Linear Static Analysis of a Simply-Supported Stiffened Plate:
Create a Simply-Supported Stiffened Plate and prepare a MSC/NASTRAN input file for Linear Static analysis.
NAS 101: Linear Static and Normal Modes Analysis
Linear Static Analysis of a Simply-Supported Stiffened Plate:
Create a Simply-Supported Stiffened Plate and prepare a MSC/NASTRAN input file for Linear Static analysis.
Rigid Element Analysis with RBAR:
Create a tube model with a 'rigid' end and apply a torque load for linear static analysis.
Rigid Element Analysis with RBE2 and CONM2:
Create a tube model with a 'rigid' end, define mass concentrations and apply a gravitational load for linear static 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.
Elastic Stability of a Plate:
For a flat plate generate a finite element representation, define the material, apply a force load with boundary conditions and prepare the model for buckling analysis. Additionally, find the first five natural modes.
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.
NAS103: MSC/NASTRAN Nonlinear Analysis
Elasto-Plastic Deformation of a Thin Plate:
Demonstrate the use of hyperelastic material properties, create an accurate deformation plot of the model and an XY Plot of Stress vs. Strain for all the subcases.
3-D Slideline Contact:
Demonstrate the use of slideline contact and create an accurate deformation plot of all the subcases to produce a false animation.
NAS120: Linear Static and Normal Nodes Analysis Using MSC/NASTRAN and MSC/PATRAN
Linear Static Analysis of a Cantilever Beam (SI Units):
Create and apply a pure bending load to a hollow, rectangular beam.
Buckling Analysis of a Thin-Shell Cylinder:
Create a thin-shell cylinder and prepare it for MSC/NASTRAN input file for Buckling analysis.