NESSUS Training Course at SwRI

Scheduled as Needed; San Antonio, Texas

This 2.5 day course is intended for engineers and scientists with a background in probabilistic analysis who wish to become more familiar with the NESSUS software. The course is taught through both lecture and hands-on examples in SwRI's state of the art computer training lab.

The course is broken into two modules. The first 1.5 days will cover the basics of using NESSUS and how to use it to solve problems defined by analytical models. Registrants may choose to attend only this portion of the course. The second section will cover advanced topics of NESSUS focusing on how to solve problems defined by numerical models.

Contact Barron Bichon or David Riha with any questions regarding this course.

Course Outline

Module 1: Probabilistic Modeling and NESSUS Basics (1.5 days)

Overview of Probabilistic Methods

Solving Problems in NESSUS using Analytical Models

- Define the problem statement
- Define the random variables
- Perform a deterministic analysis
- Perform a probabilistic analysis
- Visualize the results

Understanding Problem Formulations and Solutions in NESSUS

- Formulating limit states
- Exploring solutions using different probabilistic methods

Module 2: Advanced Numerical Modeling Topics (1 day)

Probabilistic finite element analysis overview

Solving problems in NESSUS using numerical models

User-defined numerical models

Interfaces to ANSYS/ABAQUS/NASTRAN

Advanced mapping techniques and exercises

Approaches for difficult performance functions

NESSUS Training at Your Facility

SwRI can host courses in the areas of probabilistic analysis and design and/or NESSUS training tailored to meet your specific needs. Costs to present the course at your site depend on course duration, location, and available facilities; these fees support the actual expenses of staff time, travel, and reproduction of course materials. Please contact us to discuss the details of having a NESSUS training course at your facility.