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.NAS103: MSC/NASTRAN Nonlinear Analysis
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.
Large-Scale Deformation of a Hyperelastic Material:
Demonstrate the use of hyperelastic material properties and create an accurate deformation plot of the model.
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.
2-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 Simply-Supported Truss:
Create a finite element truss with segments in tension or compression connected by smooth pins.
Linear Static Analysis of a Cantilever Beam (SI Units):
Create and apply a pure bending load to a hollow, rectangular beam.
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.
Buckling Analysis of a Thin-Shell Cylinder:
Create a thin-shell cylinder and prepare it for MSC/NASTRAN input file for Buckling analysis.
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.
Linear Static - Rigid Element Analysis with RBE2 and CONM2:
Run previous lessons using linear static analysis.
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.
CBAR Element Shear Factor, K:
Model a loaded cantilever beam with and without shear factors.
CBEAM Tapered Flanged Beam with Shear Relief:
Create a loaded, tapered, flanged cantilever beam with and without shear relief.