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Getting
started with MSC.Patran: Access MSC.Patran, run a Session File,
move, resize and iconify windows and forms, then become familiar with
Screen Picking and the on-line help utility. (PAT301) |
PC, Unix
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Importing
Geometry from an IGES file: Import geometry from an IGES file,
create a solid from curves and surfaces then Tet mesh the solid. (PAT301) |
PC, Unix
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Geometry
Model of a Connecting Rod: Import geometry from an IGES file
and create geometry in MSC.Patran (Phase I). (PAT301) |
PC, Unix
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Geometry
Model of a 3-D Clevis: Create a new database, create geometry
and change the graphics display. (PAT301) |
PC, Unix
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Views
of a 3-D Clevis: Become familiar with different view options
then create and modify the z-axis and arbitrary clipping planes. (PAT301) |
PC, Unix
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Display
Exercise: Become familiar with various display options, create
and use your own named attribute sets and add text to displays. (PAT301) |
PC, Unix
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1st
Finite Element Model of a 3-D Clevis: Apply a nonuniform mesh
seed near a critical location of the 3-D Clevis model then apply a
global mesh to the seeded model. (PAT301) |
PC, Unix
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2nd
Finite Element Model of a 3-D Clevis: Use Chaining to create
a Curve, create a Trimmed Surface, sweep a Surface Mesh to create Solid
elements then use the Finite Elements Transform option. (PAT301) |
PC, Unix
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Verification
and Property Assignment: Prepare previous model for analysis
by eliminating duplicate nodes and verifying element attributes then
apply material and element properties. (PAT301) |
PC, Unix
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Spatial
And Temporal Variation of Loads: Model a simple flat plate with
spatially and temporally varying applied loads. (PAT301) |
PC, Unix
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Material
Property Definition: Create a material that has temperature
dependent properties using fields wile using steps that are necessary
to create almost any material definition in MSC.Patran. (PAT301) |
PC, Unix
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Obtaining
Material Properties Using the Materials Selector: Select a material
using the Materials Selector and apply it to a plate. (PAT301) |
PC, Unix
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Spatial
Variation of Physical Properties: Model a circular plate which
has a hole at its center and has variations of its physical properties
as a function of spatial coordinates. (PAT301) |
PC, Unix
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Analysis
Set-up of a Static Analysis: Review all the steps necessary
to build an analysis model and understand how to setup a static analysis
with MSC.Patran for MSC.Nastran. (PAT301) |
PC, Unix
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Using
Groups and Lists: Build a finite element model that includes
element properties and boundary conditions, use lists to identify parts
of the model with specified attributes and explore the Group Display
mode. (PAT301) |
PC, Unix
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Post
Processing of Displacement Results: Examine the deformation
of the MSC.Nastran model to evaluate the validity of the assumptions
made in the creation of the mesh density and selection of element type.Use
the “Basic” and “Advanced” results in post-processing
forms. (PAT301) |
PC, Unix
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Post
Processing of Stress Results With Results: To post-process stress
results from MSC.Nastran and use MSC.Patran to create fill and fringe
plots to determine if the analyzed part will meet a customer-defined
criteria or whether the part needs to be re-designed and re-analyzed. (PAT301) |
PC, Unix
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Post-Processing
Transient Response With Results: For a simple plate animate
the Transient Structural response and create a x-y plots of the structural
displacement versus time. (PAT301) |
PC, Unix
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Post
Processing with Insight: Create various Insight tools to display
the results of analysis from a previous Clevis model. (PAT301) |
PC, Unix
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Transient
and Modal Animation: Introduction of insight animation tools,
perform transient animation and perform standard and quick modal animation. (PAT301) |
PC, Unix
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Post-Processing
of Time-Dependent Results: Examine the results of a transient
thermal analysis from MSC.Thermal, create Fringe and X-Y Plots then
perform a transient animation. (PAT301) |
PC, Unix
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Importing
a Patran 2.5 Model into P3: Read a Patran 2.5 neutral file into
P3, import Patran 2.5 result files into your P3 database and work with
multiple load cases. (PAT301) |
PC, Unix
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Animation
with Insight: Post process and animate results using Insight. (PAT301-Supplementary1) |
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The Pitman
Arm: Create a Pitman arm from scratch, then mesh and analyze
it. (PAT301-Supplementary2) |
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Stiffened
Plate With Pressure Loading: A curved plate with stiffeners
representing a 1/4 symmetry model of an aircraft body is modeled starting
with geometry creation in Patran, continuing through complete model
development, performing analyses, and viewing results in Patran. (PAT301-Supplementary3) |
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Thermal
Block: Model various thermal conditions on a block model. (PAT301-Supplementary4) |
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Pipe Elbow
with Intersecting Tube Model: A pipe elbow with a straight tube
that penetrates it is modeled. The geometry is created in PATRAN where
it involves intersecting and breaking surfaces. A tetrahedral mesh
representing the elbow, tube and straight pipe runs is created, and
a complete analysis model generated. An analysis is performed and results
viewed in PATRAN. (PAT301-Supplementary5) |
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Helical Spring: Develop
model of a helical spring, then perform a linear analysis. (PAT301-Supplementary6) |
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MSC.Nastran
Thermal Block: Model various thermal conditions on a block model. (PAT301-Supplementary7) |
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Additional
Exercises: Plate with circular hole, cantilever beam, and coffee
cup. (PAT301-Appendix A) |
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Supplementary
Exercises: Supplementary exercises. (PAT301-Appendix B) |
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Introduction
to MSC.Patran: Create geometry for a Bean, add Loads and Boundary
Conditions, and review analysis results. (PAT301-Workbook2) |
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Geometry
Model of a Space Satellite: Create geometry for a Satellite,
create group for each portion of the Satellite, and change the graphics
display. (PAT301-Workbook2) |
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Views
of a Space Satellite: To become familiar with different view
options, and create and modify Z-Axis and arbitrary clipping planes. (PAT301-Workbook2) |
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Building
the Finite Element Model of a Space Satellite: Apply mesh & MPC's
on a Space Satellite, perform Model and Element Verification, and learn
how to control mesh parameters and IDs. (PAT301-Workbook2) |
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Materials,
Load Cases and LBC Assignment: Perform a final verification,
prepare the model, and apply loads and boundary conditions. (PAT301-Workbook2) |
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Element
Property Definition for the Space Satellite: Define shell, bar,
and point mass element properties, create and apply a field, and verify
mass properties for the structure. (PAT301-Workbook2) |
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Static
and Normal Mode Analysis of a Space Satellite: Setup and analyze
the satellite model, learn to modify the defauly subcase parameters,
solution parameters, and output requests. (PAT301-Workbook2) |
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Post-Processing
Static Results of a Space Satellite: Post process model results
from an OP2, familiarize yourself with the results application, and
create deformed, fringe, vector, tensor, XY plots, and freebody plots
of various results quantities. (PAT301-Workbook2) |
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Post-Processing
Modal Results of a Space Satellite: Post-process model results
from an XDB file, view and animate the eigenvector displacements of
the satellite, and sum the percentage element strain energy. (PAT301-Workbook2) |
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Radiation
Analysis of a Space Satellite: Build a mesh for a space satellite,
apply Loads and Boundary conditions, submit model for analysis, and
post process temperature results. (PAT301-Workbook2) |
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Mapping
of Thermal Results onto a Structural Space Satellite Model: Map
temperature results of a Convection-Radiation analysis, and submit
structural model for analysis by group. (PAT301-Workbook2) |
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Keymapping
PCL Functions: Learn how to map PCL commands into a selected
key, and use session file to create a PCL function. (PAT302) |
PC, Unix
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Merging
Databases: Using separate databases to model the part is illustrated
in this exercise. The purpose of this exercise is to become aware of
how MSC.Patran resolves conflicts when merging two databases. (PAT302) |
PC, Unix
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Adding
an Icon to Quick Pick: Create a PCL Class which contains a PCL
Built-in function to shrink finite elements. Create an icon to invoke
the PCL function in the Quick Pick. (PAT302) |
PC, Unix
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Adding
an Icon to Toolbar: Create a PCL Class which contains a PCL
Built-in function to shrink finite elements. Create an icon to invoke
the PCL function in the Toolbar. (PAT302) |
PC, Unix
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Importing
an ACIS Geometry Model: Import geometry from an ACIS file, then
view import logfile, and finally tetmesh the imported solid. (PAT302) |
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Composite
Trimmed Surfaces: Create composite surfaces to fix disjointed
surfaces of an imported drawing, and construct a single, fluid, consistent
mesh which can be used for purposes of analysis. (PAT302) |
PC, Unix
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Geometry
Construction: Create the required 2-D geometry for a 3-D model. (PAT302) |
PC, Unix
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Intro
to Parameters and Features: Demonstrate how to suppress, unsuppress
features. Demonstrate how to change parameters of features. Also demonstrate
that current state of part is retained in copy of part file. (PAT302) |
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Modifying
Unigraphics Parameters and Features: Demonstrate how to suppress/unsuppress
features, how to change parameters of features. Demonstrate the effects
fo changing parameters of features used in arrays. Also demonstrate
changing the number of instances in an array. (PAT302) |
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Imported
Geometry Cleaning: Learn to remove unnecessary geometric details
in an imported drawing. (PAT302) |
PC, Unix
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Generating
a Hex Mesh Using Vector Sweep: Show an alternative to create
solid finite elements from solid geometry. (PAT302) |
PC, Unix
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Preparing
Geometry for a Hex Mesh: Learn to use the method of Decomposing
to create new surfaces. Decomposition of the CAD geometry is required
when IsoMeshing a solid. (PAT302) |
PC, Unix
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Curvature
Based Tetmeshing: To use Allowable Curvature Error. Show the
advantages of meshing with curvature check. Then comparing the differences
of using a smaller tolerance between two meshes, using the Allowable
Curvature Error function. (PAT302) |
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Rapid
Surface Meshing: Import a geometry from neutral file, and mesh
the geometry and eliminate gaps. Then recreate the geometry from the
meshes and remesh. (PAT302) |
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Finite
Element Model: Learn an alternative to create your finite element
model by using Mesh Sweep . Mesh sweep creates elements by sweeping
existing elements, therefore no supporting geometry is required. (PAT302) |
PC, Unix
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Using
Lists and Multi-Point Constraints: Learn how to use Multi-Point
Constraint (MPC) to connect two dissimilar elements. MPC accounts for
the rotational degrees of freedom defined in the elements. (PAT302) |
PC, Unix
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Mass
Properties Calculations: Import a unigraphics express file and
apply mass properties to the model. (PAT302) |
PC, Unix
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Freebody
Analysis of a Truss: Create the geometry for a simple truss,
and perform a freebody analysis on the truss. |
PC, Unix |
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Cylinder
with T-Beam Stiffeners: Learn how to create a cylinder with
applied loads. Learn to use the beam library to add stiffeners to the
cylinder. (PAT302) |
PC, Unix
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Linear
Static Analysis for a Beam of Arbitrary Cross-Section: Demonstrate
the use of beam analysis using an arbitrary beam cross section. Create
an accurate deformation plot of the model and analyze the results. (PAT302) |
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Global
/ Local Model using FEM Fields: Demonstrate on how to use Global
Loads Model to obtain Local Stress Model. (PAT302) |
PC, Unix
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Importing
Results using a Results Template: Create results templates that
will allow you to import a set of nodal results and displacements.
The template created in this exercise will allow the user to easily
import a custom set of results that would otherwise not be supported. (PAT302) |
PC, Unix
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Projected
Coordinate Systems: Get familiar with the difference between
Global and Projected-Global coordinate systems. (PAT302) |
PC, Unix
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Post
Processing of Results: Learn details about obtaining results. (PAT302) |
PC, Unix
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Parametrized
Pipe Intersection: Learn how to model a cylinder (pipe) of one
radius intersecting a cylinder of a different radius. (PAT302) |
PC, Unix
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MSC.Patran
Settings Listed By Category: Display the definition and location
of the MSC.Patran commands. (PAT302) |
PC, Unix
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Unix
Quick Reference: Display the UNIX commands. (PAT302) |
PC, Unix
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Icon
and Text Editors: Useful information on various Icon Editors. (PAT302) |
PC, Unix
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Getting
started with MSC.Patran: Access MSC.Patran, run a Session File,
move, resize and iconify windows and forms, then become familiar with
Screen Picking and the on-line help utility. (PAT303) |
PC, Unix
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| |
Importing
Geometry from an IGES file: Import geometry from an IGES file,
create a solid from curves and surfaces then Tet mesh the solid. (PAT303) |
PC, Unix
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Geometry
Model of a Connecting Rod: Import geometry from an IGES file
then reate geometry in MSC.Patran (Phase I). (PAT303) |
PC, Unix
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Geometry
Model of a 3-D Clevis: Create a new database, create geometry
and change the graphics display. (PAT303) |
PC, Unix
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| |
Views
of a 3-D Clevis: Become familiar with different view options
then create and modify the z-axis and arbitrary clipping planes. (PAT303) |
PC, Unix
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Display
Exercise: Become familiar with various display options, create
and use your own named attribute sets and add text to displays. (PAT303) |
PC, Unix
|
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Finite
Element Model of a 3-D Clevis: Apply a nonuniform mesh seed
near a critical location of the model then apply a global mesh to the
seeded model. (PAT303) |
PC, Unix
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 |
(Another)
Finite Element Model of a 3-D Clevis: Use Chaining to create
a Curve, create a Trimmed Surface, sweep a Surface Mesh to create Solid
elements then use the Finite Elements Transform option. (PAT303) |
PC, Unix
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Verification
and Property Assignment: Prepare the model for analysis by eliminating
duplicate nodes and verifying element attributes then apply material
and element properties. (PAT303) |
PC, Unix
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Loads
and Boundary Conditions on a 3-D Clevis: Apply constraints to
your model then create and apply a Field to describe a spatially varying
load. (PAT303) |
PC, Unix
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Material
Property Definition: Create a material that has temperature
dependent properties using fields wile using steps that are necessary
to create almost any material definition in MSC.Patran. (PAT303) |
PC, Unix
|
| |
Spatial
Variation of Physical Properties: Model a circular plate which
has a hole at its center and has variations of its physical properties
as a function of spatial coordinates. (PAT303) |
PC, Unix
|
| |
Analysis
Set-up of a Static Analysis: Review all the steps necessary
to build an analysis model and understand how to setup a static analysis
with MSC.Patran for MSC.Nastran. (PAT303) |
PC, Unix
|
| |
Using
Groups and Lists: Build a finite element model that includes
element properties and boundary conditions, use lists to identify parts
of the model with specified attributes and explore the Group Display
mode. (PAT303) |
PC, Unix
|
| |
Post
Processing of Displacement Results: Examine the deformation
of the MSC.Nastran model to evaluate the validity of the assumptions
made in the creation of the mesh density and selection of element type.Use
the “Basic” and “Advanced” results in post-processing
forms. (PAT303) |
PC, Unix
|
| |
Post
Processing of Stress Results With Results: To post-process stress
results from MSC.Nastran and use MSC.Patran to create fill and fringe
plots to determine if the analyzed part will meet a customer-defined
criteria or whether the part needs to be re-designed and re-analyzed. (PAT303) |
PC, Unix
|
| |
Post-Processing
Transient Response With Results: For a simple plate animate
the Transient Structural response and create a x-y plots of the structural
displacement versus time. (PAT303) |
PC, Unix
|
| |
Post-Processing
of Time-Dependent Results: Examine the results of a transient
thermal analysis from MSC.Thermal, create Fringe and X-Y Plots then
perform a transient animation. (PAT303) |
PC, Unix
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Post-Processing
of Time-Dependent Results: Examine the results of a transient
thermal analysis from MSC.Thermal, create Fringe and X-Y Plots then
perform a transient animation. (PAT303) |
PC, Unix
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