Material Selection in Structural Design
Learn how to make the right choices for your design projects. Explore the synergy between function, form, material and production process.
An introduction to the principles of materials selection for engineering applications
There are thousands of materials available today. How can you select the right ones in your design projects? That is what you will learn in this three-day course. Explore the synergy between function, shape, material, and manufacturing. With top quality guest lectures, hands-on sessions, and multiple case studies on inspiring structures and products.
Material selection is not easy, but having good software helps. The course provides access to the world-leading Granta Selector database. You will get to explore this powerful yet easy-to-use tool in an accessible workshop format.
Manufacturing goes hand in hand with materials. For this reason, the course program will also update your knowledge of common manufacturing processes. And, bring your toolkit: product tear-down sessions are a tremendous opportunity to learn, and feature prominently in the program.
Synergy of materials and production processes for your design project
At the end of this module you will:
- Understand the framework in which material selection takes place
- Recap of mechanics of materials and of structural design principles
- Know how to compare steels, aluminium, composites, and more
- Know about manufacturing processes, theory and practice én praktijk
- Have (re)discovered the world of computer-aided design (CAD)
- Have developed hands-on experience with the Granta Selector software
- Know about future materials and what to expect from them.
Intended for
All professionals working in the field of structural design, product design, materials R&D, and industrial supply chains, from junior to senior level.
In English on request
Do you want to follow the course in English? Please mention this in the remarks field when you register.
Course leader
dr.ir. Erik Tempelman
“To teach = To being able to dose”
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Why PAOTM
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The latest post-academic knowledge and skills
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Focused on questions that arise in a technical environment
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Interactive and directly applicable in practice
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Top teachers from science, research and business
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Program
- Registratie en ontvangst
- Introductie en verwachtingen
- Materiaalkeuze - een kader
- Opfrissen - mechanica der materialen
- Lunch
- Opfrissen - principes van het constructief ontwerp
- Break
- Materials for high performance applications
- Case studies
- Completion of day 1
- Reception
- Hands-on product-demontage sessie
- Opfrissen - belangrijkste productie- en assemblageprocessen
- Lunch
- Design for manufacture & assembly (DFMA) - een kader
- Break
- Materiaalkeuzen of productieproceskeuze?
- Case studies
- Completion of day 2
- Reception
- Het selecteren van materialen met de Granta Selector Software
- DFMA en computer-aided design (CAD)
- Case studies
- Lunch
- Aanvullend onderwerp: materialen van de toekomst
- Break
- Case studies
- Evaluatie en afronding
- Borrel
Course leader
dr.ir. Erik Tempelman
“To teach = To being able to dose”
PAOTM is rated with an average of
Frequently asked questions
Dates and locations
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Investment
- Price excludes 21% VAT
- Including coffee, tea, lunches and (digital) course material
- Price includes the mandatory book:
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In-company
Are several employees interested in the same course, do you want to enrich knowledge with the entire team or focus on your own practice? Then an in-company course could be interesting. We are happy to think along with you about the possibilities. PAOTM has extensive experience in organizing in-company courses in many technical fields for a wide range of companies. You can choose to have an existing course organized in-company for multiple employees. However, if you have a specific organizational or departmental issue, we can also design a unique course. For every customized request, we search our network at universities, knowledge institutes and the business community for the right teachers who can provide your team with the desired knowledge. We then put together a course based on your training needs, learning needs and organizational goals.
Curious about the possibilities? Contact one of our program managers or complete the form below. We are happy to make you a suitable offer.
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A course tailored to your specific needs
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Get started right away with your own cases
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Led by top teachers with the most up-to-date knowledge
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You choose where and when: always efficient
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The entire team trained simultaneously
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Customization possible in all our fields
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