About the course
This course teaches you all the fundamentals of working with FEPipe and is beneficial for both new and existing users.
Many different aspects of FEPipe are covered, including the analysis of typical geometries such as heads and nozzles, but also custom attachments, build using plates, and assemblies of multiple models are discussed. The entire workflow is covered in detail including visual model verification, boundary conditions and result viewing options. Also advanced modelling features in FEPipe, flange analysis, thermal transient analysis, calculating mechanical eigenmodes and much more. Also, software modules like AxiPRO and Stressplot, which are part of the PRG Suite and relate to the use of FEPipe, are discussed.
There will also be extensive seminars on Part 5 of the ASME BPVC VIII-2 so that participants become proficient in conducting a “Design by Analysis” assessment.
The course consists of 7 online, self-study modules combined with 4 online live sessions with the instructor. All training content is provided through your EngineeringTrainer account.
After the course you maintain 1-year unlimited access to the course and the discussions forum. This allows you to perform modules again when you need to refresh the knowledge for your projects.
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7 modules
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4 weeks
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Course Objective
“To give FEPipe users a strong understanding of performing ASME VIII-2 “Design by Analysis” calculations using FEPipe and the many capabilities of the software.”
- 4 week program
- Instructor-led program
- Remote learning
- Digital personal certificate
The 2-week program
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Instructor & student introductions
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Course details & schedule
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Using the Course Forum
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Certificate requirements
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Learning objectives
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Q&A
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Introduction to Finite Element Analysis
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Introduction to FEPipe
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Template Roadmap – Which template should I use?
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Exercise: Stress categorization
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The Nozzle, Plate & Shell Template
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Plotting and Model Verification Tools
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Exercise: A basic FEPipe model
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Exercise: Modelling a vessel with various nozzles
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Exercise: Vessel-Nozzle Geometry with nozzle end loads
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Summary Lecture
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Discussing questions from Course Forum
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General Q&A
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Piping considerations
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Modeling in the String Template
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Exercise: Modelling piping actions
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Exercise: B31.3 SIF comparison
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Exercise: Modeling Piping Actions
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Database Operations
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Exercise: Database Operations
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Structural Attachments
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Exercise: Structural Attachments
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How to apply line and surface loads in FEPip
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Summary Lecture
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Discussing questions from Course Forum
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General Q&A
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The Axisymmetric Template
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Flange assessment using AxiPRO
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Modeling Tube Bundles with AxiSymmetric Template
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Introduction to Fatigue Analysis
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Stress Linearization with StressPlot
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Exercise: Axisymmetric Template & Stress Linearization
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Exercise: Fatigue assessment
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Exercise: Thermal Transient
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Exercise: Stress Linearization
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Introduction to Dynamic, Modal & Buckling Analysis
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Exercise: Buckling due to external pressure
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Exercise: Elastic Column Buckling, Natural Frequencies and Harmonic Excitation
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3D drawing tools
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Plastic/non linear assessment
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Summary Lecture
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Discussing questions from Course Forum
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General Q&A
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Congratulations
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Course evaluation survey
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Your Personal Certificate
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Rate this course
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Related resources & follow up
Results
- are familiar with the FEPipe Interface,
- know how to work with the templates in FEPipe,
- have a basic understanding of Stress Categorization as per ASME BPVC VIII-2,
- know how to visually verify model settings & mesh,
- can build custom structures in FEPipe using plates,
- are able to combine models to analyze complete geometries,
- know how to model piping actions and calculate SIFs,
- Know how to utilize line and surface loads for your models,
- are able to use the axisymmetric template,
- can perform fatigue analysis using linearization in FEPipe,
- are able to calculate eigenmodes and buckling modes using dynamic assessments,
- understand how to perform thermal transient calculations in FEPipe,
- can use the drawings tools options in FEPipe
Intended for
- Both new and existing users of FEPipe.
- Those that want to understand more about the capabilities of FEPipe.
- Those conducting ASME VIII-2 assessments.
Prerequisites and level
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No prior knowledge of FEPipe is required.
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Level: Intermediate
After the course you receive 1-year unlimited access to all course material including recordings of the live sessions. This allows you to watch recording of lectures again whenever you need to refresh knowledge for your daily work projects.
Drip Schedule
The relevant items of the course, including the links for the live sessions, are provided through a drip schedule, meaning that modules will become available step-by-step as the course progresses. Some weeks include self-paced learning modules, others both self-paced as live events as per the program.
Content
The course utilizes pre-recorded lectures and self-study exercises, combined with live Q&A’s and discussions. Live events are provided through MS Teams for which links are distributed from your course dashboard. Note that no downloadable manual is provided in this course as it is completely provided through our interactive portal.
You receive 1-year unlimited access to the course. This allows you to perform modules again when you need to refresh knowledge for your work projects.
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Selected course format
Classroom
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Face-to-face with instructors
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On-site or in Rijswijk
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Printed course materials
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Lunch included
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For teams
Self-paced
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Self-learning modules
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Online discussion forum
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Live sessions with instructor
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1-year access
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For individual learning
e-Hybrid
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Self-learning modules
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Online discussion forum
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Live sessions with instructor
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1-year access
FAQ
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Video lectures,
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Calculation exercises,
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Instructor-led live sessions with lectures, group discussions, exercises and Q&A’s,
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Discussion forum with other participants & instructor.
Videos will not be available for download, but can be accessed directly with your account on the portal. If slides are used in the videos or live sessions these can be viewed separately as well through the portal, but are not available for download.
You receive 1-year unlimited access to the course. This allows you to watch content again if this is beneficial for your work projects.
Yes, live sessions are included in this course that allow you to interact with the instructor and ask questions. Additionally, questions can be submitted in the learning portal by the participants which are addressed in the live sessions.
An active FEPipe license is required for this course. In the course it is assumed that the participants have access to the software. This software license is not included in the course. Please contact us for questions on this matter.
Self-paced Modules
If your computer and internet connection are able to play videos online and have MS Teams calls you will be able to follow the course. Note that almost all browsers are supported, except for Internet Explorer.
Live sessions
Live events are provided by means of Microsoft Teams. Hence it required to have an MS Teams account. Additionally, a webcam and microphone are mandatory for the live events. Separate earplugs are recommended as to avoid sound echo.
Yes, this course qualifies for PDH hours as per the NCEES CPC Guidelines.
