2. Geometry Model of a 3-D Clevis:
Learn how to make a new database, create a 3-D Clevis geometry and change graphics display.1. Submitting a MSC/NASTRAN Analysis: Review input file (.bdf) format, submit an input file to MSC/NASTRAN and review text result file (.f06) format.
2. Geometry Model of a 3-D Clevis:
Learn how to make a new database, create a 3-D Clevis geometry and change graphics display.
3. Finite Element Model of a 3-D Clevis and Property Assignment:
Define a finite element mesh for a 3-D Clevis and use mesh seeding for force loading in future exercises.
4. Loads and Boundary Conditions on a 3-D Clevis:
Apply loading conditions and constraints to a 3-D Clevis.
5. Spatial Variation of Physical Properties:
Learn how to create a circular plate with varying material and physical properties.
6. Using Groups and Lists:
Learn to import or construct a fairing with curves and surfaces. Also apply 1-D elements that will represent structural stiffeners.
7. Post Processing of Stress Results:
Examine the stress results of a Clevis model from MSC/NASTRAN code by rendering a variety of fringe and element fill plots.
8. Linear Static Analysis of a Simply-Supported Truss:
Create a finite element truss with segments in tension or compression connected by smooth pins.
9. Linear Static Analysis of a Cantilever Beam (SI Units):
Create and apply a pure bending load to a hollow, rectangular beam.
10. Linear Static Analysis of a Simply-Supported Stiffened Plate:
Create a stiffened plate, prepare a MSC/NASTRAN input file for a Linear Static analysis and visualize results.
11. Linear Static Analysis of a Solid Lug:
Create a geometrical cantilever lug, define nonuniform loads using Fields, prepare file for MSC/NASTRAN input and visualize analysis results.
12. Verification of a Stiffened Plate Model:
Become familiar with MSC/NASTRAN error and warning messages arising from modeling mistakes.
13. Normal Modes Analysis of a Simply-Supported Stiffened Plate:
Convert a Linear Static analysis input file to a Normal Modes analysis input file, generate weight information and review results.
14. Buckling Analysis of a Thin-Shell Cylinder:
Create a thin-shell cylinder and prepare it for MSC/NASTRAN input file for Buckling analysis.
15. Restarting a Linear Static Analysis of a Simply-Supported Stiffened Plate:
Restart previous Stiffened Plate for new load conditions.
16. Normal Modes - Rigid Element Analysis with RBE2 and CONM2:
Create a geometric representation of a tube, define the model by plate elements, define the weights of the model and run normal modes analysis.
17. Linear Static - Rigid Element Analysis with RBE2 and CONM2:
Run previous lessons using linear static analysis.
18. Modal Analysis of Interpolation Constraint Elements and Concentrated Mass:
Replace rigid elements with interpolation constraint elements in lesson 16 and run again for modal analysis.
A. Importing Geometry from an IGES file:
Import geometry from IGES files, create a solid from CAD curves and surfaces and Tet mesh the solid.
B. Linear Static Analysis of a Cantilever Beam Using Beam Library (SI Units):
Create and apply a pure bending load to a hollow, rectangular beam using beam library.
C. Normal Modes Analysis of a Simply-Supported Stiffened Plate:
Convert a Linear Static analysis input file to a Normal Modes analysis input file, generate weight information and review results.
D. CBAR Element Shear Factor, K:
Model a loaded cantilever beam with and without shear factors.
E. CBEAM Tapered Flanged Beam with Shear Relief:
Create a loaded, tapered, flanged cantilever beam with and without shear relief.
F. Simple Lumped Mass System:
Model a simple lumped mass system using beam elements and point elements, apply proper constraints to ensure stability during analysis and find the first two modes of vibration.