From geometry to sensitivity analysis : A practical introduction to numerical simulation with Salome, code_aster & Persalys

Simvia and its partner Phimeca are pleased to invite pre- and post-doctoral researchers to apply for a free two-day online training focused on open-source tools for numerical simulation. The course will be delivered in English and includes both theoretical sessions and practical hands-on work using Salome, code_aster, and Persalys.

📅 Dates: July 9–10, 2025
🌐 Format: Online
💸 Cost: Free
🗣️ Language: English
👥 Seats available: Limited to 10 participants

Target audience

This training is intended for:

• Pre&post-doctoral students and young researchers in mechanics, applied mathematics, or engineering disciplines.
• Participants with prior knowledge of:
• • Numerical mechanics
  • Python scripting
  • Engineering-level probability

Note: This course is not intended for data science profiles.

Registration process for the free training (2 steps)

1. Application form
   Interested participants must complete the online application form before June 27, 2025.
2. Selection to access the limited places
   A short questionnaire will be sent to registered applicants, and participants will be selected based on:

• The alignment of their research project with the capabilities of the software
• Diversity of countries and institutions of origin

Selected participants will be notified by July 3, 2025.

Program overview

Day 1 – July 9, 2025

💠Morning : Introduction to Salome (geometry & meshing)

• Theory : Overview and core functionalities
• Practice : Create and mesh a perforated plate

💠Afternoon : Introduction to code_aster (Simulation & post-processing)

• Theory : Code_Aster structure (files, sources, python binding) and capabilities
• Practice :
• • Elastic analysis of the perforated plate
  • Basic post-processing (max stress extraction)
  • Advanced post-processing: analytical field projection, error calculation and visualization

Day 2 – July 10, 2025

💠Morning : Advanced modeling (Nonlinearity & Python scripting)

• Theory : Non linearities handled by code_aster
• Practice:
• • Modeling material nonlinearity
  • Automating simulations to study discretization effects

💠Afternoon : Sensitivity analysis with Persalys

• Theory : Intro to sensitivity analysis and reliability studies
• Practice :
• • Coupling a simulation with Persalys
  • Sensitivity analysis and metamodel calibration

Instructors

Dr. Basile Marchand
PhD in Mechanics of Materials and Structures, LMT Cachan
Expert in HPC, software quality, and simulation robustness. Currently at Simvia.

Dr. Chahrazed Amrane
PhD, Currently at Phimeca (bio and details to be added)

Questions?

If you have any questions about eligibility or the course content, feel free to contact us at academics@simvia.tech.