Introduction to Smooth Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH)

Short course/CPD

Introduction to Smooth Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) – Theory and Application

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Course overview

This course provides engineers and researchers with the fundamental theoretical background on the SPH method as well as an overview of how the SPH method allows complex practical solid and fluid mechanics problems to be analysed.

Location

Cranfield University is located at the very heart of the UK – within the innovation triangle between London and the cities of Oxford and Cambridge.

Our central location provides easy access from the M1, excellent main line rail service as well as proximity to key international airports. Set in rolling countryside, Cranfield offers a rich, rural landscape complemented by thriving towns and picturesque villages.

Road: We are just 10 minutes from Junctions 13 & 14 of the M1 motorway. There is free parking on campus.
Rail: Milton Keynes or Bedford
Air: London Luton (22 miles), Heathrow (50 miles) or Birmingham (70 miles).

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Course fee:

Course fee: £1640

Accommodation fee: £261

Accommodation fee:

This one-week course will be held at Cranfield University, and attendance is normally on a full board basis in Mitchell Hall on the Cranfield campus. Delegates should arrive for an evening meal on Tuesday, 13 September and depart on Friday afternoon, 16 September. The course fee includes a dinner for all participants, as part of the social programme. Details of arrangements/events will be in the delegate information pack.

Speakers

Course Director

Professor Rade Vignjevic
T: +44 (0) 1234 754736
E: v.rade@cranfield.ac.uk

How to register

Further information

For more information on this course or booking details please contact:
Academic Operations Unit
T: + 44 (0) 1234 754192
E: shortcourse@cranfield.ac.uk

Course Booking Conditions

Course description

Course Objectives

To develop a fundamental understanding of the SPH method from its initial development through to recent developments.
To give a survey of the available formulations and implementations available within modern analysis codes.
To provide an understanding of the practical implications of using the SPH method, and suitable modelling techniques for a range of engineering applications covering solid, fluid and structural mechanics
To introduce the use of the SPH method coupled with the finite element method for the analysis of problems including fluid-structure interaction.
To provide hands-on experience with engineering analysis using SPH.

Who Should Attend?

The course is intended for engineers and researchers who are interested in developing or extending their knowledge and understanding of the Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics method. A background in engineering or science, and some experience with computational methods will be necessary for understanding the course.

The course is applicable to problems in a range of industries; including the aerospace, automotive, offshore and defence sectors.

Course Arrangements

The course will be delivered through formal lectures covering the different topic areas. Participants will also be involved in tutorial activity using the SPH method and procedures outlined to solve actual engineering problems.

Topics

Fundamentals of the SPH method