Analysis Setup

Various loads can be applied to models including constraints, forces, and pressure as well as many others. In this chapter we will learn about the various loads and how to format the models for analysis.

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Setting Up Loading Conditions Open the Setting Up Loading Conditions Module

Formatting for Analysis Formatting for Analysis Module

Loadsteps Browser Formatting for Analysis Module

Includes Files and ID Management Formatting for Analysis Module

Direct/Indirect Properties Formatting for Analysis Module

System Creation and Review Formatting for Analysis Module

Import Patran Session Files Formatting for Analysis Module

Exercise #1

This exercise will focus on setting up a model for analysis. At the end of this exercise, you will run an analysis in OptiStruct. While this exercise is focused on an OptiStruct Analysis setup, the methods and techniques explored here are applicable to a setup in any solver.

Click the See It icon to see a demonstration and click the Do It icon to download a PDF exercise to try on your own.

Download the models here. (Note: Depending on your browser, you might need to right click on the link and save the models.)

Exercise #2

This exercise will focus on setting direct and indirect properties on a model.

Click the See It icon to see a demonstration and click the Do It icon to download a PDF exercise to try on your own.

Download the models here. (Note: Depending on your browser, you might need to right click on the link and save the models.)