Code_Aster / Salome-Meca - Module 1 : Basic training
March 11, 2026

Code_Aster / Salome-Meca - Module 1 : Basic training

Who is this training for?

This training is intended for engineers who want to learn how to use Code_Aster and its Salomé-Méca environment to perform finite element numerical simulations.

Prerequisites

  • Basic knowledge of continuum mechanics
  • Basic knowledge of the finite element method
  • What you will learn

After reading these slides, you will know how to

  • Perform finite element calculations with Code_Aster
  • Define the geometry and meshing of a model
  • Perform linear calculations in mechanics and thermodynamics
  • Post-process, exploit, and print the results

Content

Discovering the complete workflow

  • From geometry to post-processing via Salomé-Méca
  • Overview of the models available in Code_Aster
  • Using and printing results

Practical 1 – Perforated plate in elasticity

  • Linear mechanics calculation
  • Getting started with AsterStudy

Practical work 2 – Cylinder under pressure

  • Mechanical calculation under internal pressure
  • Use of parametric functions and formulas

Practical work 3 – Elbow pipe

  • Thermal analysis
  • Dynamic calculation
  • Structural element modeling

Training materials