MAR120 - Basic Nonlinear Analysis using Marc and Patran

Length:
4 Days
Pre-requisites :
A basic knowledge of statics and strength of materials is highly recommended and previous finite element analysis experience is recommended
Topics:
- One-day Patran overview
- Element formulation: selection and usage inside Patran and Marc
- Multistepping: how to setup and run prescribed loading history analysis
- Contact: in depth coverage of setup and solution of various contact types including rigid and elastic body contact, small and finite sliding, and 1, 2, and 3 dimensional contact modes
- Fundamentals of non-linear analysis, problem formulation and convergence
- Introduction into material modeling capabilitites including: elastic, plastic, hyperelastic, creep, and composite material models
- Introduction to linear and non-linear direct dynamics and modal dynamic analysis methods
- Basic introduction to steady state and transient heat transfer analysis