DRD's DesignModeler Course

DRD's DesignModeler course is a series of workshops that expose the important features present in this tool. These workshops are either taken from consulting projects that DRD has conducted for clients in the past or based on client geometry to convey proper modeling techniques in real world scenarios. The course is structured to maximize the time students will spend doing hands on workshops. Through software demonstrations and brief lectures, we demonstrate primarily the product features required to complete the workshops.

The course objective is for students to gain proficiency with the DesignModeler software. DRD's course materials focus on simplifying CAD geometry as well as midsurface extraction and shell finite element models.

Detailed Descriptions of Workshops for this Course

Course Agenda

Workshop 1 - Cast Part Tutorial on Simplification
Workshop 2 - Geometry Simplification of Grease Seal Assembly
Workshop 3 - Welded Shell Assemblies Using Mid-Plane Extraction and
                     Edge/Edge Contact
Workshop 4 - Slicing Predefined Geometry to Enable Brick Meshing
Workshop 5 - Simplification, Parameterization and Optimization of a Valve
                     Bonnet (Introduction to DesignXplorer is part of this workshop)
Workshop 6 - Chassis Shell Assembly Alternative Method for Creating Beam
                     Spiders
Workshop 7 - Welded Platform Assembly with Stitch Welds and Surface
                     Extension
Workshop 8 - 2D Model Extraction from Full Model of Grease Seal Assembly
Workshop 9 - Construction of a Yoke
Workshop 10 - Beam Modeling of a Flight Simulator Platform
Workshop 11 - Creation of a Fluid Domain for CFD