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Rhinoceros 3D course for the naval sector. Advanced level

General information

An online course lasting 40 hours, to be completed over 8 weeks. You will receive manuals in PDF format, step-by-step tutorials and supplementary video tutorials. It is a highly practical course, featuring a wide range of real-life case studies for students to work on. On completion of the course, a certified diploma will be issued.

Our online platform offers all the features available on the market (chat, forums, messaging, video conferencing, etc.), as well as teachers with proven professional experience.

Existe una versión Evaluación de Rhino de 90 días totalmente funcional (www.rhino3d.com/download), pero la licencia educacional tiene un coste de 195€+ IVA (www.rhino3d.com/sales).

 

Duration:40 hours, ONLINE
Start date:Please visit info@technicalcourses.net
Time:8 weeks
Price;200 €

Description

Aimed at:

Naval engineers, technical naval engineers, naval architects, industrial and product designers, lecturers, students, and anyone with an interest in creating 3D designs for the naval sector.

Requirements:

A basic understanding of Rhinoceros software is recommended to follow this course. For those with no prior knowledge of Rhinoceros, we offer the  Rhinoceros 3D Course: Object and Product Modelling, also run by Technical Courses.

Objectives:

The aim of the course is for students to acquire advanced knowledge and techniques in hull modelling for the shipbuilding industry through practical case studies.

At the end of the course, students will undertake a final project involving the 3D modelling of a boat, applying the knowledge gained during the course.

The course covers three 3D models: a sailing yacht with a fibreglass hull, a tugboat with a steel hull, and a fishing vessel with a steel hull and bulbous bow.

The course is taught by a naval architect with extensive experience in modelling the hull forms of a wide variety of vessels using various software programmes (Rhinoceros, Maxsurf, NX, etc.). Most of these are real-world projects for various shipyards that have subsequently been built. (Download the brochure for further details).

Software Description:

Rhinoceros is a widely used 3D NURBS surface modelling programme employed across many sectors. Within the shipbuilding industry, it is probably the most widely used 3D design and modelling software.

More related information::

– Modelling a helmet in 3D using Rhinoceros

Introductory video for the course:

Methodology:

The course is delivered online through our virtual campus in a comfortable and flexible environment by eliminating travel and the rigid schedules of face-to-face training. It also has various communication tools that allow students to stay in touch with teachers and fellow students, thus ensuring effective training with a high degree of student engagement.

The assesment of the course will be carried out by theoretical tests and practices also available online. If you pass the course with a minimum grade of five, the corresponding certificate will be issued. diploma certificado.

This course is taught by a qualified professional, who has proven professional experience and specialised training in this field.

Program

MODULE I (3D modelling techniques, interface, curves, surfaces, etc.) 1. INTRODUCTION 1.2 CAD SOFTWARE 1.3 CAM SOFTWARE 2. FUNDAMENTALS OF 3D DESIGN. THE “NURBS” CONCEPT 2.1 INTRODUCTION TO NURBS 2.2 TOPOLOGY OF NURBS 2.3 RHINOCEROS INTERFACE 2.4 EXERCISE 1-1. TOPOLOGY 2.5 EXERCISE 1-2. NURBS CUTTING 3 INTERACTION OF SURFACES. CONTINUITY AND CURVATURE 3.1 EXERCISE 1-3. DEGREE OF CURVE 3.2 CONTINUITY OF CURVES AND SURFACES 3.3 EXERCISE 1-4. CURVE CONTINUITY 3.4 EXERCISE 1-5. SURFACE CONTINUITY 3.5 EXERCISE 1-6. GENERATION OF CONTINUOUS SURFACES. BOUNDARY EDGES AND CURVE NETWORK 3.6 EXERCISE 1-7. GENERATION OF CONTINUOUS SURFACES. PATCH 3.7 EXERCISE 1-8. GENERATION OF CONTINUOUS SURFACES. TRANSITION 3.8 EXERCISE 1-9. GENERATION OF CONTINUOUS SURFACES. BLENDING 3.9 EXERCISE 1-10. GENERATION OF CONTINUOUS SURFACES. BLENDING OPTIONS 4 INTERACTION OF SURFACES. JOINTS, BLENDS AND CORNERS 4.1 EXERCISE 1-11. VARIABLE RADIUS JOINTS 4.2 EXERCISE 1-12. CHAMFER AND VARIABLE RADIUS BLEND 4.3 EXERCISE 1-13. JOINING SURFACES WITH PATCHES 4.4 EXERCISE 1-14. SMOOTH CORNERS 5 MODELLING WITH HISTORY 5.1 EXERCISE 1-15. INTRODUCTION TO HISTORY

BLOCK II (Advanced surface techniques, smoothing) 1. ADVANCED SURFACE TECHNIQUES 1.1 EXERCISE 2-1. ADAPTED SURFACES (I) 1.2 EXERCISE 2-1. ADAPTED SURFACES (II) 2. SMOOTHING CURVES TO CONTROL SURFACE QUALITY

BLOCK III (Modelling a Yacht) 1. INTRODUCTION. 2. THE SHAPE PLAN 3. MODELLING A BOAT’S HULL 3.1 EXERCISE 3-1. MODELLING THE HULL. 3.2 EXERCISE 3-2. MODELLING THE BOAT’S DETAILS.

SECTION IV (Modelling a tugboat) 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 EXERCISE 4-1. MODELLING THE HULL. 1.2 EXERCISE 4-2. REMINDER ON PREPARING THE HULL FOR THE ADDITION OF DETAILS.

SECTION V (Modelling a fishing vessel with a bulbous bow) 1. INTRODUCTION 2. MODELLING SHAPES 2.1 EXERCISE 5-1. MODELLING THE HULL. 2.2 EXERCISE 5-2. REMINDER ON PREPARING THE HULL FOR THE ADDITION OF DETAILS. 3 BASIC CONCEPTS ON STRUCTURAL PROCESSING. 3.1 EXERCISE 5-3. SHEET METAL UNFOLDING. 3.2 EXERCISE 5-4. SHEET METAL NESTING.

Teachers

 

Pablo Mira-Oteiza 

A graduate in Naval and Ocean Engineering from the Higher Polytechnic School of the University of A Coruña. He has significant experience in the conceptual design of ships and marine structures and in coordinating basic engineering projects. He has worked in the engineering departments of companies such as Navantia, Capgemini and Gabadi, on pioneering projects for the shipbuilding industry. He is highly skilled in ship form modelling using various software packages and has designed numerous ship hulls that have subsequently been built. In his work, he carries out naval architectural calculations as well as structural calculations using the finite element method. 

 

Enrolment information

 

If you are interested in the course, we would appreciate it if you could pre-register by entering your details in the ‘Pre-registration’ tab, or contact us and we will answer any questions or queries you may have about this course.

Our contact details:

Contact number: +34604859663

• E-mail: info@technicalcourses.net

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Pablo Mira-Oteiza

  • Qualification
    Naval and Oceanic Engineer with a degree from the Higher Polytechnic School of the University of La Coruña.

  • Experience in the sector
    He has considerable experience in the conceptual design of ships and devices and in the coordination of basic engineering projects. He has collaborated in the engineering departments of companies such as Navantia, Capgemini and Gabadi on pioneering projects for the naval industry.

  • Areas of expertise
    He is an expert in modelling ship shapes using different software programmes and has designed numerous ship hulls that have subsequently been built. His work involves performing naval architecture calculations and structural calculations using the finite element method.

Carlos Rodriguez Vidal

  • Qualification
    Naval Technical Engineer. Degree in Naval Machinery. Master's Degree in Maritime Engineering and Doctorate from the University of A Coruña. 

  • Experience in the sector
    Spanish Merchant Navy Engineer. He has extensive experience in mechanical design and structural calculations in various engineering companies and technical offices. He has taught the professional module on the organisation of propulsion plant and auxiliary machinery maintenance on ships. He is currently a professor of Naval Engineering at the University of A Coruña. 

  • Areas of expertise
    He has participated in various R&D&I research projects at the Galicia Innovation and Services Centre and the University of La Coruña. He has published several books and technical articles for both national and international scientific journals.

María Isabel Lamas Galdo

  • Qualification
    Doctor of Industrial Engineering from the University of A Coruña. 

  • Experience in the sector

    Since 2008, she has been a lecturer at the Higher Polytechnic School of the University of A Coruña, teaching Industrial Engineering and Naval Engineering courses. She has professional experience in the field of engineering projects.

  • Areas of expertise
    She is the author of several books and numerous articles in scientific journals. She has also participated as a speaker at various national and international engineering conferences.

Miguel Cerrolaza Rivas

  • Qualification
    Doctor of Industrial Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid. Master's degree in Civil Engineering from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil).

  • Experience in the sector
    Over 30 years of experience in finite element analysis and the use of software for numerical calculation and computer modelling. He is currently a professor at the International University of Valencia (Valencia, Spain) and the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (Barcelona, Spain).

  • Areas of expertise
    Visiting professor at the Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées (Paris) and the Colorado School of Mines (USA). Author of numerous publications in journals and nearly 10 books in the field. He has been invited to give more than 40 lectures in Europe, Asia, the USA and Latin America.

Santiago Rey García

  • Qualification
    Chief Engineer in the Merchant Navy (professional qualification), Bachelor's Degree in Marine Engineering from the University of La Coruña.

  • Experience in the sector
    He has extensive experience as an engineer and chief engineer on oil tankers, chemical tankers, ro-pax vessels and deep-sea tugs. He has several years of experience in the operation and maintenance of engine rooms (both steam and diesel), predictive, preventive and corrective maintenance. He currently holds the position of Chief Engineer on deep-sea tugs.

  • Areas of expertise
    FRAMO Hydraulic Systems Operator Certificate. Advanced knowledge of computer control systems, supervision systems, and data acquisition through SCADA systems.