code_aster and salome applied to Civil Engineering (remote)
November 26 - December 3, 2026
Why register?
Do you recognize yourself?
- You want to switch to open-source code for better technological control and a cost advantage, but you don't know where to start or how to structure your first simulations.
- You run mechanical simulations that fail to converge or produce inconsistent results: poorly defined boundary conditions, incorrect material properties, contact or non-linearity issues… and you spend hours trying to figure out what's going wrong.
- You struggle to interpret .mess files and solver messages: has the simulation actually converged? Are the Newton iterations acceptable? Are the results physically consistent?
- You want to go beyond tutorials and fully master code_aster to adapt it to your industrial use cases: automating simulations, chaining multiple analyses, running parametric studies, or integrating the solver into a broader simulation workflow.
Why our training in particular?
Theory revisited, immediate practice
Two days of hands-on practice backed by a review of theoretical fundamentals. Each practical exercise is more demanding than the previous one: you progress in concrete steps, from discovery to industrial-level work — not through slides.
From installation to post-processing: the complete workflow
You learn to operate and master the tools (Salomé, code_aster and Paraview) together, as in your day-to-day work. Not just the solver: the entire simulation chain.
Practitioner trainers, in front of you
Our engineers and PhDs use code_aster daily on industrial projects at Simvia. They share with you live the best practices, the pitfalls to avoid and the troubleshooting tips you won't find in any documentation.
A network, not just a training course
The inter-company format brings together engineers from different sectors and backgrounds around the same challenges. You exchange feedback, compare approaches and leave with a network of peers who share your technical day-to-day.
Practical details
- Date: November 26 and December 3, 2026
- Duration: 2 non-consecutive days
- Times: 9 a.m. → 12:30 p.m.; 2 p.m. → 5 p.m.
- Format: Online training
- Training language: oral and written materials in English
The one-week interval between the two days is intentional: it gives each participant time to assimilate the concepts covered in the first session, experiment on their own, and arrive at the second day with specific questions.
Training program
November 26 – 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
November 26 – Afternoon: Structural analysis
Theoretical part:
- In-depth look at structural elements and connection conditions
- Post-processing tools in code_aster
Practical part:
- Design of reinforced concrete slabs under self-weight
December 3 – 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
December 3 – 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
Walter
Casas
Your trainer
Pricing
Included: help installing the latest version of the code, end-of-training certificate...
Frequently asked questions
Our commitments
We are committed to making our training courses accessible to people with disabilities. As every situation is unique, we invite you to contact us before registering so that together we can identify the learning, technical or organisational adjustments that can be put in place.
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