LS-DYNA, Introductory course


LS-DYNA has become a leading finite element (FE) program in large
deformation mechanics, vehicle collision simulations and crashworthiness
design as well as for metal forming simulations. This course will give a
practical (through exercises) and theoretical introduction to LS-DYNA.

Prior knowledge: The course is suited for users with a limited or no experience of
the program that want an overview of the LS-DYNA possibilities and learn  how to perform basic analyses.

Course leader, duration and start date: See the main course page

Registration and general information including hotels: See here.

Extras: One evening meal/dinner is included for courses given  in Linköping.

LS-PrePost:LS-PrePost is the default pre- and postprocessor for LS-DYNA. Taking the LS-PrePost course provides a better understanding of this important tool, see See the main course page for information on the LS-PrePost introductory course.

Course outline:

  • Introduction and application examples
  • Implicit and explicit finite element methods
  • Keyword format
  • Elements
  • Material models
  • Rigid bodies
  • Initial conditions
  • Boundary conditions
  • Constraints
  • Contacts
  • Control parameters
  • Output format and output files
  • Pre and post processing with LS-PREPOST
  • Hands-on exercises throughout the course