MSC Nastran - Getting Started with MSC Nastran User’s Guide
Getting Started with MSC Nastran User’s Guide
Contents
Chapter : Preface
About this Book
How to Use this Guide
Note to the Reader
List of MSC Nastran Books
Technical Support
Training and Internet Resources
Chapter 1: Some Preliminaries
The Role of the Finite Element Method in Engineering Analysis
Classical Methods
Numerical Methods
The Finite Element Method
The Finite Element Process
The Basic Matrix Equation of Linear Static Analysis
The Elemental Stiffness Matrix
The Global Stiffness Matrix
Solution Flowchart
Assumptions and Limitations of Linear Static Analysis
Chapter 2: Overview of the MSC Nastran Finite Element Model
MSC Nastran – What Is It?
Describing the Structure
Coordinate Systems
Model Geometry
Finite Elements
Loads
Boundary Conditions
Material Properties
The Structure of the MSC Nastran Input File
NASTRAN Statement (optional)
File Management Section (optional)
Executive Control Section (required)
Case Control Section (required)
Bulk Data Section (required)
A Simple MSC Nastran Model
Problem Statement
Submitting the Job
The Results
Interpreting the Results
Files Created by MSC Nastran
SCR (scratch) Command
Chapter 3: Basic Modeling Issues
Units
Format of the Input Data
Real, Integer, and Character Input Data
Free, Small, and Large Field Formats
Continuations
Meshes and Mesh Transitions
Designing the Model
Using Test Models
Experiment With Small Test Models
Inability to Predict Your Structure’s Response
Help Us Help You
Pre- and Postprocessors
Chapter 4: Specifying the Type of Analysis
Executive Control Section
The ID Statement
The SOL Statement
The TIME Statement
The CEND Statement
Solution Sequences
Chapter 5: Model Geometry
Grid Points
Coordinate Systems
The Basic Coordinate System
Local Coordinate Systems
Chapter 6: The Basic Element Library
Introduction
Spring Element (CELAS2)
CELAS2
Line Elements
Rod Element (CONROD)
Rod Element (CROD)
Rod Element Property (PROD)
Simple Beam Element (CBAR)
Surface Elements
Quadrilateral Plate Element (CQUAD4)
Triangular Plate Element (CTRIA3)
Shell Element Property (PSHELL)
Other Surface Elements
Solid Elements
Six-Sided Solid Element (CHEXA)
Five-Sided Solid Element (CPENTA)
Four-Sided Solid Element (CTETRA)
Solid Element Property (PSOLID)
Rigid Bar Element (RBE2)
Chapter 7: Material Properties
Basic Material Property Definitions
Material Definition (MAT1)
Other Material Types Available in MSC Nastran
Chapter 8: Applying Constraints
Introduction
Rigid Body Motion and Mechanisms
Static Equilibrium
Mechanisms
Inertia Relief
Single Point Constraints
Permanent Constraint on the GRID Entry
Single Point Constraint (SPC)
Single Point Constraint (SPC1)
Automatic Identification and Removal of Singularities (AUTOSPC)
Boundary Condition Examples
Example 1 - Cantilever Beam
Example 2 - Fixed Plate
Example 3 - Fixed-Hinged Beam
Chapter 9: Applying Static Loads
Introduction
Overview of Basic Static Loads
Concentrated Loads
Forces (FORCE)
Moments (MOMENT)
Distributed Load on a 1-D Element (PLOAD1)
Pressure Loads
Uniform Normal Pressure Load on Surface (PLOAD)
Uniform Normal Pressure Load on a 2-D Element (PLOAD2)
Normal or Traction Pressure Load on a Face (PLOAD4)
Acceleration Loads (GRAV)
Enforced Displacements
Static Element Deformation (DEFORM)
Enforced Displacement Value (SPCD)
Combining Loads (LOAD)
Using Subcases (SUBCASE, SUBCOM, SUBSEQ, SUBSEQ1)
In SUBCOM 10:
In SUBCOM 20:
Chapter 10: Controlling the Analysis Output
Printing the Input File (ECHO)
Output Titles (TITLE, SUBTITLE, LABEL)
Case Control Sets (SET)
Requesting Analysis Results
Grid Point Output (DISP, SPCF, OLOAD, GPFORCE)
Element Output (STRESS, FORCE, STRAIN, ESE)
Chapter 11: Additional Considerations
MSC Nastran User and System Messages
Message Format
User Messages
System Messages
Epsilon-A Measure of Numerical Behavior
Element Distortion and Accuracy
CQUAD4 Plate Element Distortion
CHEXA Solid Element Distortion
The Current Error List
The Comment ($) Entry
Chapter 12: Performing an MSC Nastran Analysis Step-by-Step
Defining the Problem
Specifying the Type of Analysis
Designing the Model
Creating the Model Geometry
Coordinate System
GRID Points
Defining the Finite Elements
The CBAR Entry
The PBAR Entry
Specifying Material Properties
Representing Boundary Conditions
Applying the Loads
Controlling the Analysis Output
Completing the Input File and Running the Model
MSC Nastran Output
Reviewing the Results
Check for Error Messages, Epsilon, and Displacements
Check Reactions
Check Shear Along the Beam
Displacement and Stress Results
Comparing the Results with Theory
Chapter 13: Example Problems
Beam with a Distributed Load and a Moment
Problem Statement
The Finite Element Model
MSC Nastran Results
Comparison with Theory
Rectangular Plate with a Uniform Pressure Load
Problem Statement
The Finite Element Model
MSC Nastran Results
Gear Tooth with Solid Elements
MSC Nastran Results
Chapter 14: Other MSC Nastran Capabilities
Dynamic Analysis
Normal Modes Analysis
Frequency Response Analysis
Transient Response Analysis
Complex Eigenanalysis
Response Spectrum Analysis
Component Mode Synthesis
Random Vibration Analysis
Nonlinear Analysis
Nonlinear Transient Analysis
Design Sensitivity and Optimization
Overview
MSC Nastran Capabilities
Application Examples
Aeroelasticity
Static Aeroelastic Response
Aerodynamic Flutter
Dynamic Aeroelastic Response
Aerodynamic Methods
Thermal Analysis
Composite Materials
Fluid-Structure Interaction
Chapter 15: Performance Considerations
Geometric Reduction Methods
Superelement Analysis
Axisymmetric Analysis
Cyclic Symmetry Analysis
Memory and I/O Performance
Default Memory Settings
I/O Performance
Buffer Pool Usage
Parallel Performance
Chapter A: Summary of Basic Case Control Commands
Chapter B: Summary of Basic Bulk Data Entries
Chapter C: Bibliography
Chapter D: Glossary
Index
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