Modal Analysis of a Circular Plate:
Model a circular plate using a 30 degree section for symmetric boundary conditions, submit for modal analysis and find first three natural frequencies with mode shapes.
NAS 101: Linear Static and Normal Modes Analysis
Modal Analysis of a Circular Plate:
Model a circular plate using a 30 degree section for symmetric boundary conditions, submit for modal analysis and find first three natural frequencies with mode shapes.
Normal Modes - Rigid Element Analysis with RBE2 and CONM2:
Create a tube model with a 'rigid' end, define mass concentrations and perform modal analysis
Modal Analysis of Interpolation Constraint Elements and Concentrated Mass:
Use previous exercise and replace rigid element with interpolation constraint elements.
NAS 102: Dynamic Analysis
Modal Analysis of a Flat Plate:
Produce a MSC/NASTRAN input file and submit for analysis to find the first five natural frequencies and mode shapes.
Modal Analysis of a Flat Plate Using Static Reduction:
Reduce the dynamic math model in the previous exercise to one with fewer degrees of freedom and find the first five natural frequencies.
Modal Analysis of a Beam:
Perform normal modes analysis and find the first three natural frequencies for a simply supported beam.
Modal Analysis of a Beam (SI Units):
Analyze a stiffened beam for normal modes.
NAS120: Linear Static and Normal Nodes Analysis Using MSC/NASTRAN and MSC/PATRAN
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.
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.
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.