TUTORED ONLINE COURSE

Modeling, Meshing and Post-Processing Course with Salome-Meca

Learn to create 3D CAD geometries, generate and control meshes for numerical simulations, and post-process results with Salome-Meca, through a practical journey from modeling to final visualization.

DURATION

40 h.

FORMAT

Online (asynchronous)

NEXT START:

25/09/2026

Flexible start. The full access and tutoring period will start from the date you join.

ACCESS AND TUTORING

8 weeks

Access to the learning platform, videos, and tutor support during this period.

Course language:

English

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250 €

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COURSE OUTCOMES

What you will learn

By the end of the course, you will be able to apply this knowledge in real professional situations.

Understand the working environment and main modules of Salome-Meca.
Install and configure Salome-Meca on different operating systems.
Create sketches and geometries using the SHAPER module.
Model 3D CAD geometries with the GEOM module.
Create primitives, geometric elements, and Boolean operations.
Modify, combine, extrude, and revolve geometries.
Create geometric groups for use in simulations.
Import and export geometries in common engineering formats.
Generate meshes for simulations using the finite element method.
Select meshing algorithms and hypotheses.
Edit, modify, clip, and control the quality of meshes.
Create groups of elements and nodes in a mesh.
Import and export meshes in different formats.
Post-process and visualize results with ParaVis.
Use AsterStudy’s post-processing tools.
Prepare models for solid mechanics, CFD, and other numerical calculation simulations.

STUDENT PROFILE

Who this course is for

Training designed for professionals who need to interpret electrical documentation with greater confidence and autonomy.

Engineers and technical engineers.
Graduates and professionals in Industrial, Mechanical, Civil, Naval Engineering, and related disciplines.
Graduates in Physics.
Scientists and researchers.
Professors and teaching staff in technical areas.
Engineering and science students.
Professionals interested in 3D CAD design and preparing models for simulation.
Users who need to generate meshes for finite element analysis or CFD.
Professionals who need to post-process numerical simulation results with open-source software.

View the full syllabus

Download the course brochure with a summary of the information and the training syllabus.

WHAT YOU RECEIVE

What's included in the course

Everything you need to complete the course, including tutor support, learning materials, and final certification.

Access to the online campus for 8 weeks.
All material available from day one.
Seven chapters of theory and solved exercises.
Technical manuals in PDF in English.
Videos and tutorials in English.
Mandatory practical exercises associated with each chapter.
Optional exercises to enhance proficiency.
Practices for creating and modifying geometries.
Exercises for mesh generation, editing, and control.
Post-processing cases with ParaVis and AsterStudy.
Tutoring with a professor highly experienced in numerical simulation.
Online theoretical and practical assessments.
Accredited diploma upon successful completion of the course.

PROFESSIONAL APPLICATION

Where you will apply this knowledge

Skills applicable across different roles, departments, and industrial environments.

Creation and modification of 3D CAD geometries.
Preparation of geometric models for numerical simulation.
Import and export of STEP, IGES, BREP, and other technical formats.
Generation of meshes for finite element analysis.
Preparation of meshes for CFD simulations.
Mesh refinement and modification.
Quality control of elements and meshes.
Creation of geometric groups, node groups, and element groups.
Preparation of pre-processing for Code_Aster and other solvers.
Visualization of scalar and vector fields.
Post-processing of stresses, deformations, temperatures, velocities, and other results.
Use of open CAE tools in technical offices, research, and teaching.

SALOME allows modeling, modifying, importing and exporting geometries; generating and editing meshes; controlling their quality and visualizing results of CFD and numerical simulations.

BEFORE YOU START

Prerequisites

Check whether you need prior knowledge or experience before starting the course.

No prior knowledge of Salome-Meca is required. It is advisable to have general notions of technical design, engineering, or numerical simulation to make the most of the modeling, meshing, and post-processing content.

Important: The course manuals, videos, tutorials, exercises, and other didactic material are entirely in English.

COURSE INSTRUCTOR

Miguel Cerrolaza Rivas

Finite Element Method · Modeling and Meshing · Computational Mechanics · Numerical Simulation and Post-processing

Master in Civil Engineering from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and Doctor of Industrial Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid. He has over 30 years of experience in finite element analysis, numerical calculation, and computer modeling. He is the author of numerous scientific publications and nearly ten specialized books, and has given more than forty conferences in Europe, Asia, the United States, and Latin America. He currently teaches at universities in Spain.

Training delivered by a professional with real industry experience.

CONTENTS

Course syllabus

CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Open software for CAD and modeling
1.2 Open software for Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

CHAPTER 2. INSTALLING SALOME-MECA

2.1 Windows
2.2 Linux
2.3 Mac-OS

CHAPTER 3. THE SALOME-MECA PLATFORM

3.1 Presentation of the Salome-Meca platform
3.2 The Salome-Meca modules
3.3 Online documentation

CHAPTER 4. DRAWING SKETCHES: THE SHAPER MODULE

4.1 Introduction to SHAPER module
4.2 The SHAPER interface
4.3 Description of the main entities of SHAPER
4.4 Drawing sketches
4.5 Exporting and importing geometries
4.6 Exercises

CHAPTER 5. MODELING: THE GEOM MODULE

5.1 Introduction to GEOM module
5.2 Geometric entities
5.3 The GEOM interface
5.4 Creating elements
5.5 Examples of creation of elements
5.6 Creating primitives
5.7 Examples of creation of primitives
5.8 Editing elements
5.9 Boolean operations: fuse, common, cut and intersection
5.10 Translation, rotation, multi-translation and multi-rotation
5.11 Partition, compound, extrusion and revolution
5.12 Creating groups
5.13 Importing and exporting geometries
5.14 Exercises

CHAPTER 6. MESHING: THE MESH MODULE

6.1 Introduction to MESH module
6.2 The MESH interface
6.3 Algorithms for meshing
6.4 Hypotheses for meshing
6.5 Creating meshes
6.6 Creating groups
6.7 Modifications of the mesh
6.8 Clipping meshes
6.9 Control of the mesh
6.10 Exercises

CHAPTER 7. POSTPROCESSING: THE PARAVIS MODULE

7.1 The PARAVIS postprocessor
7.2 The PARAVIS interface
7.3 Postprocessing with PARAVIS
7.4 The ASTER Study postprocessor

METHODOLOGY

How the course works

A flexible, practical methodology compatible with professional activity.

At your own pace

Access the learning platform whenever you want and organize your study according to your availability.

Practical content

Video lessons, technical documentation, exercises, and applied activities.

Tutoring during the course

You will be able to ask questions and receive guidance from the instructor during the training period.

Assessment and certificate

Complete the activities and assessments to obtain the certificate of completion.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Clear up your questions before you start

Practical information about access, materials, tutoring, and enrollment.

Are there schedules or live classes?

No. The course is online and asynchronous. You can access the learning platform and progress according to your availability during the course period. At any time: 24/7.

When can I start?

The start is flexible. After completing enrollment and confirming payment, you will receive instructions to access the learning platform.

How long will I have access?

The course is planned to be completed over eight weeks. During that period, you will have access to the learning platform, the content, and tutor support.

Can I download the materials?

Yes. The technical PDF manuals can be downloaded, and you will be able to keep them as reference material once the course is finished.

Can I ask the instructor questions?

Yes. During the training period, you can submit questions and receive guidance from the tutor through the channels available on the learning platform.

Will I receive a certificate?

Yes. Once you complete the planned activities and assessments, the corresponding certificate of completion will be issued.

Can my company subsidize the course through FUNDAE?

Companies that meet the requirements can subsidize all or part of the cost using their FUNDAE credits. Technical Courses provides the necessary information and can put the company in contact with a specialized provider to manage the process.

Can I pay by bank transfer?

Yes. Card payment via Stripe is the fastest option, but you can also request payment by bank transfer or PayPal. For companies, multiple students, or invoicing needs, use the “Request information” button.

What happens after payment?

Once payment is confirmed, Technical Courses will process your enrollment and email you the instructions and access credentials for the learning platform.

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