5:00 PM
• Location: EDF Lab Paris-Saclay
• Language: Spoken in French / Materials in English

In order to provide trainees with the best possible supervision, each of our trainers will supervise a maximum of 6 trainees.

Training program

Day 1 – Morning: Overview of code_aster capabilities for Civil Engineering

Theoretical part:

• Overview of code_aster capabilities
• How code_aster works
• Scripting capabilities in code_aster

Practical part:

• Linear elastic calculation

Day 1 – Afternoon: Structural analysis

Theoretical part:

• In-depth look at structural elements and connection conditions
• Post-processing tools in code_aster

Practical part:

• Multi-modeling calculation of a bent pipe (3D/shell; shell/pipe)

Day 2 – Morning: Modal analysis and dynamic calculation

Theoretical part:

• Theoretical review of modal analysis and dynamic calculation
• Implementation in code_aster

Practical part:

• Calculation of a modal basis

Day 2 – Afternoon: Seismic load design

Theoretical part:

• Theoretical review of seismic load design
• Implementation of the spectral approach for structural design

Practical part:

• Seismic design of a building