Linear Static Analysis of a Simply-Supported Truss:
Create an input file for finite element truss with segments in tension or compression connected by smooth pins.NAS101: Basic MSC/NASTRAN Linear Static and Normal Modes Analysis
Linear Static Analysis of a Simply-Supported Truss:
Create an input file for finite element truss with segments in tension or compression connected by smooth pins.
Linear Static Analysis of a Simply-Supported Truss:
Define a set of material properties for the previous exercise using the beam library and perform static analysis under 3 separate loading conditions.
Results Combination Using Restart:
Use Restart to add two additional load cases to the truss exercise in Workshop 2.
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
Spring Element with Nonlinear Analysis Parameters (large displacement off):
Learn how to run a simple linear analysis, interpret the results and understand the difference between linear and nonlinear behavior.
Spring Element with Nonlinear Analysis Parameters (large displacements on):
Demonstrate the effects of geometric nonlinear analysis and how to interpret the results.
Spring Element with Nonlinear Analysis Parameters (Multi-Step Analysis):
Demonstrate the effects of geometric nonlinear analysis with incremental loads through multiple subcases and interpret the results with different output options.
Spring Element with Nonlinear Analysis Parameters (Restart a Multi-Step Analysis):
Use the Restart feature on the previous exercise to introduce an intermediate load case and use data obtained from the first part of previous analysis.
Spring Element with Nonlinear Analysis Parameters (filter using restart):
Use another feature of Restart to introduce multi step analysis by keeping only the first part of the analysis as a separate result file.
Load Deflection of a 3-Rod Structure:
Perform nonlinear analysis with the use of arc length increments, create an animation of the deformation of the structure and create an XY Plot of the load factor vs. displacement.
Linear Buckling Load Analysis (with spring):
Demonstrate the use of nonlinear static analysis restarted with buckling parameters.
Nonlinear Snap-ThroughBuckling Load Analysis (different spring constants):
Demonstrate the use of nonlinear static analysis for a snap-through load and show the effects of different spring constants on the load-deflection curve.
Nonlinear Creep Analysis:
Demonstrate the use of creep material properties, examine the strain for each subcase and create an XY Plot of Load vs. Displacement for all the subcases.
Elasto-Plastic Deformation of a Truss Structure:
Demonstrate the use of elasto-plastic material properties, create an enforced displacement on the model and an XY plot of Stress vs. Percent Load of three elements.