code_aster and salome applied to Civil Engineering

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