NAS120 - Linear Static Analysis using MSC Nastran and Patran

Length:
5 Days
Pre-requisites :
No previous finite element analysis or computer-based modeling experience is required. A basic knowledge of statics and strength of materials is highly recommended
Topics:
- Introduction to finite element theory
- Introduction to finite element modeling
- Anatomy of the MSC Nastran input file
- MSC Nastran statements
- File management section
- Executive control section
- Case control section
- Bulk data section
- Model generation and verification using Patran
- Patran overview
- Defining the analysis reference system: global versus local
- Creating geometric representation of structure
- Defining material and element properties
- Constraining the model
- Loading the model
- Meshing the model
- Model verification
- Generating and submitting a ready-to-run MSC Nastran input file
- Linear static analysis
- Introduction to linear static analysis
- Input entries required for linear static analysis
- Normal modes analysis
- Introduction to real eigenvalue analysis
- Input entries required for real eigenvalue analysis
- Buckling analysis
- Introduction to linear buckling analysis
- Input entries required for linear buckling analysis
- Importing an existing MSC Nastran input file into Patran
- Anatomy of the .f06 file: MSC Nastran output interpretation
- Results visualization using Patran
- Managing results visualization using viewports
- Animated deformation and stress contour plots
- Using visualization tools for model validation
- User-derived results from MSC Nastran results
- X-Y plots of user-selected results
- Model debugging tools and recommendations
- Tips for solving large problems