Session_1_Theory of CAE

  1. 1. How many methods to Validate any Design?
  2. 2. How many Numerical Methods are there?
  3. 3. Numerical Method is applicable even if physical prototype is not available.
  4. 4. FEA (Finite Element Analysis) and FEM (Finite Element Method) both are same.
  5. 5. CAE depends on CAD.

Session_2_Theory of FEA/FEM

  1. 1. We carry out meshing to convert infinite number of points to finite number of points (nodes).
  2. 2. There are a total of _ degree of freedoms.
  3. 3. The entity formed by joining nodes is called as element.
  4. 4. All calculations are done on finite number of points known as nodes.
  5. 5. Results are calculated at nodes and interpolated for the elements.

Session_3_1D Elements Theory

  1. 1. 1D elements should be used when one dimension is very very large in comparison to the other two.
  2. 2. 1D element shape is a ______.
  3. 3. Additional data required for 1D elements is ____.
  4. 4. For most of the linear Static 1D Analysis we can use the formula as MHPCLL.
  5. 5. HyperMesh is a pre-processor.

Session_4_Rod Problem - Tension

  1. 1. New material is defined with card images in Hypermesh.
  2. 2. Material is defined using ______ card image in Hypermesh
  3. 3. ______ card image is used to create property for rod element
  4. 4. Rod element only supports for axial loads or torque loads
  5. 5. Cross-section is created using HyperBeam

Session_5_Bar Problem - Compression

  1. 1. Bar element only supports symmetric cross-section
  2. 2. Material is defined using ______ card image in Hypermesh
  3. 3. ______ card image is used to create property for bar element
  4. 4. Bar element only supports axial loads or torque loads
  5. 5. Orientation needs to be defined for 1D bar elements

Session_6_Beam Problem 1 - Bending

  1. 1. Beam element only supports symmetric cross-section.
  2. 2. C,D,E and F points should be defined for beam bending problems.
  3. 3. ______ card image is used to create property for beam element.
  4. 4. Beam element only supports axial loads or torque loads.
  5. 5. Orientation needs to be defined for 1D beam elements.

Session_7_Beam Problem 2 - Bending (Case 1 and Case 2)

  1. 1. Beam element only supports unsymmetric cross-section.
  2. 2. C,D,E and F points needs be defined for beam bending problems.
  3. 3. C,D,E and F points needs to be defined for beam axial loading problems.
  4. 4. Beam element only supports bending loads.
  5. 5. Orientation needs to be defined for 1D beam elements.

Session_8_Beam Problem - Fix Fix

  1. 1. Stress results can be viewed individually on node A and node B.
  2. 2. Cross section used for the classwork problem statement is rectangular tube.
  3. 3. C,D,E and F points needs to be defined for beam axial loading problems.
  4. 4. Total length of the beam for classwork problem statement is 1000 mm.
  5. 5. Orientation needs to be defined for 1D beam elements.

Session_9_Beam Problem - Simply Supported

  1. 1. Beam element only supports unsymmetric cross-section.
  2. 2. Cross section used for the classwork problem statement is circular tube.
  3. 3. C,D,E and F points needs to be defined for beam axial loading problems.
  4. 4. Beam element only supports bending loads.
  5. 5. Total length of the beam for classwork problem statement is 1000 mm.

Session_10_Nodes, Node Edit, Temp Nodes, Distance, Line, Line Edit Panels

  1. 1. Arc center node can be created using nodes panel.
  2. 2. Arc center node can be created using distance panel.
  3. 3. “Extract Parametric” option is present in Lines panel.
  4. 4. Node can be moved outside surfaces using “move node” option under node edit panel.
  5. 5. Three nodes option can be used to find out angle in “distance” panel.

Session_11_Free-Free Run - Theory

  1. 1. Free free run is a sub type of normal modes analysis.
  2. 2. We get disconnected model because the CAD software works on different platform and CAE software works on Different platform.
  3. 3. Tolerance is a gap between any two entity which you want to be connected.
  4. 4. We give “number of mode shapes” as an input for free free run.
  5. 5. We constrain the model for free free run.

Session_12_Free Free Run - Problem Statement

  1. 1. Free free run is a sub type of normal modes analysis.
  2. 2. In classwork problem, frequency range used is ____.
  3. 3. A circular tube cross section is used in classwork problem statement.
  4. 4. We give “number of mode shapes” as an input for free free run.
  5. 5. We define constraints on the model for free free run.

Session_13_2D Meshing - Theory

  1. 1. How Many nodes does Second order Tria Element has?
  2. 2. Holes should be modeled carefully with a washer (1.5 to 2 times diameter).
  3. 3. Ideal Value of Warpage Angle is 0 Degree.
  4. 4. Acceptable value of aspect ratio is less than 5.
  5. 5. Ideal Value of Jacobian is 0.6.

Session_14_2D Geometry Editing - Importing and Repairing CAD

  1. 1. Missing surfaces can be created using surface panel.
  2. 2. Tolerance is not needed for toggle edge option under quick edit panel.
  3. 3. Duplicate surfaces can be deleted using delete panel.
  4. 4. Free edge is an edge connected to two surfaces.
  5. 5. Shared edge is an edge connected to two surfaces.

Session_15_2D Geometry Editing - Generating a Midsurface

  1. 1. Midsurface panel is under 2D page in Hypermesh.
  2. 2. Auto midsuface option can be used to extract midsurface on an enclosed volume.
  3. 3. Midsurface cannot be extracted manually using a surface pair.
  4. 4. A new component is automatically create after auto mid surface extraction.
  5. 5. Transparency can be defined in hypermesh.

Session_16_2D Geometry Editing - Simplifying Geometry

  1. 1. Pinholes can be deleted using delete panel.
  2. 2. Defeature panel can be used to remove edge fillets.
  3. 3. Defeaturing surface fillets requires only diameter range input.
  4. 4. Min angle needs to be defined for edge fillets defeature using defeature panel.
  5. 5. Duplicate surfaces can be identified using defeature panel.

Session_17_2D Geometry Editing - Refining Topology

  1. 1. Check elems panel can be used to check elements quality.
  2. 2. Fixed points can be removed using quick edit panel.
  3. 3. Points can be replaced by using quick edit panel.
  4. 4. Split surf-line option can be used to split surfaces.
  5. 5. Suppress edge is also known as free edge.

Session_18_2D Geometry Editing - Roll Cage

  1. 1. Mask panel can be used to delete surfaces.
  2. 2. Surface pair option can be used to manually extract midsurfaces.
  3. 3. While extracting a midsurface a new component is automatically created.
  4. 4. Extend option used to extend surfaces can be found in surface panel.
  5. 5. Mask panel is used to hide surfaces.

Session_19_Surface, Surface Edit, Defeauture Panels

  1. 1. A line can be used to create a surface using drag operation.
  2. 2. To create a surface using ruled panel a single line needs to be defined.
  3. 3. To create a surface using skin panel a single line needs to be defined.
  4. 4. Untrim can be used to remove trims from a surface.
  5. 5. Two nodes can be used to trim a surface.

Session_20_Plate With Hole - Without Washer

  1. 1. In classwork problem statement thickness of 10 mm is used.
  2. 2. In classwork problem statement thickness of 1 mm is used.
  3. 3. In classwork problem statement force of 100 N is used.
  4. 4. In classwork problem statement element size of 100 mm is used.
  5. 5. In classwork problem statement element type quad is used.

Session_21_Plate With Hole - With Washer

  1. 1. In classwork problem statement washer is created of 100 mm diameter.
  2. 2. In classwork problem statement washer is not created.
  3. 3. In classwork problem statement ruled panel is used to create mesh.
  4. 4. In classwork problem statement automesh panel is used to create mesh.
  5. 5. In classwork problem statement number of elements around hole is kept as 12.

Session_22_Plate With Hole - Biasing

  1. 1. In classwork problem statement a mesh with bias factor of 5 is shown.
  2. 2. In classwork problem statement washer is not created.
  3. 3. In classwork problem statement automesh panel is used to create mesh.
  4. 4. In classwork problem statement ruled panel is used to create mesh.
  5. 5. In classwork problem statement number of elements on edges is kept as 8.

Session_23_2D Meshing - Automesh (Size & Bias)

  1. 1. In size and bias automesh panel element order can be defined.
  2. 2. In size and bias automesh panel element size input is necessary.
  3. 3. In automesh panel biasing can be defined without using interactive secondary panel.
  4. 4. Automesh panel can be accessed using 2D page in Hypermesh.
  5. 5. Mapping can be defined in automesh interactive secondary panel.

Session_24_2D Meshing - Automesh (Edge/Surface deviation etc.)

  1. 1. Edge deviation automesh panel can be used to create a good quality mesh on curvatures.
  2. 2. Max angle input is present in Edge deviation automesh panel.
  3. 3. Growth rate input is present in surface deviation automesh panel.
  4. 4. Automesh panel can be accessed using 2D page in Hypermesh.
  5. 5. Mapping can be defined in automesh interactive secondary panel.

Session_25_2D Meshing - Automesh (QI Optimize)

  1. 1. Edge deviation automesh panel can be used to create a good quality mesh on curvatures.
  2. 2. Max angle input is present in size and bias automesh panel.
  3. 3. Growth rate input is present in edge deviation automesh panel.
  4. 4. Automesh panel can be accessed using 2D page in Hypermesh.
  5. 5. Target element size must be defined for QI optimize automesh panel.

Session_26_2D Meshing - Ruled, Spline, Skin etc.

  1. 1. Scale panel is present in Tool page.
  2. 2. Spline panel in 2D page can be used to create 3D mesh.
  3. 3. Surfaces needs to be defined in ruled panel to create 2D elements.
  4. 4. Drag geoms option in line drag panel can be used to create 2D elements.
  5. 5. Adjacent lines can be selected to create 2D elements in skin panel.

Session_27_3D Meshing - Theory

  1. 1. How many 3D Element shapes are there?
  2. 2. Parabolic Penta Element has 6 nodes.
  3. 3. How many nodes does hex element has?
  4. 4. 3D Element have 3 DOFs.
  5. 5. Ideal value of tetra collapse is 1.

Session_28_3D Geometry Editing

  1. 1. Bounding surfaces option in Solids panel can be used to create solid geometry.
  2. 2. Only height needs to be defined to create a solid cylinder geometry.
  3. 3. Boolean operation can be used to remove common solid between two solids?
  4. 4. Mappable solid can be either 1 direction or 3 direction.
  5. 5. All 3D geometries are mappable by default.

Session_29_Solid & Solid Edit Panels

  1. 1. 4 nodes need to be defined to create a solid block using block option in solids panel.
  2. 2. Only height needs to be defined to create a solid cylinder geometry.
  3. 3. Boolean operation can be used to unite solids.
  4. 4. Ruled option in solids panel needs opposite surfaces to create a solid.
  5. 5. Only radius needs to be defined for creating solid sphere.

Session_30_3D Meshing - Tetrameshing

  1. 1. Volume tetra option in tetramesh panel needs an enclosed volume to create a mesh.
  2. 2. 2D and 3D type can be defined separately in volume tetra panel.
  3. 3. Curvature option can be enabled in tetramesh to manipulate elements on the curvature.
  4. 4. Proximity can be enabled in Tetra mesh option under tetramesh panel.
  5. 5. Tetra collapse can be checked using check elems panel.

Session_31_3D Meshing - Hex-Penta Mesh using Surfaces

  1. 1. 2D elements can be dragged to create 3D elements.
  2. 2. Tetra elements can be created by using elem offset panel.
  3. 3. Penta elements can be created by using elem offset panel.
  4. 4. Linear solid panel can be used to create 3D elements between 2D elements.
  5. 5. Edges panel can be used to check element connectivity for 3D elements.

Session_32_3D Meshing - Hexahedral Mesh using the Solid Map

  1. 1. Solid map one volume option can be used to create a hex-penta mesh.
  2. 2. 2D elements can be given to create a better quality mesh in one volume panel.
  3. 3. Solid map one volume panel has an interactive panel option.
  4. 4. 2D element type can be defined while creating 3D mesh.
  5. 5. Solid map multi solids panel has an interactive panel option.

Session_33_Linear Static Analysis - Theory

  1. 1. Linear static analysis calculates temperatures and heat flux.
  2. 2. Linear static analysis is a linear analysis with linear material.
  3. 3. Time based load can be define in linear static analysis.
  4. 4. Thermal loads which causes thermal expansion can be defined in linear static analysis.
  5. 5. Hookes law is used to calculate stresses.

Session_34_Linear Static Analysis - Problem Statement 1

  1. 1. In classwork problem statement front impact analysis has been performed.
  2. 2. Linear steel material is used in classwork problem.
  3. 3. Constraints were applied only on the rear in classwork problem.
  4. 4. N1 and N2 can be used to select two nodes which defines the direction for force.
  5. 5. A 2D roll cage model is used in classwork problem.

Session_35_Linear Static Analysis - Problem Statement 2

  1. 1. In classwork problem statement front impact analysis has been performed.
  2. 2. Linear steel material is used in classwork problem.
  3. 3. Constraints were applied on top and bottom holes in classwork problem.
  4. 4. N1 and N2 can be used to select two nodes which defines the direction for force.
  5. 5. A 2D roll cage model is used in classwork problem.

Session_36_Thermal Stress Analysis - Theory

  1. 1. A thermal analysis determines the temperatures etc in structures or components.
  2. 2. Thermal stress analysis can be used to calculate stresses induced in the component because of thermal expansion etc.
  3. 3. Thermal stress analysis can be done before or after performing a thermal analysis.
  4. 4. Thermal stresses are produced due to thermal exapnsion.
  5. 5. Thermal analysis should be performed first before performing thermal stress analysis.

Session_37_Thermal Stress Analysis - Problem Statement

  1. 1. A thermal analysis determines the temperatures etc in structures or components.
  2. 2. Thermal stress analysis can be used to calculate stresses induced in the component because of thermal expansion etc.
  3. 3. A thermal stress analysis was carried out on a coffee lid in classwork problem statement.
  4. 4. Thermal stresses are produced due to thermal exapnsion.
  5. 5. A temperature of 500 degrees was applied on a coffee lid in classwork problem statement.

Session_38_Thermal Stress Analysis with Anisotropic Material - Problem Statement

  1. 1. A thermal analysis determines the temperatures etc in structures or components.
  2. 2. Thermal stress analysis can be used to calculate stresses induced in the component because of thermal expansion etc.
  3. 3. A thermal stress analysis was carried out on a coffee lid in classwork problem statement.
  4. 4. An anisotropic material was used in the classwork problem statement.
  5. 5. A temperature of 500 degrees was applied on a pcb in classwork problem statement.

Session_39_Linear Steady State Heat Transfer Analysis - Theory

  1. 1. Heat transfer analysis solves for unknown temperatures and fluxes under thermal loading.
  2. 2. In linear steady state analysis material properties such as conductivity and convection coefficient are linear.
  3. 3. Convection deals with thermal energy exchange by molecular motion.
  4. 4. Free convection deals with thermal energy exchange between solids and surrounding fluids.
  5. 5. Internal heat generation can be defined in a thermal analysis.

Session_40_Linear Steady State Heat Transfer Analysis - Problem Statement

  1. 1. A pre meshed pipe is shown as the classwork model.
  2. 2. Convection is defined in the classwork problem statement.
  3. 3. Ambient temperature of 40 degrees was defined in the classwork problem.
  4. 4. Temperature can be defined using constraints panel.
  5. 5. In a linear thermal analysis the material properties are linear.

Session_41_Coupled Linear Heat Transfer Analysis - Theory

  1. 1. In coupled thermal structural analysis thermal analysis is performed first.
  2. 2. Temperature field is obtained from thermal analysis.
  3. 3. Temperature field obtained from thermal analysis is used as loading in structural analysis.
  4. 4. A single mesh cannot be used for thermal and structural analysis.
  5. 5. The coupling in thermal structural analysis is sequential.

Session_42_Coupled Linear Heat Transfer Analysis - Problem Statement

  1. 1. A pre meshed pipe is shown as the classwork model.
  2. 2. Convection is defined in the classwork problem statement.
  3. 3. Ambient temperature of 40 degrees was defined in the classwork problem.
  4. 4. Temperature can be defined using constraints panel.
  5. 5. To apply flux interface elements must be created.

Session_43_Linear Transient Heat Transfer Analysis - Theory

  1. 1. Linear transient heat transfer analysis can be used to calculate the temperature distribution in a system with respect to time.
  2. 2. The applied thermal loads can either be time-dependent or time-invariant.
  3. 3. Convection deals with thermal energy exchange by molecular motion.
  4. 4. Heat transfer analysis solves for unknown temperatures and fluxes under thermal loading.
  5. 5. Free convection deals with thermal energy exchange between solids and surrounding fluids.

Session_44_Linear Transient Heat Transfer Analysis - Problem Statement

  1. 1. A pre meshed fin is shown as the classwork model.
  2. 2. Convection is defined in the classwork problem statement.
  3. 3. Ambient temperature of 40 degrees was defined in the classwork problem.
  4. 4. Temperature can be defined using TEMPD card image.
  5. 5. To apply flux interface elements must be created.

Session_45_Inertia Relief - Theory

  1. 1. Inertia relief allows the simulation of unconstrained structures.
  2. 2. With inertia relief the applied loads are balanced by a set of translational and rotational accelerations.
  3. 3. In Inertia relief Sum total of the applied forces on the structure is non-zero.
  4. 4. In Inertia relief Boundary conditions are applied only to restrain rigid body motion.
  5. 5. In OptiStruct, inertia relief can be applied to normal modes analysis.

Session_46_Inertia Relief - Problem Statement

  1. 1. A pre meshed control arm is shown as the classwork model.
  2. 2. Steel material is used in classwork problem.
  3. 3. 2D elements were created in the classwork problem.
  4. 4. SUPORT1 card was used to define constraints in the classwork problem.
  5. 5. PARAM INREL -1 was defined in the classwork problem.

Session_47_Eigenvalue Buckling Analysis - Theory

  1. 1. Linear Buckling Analysis is used to calculate critical load.
  2. 2. The problem of linear buckling in finite element analysis is solved by first applying a reference level of loading to the structure.
  3. 3. Buckling analysis cannot be performed if the referential static loading subcase uses inertia relief.
  4. 4. Buckling analysis calculates load multiplier.
  5. 5. Linear Buckling Analysis is a linear analysis.

Session_48_Eigenvalue Buckling Analysis - Problem Statement

  1. 1. A pre meshed control arm is shown as the classwork model.
  2. 2. Steel material is used in classwork problem.
  3. 3. 2D elements were created in the classwork problem.
  4. 4. A reference load with linear static analysis is defined first in classwork model.
  5. 5. A load of 1 N was defined in the classwork problem.

Session_49_CWELD Elements - Problem Statement

  1. 1. A pre meshed plate is shown as the classwork model.
  2. 2. Steel material is used in classwork problem.
  3. 3. 2D elements were created in the classwork problem.
  4. 4. CWELD elements were created using spotweld panel in the classwork problem.
  5. 5. CWELD elements were created between 2D elements in the classwork problem.

Session_50_Axi-Symmetry - Theory

  1. 1. Axi-symmetry concept is when the model size can be reduced with negligible effect in the result.
  2. 2. Axi-symmetry concept can be only applied if the geometry is symmetric.
  3. 3. Axi-symmetry concept can be only applied if the boundary conditions are also symmetric.
  4. 4. In-Plane Rotation Out of Plane Translation rule can be used to define constraints.
  5. 5. Axisymmetry concept cannot be defined in hypermesh.

Session_51_Analysis of an Axi-symmetric Structure - Problem Statement

  1. 1. A pre meshed control arm is shown as the classwork model.
  2. 2. Steel material is used in classwork problem.
  3. 3. 2D elements were created in the classwork problem.
  4. 4. A pressure of 50 MPa is defined first in classwork model.
  5. 5. Axisymmetry on half model and cyclic section was performed in classwork model.

Session_52_Composites - Theory

  1. 1. Plates and shells can be made of layered composites in which several layers of different materials (plies) are bonded together to form a cohesive structure.
  2. 2. In OptiStruct composite shells, the plies are assumed to be laid in layers parallel to the middle plane of the shell.
  3. 3. Classical lamination theory is used to calculate effective stiffness and mass density of the composite shell.
  4. 4. PCOMP or PCOMPG property cards are used instead of PSHELL.
  5. 5. PCOMP and PCOMPG define the composite lay-up in two different ways.

Session_53_Composites - Problem Statement

  1. 1. A pre meshed Composite Aircraft Structure is shown as the classwork model.
  2. 2. Steel material is used in classwork problem.
  3. 3. 2D elements were used in the classwork problem.
  4. 4. A pressure of 50 MPa is defined first in classwork model.
  5. 5. Half model with axisymmetry was used in classwork model.

Session_54_Linear and Nonlinear Gap Analysis - Problem Statement

  1. 1. A pre meshed Airplane Wing Rib is shown as the classwork model.
  2. 2. Steel material is used in classwork problem.
  3. 3. 2D elements were used in the classwork problem.
  4. 4. A pressure load was pre-defined in classwork problem.
  5. 5. Gap elements were created in classwork problem.

Session_55_Normal Modes Analysis - Theory

  1. 1. Normal Modes Analysis is also called eigenvalue analysis or eigenvalue extraction.
  2. 2. Normal Modes Analysis is a technique used to calculate the vibration shapes and associated frequencies that a structure will exhibit.
  3. 3. In OptiStruct normal modes analysis can be performed using one of two algorithms Lanczos or AMSES.
  4. 4. The Lanczos method has the advantage that the eigenvalues and associated mode shapes are calculated exactly.
  5. 5. The AMSES method has the advantage that only a portion of the eigenvector need be calculated.

Session_56_Normal Modes Analysis - Problem Statement

  1. 1. A pre meshed splash shield is shown as the classwork model.
  2. 2. Steel material is used in classwork problem.
  3. 3. 2D elements were used in the classwork problem.
  4. 4. Rigid elements were created in classwork problem.
  5. 5. 10 mode shapes were calculated in classwork problem.

Session_57_Frequency Response Analysis (Direct & Modal) - Theory

  1. 1. Frequency response analysis is used to calculate the response of a structure to steady state oscillatory excitation.
  2. 2. The loading is sinusoidal in frequency response analysis.
  3. 3. The results from a frequency response analysis are displacements, velocities, accelerations, forces, stresses, and strains.
  4. 4. OptiStruct supports Direct and Modal frequency response analysis.
  5. 5. Mode shapes are calculated first for Modal Frequency Response Analysis.

Session_58_Direct Frequency Response Analysis - Problem Statement

  1. 1. A pre meshed plate is shown as the classwork model.
  2. 2. Steel material is used in classwork problem.
  3. 3. 2D elements were used in the classwork problem.
  4. 4. Sinusoidal load of 20N was defined in the classwork problem.
  5. 5. Frequency range of 0 to 1000 Hz was used in classwork problem.

Session_59_Modal Frequency Response Analysis - Problem Statement

  1. 1. A pre meshed plate is shown as the classwork model.
  2. 2. Steel material is used in classwork problem.
  3. 3. 2D elements were used in the classwork problem.
  4. 4. Sinusoidal load of 20N was defined in the classwork problem.
  5. 5. Frequency range of 0 to 1000 Hz was used in classwork problem.

Session_60_Computation of Equivalent Radiant Power - Theory

  1. 1. ERP stands for equivalent radiated sound power.
  2. 2. ERP analysis can identify the maximum radiation position of the structural panel.
  3. 3. ERP results can be used to optimize the structure or add dampers to reduce the vibration of the panel.
  4. 4. Prerequisite of ERP is Frequency Response Analysis.
  5. 5. Output of ERP analysis is ERP vs Frequency.

Session_61_Computation of Equivalent Radiant Power - Problem Statement

  1. 1. A pre meshed plate is shown as the classwork model.
  2. 2. Frequency response setup is pre-defined in classwork problem.
  3. 3. 2D elements were used in the classwork problem.
  4. 4. ERP Elements set was created in the classwork problem.
  5. 5. ERP output was requested in the classwork problem.

Session_62_Transient Response Analysis (Direct & Modal) - Theory

  1. 1. Transient response analysis is used to calculate the response of a structure to time-dependent loads.
  2. 2. Typical applications are structures subject to earthquakes, wind, explosions, or a vehicle going through a pothole.
  3. 3. The loads are time-dependent forces and displacements.
  4. 4. Initial conditions define the initial displacement and initial velocities in grid points.
  5. 5. The results of a transient response analysis are displacements, velocities, accelerations, forces, stresses, and strains.

Session_63_Transient Response Analysis (Direct) - Problem Statement

  1. 1. A pre meshed bracket is shown as the classwork model.
  2. 2. Steel material is used in the classwork problem.
  3. 3. 2D elements were used in the classwork problem.
  4. 4. Sinusoidal load of 20N was defined in the classwork problem.
  5. 5. End time of 4s was defined in the classwork problem.

Session_64_Transient Response Analysis (Modal) - Problem Statement

  1. 1. A pre meshed bracket is shown as the classwork model.
  2. 2. Steel material is used in the classwork problem.
  3. 3. 2D elements were used in the classwork problem.
  4. 4. Sinusoidal load of 20N was defined in the classwork problem.
  5. 5. End time of 4s was defined in the classwork problem.

Session_65_Random Response Analysis - Theory

  1. 1. Random response analysis is used when a structure is subjected to a nondeterministic, continuous excitation.
  2. 2. Cases likely to involve nondeterministic loads are those linked to conditions such as turbulence on an airplane structure, road surface imperfections on a car structure, noise loads on a given structure, etc.
  3. 3. There could be fatigue failure due to random vibration.
  4. 4. Output from Random Response Analysis can be plotted in a graph.
  5. 5. RMS von Mises stress can be viewed in the results of Random response analysis.

Session_66_Random Response Analysis of a Flat Plate - Problem Statement

  1. 1. A pre meshed bracket is shown as the classwork model.
  2. 2. Steel material is used in the classwork problem.
  3. 3. 2D elements were used in the classwork problem.
  4. 4. Direct Frequency Response loadsteps were pre-defined in the classwork problem.
  5. 5. Random loading was defined in the classwork problem.

Session_67_Response Spectrum Analysis - Theory

  1. 1. Response Spectrum Analysis is a technique used to estimate the maximum response of a structure for a transient event.
  2. 2. Maximum displacement, stresses, and forces may be determined in Response Spectrum Analysis.
  3. 3. Response Spectrum Analysis combines response spectra for a prescribed dynamic loading with results of a normal modes analysis.
  4. 4. Modal and directional combination is used to getpeak structural response.
  5. 5. EIGRL card can be used to extract mode shapes.

Session_68_Response Spectrum Analysis of a Structure - Problem Statement

  1. 1. A pre meshed bracket is shown as the classwork model.
  2. 2. Material is pre-defined in the classwork problem.
  3. 3. 2D elements were used in the classwork problem.
  4. 4. Direct Frequency Response loadsteps were defined in the classwork problem.
  5. 5. RS Acceleration was defined in the classwork problem.

Session_69_Complex Eigenvalue Analysis - Theory

  1. 1. Real eigenvalue analysis is used to compute the normal modes of a structure.
  2. 2. Complex eigenvalue analysis computes the complex modes of the structure.
  3. 3. The complex modes contain the imaginary part, which represents the cyclic frequency, and the real part which represents the damping of the mode.
  4. 4. If the real part is negative, then the mode is said to be stable.
  5. 5. If the real part is positive, then the mode is unstable.

Session_70_Complex Eigenvalue Analysis - Problem Statement

  1. 1. A pre meshed bracket is shown as the classwork model.
  2. 2. Material is pre-defined in the classwork problem.
  3. 3. 2D elements were used in the classwork problem.
  4. 4. 12 Complex Modes were calculated in the classwork problem.
  5. 5. Friction coefficient of 0.05 was used in the classwork problem.

Session_71_Fatigue Analysis - Theory

  1. 1. Fatigue is predicting the life of a structure under cyclical loading.
  2. 2. The stress-life method works well in predicting fatigue life when the stress level in the structure falls mostly in the elastic range.
  3. 3. Stress-life method is also known as high cycle fatigue.
  4. 4. For low-cycle fatigue prediction, the strain-life method is applied, with plastic strains being considered as an important factor in the damage calculation.
  5. 5. The Dang Van criterion is used to predict if a component will fail in its entire load history.

Session_72_Fatigue using S-N (Stress - Life) Method - Problem Statement

  1. 1. A pre meshed control arm is shown as the classwork model.
  2. 2. Aluminium material is used in the classwork problem.
  3. 3. 2D elements were also used in the classwork problem.
  4. 4. 2 Linear static loadsteps setup with 2 different loadings were used in the classwork problem.
  5. 5. Fatigue analysis was carried out using Stress - Life Method in the classwork problem.

Session_73_Fatigue using E-N (Strain - Life) Method - Problem Statement

  1. 1. A pre meshed control arm is shown as the classwork model.
  2. 2. Aluminium material is used in the classwork problem.
  3. 3. 2D elements were also used in the classwork problem.
  4. 4. 2 Linear static loadsteps setup with 2 different loadings were used in the classwork problem.
  5. 5. Fatigue analysis was carried out using Stress - Life Method in the classwork problem.

Session_74_Fatigue Process Manager (FPM) using S-N (Stress - Life) Method - Problem Statement

  1. 1. A pre meshed control arm is shown as the classwork model.
  2. 2. Aluminium material is used in the classwork problem.
  3. 3. 2D elements were also used in the classwork problem.
  4. 4. 2 Linear static loadsteps setup with 2 different loadings were used in the classwork problem.
  5. 5. Fatigue analysis was carried out using Stress - Life Method in the classwork problem.

Session_75_Fatigue Process Manager (FPM) using E-N (Strain - Life) Method - Problem Statement

  1. 1. A pre meshed control arm is shown as the classwork model.
  2. 2. Aluminium material is used in the classwork problem.
  3. 3. 2D elements were also used in the classwork problem.
  4. 4. 2 Linear static loadsteps setup with 2 different loadings were used in the classwork problem.
  5. 5. Fatigue analysis was carried out using Stress - Life Method in the classwork problem.

Session_76_Non Linear Quasi Static (NLSTAT) Analysis - Theory

  1. 1. The basic Newton method is used for the solution of nonlinear problems.
  2. 2. To improve convergence for strongly nonlinear problems, the total loading P is often applied in smaller increments.
  3. 3. Incremental loading improves the chances of obtaining a final converged solution.
  4. 4. In order to assess whether the nonlinear process has converged, convergence criteria are used.
  5. 5. Convergence criteria can be defined on the NLPARM bulk data card.

Session_77_NLSTAT Analysis of Solid Blocks in Contact - Problem Statement

  1. 1. A pre meshed control arm is shown as the classwork model.
  2. 2. Elasto-plastic material is used in the classwork problem.
  3. 3. 2D elements were also used in the classwork problem.
  4. 4. Pressure loading was pre-defined in the classwork problem.
  5. 5. A contact type of slide is defined in the classwork problem.

Session_78_NLSTAT Analysis of Gasket Materials in Contact - Problem Statement

  1. 1. A pre meshed control arm is shown as the classwork model.
  2. 2. Gasket material is defined in the classwork problem.
  3. 3. 2D elements were used in the classwork problem.
  4. 4. Pressure loading was pre-defined in the classwork problem.
  5. 5. A contact type of slide is defined in the classwork problem.

Session_79_1D and 3D Pretensioned Bolt Analysis - Theory

  1. 1. Pretensioning actually shortens the working part of the bolt by removing a certain length of the bolt from the active structure.
  2. 2. Calculation of each bolts shortening due to applied forces requires FEA solution of the entire model with the pretensioning forces applied.
  3. 3. 1D Bolt Pretensioning can be defined in OptiStruct.
  4. 4. 2D Bolt Pretensioning can be defined in OptiStruct.
  5. 5. 3D Bolt Pretensioning can be defined in OptiStruct.

Session_80_1D and 3D Pretensioned Bolt Analysis - Problem Statement

  1. 1. A pre meshed control arm is shown as the classwork model.
  2. 2. Pretension is defined in the classwork problem.
  3. 3. 3D elements were used in the classwork problem.
  4. 4. Pressure loading was pre-defined in the classwork problem.
  5. 5. Contacts were created using autocontact option in the classwork problem.