Metrology, GD&T, and Structural Validation Engineering
About our Metrology, GD&T, and Structural Validation Engineering
Metrology, GD&T and Structural Validation Engineering (K&C, fatigue, NDT)
focus on the advanced analysis of aeronautical components through techniques such as Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), Knowledge & Confidence (K&C) testing, fatigue evaluation, and non-destructive testing (NDT). These key disciplines integrate principles of structural design, dynamics, material characterization, and quality assurance for critical systems in platforms such as helicopters, tiltrotors, and eVTOL, based on methodologies aligned with FEM, modal analysis, and strict dimensional tolerance control.
Specialized laboratories offer capabilities in HIL and SIL for dynamic validation, advanced instrumentation for structural fatigue data acquisition, vibrations, and acoustic analysis, with accreditation under applicable international regulations including EASA CS-27, FAA Part 29, and non-destructive testing standards. The training enables professional profiles in quality engineering, structural testing, dimensional metrology, fatigue analysis, and non-destructive testing, ensuring a comprehensive approach to structural integrity assurance.
Metrology, GD&T, and Structural Validation Engineering
- Format:
- Duration:
- Time: 1900 H
- Practices: Consult
- Language:
- Credits:
- Registration date: 24-08-2026
- Start date: 18-10-2026
- Available places: 3
8,900 $
Skills and results
What you will learn
- Analyze metrology, GD&T, and structural validation couplings with a focus on fatigue.
- Size laminates in composites, joints, and bonded joints with FE.
- Implement damage tolerance and NDT (UT/RT/thermography).
2. Master's Degree in Metrology, GD&T Design, Structural Analysis, and Non-Destructive Testing (K&C, Fatigue)
- Apply advanced metrology and GD&T to capture and control tolerances in naval components and in precision testing.
- Size laminates in composites, joints, and bonded joints with FE for structural response prediction.
- Implement damage tolerance and NDT (UT/RT/thermography) to validate fatigue and service life.
3. Comprehensive user-oriented design and validation (from modeling to manufacturing)
You will learn to integrate the entire product development process, from model conception to final validation, applying user-centered methodologies. You will develop competencies in parametric design, ergonomics, simulation, sustainable materials, 3D visualization, and manufacturing management, ensuring efficient, safe solutions aligned with current industry standards.
4. Excellence in Metrology, GD&T, and Structural Validation (K&C, Fatigue, NDT)
- Apply metrology and GD&T to interpret naval drawings, define critical tolerances, and plan dimensional inspections with calibration traceability.
- Design and execute Structural Validation based on K&C and fatigue criteria, applying models and tests to ensure integrity under cyclic loads.
- Integrate NDT (UT/RT/thermography) and damage tolerance approaches for fault detection, service life estimation, and maintenance decision support.
5. Specialization in Metrology, GD&T, Structural Validation, K&C, Fatigue, and NDT
- Analyze metrology, GD&T, Structural Validation, K&C and fatigue for naval components, with a focus on NDT for inspection and traceability.
- Size laminates in composites, joints and bonded joints with FE.
- Implement damage tolerance and NDT (UT/RT/thermography).
6. Expertise in Metrology, GD&T, and Structural Validation (K&C, Fatigue, NDT)
Master’s in Metrology, GD&T, Structural Validation (K&C, Fatigue, NDT)
- Master the analysis of critical phenomena such as flap–lag–torsion couplings in aeronautical structures, whirl flutter, and the evaluation of material fatigue.
- Apply the principles of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) to ensure precision in component manufacturing and assembly.
- Develop skills in structural integrity validation, including the sizing of composite laminates using finite element analysis (FEA), joint and bonded joint design, and simulation of their behavior under loads.
- Implement advanced damage tolerance methodologies to predict and control damage propagation in structures.
- Apply Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques, such as Ultrasound (UT), Radiography (RT), and thermography, for defect detection and material integrity assessment.
- Understand and apply key concepts in Metrology to ensure the accuracy and traceability of measurements.
Who this program is for:
Metrology, GD&T, and Structural Validation Engineering
- Engineers with degrees in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical, Industrial, Automation or related disciplines.
- Professionals working in rotorcraft/eVTOL aircraft manufacturers (OEMs), maintenance, repair and overhaul organizations (MRO), consulting companies, or technology centers focused on the aeronautical sector.
- Specialists in areas such as Flight Test, aeronautical certification, avionics, flight control and flight dynamics who wish to deepen their knowledge and skills.
- Personnel from regulatory bodies and aeronautical authorities, as well as professionals involved in the development and operation of Urban Air Mobility (UAM) and eVTOL projects, interested in acquiring competencies in regulatory compliance and safety.
Recommended requirements: Previous experience or knowledge in areas such as aerodynamics, control systems and structural analysis is valued. A language level of Spanish or English B2+ or C1 is desirable. Support programs (bridging tracks) are offered for those who need to reinforce their knowledge.
- Standards-driven curriculum: you will work with CS-27/CS-29, DO-160, DO-178C/DO-254, ARP4754A/ARP4761, ADS-33E-PRF from the very first module.
- Accreditable laboratories (EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor test bench, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
- TFM oriented to evidence: safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
- Industry mentoring: instructors with experience in rotorcraft, tiltrotor, eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
- Flexible modality (hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
- Ethics and safety: safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as pillars.
Module 1 - Fundamentals of 2-Stroke/4-Stroke Marine Engines: Operation, Performance, and Maintenance
1.1 Fundamentals of Naval Metrology: traceability, uncertainty and units of measurement
1.2 Fundamentals of GD&T applied to naval structures and components
1.3 Measurement and calibration methods: manual and digital tools
1.4 Structural Validation: concepts, standards and verification approaches
1.5 Basic Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) in naval applications: ultrasound, radiography, magnetic particle testing
1.6 Fatigue and service life criteria: S-N curves, K&C methods and associated testing
1.7 Precision metrology in hull and critical systems: thickness measurement, alignment and collimation
1.8 Design for metrology: MBSE/PLM and change control in measurement data
1.9 Safety, certifications and maritime regulations: IACS, ABS, DNV-GL, ISO 9001
1.10 Case study: application of Naval Metrology to a structural component and decision-making
2.1 Fundamentals of Naval Metrology: concepts, traceability and relevance in ship construction and repair
2.2 Dimensional measurement methods: direct measurement, 3D scanning and verification against naval design drawings
2.3 Traceability, calibration and reference standards: ISO/IEC 27025 standards, certificates and accredited laboratories
2.4 Measurement errors: systematic, random, biases and their impact on navigation quality and safety
2.5 Introduction to GD&T: symbols, datums and basic rules for interpretation of naval drawings
2.6 Application of GD&T in naval components: reading tolerances, datum hierarchy and inspection sequences
2.7 Datum and reference frame on large parts (hull, bulkheads, floatation): practical establishment
2.8 Dimensional control strategies in shipyards: sampling, inspection plans and statistical process control
2.9 Metrology in digital environments: integration with CAD/PLM, digital twins and point cloud verification
2.10 Relevant standards and guidelines for naval: ISO 2202, ASME Y24.5 and their application in design, manufacturing and maintenance
3.1 Metrology in naval structures: traceability of instruments, calibration of measuring equipment, uncertainty and test conditions
3.2 GD&T applied to naval design: interpretation of geometric tolerances, datums and symbols in hull and critical component drawings
3.3 Structural validation: verification approach, correlation between FE models and tests, design loads and acceptance criteria
3.4 Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) for naval structures: UT (including phased-array), RT, MT, PT, EC; acceptance criteria and inspection plan
3.5 Fatigue and service life in marine environments: corrosion effects, load cycles, life prediction methods and accelerated testing
3.6 K&C in structural validation: knowledge and capabilities capture, failure databases and lessons learned for continuous improvement
3.7 Metrology of propulsion systems and machinery: shaft alignment, run-out measurement, critical tolerances on shafts and bearings
3.8 Digital Thread and MBSE/PLM for validation: requirements traceability, models throughout the lifecycle, change management and verification
3.9 Weld and joint quality assurance: acceptance criteria, weld inspection, repair and procedure qualification
3.10 Case study: go/no-go with risk matrix for naval structural validation: realistic certification exercise with probability and severity assessment
4.1 Fundamentals of Metrology: definition, traceability and measurement uncertainty
4.2 Dimensional metrology and drawing reading: GD&T tolerances and practical interpretation
4.3 Essential GD&T: symbols, datums, material conditions and projection zones
4.4 Metrology in structures: geometry measurement, alignment, location of elements and welds
4.5 Measurement instrumentation: calipers, micrometers, 3D scanners and coordinate measuring machines (CMM)
4.6 Structural validation: acceptance criteria, reference standards and linkage between design and manufacturing
4.7 Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) intro: UT, RT, MT, PT, methods and technique selection
4.8 Fatigue and metrology: basic concepts, impact of tolerances and sampling plan in fatigue testing
4.9 Data management in engineering: traceability, measurement recording and basic MBSE/PLM
4.10 Case studies: metrology, GD&T and structural validation exercises applied to naval components
5.1 Fundamentals of Metrology: Definitions and Key Concepts.
5.2 Systems of Units and Conversions in the Naval Context.
5.3 Basic Measuring Instruments: Calipers, Micrometers and Dial Indicators.
5.4 Tolerances and Fits: Interpretation and Application in Naval Design.
5.5 Technical Drawing and Symbology: Reading and Interpretation of Naval Drawings.
5.6 Quality Control in Naval Construction: Processes and Tools.
5.7 Introduction to GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) in Naval Applications.
5.8 Dimensional Metrology and its Importance in the Manufacturing of Naval Components.
5.9 Introduction to Naval Materials and their Metrological Properties.
5.10 Metrological Quality Management and Assurance in the Naval Industry.
6.1 Introduction to Metrology: Principles and Applications.
6.2 Measurement Systems and Standards.
6.3 Geometric Tolerances (GD&T) Fundamentals: Principles and Symbology.
6.4 GD&T: Controls of Form, Orientation, Location and Profile.
6.5 Structural Validation: Introduction and Methodologies.
6.6 Basic Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for Validation.
6.7 Interpretation of Results and Acceptance Criteria.
6.8 Instrumentation and Sensors for Validation.
6.9 Practical Applications in the Naval Industry.
6.10 Case Studies: Metrology, GD&T and Validation in Naval Components.
7.1 Introduction to Metrology: Definitions and Scope in the Naval Industry
7.2 Units of Measurement and Reference Systems: International Standards (SI)
7.3 Measuring Instruments: Types, Selection and Calibration
7.4 Measurement Uncertainty: Concepts, Evaluation and Analysis
7.5 Introductory Principles of Geometry and Tolerancing (GD&T)
7.6 Naval Technical Drawing: Interpretation and Application in Metrology
7.7 Naval Materials: Properties Relevant to Metrology
7.8 Quality Control in Naval Construction and Maintenance
7.9 Good Metrology Practices: Ensuring Accuracy
7.10 Introduction to Basic Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and its Application
8.1 Fundamentals of Metrology: Principles and Key Concepts
8.2 Importance of Metrology in the Naval Industry
8.3 Measurement Systems and Units of Measurement
8.4 Dimensional Measuring Instruments: Types and Applications
8.5 Calibration and Traceability: Ensuring Accuracy
8.6 International Standards and Norms in Naval Metrology
8.7 Specific Applications in Naval Construction and Maintenance
8.8 Uncertainty Analysis in Measurements
8.9 Introduction to GD&T: Basic Concepts and Symbols
8.10 Case Studies: Practical Examples of Metrology in the Naval Industry
9.1 Principles of Metrology: Units, Standards and Calibration
9.2 Measuring Instruments: Selection and Use
9.3 Introduction to GD&T: Philosophy and Basic Symbols
9.4 Form Controls: Straightness, Flatness, Circularity
9.5 Orientation Controls: Parallelism, Perpendicularity, Angularity
9.6 Position Controls: Rules and Applications
9.7 Profile Tolerances: Definition and Use
9.8 Interpretation of Technical Drawings with GD&T
9.9 Practical Applications of Metrology and GD&T
9.10 Introduction to Dimensional Inspection
10.1 Fundamentals of Dimensional Metrology: Principles and Applications in the Naval Industry.
10.2 Measuring Instruments: Selection, Calibration and Use of Equipment (Calipers, Micrometers, Coordinate Measuring Machines – CMM).
10.3 Key Concepts in GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing): Principles, Symbology and Tolerance Frameworks.
10.4 Interpretation and Application of GD&T in Technical Drawings and Naval Plans.
10.5 Dimensional Tolerances: Types, Selection and Application for Naval Parts.
10.6 Form Control: Straightness, Flatness, Circularity and Cylindricity.
10.7 Orientation Control: Parallelism, Perpendicularity and Angularity.
10.8 Position Control: Concepts, Applications and Position Tolerance Calculations.
10.9 Profile Control: Line Profile and Surface Profile.
10.10 Practical Cases and Application Exercises: Analysis of Naval Plans and GD&T Problem Solving.
- Hands-on methodology: test-before-you-trust, design reviews, failure analysis, compliance evidence.
- Software (according to licenses/partners): MATLAB/Simulink, Python (NumPy/SciPy), OpenVSP, SU2/OpenFOAM, Nastran/Abaqus, AMESim/Modelica, acoustics tools, DO-178C planning toolchains.
- SEIUM Laboratories: scale rotor test bench, vibration/acoustics, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL for AFCS, data acquisition with strain gauging.
- Standards and compliance: EN 9100, 17025, ISO 27001, GDPR.
Capstone-type projects
Admissions, fees and scholarships
- Profile: Background in Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields; practical experience in NLP and information retrieval systems is valued.
- Documentation: Updated CV, academic transcripts, SOP/purpose essay, project or code examples (optional).
- Process: application → technical evaluation of profile and experience → technical interview → review of practical cases → final decision → enrollment.
- Fees:
- Single payment: 10% discount.
- Payment in 3 installments: no fees; 30% upon enrollment + 2 equal monthly payments of the remaining 35%.
- Monthly payment: available with a 7% commission on the total; annual review.
- Scholarships: based on academic merit, economic situation, and promotion of inclusion; agreements with industry companies for partial or full scholarships.
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F. A. Q
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, we hold international certification.
Yes: experimental models, real data, applied simulations, professional environments, real case studies.
It is not mandatory. We offer leveling tracks and tutoring.
Completely. It covers e-propulsion, integration and emerging regulations (SC-VTOL).
Recommended. There are also internal challenges and consortia.