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Multibody & CFD Co-simulation Course

Online course of 300 hours in multibody & CFD co-simulation. 6 modules covering coupling schemes, multibody dynamics, CFD for coupling, fluid-structure interaction and validation, applying FMI 3.0, ASME V&V 20-2009 and NASA-STD-7009A with MSC Adams, OpenFOAM and preCICE, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration3 months
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate
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Multibody & CFD Co-simulation Course — studying from the United States

The United States leads global aerospace, anchored by clusters in Seattle, Wichita, Hartford, Huntsville and the Houston area. Major employers such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin, RTX and GE Aerospace drive demand for engineers in airframes, propulsion, avionics and systems integration. Urban air mobility and commercial drone operations are expanding quickly, creating new roles in eVTOL design, airspace integration and UAS operations. Civil and military programs both rely heavily on certified design, testing and airworthiness processes, making this a strong field for engineers seeking complex, high-impact work.

Fees for the United States: 830 US$ (US Dollars), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.

Relevant bodies in the United States

  • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
  • National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
  • SAE International
  • RTCA, Inc.

Typical roles

  • Aerospace Engineer
  • Flight Test Engineer
  • Propulsion Systems Engineer
  • UAS Systems Engineer

Questions from the United States

Is the programme taught in English?

Yes. All programmes are taught in English, with technical materials and assessments delivered in that language.

Can I study from any state?

Yes. Programmes are 100% online, so you can study from anywhere in the United States with a reliable internet connection.

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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Understand the coupling schemes between solvers.

02

Model aerospace mechanisms using multibody dynamics.

03

Prepare CFD models with dynamic meshes for coupling.

04

Analyse fluid-structure interaction phenomena.

05

Automate co-simulation workflows.

06

Assess the credibility of results against tests.

07

Develop a complete co-simulation of an aerospace case.

Profile

Who it's for

  • CFD analysis engineers looking to add co-simulation to their skill set.
  • Aeroelasticity engineers working on flutter, gust and buffeting problems.
  • Multibody dynamics engineers who need to couple their models with CFD.
  • Multiphysics simulation analysts.
  • Researchers in fluid-structure interaction.
  • Loads engineers in aircraft, helicopter and space programmes.
  • Engineering or science graduates aiming to join aircraft manufacturers.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • FMI 3.0 (Functional Mock-up Interface for co-simulation)
  • ASME V&V 20-2009 (verification and validation in CFD and heat transfer)
  • NASA-STD-7009A (standard for models and simulations)
  • AIAA G-077-1998 (guide for verification and validation of CFD simulations)
  • EASA CS-25.629 (aeroelastic stability requirements)
  • MIL-A-8870C (airplane strength and rigidity: flutter and aeroelasticity)
  • MSC Adams
  • Simcenter 3D Motion
  • OpenFOAM
  • preCICE
  • Ansys System Coupling
Syllabus

6 modules

  1. 1.1Coupled fluid-structure systems
  2. 1.2One-way and two-way coupling
  3. 1.3Explicit and implicit schemes
  4. 1.4Coupling stability and added mass
  5. 1.5Interpolation between non-matching meshes
  6. 1.6Time step and synchronisation
  7. 1.7FMI standard for co-simulation
  8. 1.8Coupling tools: preCICE and System Coupling
  9. 1.9Typical aerospace applications
  10. 1.10Case study: aeroelasticity of the Tacoma wing
  1. 2.1Rigid and flexible bodies
  2. 2.2Coordinate formulations
  3. 2.3Joints, constraints and contacts
  4. 2.4Flexible bodies with modal synthesis
  5. 2.5Landing gear mechanisms
  6. 2.6Solar panel deployment
  7. 2.7Helicopter rotors
  8. 2.8Integrators for rigid systems
  9. 2.9Validation of multibody models
  10. 2.10Lab: landing gear in Adams
  1. 3.1Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes equations
  2. 3.2RANS and DES turbulence models
  3. 3.3Dynamic and deformable meshes
  4. 3.4Chimera overset mesh
  5. 3.5Calculation of aerodynamic loads
  6. 3.6Unsteady flows and time stepping
  7. 3.7Moving boundary conditions
  8. 3.8Computational cost and strategies
  9. 3.9Mesh independence verification
  10. 3.10Practical exercise: oscillating aerofoil in OpenFOAM
  1. 4.1Flutter and aeroelastic divergence
  2. 4.2Buffeting and induced vibrations
  3. 4.3Gust response
  4. 4.4Flap and spoiler deployment
  5. 4.5Helicopter rotor with flexible blades
  6. 4.6Parachutes and inflatable structures
  7. 4.7Store and payload separation
  8. 4.8Fuel sloshing in tanks
  9. 4.9Validation against wind-tunnel tests
  10. 4.10Lab: wing flutter with preCICE
  1. 5.1Planning a co-simulation
  2. 5.2Selection of solvers and versions
  3. 5.3Automation scripts
  4. 5.4Convergence monitoring
  5. 5.5Post-processing and visualisation
  6. 5.6Coupling sensitivity analysis
  7. 5.7Comparison with linear methods
  8. 5.8Simulation credibility
  9. 5.9Documentation according to standards
  10. 5.10Case study: separation of an external tank
  1. 6.1Definition of the coupled problem
  2. 6.2Multibody model
  3. 6.3CFD model
  4. 6.4Coupling strategy
  5. 6.5Execution and convergence
  6. 6.6Analysis of results
  7. 6.7Validation against references
  8. 6.8Technical documentation
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

Training is 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so the programme is compatible with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MSC Adams, Simcenter 3D Motion, OpenFOAM, preCICE and Ansys System Coupling, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied on real procedures: flutter analysis of a flexible wing, deployment of a loaded solar panel and separation of an external store. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrating project.

Standards covered: FMI 3.0, ASME V&V 20-2009, NASA-STD-7009A, AIAA G-077-1998, EASA CS-25.629, MIL-A-8870C.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of FMI 3.0, ASME V&V 20-2009 and NASA-STD-7009A applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:MSC Adams, Simcenter 3D Motion, OpenFOAM, preCICE, Ansys System Coupling, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Final project:a complete co-simulation of an aerospace case, from the multibody and CFD models to validation, reviewed by your tutor.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Define the coupled problem
Set out the aerospace case, the physics involved and the coupling requirements.
Build the multibody model
Model the mechanism with rigid and flexible bodies, joints and contacts.
Prepare the CFD model
Set up dynamic meshes, turbulence models and moving boundary conditions.
Run and validate the coupling
Execute the co-simulation, monitor convergence and compare results with references.
Final project
Document the complete co-simulation and present it for review by your tutor.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

CFD analysis engineerAeroelasticity engineerMultibody dynamics engineerMultiphysics simulation analystFluid-structure interaction researcherLoads engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior qualification is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.

You work with MSC Adams, Simcenter 3D Motion, OpenFOAM, preCICE, Ansys System Coupling, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.

A SEIUM Institute certificate, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.

Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.

No prior qualification is required; you need an internet connection, a computer capable of running the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.

Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.

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