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Submitting
a MSC.Nastran Input FIle for Analysis: Review
input file (.bdf) format, submit an input file to MSC.Nastran
and review text result file (.f06) format. (NAS120) |
PC,
Unix
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Geometry
Model of a 3-D Clevis: Learn
how to make a new database, create a 3-D Clevis geometry and change
graphics display. (NAS120) |
PC,
Unix
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Meshing
and Property Assignment: Apply
a refined mesh, use a coarse global mesh, and define material
and element properties. (NAS120) |
PC,
Unix
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Applying
Loads and Boundary Conditions: Apply
loading conditions and constraints to a 3-D Clevis. (NAS120) |
PC,
Unix
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Spatial
Variation of Physical Properties: Learn
how to create a circular plate with varying material and physical
properties. (NAS120) |
PC,
Unix
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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.
(NAS120) |
PC,
Unix
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Linear
Static Analysis of a Simply-Supported Truss: Create
a finite element truss with segments in tension or compression
connected by smooth pins. (NAS120) |
PC,
Unix
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Linear
Static Analysis of a Cantilever beam (SI Units): Create
and apply a pure bending load to a hollow, rectangular beam. (NAS120) |
PC,
Unix
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Effect
of Pinflagged Joints: Observe
the effects of pin flags, prepare a input file, compare results.
(NAS120) |
PC,
Unix
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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. (NAS120) |
PC,
Unix
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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.
(NAS120) |
PC,
Unix |
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Verification
of a Stiffened Plate Model: Become
familiar with MSC.Nastran error and warning messages arising from
modeling mistakes. (NAS120) |
PC,
Unix |
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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. (NAS120) |
PC,
Unix |
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Buckling
Analysis of a Thin-Shell Cylinder: Create
a thin-shell cylinder and prepare it for MSC.Nastran input file
for Buckling analysis. (NAS120) |
PC,
Unix |
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Restarting
a Linear Static Analysis of a Simply-Supported Stiffened Plate:
Restart previous
Stiffened Plate for new load conditions. (NAS120) |
PC,
Unix |
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Connecting
Rod Restart: Import
geometry from an IGES file, create geometry in Patran, recover
displacement results, and restart analysis. (NAS120) |
PC,
Unix |
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Normal
Modes - Rigid Element Analysis with RBE2 and CONM2:
Run previous lessons
using linear static analysis. (NAS120) |
PC,
Unix |
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Linear
Static - Rigid Element Analysis with RBE2 and CONM2:
Add an intertial
load to the model created in the previous exercise, run a linear
static analysis, and post-process results. (NAS120) |
PC,
Unix |
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Modal
Analysis of Interpolation Constraint Elements and Concentrated
Mass: Utilize the analysis model created in a previous
exercise, run a modal analysis, and visualize analysis results.
(NAS120) |
N/A |
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Linear
Static Analysis of a Spring Element (CELAS): Modify modal
analysis, define bar elements, submit, apply a rigid body constraint,
re-submit, compare results with a hand calculation. (NAS120) |
N/A |
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Static
Analysis of a Coffee Cup: Model the geometry of the coffee
cup, input hydrostatic load conditions, submit for analysis, review
the results, enjoy cup of coffee. (NAS120) |
N/A |
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Axisymmetric
Analysis of a Coffee Cup: Analyze the same cup, input the
hydrostatic loading conditions, and submit for analysis. (NAS120) |
N/A |
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Linear
Static Analysis of a Freebody Truss: Create a finite element
model, define an analysis model, prepare an input file, and visualize
analysis results. (NAS120) |
N/A |
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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.
(NAS120) |
PC,
Unix |
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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. (NAS120) |
PC,
Unix |
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CBAR
Element Shear Factor, K: Model
a loaded cantilever beam with and without shear factors. (NAS120) |
PC,
Unix |
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CBEAM
Tapered Flanged Beam with Shear Relief: Create
a loaded, tapered, flanged cantilever beam with and without shear
relief. (NAS120) |
PC,
Unix |
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The
Essence of Result Post-Processing: Manually create the
geometry for the tension coupon, manually define material, apply
edge pressure. (NAS120) |
N/A |
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Analysis
of Annular Plate: Create
a geometry model, apply a distributed load, and determine deflection.
(NAS120) |
PC,
Unix |
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Association:
Examine geometry association and its effect on meshing. (NAS120) |
N/A |
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General
and Simple Composite Surfaces: Examine geometry congruency,
and repair incongruent geometry. (NAS120) |
N/A |
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Repairing
Incongruent Geometry: Simulate incongruent stuff, and repair
the geometry. (NAS120) |
N/A |
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Fields
(Part 1): Model a tapering plane using a spatially varying
PCL field in real coordinates. (NAS120) |
N/A |
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Fields
(Part 2): Create a scalar field using 2 different methods.
(NAS120) |
N/A |
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Fields
(Part 3): Using the FEM field for results mapping, examine
the aspects of global-local analysis. (NAS120) |
N/A |
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Coordinate
Systems: Discuss the effects of different coordinate systems,
and modify the displacement coordinate system. (NAS120) |
N/A |
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Alternate
Bar Orientations: The effects of alternate bar orientation
vector. (NAS120) |
N/A |
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Tapering
Plate and Element Coordinate Systems: Define tapering plate
with the MSC.Patran interface, and examine the effect on elemental
results. (NAS120) |
N/A |
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Subcases
and Case Control: Define multiple load cases, reference
subcases, and specify output request. (NAS120) |
N/A |
