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Linear Static, Normal Modes, and


Buckling Analysis
Using MSC.Nastran
NAS101 EXERCISE WORKBOOK
MSC.Nastran Version 70.7
MSC.Patran Version 9.0

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November 1999
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Lesson Title
1. Linear Static Analysis of a Simply-Supported Truss
2. Linear Static Analysis of a Simply-Supported Truss
3. Linear Static Analysis of a Simply-Supported Stiffened
Plate
4. Rigid Element Analysis with RBAR
5. Rigid Element Analysis with RBE2 and CONM2
6. Modal Analysis of a Circular Plate

7. Elastic Stability of a Plate


8. Results Combination Using Restart
9. The Essence of Result Post-Processing

Appendix Title
A. Normal Modes - Rigid Element Analysis with RBE2
and CONM2
B. Modal Analysis of Interpolation Constraint Elements
and Concentrated Mass
C. Linear Static Analysis of a Simply-Supported Truss (SI
units)
D. Linear Static Analysis of a Simply-Supported
Stiffened Plate (SI units)
E. Rigid Element Analysis with RBE2 and CONM2 (SI
units)
F. Modal Analysis of Interpolation Constraint Elements
and Concentrated Mass (SI units)
G. Modal Analysis of a Circular Plate (SI units)
H. Elastic Stability of a Plate (SI units)

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook 0-3


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WORKSHOP 1

Linear Static Analysis of a


Simply-Supported Truss

Objectives:
Create a MSC.Nastran input file directly or by using
MSC.Patran.
Run the analysis using MSC.Nastran.
Review results.

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook 1-1


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WORKSHOP 1 Simply Supported Truss

Model Description:
Below is a finite element representation of the truss structure shown
on page 1-1. The nodal coordinates provided are defined in the
Global cartesian coordinate system (MSC.Nastran Basic system).
The structure is comprised of truss segments connected by smooth
pins such that each segment is either in tension or compression. The
structure has a pinned support at Grid Point 1 and is supported by a
roller at Grid Point 7. Point forces are applied at Grid Points 2, 4, and
6. In addition, out of plane translations and all rotations shall be
constrained for all Grids.
HINT: DOF 3456 for Grid 1 through 7 can be constrained by
using the permanent single point constraint option in the
GRID entry.
Figure 1.1 - Grid Coordinates and Element Connectivities
[288,144,0]
4
2 3
[144,72,0] [432,72,0]
2 6
6 7
1 5 8 4
1 9 3 10 5 11 7
Y [0,0,0] [192,0,0] [384,0,0] [576,0,0]

Z X

Figure 1.2 - Loads and Boundary Conditions


1500.

1500. 1300. 1500.


3456
1300. 1300.
3456 3456
123456 3456 3456 23456
Y

Z X

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook 1-3


Table 1.1 - Model Properties

Cross-Sectional Area: 5.25 in2


Elastic Modulus: 1.76E+06 psi
Poisson Ratio: 0.3
Tension Stress Limit: 1900 psi
Compression Stress Limit: 1900 psi

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Suggested Exercise Steps:


Generate a finite element representation of the truss
structure using (GRID) and (CROD) elements.
(HINT: Remember to use permanent constraints for DOF
3456.)
Define material (MAT1) and element (PROD) properties.
Apply simply-supported boundary constraints (SPC1) and
point forces (FORCE).
Use the load and boundary condition sets to define a load
case (SUBCASE).

Prepare the model for a linear static analysis (SOL 101).


Submit it for a linear static analysis.
Review results.

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook 1-5


ID SEMINAR,PROB1
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BEGIN BULK

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook 1-7


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

ENDDATA

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Exercise Procedure:
1. Users who are not utilizing MSC.Patran for generating
an input file should go to Step 17, otherwise, proceed to
Step 2.
2. Create a new database called prob1.db.

File/New...
New Database Name: prob1
OK

In the New Model Preferences form set the following:

Tolerance: Default
Analysis Code: MSC/NASTRAN
Analysis Type: Structural
OK

Activate the entity labels by selecting the Show Labels button on the
toolbar.

Show Labels

Change to a front view by selecting the Front View button on the


toolbar.

Front View

Whenever possible click Auto Execute (turn off).

3. Create the nodes by manually defining their respective coordinates:

Finite Elements
Action: Create
Object: Node
Method: Edit

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook 1-9


Associate with Geometry (turn off)
Node Location List: [0, 0, 0]
Apply

Repeat the previous operation to create the remaining nodes. Refer


to the figure on page 1-3 for the nodal coordinates.

Node Location List: [144, 72, 0]


Apply

Node Location List: [192, 0, 0]


Apply

Node Location List: [288, 144, 0]


Apply

Node Location List: [384, 0, 0]


Apply

Node Location List: [432, 72, 0]


Apply

Node Location List: [576, 0, 0]


Apply

Next, manually define the truss segment connectivities with BAR2


elements using our newly created nodes. Again, refer to page 1-3 for
connectivity information.

Finite Elements
Action: Create
Object: Element
Method: Edit

Shape: Bar
Topology: Bar2

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Node 1 = Node 1
Node 2 = Node 2
Apply

Repeat the previous operation until all the truss segments have been
created.

Node 1 = Node 2
Node 2 = Node 4
Apply

Hint: You can click in the box, then screen pick the node instead of
typing the information in the box.

Node 1 = Node 4
Node 2 = Node 6
Apply

Node 1 = Node 6
Node 2 = Node 7
Apply

Node 1 = Node 2
Node 2 = Node 3
Apply

Node 1 = Node 3
Node 2 = Node 4
Apply

Node 1 = Node 4
Node 2 = Node 5

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook 1-11


Apply

Node 1 = Node 5
Node 2 = Node 6
Apply

Node 1 = Node 1
Node 2 = Node 3
Apply

Node 1 = Node 3
Node 2 = Node 5
Apply

Node 1 = Node 5
Node 2 = Node 7
Apply

Figure 1.3 - Nodal and Element Locations

4
2 3
2 6 7 6
1 5 8 4
1 9 3 10 5 11 7

Z X

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4. Next, define a material using the specified modulus of elasticity and


allowable stresses.

Materials
Action: Create
Object: Isotropic
Method: Manual Input
Material Name: mat_1
Input Properties...
Constitutive Model: Linear Elastic
Elastic Modulus = 1.76E6
Poisson Ratio= 0.3
OK
Apply

Input Properties...
Constitutive Model: Failure
???
Tension Stress Limit =
(Enter material limit)

???
Compression Stress Limit =
(Enter material limit)

OK
Apply

5. Next, reference the material that was created in the previous step.
Define the properties of the truss segments using the specified cross-
sectional data.

Properties
Action: Create
Object: 1D
Type: Rod

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook 1-13


Property Set Name: prop_1
Input Properties...
m:mat_1
(HINT: You can select the material
Material Name:
mat_1 from the available property
sets.)

???
Area:
(Enter cross-sectional area)

OK

If you wish to use the mouse to select the members, you must first
click on the Select Members input box. Then, select the Beam
Element icon from the Select Menu in order to select entire model.

Beam Element

Select Members: Elm 1:11


Add
Apply

6. Shrink the elements by 10% for clarity; this allows us to easily


assess the element connectivities. Use the Display/Finite
Elements... option.

Display/Finite Elements...

FEM Shrink: 0.10


Apply

Create three nodal constraints and apply them to the analysis model.
These boundary conditions represent the pinned support, roller
support, and the permanent constraint.
6a. The left-hand support is defined as follows:

Loads/BCs
Action: Create
Object: Displacement
Type: Nodal

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New Set Name: pin


Input Data...
Translations < T1 T2 T3 > <0, 0, >
OK
Select Application Region...
Geometry Filter: FEM
Select Nodes: Node 1
Add
OK
Apply

6b. The right-hand support is located at the opposite end of the truss.

Loads/BCs
Action: Create
Object: Displacement
Type: Nodal
New Set Name: roller
Input Data...
Translations < T1 T2 T3 > < , 0, >
OK
Select Application Region...
Geometry Filter: FEM
Select Nodes: Node 7
Add
OK
Apply

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook 1-15


6c. The out of plane translations and all rotations can be constrained as
follows:

Loads/BCs
Action: Create
Object: Displacement
Type: Nodal
New Set Name: permanent_constraint
Input Data...
Translations < T1 T2 T3 > < , , 0>
Rotations < R1 R2 R3 > <0, 0, 0>
OK
Select Application Region...
Geometry Filter: FEM
Select Nodes: Node 1:7
Add
OK
Apply

Figure 1.4 - Displacement Constraints

4
2 3
3456
2 6 7 6
1 5 8 4
3456 3456
1 9 3 10 5 11 7

123456 3456 3456 23456

Z X

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7. Apply forces to the upper joints of the truss as shown on page 1-3.
Vertical forces of 1500 lbs and horizontal forces of 1300 lbs should
be applied at the proper nodes.
7a. First, define the vertical load.

Loads/BCs
Action: Create
Object: Force
Type: Nodal
New Set Name: force_1
Input Data...
Force < F1 F2 F3 > <0, -1500, 0>
OK
Select Application Region...
Geometry Filter: FEM
Select Nodes: Node 2:6:2
Add
OK
Apply

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook 1-17


Figure 1.5 - Vertical Forces
1500.

1500. 4 1500.
2 3
3456
2 6 7 6
1 5 8 4
3456 3456
1 9 3 10 5 11 7

123456 3456 3456 23456

Z X

8. Next, define the horizontal forces.

Loads/BCs
Action: Create
Object: Force
Type: Nodal
New Set Name: force_2
Input Data...
Force < F1 F2 F3 > <-1300, 0, 0>
OK
Select Application Region...
Geometry Filter: FEM
Select Nodes: Node 2:6:2
Add
OK
Apply

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Figure 1.6 - Resultant Loads

1985.

4
1985. 2 3 1985.
3456
2 6 7 6

1 5 8 4
3456 3456
1 9 3 10 5 11 7

123456 3456 3456 23456

Z X

8a. Reset the display by selecting the Reset Graphics icon on the Top
Menu Bar.

Reset Graphics

To display only the horizontal forces, change the Action on the


Load/BCs form to Plot Markers.

Loads/BCs
Action: Plot Markers

Select the Force_force_2 set in the Assigned Load/BC Sets box by


highlighting it. Also apply the markers to the current group
default_group.

Assigned Load/BC Sets: Force_force_2


Select Groups: default_group
Apply

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook 1-19


Figure 1.7 - Horizontal Forces

4
1300.
2 3
2 6 7 6
1300. 1300.
1 5 8 4
1 9 3 10 5 11 7

Z X

Deactivate the entity labels by selecting the Hide Labels button on


the toolbar.

Hide Labels

9. Create a load case that references the forces and boundary


conditions that have already been defined.

Load Cases
Action: Create
Load Case Name: truss_lbcs
Load Case Type: Static
Assign/Prioritize Loads/BCs

Displ_permanent_constraint
Displ_pin
Select Individual Load/BCs
Displ_roller
(Select from menu)
Force_force_1
Force_force_2

OK

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Apply

Plot the Load/BCs markers and post them to the current group.

Loads/BCs
Action: Plot Markers

Select all the Load/BC sets in the Assigned Load/BC Sets box by
highlighting all of them. Post the markers to the current group.

Displ_out_of_plane
Displ_pin
Assigned Load/BCs Sets: Displ_roller
Force_force_1
Force_force_2
Select Groups: default_group
Apply

Figure 1.8 - Forces and Boundary Conditions

1985.

3456
1985. 1985.

3456 3456

123456 3456 3456 23456

Z X

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook 1-21


Reset the display by selecting the Reset Graphics icon on the Top
Menu Bar.

Refresh Graphics

10. Display your model in its unshrunken state using the Display/Finite
Elements...option.

Display/Finite Elements...

FEM Shrink: 0.0


Apply
Cancel

Now you are ready to generate an input file for analysis.


11. Click on the Analysis radio button on the Top Menu Bar and
complete the entries as shown here:

Analysis
Action: Analyze
Object: Entire Model
Method: Analysis Deck
Job Name: prob1
Translation Parameters...
Data Output: XDB and Print
OK
Solution Type...
Solution Type: Linear Static
Solution Parameters...
Database Run
Automatic Constraints
Data Deck Echo: Sorted
OK
OK

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Subcase Select...
Subcases For Solution Sequence: truss_lbcs
Default
Subcases Selected:
(Click on this to deselect)

OK
Apply

An MSC.Nastran input file called prob1.bdf will be generated. This


process of translating your model into an input file is called the
Forward Translation. The Forward Translation is complete when the
Heartbeat turns green.

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook 1-23


Generating an Input File for MSC.Nastran Users:
12. MSC.Nastran users can generate an input file using the data
from 1-3. The result should be similar to the output below
(prob1.dat):
ID SEMINAR, PROB1
SOL 101
TIME 600
CEND
TITLE = PROB1
SUBCASE 1
SUBTITLE=TRUSS_LBCS
SPC = 2
LOAD = 2
DISPLACEMENT = ALL
SPCFORCES = ALL
STRESS = ALL
BEGIN BULK
PARAM, POST, 0
PROD 1 1 5.25
CROD 1 1 1 2
CROD 2 1 2 4
CROD 3 1 4 6
CROD 4 1 6 7
CROD 5 1 2 3
CROD 6 1 3 4
CROD 7 1 4 5
CROD 8 1 5 6
CROD 9 1 1 3
CROD 10 1 3 5
CROD 11 1 5 7

MAT1 1 1.76+6 + A
+ A 1900. 1900.

GRID 1 0. 0. 0. 3456
GRID 2 144. 72. 0. 3456
GRID 3 192. 0. 0. 3456
GRID 4 288. 144. 0. 3456
GRID 5 384. 0. 0. 3456
GRID 6 432. 72. 0. 3456
GRID 7 576. 0. 0. 3456
SPCADD 2 1 3
LOAD 2 1. 1. 1 1. 3
SPC1 1 12 1
SPC1 3 2 7
FORCE 1 2 0 1500. 0. -1. 0.
FORCE 1 4 0 1500. 0. -1. 0.
FORCE 1 6 0 1500. 0. -1. 0.
FORCE 3 2 0 1300. -1. 0. 0.
FORCE 3 4 0 1300. -1. 0. 0.
FORCE 3 6 0 1300. -1. 0. 0.
ENDDATA

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WORKSHOP 1 Simply Supported Truss

Submitting the Input File for Analysis:


13. Submit the input file to MSC.Nastran for analysis.
13a. To submit the MSC.Patran .bdf file, find an available
UNIX shell window. At the command prompt enter
nastran prob1.bdf scr=yes. Monitor the run using the
UNIX ps command.
13b. To submit the MSC.Nastran .dat file, find an available
UNIX shell window and at the command prompt enter
nastran prob1 scr=yes. Monitor the run using the UNIX
ps command.
14. When the run is completed, edit the prob1.f06 file and search
for the word FATAL. If no matches exist, search for the word
WARNING. Determine whether existing WARNING
messages indicate modeling errors.
15. While still editing prob1.f06, search for the word:

D I S P L A C E (spaces are necessary).

What are the components of the displacement vector for GRID 7 (trans-
lation only)?

Disp. X =
Disp. Y =
Disp. Z =

Search for the word:


S I N G L E (spaces are necessary).
What are the components of the reaction force at GRID 1?

Force X =
Force Y =
Force Z =

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook 1-25


Search for the word:
S T R E S S (spaces are necessary).
What is the margin of safety for CROD 2?

M.S. =

What is the Axial Stress for CROD 7?

Axial Stress =

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Comparison of Results:
16. Compare the results obtained in the .f06 file with the results on
the following page:

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook 1-27


This output generated by DISPLACEMENT=ALL
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D I S P L A C E M E N T V E C T O R

POINT ID. TYPE T1 T2 T3 R1 R2 R3


1 G 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
2 G 1.102585E-01 -4.731638E-01 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
3 G 3.948052E-02 -5.117254E-01 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
4 G 2.850379E-02 -4.871603E-01 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
5 G 6.129870E-02 -5.089226E-01 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
6 G -3.558523E-02 -4.661461E-01 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
7 G 1.277922E-01 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

This output generated by SPCFORCES=ALL

F O R C E S O F S I N G L E - P O I N T C O N S T R A I N T

POINT ID. TYPE T1 T2 T3 R1 R2 R3


1 G 3.900000E+03 2.900000E+03 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
7 G 0.0 1.600000E+03 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

This output generated by STRESS=ALL

S T R E S S E S I N R O D E L E M E N T S ( C R O D )
ELEMENT AXIAL SAFETY TORSIONAL SAFETY ELEMENT AXIAL SAFETY TORSIONAL SAFETY
ID. STRESS MARGIN STRESS MARGIN ID. STRESS MARGIN STRESS MARGIN
1 -1.235161E+03 5.4E-01 0.0 2 -8.678073E+02 1.2E+00 0.0
3 -7.293841E+02 1.6E+00 0.0 4 -6.814683E+02 1.8E+00 0.0
5 -1.459390E+02 1.2E+01 0.0 6 1.459390E+02 1.2E+01 0.0
7 3.691398E+02 4.1E+00 0.0 8 -3.691398E+02 4.1E+00 0.0
9 3.619048E+02 4.2E+00 0.0 10 2.000000E+02 8.5E+00 0.0
11 6.095238E+02 2.1E+00 0.0
WORKSHOP 1 Simply Supported Truss

17. MSC.Nastran Users have finished this exercise. MSC.Patran


Users should proceed to the next step.
18. Proceed with the Reverse Translation process, that is, attaching the
prob1.xdb results file into MSC.Patran. To do this, return to the
Analysis form and proceed as follows:

Analysis
Action: Attach XDB
Object: Result Entities
Method: Local
Select Results File...
Filter
Available Files: prob1.xdb
OK
Apply

19. When the translation is complete and the Heartbeat turns green,
bring up the Results form.

Results
Action: Create
Object: Quick Plot

Choose the desired result case in the Select Result Cases list and
select the result(s) in the Select Fringe Result list and/or in the
Select Deformation Result list.

Apply

If you wish to reset your display graphics to the state it was in before
you began post-processing your model, remember to select the
Reset Graphics icon.

Reset Graphics

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook 1-29


Quit MSC.Patran when you have completed this exercise.

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WORKSHOP 2

Linear Static Analysis of a


Simply-Supported Truss

Objectives:
Define a set of material properties using the beam
library.
Perform a static analysis of a truss under 3 separate
loading conditions.
Review results.

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook 2-1


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WORKSHOP 2 Simply-Supported Truss

Model Description:
Below is a finite element representation of the truss structure shown on
page 2-1. The nodal coordinates provided are defined in the Global
Cartesian Coordinate System (MSC.Nastran Basic system).

The roof frame shown in the attached figure consists of eleven wood and
steel members. The wood members, have uniform cross section
properties and act only as tension and compression members (See page
2-5 for location). The steel members, are bars that are capable of
withstanding tension, compression, shear, and loads in the plane of the
frame (See page 2-5 for location). The section properties for the steel
members are supplied as problem data. All the steel members are
welded end to end, however, the wood members are pinned end to end.
The frame is supported by pinned connections in the horizontal and
vertical directions at Grid Point 1 and in the vertical direction at Grid
Point 7. In addition, all Grid Points have fixed out of plane translations
and have constrained out of plane rotations.
HINT: DOF 345 for grid 1 through 7 can be constrained by using the
permanent single point constraint option in the GRID entry.

Figure 2.1 - Grid Coordinates and Element Connectivities

[288,144,0]
4

2 3
[144,72,0] [432,72,0]
2 6
6 7
1 5 8 4

1 9 3 10 5 11 7
[0,0,0] [192,0,0] [384,0,0] [576,0,0]

Z X

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook 2-3


Figure 2.2 - Loads and Boundary Conditions
Snow Drift
100 pounds/inch
maximum
66.00
Ambient Temperature 345 Ambient Temperature
32 deg. F. 100 deg. F.
32.00 100.0
345 345

45.00 5 80.00
12345 345 345 2345
60.00 60.00
Y
Concentrated Load
2000 pounds
Z X Interior Temperature applied 36 inches from Grid Point 3
60 deg. F.

Subcase One will be only the gravity load due to the weight of
both the wood and steel members.
Subcase Two will be the snow drift load and the concentrated
load. The snow drift load is in the vertical direction and is
given as a varying running load. The load increases linearly
with distance along the beam, from 0 at Grid Point 4 to 100
lbs/in. at Grid Point 1.
Subcase Three will be the temperature load which is
calculated as the temperature averages and applied at the
joints. The joint temperatures are supplied as problem data.
The stress-free reference temperature is 72.0 degrees F.

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Table 2.1 - Description of Element Properties

Material Element Type and


Cross-Section
Top members, elements 1, 2, Steel Beam, Cross Section B
3, and 4
Bottom members 9, 10 and 11 Steel Beam, Cross Section A
Interior members 5, 6, 7, 8 Southern Rod, Area = 5.2 in2
Pine

Table 2.2 - Material Properties

Material Steel Southern Pine


Elastic Modulus: 2.90E+07 psi 1.76E+06 psi
Poisson Ratio: 0.32
Mass Density: 7.349E-04 lbm/in3 5.435E-05 lbm/in3
Coefficient of Thermal 6.78E-06 in/deg. F 3.00E-06 in/deg. F
Expansion:
Reference Temperature: 72 deg. F 72 deg. F
Allowable Tension Stress: 24000 psi 1900 psi
Allowable Compression Stress: 24000 psi 1900 psi
Allowable Shear Stress: 24000 psi
Gravitational Acceleration: 386.4 in/sec2 386.4 in/sec2

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Table 2.3 - Beam Dimensions

Cross Section A Cross Section B


H 8.0 in. 6.0 in.
W1 3.0 in. 3.0 in.
W2 3.0 in. 3.0 in.
t 0.5 in. 0.5 in.
t1 0.5 in. 0.5 in.
t2 0.5 in. 0.5 in.

Table 2.4 - Temperature Distribution

Joint Values
1 45 deg. F.
2 32 deg. F.
3 60 deg. F.
4 66 deg. F.
5 60 deg. F.
6 100 deg. F.
7 80 deg. F.

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Suggested Exercise Steps:


Generate a finite element representation of the truss structure
using (GRID), (CROD), and (CBAR) elements.
(HINT: Remember to use permanent constraints for DOF
345.)
Define material (MAT1) and element (PROD) and (PBARL)
properties.
Apply simply-supported boundary constraints (SPC1),
inertial loads (GRAV), a temperature load (TEMP), and a
distributed load (PLOAD1).
Use the load and boundary condition sets to define the load
cases (SUBCASE).
Prepare the model for a linear static analysis (SOL 101).
Submit it for a linear static analysis.
Review results.

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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Exercise Procedure:
1. Users who are not utilizing MSC.Patarn for generat-
ing an input file should proceed to Step 17, otherwise,
continue with Step 2.
2. Create a new database called prob2.db.

File/New...
New Database Name: prob2
OK

In the New Model Preferences form set the following:

Tolerance: Default
Analysis Code: MSC/NASTRAN
Analysis Type: Structural
OK

Select a preset view by selecting the Front View icon on the toolbar.

Front View

Activate the entity labels by selecting the Show Labels icon on the
toolbar.

Show Labels

Whenever possible click Auto Execute (turn off).

3. Create the nodes by manually defining their respective coordinates:

Finite Elements
Action: Create
Object: Node
Method: Edit
Associate with Geometry

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Node Location List: [0, 0, 0]
Apply

Repeat the previous operation to create the remaining nodes. Refer to


the figure on page 2-3 for the nodal coordinates.

Node Location List: [144, 72, 0]


Apply

Node Location List: [192, 0, 0]


Apply

Node Location List: [288, 144, 0]


Apply

Node Location List: [384, 0, 0]


Apply

Node Location List: [432, 72, 0]


Apply

Node Location List: [576, 0, 0]


Apply

Next, manually define the truss segment connectivities with BAR2


elements using our newly created nodes. Again, refer to page 2-3 for
connectivity information.

Finite Elements
Action: Create
Object: Element
Method: Edit
Shape: Bar

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Topology: Bar2
Node 1 = Node 1
Node 2 = Node 2
Apply

Repeat the previous operation until all the truss segments have been
created.

Node 1 = Node 2
Node 2 = Node 4
Apply

Node 1 = Node 4
Node 2 = Node 6
Apply

Node 1 = Node 6
Node 2 = Node 7
Apply

Node 1 = Node 2
Node 2 = Node 3
Apply

Node 1 = Node 3
Node 2 = Node 4
Apply

Node 1 = Node 4
Node 2 = Node 5
Apply

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Node 1 = Node 5
Node 2 = Node 6
Apply

Node 1 = Node 1
Node 2 = Node 3
Apply

Node 1 = Node 3
Node 2 = Node 5
Apply

Node 1 = Node 5
Node 2 = Node 7
Apply

Figure 2.3 - Nodal and Element Locations

2 3

2 6 7 6

1 5 8 4

1 9 3 10 5 11 7

Z X

4. Next, define a material using the specified modulus of elasticity and


allowable stresses.

Materials

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Action: Create
Object: Isotropic
Method: Manual Input
Material Name: southern_pine
Input Properties...
Constitutive Model: Linear Elastic
Elastic Modulus = 1.76E6
Density = 5.435E-5
Thermal Expan. Coeff = 3.00E-6
Reference Temperature = 72.0
OK
Apply

Input Properties...
Constitutive Model: Failure

Tension Stress Limit = ???


(Enter material limit)

???
Compression Stress Limit =
(Enter material limit)

OK
Apply

5. Define another material for the model, steel.

Materials
Action: Create
Object: Isotropic
Method: Manual Input
Material Name: steel
Input Properties...

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Constitutive Model: Linear Elastic
Elastic Modulus = 2.90E7
Poisson Ratio = 0.32
Density = 7.349E-4
Thermal Expan. Coeff = 6.78E-6
Reference Temperature = 72.0
OK
Apply

Input Properties...
Constitutive Model: Failure
???
Tension Stress Limit =
(Enter material limit)

???
Compression Stress Limit =
(Enter material limit)

???
Shear Stress Limit =
(Enter material limit)

Apply

6. Next, reference the material that was created in the previous step. Define
the properties of the truss segments using the specified cross-sectional
data.

Properties
Action: Create
Dimension: 1D
Type: Rod
Property Set Name: rod
Input Properties...
Material Name: m:southern_pine

Area: ???
(Enter cross-sectional area)

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OK

If you wish to use the mouse, click on the Select Members input box and
click on the following icon from the Select Menu.

Beam Element

Select Members: Elm 5:8


Add
Apply

7. Enter the properties for the steel members using bar elements with the
beam library.

Properties
Action: Create
Dimension: 1D
Type: Beam
Property Set Name: steel_member_a
Input Properties...
Material Name m:steel
Bar Orientation <0, 1, 0>

Click the beam library icon:

Action: Create
Object: Standard Shape
New Section Name: section_a
H 8
W1 3

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W2 3
t 0.5
t1 0.5
t2 0.5
Calculate/Display
Close
OK
OK
Select Members: Elm 9:11
Add
Apply

8. Repeat the procedure for the remaining sections of the truss.

Properties
Action: Create
Dimension: 1D
Type: Beam
Property Set Name: steel_member_b
Input Properties...
Material Name m:steel
Bar Orientation <0, 1, 0>

Click the beam library icon:

Action: Create
Object: Standard Shape

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New Section Name: section_b


H 6
W1 3
W2 3
t 0.5
t1 0.5
t2 0.5
Calculate/Display
Close
OK
OK
Select Members: Elm 1:4
Add
Apply

9. Shrink the elements by 10% for clarity; this allows us to easily assess the
element connectivities. Use the Display/Finite Elements... option.

Display/Finite Elements...

FEM Shrink: 0.10


Apply
Cancel

10. Create three nodal constraints and apply them to the analysis model.
These boundary conditions represent the pinned support, the roller sup-
port, and the out of plane translation/rotations.
10a. The left-hand support is defined as follows:

Loads/BCs
Action: Create
Object: Displacement

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Type: Nodal
New Set Name: pin
Input Data...
Translations < T1 T2 T3 > <0, 0, >
OK
Select Application Region...
Geometry Filter: FEM
Select Nodes: Node 1
Add
OK
Apply

10b. The right-hand support is located at the opposite end of the truss.

Loads/BCs
Action: Create
Object: Displacement
Type: Nodal
New Set Name: roller
Input Data...
Translations < T1 T2 T3 > < , 0, >
OK
Select Application Region...
Geometry Filter: FEM
Select Nodes: Node 7
Add
OK
Apply

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10c. The out of plane translations and out of plane rotations can be
constrained as follows:

Loads/BCs
Action: Create
Object: Displacement
Type: Nodal
New Set Name: out_of_plane
Input Data...
Translations < T1 T2 T3 > < , ,0>
Rotations < R1 R2 R3 > <0, 0, >
OK
Select Application Region...
Geometry Filter: FEM
Select Nodes: Node 1:7
Add
OK
Apply

Figure 2.4 - Displacement Constraints

2 3
345
2 6 7 6

1 5 8 4
345 345
1 9 3 10 5 11 7

12345 345 345 2345

Z X

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Reset the display by selecting the Reset Graphics icon on the Top
Menu Bar.

Reset Graphics

11. Create the gravity load.

Loads/BCs
Action: Create
Object: Inertial Load
Type: Element Uniform
New Set Name: gravity_load
Input Data...
Load/BC Set Scale Factor: 386.4
Trans Accel < A1 A2 A3 > <0, -1, 0>
OK

Since the gravity load acts uniformly on the body, the application region
is automatically set as the entire model.

Apply

12. Next, define the temperature load using fields.

Fields
Action: Create
Object: Spatial
Method: FEM
Field Name: temp_profile
Input Data...

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Enter the data into the table as shown below.

Entity Values
1 Node 1 45
2 Node 2 32
3 Node 3 60
4 Node 4 66
5 Node 5 60
6 Node 6 100
7 Node 7 80

OK
Apply

Deactivate the entity labels by selecting the Hide Labels icon on the
toolbar.

Hide Labels

Loads/BCs
Action: Create
Object: Temperature
Type: Nodal
New Set Name: temperature_load
Input Data...
Spatial Fields: temp_profile
(Click on this to select.)

OK
Select Application Region...
Geometry Filter: FEM
Select Nodes: Node 1:7
Add

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OK
Apply

The model on your screen should now look similar to the following:
Figure 2.5 - Temperature Loads

66.00

32.00 100.0

45.00 60.00 60.00 80.00

Z X

Reset the display by selecting the Reset Graphics icon on the Top
Menu Bar.

Reset Graphics

13. Create a load case that references the inertial load and the boundary con-
ditions that have already been defined.

Load Cases
Action: Create
Load Case Name: gravity_load
Load Case Type: Static
Assign/Prioritize Loads/BCs

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Displ_out_of_plane
Select Individual Load/BCs: Displ_pin
(Select from menu) Displ_roller
Inert_gravity_load

NOTE: Make sure that the LBC Scale Factor column shows the
proper value for each entry (= 1.0).

OK
Apply

14. Create a second load case that references the temperature load, and the
boundary conditions that have already been defined..

Load Cases
Action: Create
Load Case Name: temperature_load
Load Case Type: Static
Assign/Prioritize Loads/BCs
Remove All Rows

Displ_out_of_plane
Select Individual Load/BCs: Displ_pin
(Select from menu) Displ_roller
Tempe_temperature_load
OK
Apply

NOTE: Make sure that the LBC Scale Factor column shows the proper
value for each entry (= 1.0).
15. Now you are ready to generate an input file for analysis.
Click on the Analysis radio button on the Top Menu Bar and complete
the entries as shown here.

Analysis
Action: Analyze

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Object: Entire Model
Method: Analysis Deck
Job Name: prob2
Translation Parameters...
Data Output: XDB and Print
OK
Solution Type...
Solution Type: Linear Static
Solution Parameters...
Database Run
Automatic Constraints
Data Deck Echo: Sorted
OK
OK
Subcase Create...
Available Subcase: gravity_load
(Click on these to select)

Output Requests...
Select Result Type: Element Forces
OK
Apply
Available Subcase: temperature_load
(Click on these to select)

Output Requests...
Select Result Type: Element Forces
OK
Apply
Cancel
Subcase Select...

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Subcases For Solution Sequence: gravity_load


temperature_load
(Click on these to select)

Default
Subcases Selected:
(Click on this to deselect)

OK
Apply

An MSC.Nastran input file called prob2.bdf will be generated. This


process of translating your model into an input file is called the Forward
Translation. The Forward Translation is complete when the Heartbeat
turns green.
16. Modify prob2.bdf to include a third subcase for the snow-drift load.
Open the file prob2.bdf with a text editor. The text below defines a
third subcase. Enter this text on the line before BEGIN BULK.

SUBCASE 3
$ Subcase name : snow_&_concentrated_load
SUBTITLE=snow_&_concentrated_load
spc = 2
load = 5
disp = all
spcforce = all
force = all
stress=all

This text describes the snow drift load for the third subcase, enter this
text on the line before ENDDATA, which is at the very end of the file.

PLOAD1,5,1,FY,FRPR,0.0,-100.,1.0,-50.
PLOAD1,5,2,FY,FRPR,0.0,-50.,1.0,0.0
PLOAD1,5,10,FY,LE,36.,-2000.

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Generating an Input File for MSC.Nastran Users:
MSC.Nastran users can generate an input file using the data from the
Model Description section at the beginning of the exercise. The result
should be similar to the output below.
17. MSC.Nastran Input File: prob2.dat
ID SEMINAR,PROB2
TIME 5
SOL 101
CEND
TITLE = GARAGE ROOF FRAME
SUBTITLE = WOOD AND STEEL MEMBERS
SPC = 20
DISP = ALL
FORCE = ALL
STRESS = ALL
SPCFORCE = ALL
SUBCASE 1
LABEL = GRAVITY LOAD
LOAD = 1
SUBCASE 2
LABEL = TEMPERATURE LOAD
TEMP(LOAD) = 2
SUBCASE 3
LABEL = SNOW AND CONCENTRATED LOAD
LOAD = 3
BEGIN BULK
PARAM,POST, 0
GRID,1,,0.0,0.0,0.0,,345
GRID,2,,144.0,72.0,0.0,,345
GRID,3,,192.0,0.0,0.0,,345
GRID,4,,288.0,144.0,0.0,,345
GRID,5,,384.0,0.0,0.0,,345
GRID,6,,432.0,72.0,0.0,,345
GRID,7,,576.0,0.0,0.0,,345
CBAR,1,200,1,2,0.,1.,0.
CBAR,2,200,2,4,0.,1.,0.
CBAR,3,200,4,6,0.,1.,0.
CBAR,4,200,6,7,0.,1.,0.
CBAR,9,300,1,3,0.,1.,0.
CBAR,10,300,3,5,0.,1.,0.
CBAR,11,300,5,7,0.,1.,0.
CROD,5,100,2,3
CROD,6,100,3,4
CROD,7,100,4,5
CROD,8,100,5,6
PROD,100,10,5.2
PBARL 200 20 I
6. 3. 3. .5 .5 .5
PBARL 300 20 I
8. 3. 3. .5 .5 .5
MAT1,10,1.76+6,,,5.435-5,3.0-6,72.
,1900.,1900.

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MAT1,20,2.9+7,,.32,7.349-4,6.78-6,72.
,24000.,24000.,24000.
GRAV,1,,386.4,0.0,-1.0,0.0
PLOAD1,3,1,FY,FRPR,0.0,-100.,1.0,-50.
PLOAD1,3,2,FY,FRPR,0.0,-50.,1.0,0.0
PLOAD1,3,10,FY,LE,36.,-2000.
TEMP,2,1,45.
TEMP,2,2,32.
TEMP,2,3,60.
TEMP,2,4,66.
TEMP,2,5,60.
TEMP,2,6,100.
TEMP,2,7,80.
SPC,20,1,12,0.0
SPC,20,7,2,0.0
ENDDATA

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Submitting the Input File for Analysis:
18. Submit the input file to MSC.Nastran for analysis.
18a. To submit the MSC.Patran .bdf file for analysis, find an
available UNIX shell window. At the command prompt enter:
nastran prob2.bdf scr=yes. Monitor the run using the UNIX ps
command.
18b. To submit the MSC.Nastran .dat file for analysis, find an
available UNIX shell window. At the command prompt enter:
nastran prob2.dat scr=yes. Monitor the run using the UNIX ps
command.
19. When the run is completed, edit the prob2.f06 file and search for the
word FATAL. If no matches exist, search for the word WARNING.
Determine whether existing WARNING messages indicate modeling
errors.
19a. While still editing prob2.f06, search for the word:
D I S P L A C E (spaces are necessary).
What are the components of the displacement vector for GRID 3 and 5
(translation only)?

Gravity Load Case Temperature Load Case Snow Drift Load Case
Grid 3 Grid 3 Grid 3
Disp. X = Disp. X = Disp. X =
Disp. Y = Disp. Y = Disp. Y =
Disp. Z = Disp. Z = Disp. Z =
Grid 5 Grid 5 Grid 5
Disp. X = Disp. X = Disp. X =
Disp. Y = Disp. Y = Disp. Y =
Disp. Z = Disp. Z = Disp. Z =

Search for the word:


S I N G L E (spaces are necessary).

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What are the components of the reaction force at GRID 1 and GRID 7?

Gravity Load Case Temperature Load Case Snow Drift Load Case
GRID 1 GRID 1 GRID 1
T1 = T1 = T1 =
T2 = T2 = T2 =
T3 = T3 = T3 =
GRID 7 GRID 7 GRID 7
T1 = T1 = T1 =
T2 = T2 = T2 =
T3 = T3 = T3 =

Search for the word:


F O R C E D I S T (spaces are necessary).
What is the axial force in the BAR elements (CBAR) for each element
case?

Gravity Load Case Temperature Load Case Snow Drift Load Case
Element 4 Element 4 Element 4
PCT 1.000 PCT 1.000 PCT 1.000
PCT 0.000 PCT 0.000 PCT 0.000
Element 11 Element 11 Element 11
PCT 1.000 PCT 1.000 PCT 1.000
PCT 0.000 PCT 0.000 PCT 0.000

What is the axial force in CROD elements 7 and 8?

Gravity Load Case Temperature Load Case Snow Drift Load Case
Element 7 Element 7 Element 7

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Element 8 Element 8 Element 8

Search for the word:


S T R E S S (spaces are necessary).
What is the margin of safety for elements 6 and 11?

Gravity Load Case Temperature Load Case Snow Drift Load Case

Element 6 Element 6 Element 6

PCT 1.000 PCT 1.000 PCT 1.000


PCT 0.000 PCT 0.000 PCT 0.000
Element 11 Element 11 Element 11
PCT 1.000 PCT 1.000 PCT 1.000
PCT 0.000 PCT 0.000 PCT 0.000

What is the Axial Stress for all elements 6 and 11?

Gravity Load Case Temperature Load Case Snow Drift Load Case

Element 6 Element 6 Element 6

PCT 1.000 PCT 1.000 PCT 1.000


PCT 0.000 PCT 0.000 PCT 0.000
Element 11 Element 11 Element 11
PCT 1.000 PCT 1.000 PCT 1.000
PCT 0.000 PCT 0.000 PCT 0.000

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Comparison of Results:
20. Compare the results obtained in the .f06 file with the results on the
next page.

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D I S P L A C E M E N T V E C T O R
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POINT ID. TYPE T1 T2 T3 R1 R2 R3


1 G 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 -1.810154E-04
2 G 9.097225E-03 -2.192763E-02 0.0 0.0 0.0 -5.905244E-06
3 G 1.497809E-03 -2.494602E-02 0.0 0.0 0.0 -6.952493E-05
4 G 2.020590E-03 -1.119851E-02 0.0 0.0 0.0 -1.510895E-19
5 G 2.543371E-03 -2.494602E-02 0.0 0.0 0.0 6.952493E-05
6 G -5.056045E-03 -2.192763E-02 0.0 0.0 0.0 5.905244E-06
7 G 4.041180E-03 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.810154E-04

TEMPERATURE LOAD
D I S P L A C E M E N T V E C T O R

POINT ID. TYPE T1 T2 T3 R1 R2 R3


1 G 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 -1.640538E-04
2 G -2.911754E-02 -2.330577E-02 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.430237E-04
3 G -2.548194E-02 -1.314894E-02 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.492482E-04
4 G -7.371972E-02 9.976783E-03 0.0 0.0 0.0 3.720360E-04
5 G -4.109691E-02 3.371104E-02 0.0 0.0 0.0 9.121846E-05
6 G -4.592643E-02 3.897398E-02 0.0 0.0 0.0 6.057345E-06
7 G -4.358151E-02 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 -3.110594E-04

SNOW AND CONCENTRATED LOAD


D I S P L A C E M E N T V E C T O R

POINT ID. TYPE T1 T2 T3 R1 R2 R3


1 G 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 -5.570779E-03
2 G 1.271998E-01 -2.928742E-01 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.406997E-03
3 G 1.541444E-02 -2.935280E-01 0.0 0.0 0.0 7.510522E-05
4 G 5.572549E-03 -7.900714E-02 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.498581E-03
5 G 2.198621E-02 -7.672425E-02 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.233808E-03
6 G 5.831808E-03 -6.193648E-02 0.0 0.0 0.0 -5.114951E-05
7 G 2.857348E-02 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.269690E-04
WORKSHOP 2
GRAVITY LOAD

Simply-Supported Truss
F O R C E S O F S I N G L E - P O I N T C O N S T R A I N T

POINT ID. TYPE T1 T2 T3 R1 R2 R3


1 G -2.728484E-12 1.062826E+03 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
7 G 0.0 1.062826E+03 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

TEMPERATURE LOAD

F O R C E S O F S I N G L E - P O I N T C O N S T R A I N T
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POINT ID. TYPE T1 T2 T3 R1 R2 R3


1 G 1.455192E-11 -4.263256E-13 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
7 G 0.0 1.818989E-12 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

SNOW AND CONCENTRATED LOAD

F O R C E S O F S I N G L E - P O I N T C O N S T R A I N T

POINT ID. TYPE T1 T2 T3 R1 R2 R3


1 G 1.164999E-04 1.320833E+04 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
7 G 0.0 3.191667E+03 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
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F O R C E D I S T R I B U T I O N I N B A R E L E M E N T S ( C B A R )
ELEMENT STATION BEND-MOMENT SHEAR FORCE AXIAL
ID. (PCT) PLANE 1 PLANE 2 PLANE 1 PLANE 2 FORCE TORQUE
1 0.000 -7.167844E+02 0.0 -1.985941E+01 0.0 -1.654005E+03 0.0
1 1.000 2.480519E+03 0.0 -1.985941E+01 0.0 -1.654005E+03 0.0
2 0.000 2.480519E+03 0.0 3.044506E+01 0.0 -1.517089E+03 0.0
2 1.000 -2.421041E+03 0.0 3.044506E+01 0.0 -1.517089E+03 0.0
3 0.000 -2.421041E+03 0.0 -3.044506E+01 0.0 -1.517089E+03 0.0
3 1.000 2.480519E+03 0.0 -3.044506E+01 0.0 -1.517089E+03 0.0
4 0.000 2.480519E+03 0.0 1.985941E+01 0.0 -1.654005E+03 0.0
4 1.000 -7.167843E+02 0.0 1.985941E+01 0.0 -1.654005E+03 0.0
9 0.000 7.167844E+02 0.0 -2.451677E+00 0.0 1.470505E+03 0.0
9 1.000 1.187506E+03 0.0 -2.451677E+00 0.0 1.470505E+03 0.0
10 0.000 1.187506E+03 0.0 -2.842171E-14 0.0 1.026502E+03 0.0
10 1.000 1.187506E+03 0.0 -2.842171E-14 0.0 1.026502E+03 0.0
11 0.000 1.187506E+03 0.0 2.451677E+00 0.0 1.470505E+03 0.0
11 1.000 7.167844E+02 0.0 2.451677E+00 0.0 1.470505E+03 0.0

F O R C E S I N R O D E L E M E N T S ( C R O D )
ELEMENT AXIAL ELEMENT AXIAL
ID. FORCE TORQUE ID. FORCE TORQUE
5 -1.802138E+02 0.0 6 6.202254E+02 0.0
7 6.202254E+02 0.0 8 -1.802138E+02 0.0
WORKSHOP 2
TEMPERATURE LOAD

Simply-Supported Truss
F O R C E D I S T R I B U T I O N I N B A R E L E M E N T S ( C B A R )
ELEMENT STATION BEND-MOMENT SHEAR FORCE AXIAL
ID. (PCT) PLANE 1 PLANE 2 PLANE 1 PLANE 2 FORCE TORQUE
1 0.000 4.113555E+02 0.0 -1.410100E+01 0.0 1.001056E+02 0.0
1 1.000 2.681573E+03 0.0 -1.410100E+01 0.0 1.001056E+02 0.0
2 0.000 2.681573E+03 0.0 1.898485E+01 0.0 9.596985E+01 0.0
2 1.000 -3.749292E+02 0.0 1.898485E+01 0.0 9.596985E+01 0.0
3 0.000 -3.749293E+02 0.0 1.823842E+01 0.0 -1.149399E+02 0.0
3 1.000 -3.311259E+03 0.0 1.823842E+01 0.0 -1.149399E+02 0.0
4 0.000 -3.311259E+03 0.0 -2.129528E+01 0.0 -1.198816E+02 0.0
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4 1.000 1.172143E+02 0.0 -2.129528E+01 0.0 -1.198816E+02 0.0


9 0.000 -4.113555E+02 0.0 -3.215626E+01 0.0 -9.584331E+01 0.0
9 1.000 5.762646E+03 0.0 -3.215626E+01 0.0 -9.584331E+01 0.0
10 0.000 5.762646E+03 0.0 6.518988E+01 0.0 6.045220E+00 0.0
10 1.000 -6.753811E+03 0.0 6.518988E+01 0.0 6.045220E+00 0.0
11 0.000 -6.753811E+03 0.0 -3.456561E+01 0.0 1.167489E+02 0.0
11 1.000 -1.172141E+02 0.0 -3.456561E+01 0.0 1.167489E+02 0.0

F O R C E S I N R O D E L E M E N T S ( C R O D )
ELEMENT AXIAL ELEMENT AXIAL
ID. FORCE TORQUE ID. FORCE TORQUE
5 3.334333E+01 0.0 6 -1.503388E+02 0.0
7 1.597325E+02 0.0 8 -3.984136E+01 0.0
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F O R C E D I S T R I B U T I O N I N B A R E L E M E N T S ( C B A R )
ELEMENT STATION BEND-MOMENT SHEAR FORCE AXIAL
ID. (PCT) PLANE 1 PLANE 2 PLANE 1 PLANE 2 FORCE TORQUE
1 0.000 -1.098263E+05 0.0 -5.620021E+03 0.0 -1.972972E+04 0.0
1 1.000 -6.902036E+04 0.0 4.039792E+03 0.0 -1.489982E+04 0.0
2 0.000 -6.902037E+04 0.0 -2.410550E+03 0.0 -1.409352E+04 0.0
2 1.000 -2.652932E+04 0.0 8.093880E+02 0.0 -1.248356E+04 0.0
3 0.000 -2.652932E+04 0.0 -2.326103E+02 0.0 -7.333517E+03 0.0
3 1.000 1.092021E+04 0.0 -2.326103E+02 0.0 -7.333517E+03 0.0
4 0.000 1.092021E+04 0.0 1.182581E+02 0.0 -7.289658E+03 0.0
4 1.000 -8.118965E+03 0.0 1.182581E+02 0.0 -7.289658E+03 0.0
9 0.000 1.098263E+05 0.0 6.417671E+02 0.0 1.513345E+04 0.0
9 1.000 -1.339296E+04 0.0 6.417671E+02 0.0 1.513345E+04 0.0
10 0.000 -1.339295E+04 0.0 -1.562901E+03 0.0 6.451971E+03 0.0
10 1.000 -2.531606E+04 0.0 4.370995E+02 0.0 6.451971E+03 0.0
11 0.000 -2.531606E+04 0.0 -1.741408E+02 0.0 6.467182E+03 0.0
11 1.000 8.118966E+03 0.0 -1.741408E+02 0.0 6.467182E+03 0.0

F O R C E S I N R O D E L E M E N T S ( C R O D )
ELEMENT AXIAL ELEMENT AXIAL
ID. FORCE TORQUE ID. FORCE TORQUE
5 -6.500541E+03 0.0 6 9.150221E+03 0.0
7 3.810205E+02 0.0 8 3.535989E+02 0.0
WORKSHOP 2
GRAVITY LOAD

S T R E S S D I S T R I B U T I O N I N B A R E L E M E N T S ( C B A R )

Simply-Supported Truss
ELEMENT STATION SXC SXD SXE SXF AXIAL S-MAX S-MIN M.S.-T
ID. (PCT) M.S.-C
1 0.000 7.691278E+01 -7.691278E+01 -7.691278E+01 7.691278E+01 -3.007281E+02 -2.238154E+02 -3.776409E+02 6.3E+01
1 1.000 -2.661660E+02 2.661660E+02 2.661660E+02 -2.661660E+02 -3.007281E+02 -3.456216E+01 -5.668942E+02 4.1E+01
2 0.000 -2.661660E+02 2.661660E+02 2.661660E+02 -2.661660E+02 -2.758343E+02 -9.668304E+00 -5.420002E+02 4.3E+01
2 1.000 2.597838E+02 -2.597838E+02 -2.597838E+02 2.597838E+02 -2.758343E+02 -1.605054E+01 -5.356180E+02 4.4E+01
3 0.000 2.597838E+02 -2.597838E+02 -2.597838E+02 2.597838E+02 -2.758343E+02 -1.605054E+01 -5.356181E+02
3 1.000 -2.661660E+02 2.661660E+02 2.661660E+02 -2.661660E+02 -2.758343E+02 -9.668335E+00 -5.420003E+02 4.3E+01
4 0.000 -2.661660E+02 2.661660E+02 2.661660E+02 -2.661660E+02 -3.007281E+02 -3.456216E+01 -5.668942E+02
4 1.000 7.691277E+01 -7.691277E+01 -7.691277E+01 7.691277E+01 -3.007281E+02 -2.238154E+02 -3.776409E+02 4.1E+01
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9 0.000 -5.070840E+01 5.070840E+01 5.070840E+01 -5.070840E+01 2.262316E+02 2.769400E+02 1.755232E+02 7.6E+01


9 1.000 -8.400930E+01 8.400930E+01 8.400930E+01 -8.400930E+01 2.262316E+02 3.102409E+02 1.422223E+02
10 0.000 -8.400930E+01 8.400930E+01 8.400930E+01 -8.400930E+01 1.579233E+02 2.419326E+02 7.391402E+01 9.8E+01
10 1.000 -8.400930E+01 8.400930E+01 8.400930E+01 -8.400930E+01 1.579233E+02 2.419326E+02 7.391402E+01 9.8E+01
11 0.000 -8.400930E+01 8.400930E+01 8.400930E+01 -8.400930E+01 2.262316E+02 3.102409E+02 1.422223E+02 7.6E+01
11 1.000 -5.070840E+01 5.070840E+01 5.070840E+01 -5.070840E+01 2.262316E+02 2.769400E+02 1.755232E+02

S T R E S S E S I N R O D E L E M E N T S ( C R O D )
ELEMENT AXIAL SAFETY TORSIONAL SAFETY ELEMENT AXIAL SAFETY TORSIONAL SAFETY
ID. STRESS MARGIN STRESS MARGIN ID. STRESS MARGIN STRESS MARGIN
5 -3.465651E+01 5.4E+01 0.0 6 1.192741E+02 1.5E+01 0.0
7 1.192741E+02 1.5E+01 0.0 8 -3.465651E+01 5.4E+01 0.0
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S T R E S S D I S T R I B U T I O N I N B A R E L E M E N T S ( C B A R )
ELEMENT STATION SXC SXD SXE SXF AXIAL S-MAX S-MIN M.S.-T
ID. (PCT) M.S.-C
1 0.000 -4.413949E+01 4.413949E+01 4.413949E+01 -4.413949E+01 1.820101E+01 6.234050E+01 -2.593847E+01 3.8E+02
1 1.000 -2.877395E+02 2.877395E+02 2.877395E+02 -2.877395E+02 1.820101E+01 3.059406E+02 -2.695385E+02 7.7E+01
2 0.000 -2.877395E+02 2.877395E+02 2.877395E+02 -2.877395E+02 1.744906E+01 3.051886E+02 -2.702905E+02 7.8E+01
2 1.000 4.023085E+01 -4.023085E+01 -4.023085E+01 4.023085E+01 1.744906E+01 5.767992E+01 -2.278179E+01 4.2E+02
3 0.000 4.023086E+01 -4.023086E+01 -4.023086E+01 4.023086E+01 -2.089816E+01 1.933270E+01 -6.112902E+01 7.1E+01
3 1.000 3.553065E+02 -3.553065E+02 -3.553065E+02 3.553065E+02 -2.089816E+01 3.344083E+02 -3.762047E+02 6.3E+01
4 0.000 3.553065E+02 -3.553065E+02 -3.553065E+02 3.553065E+02 -2.179665E+01 3.335098E+02 -3.771031E+02 7.1E+01
4 1.000 -1.257740E+01 1.257740E+01 1.257740E+01 -1.257740E+01 -2.179665E+01 -9.219258E+00 -3.437405E+01 6.3E+01
9 0.000 2.910105E+01 -2.910105E+01 -2.910105E+01 2.910105E+01 -1.474512E+01 1.435593E+01 -4.384618E+01 6.0E+01
9 1.000 -4.076743E+02 4.076743E+02 4.076743E+02 -4.076743E+02 -1.474512E+01 3.929292E+02 -4.224194E+02 5.6E+01
10 0.000 -4.076743E+02 4.076743E+02 4.076743E+02 -4.076743E+02 9.300338E-01 4.086043E+02 -4.067443E+02 5.8E+01
10 1.000 4.777935E+02 -4.777935E+02 -4.777935E+02 4.777935E+02 9.300338E-01 4.787236E+02 -4.768635E+02 4.9E+01
11 0.000 4.777935E+02 -4.777935E+02 -4.777935E+02 4.777935E+02 1.796137E+01 4.957549E+02 -4.598322E+02 4.7E+01
11 1.000 8.292229E+00 -8.292229E+00 -8.292229E+00 8.292229E+00 1.796137E+01 2.625360E+01 9.669140E+00 5.1E+01

S T R E S S E S I N R O D E L E M E N T S ( C R O D )
ELEMENT AXIAL SAFETY TORSIONAL SAFETY ELEMENT AXIAL SAFETY TORSIONAL SAFETY
ID. STRESS MARGIN STRESS MARGIN ID. STRESS MARGIN STRESS MARGIN
5 6.412179E+00 3.0E+02 0.0 6 -2.891131E+01 6.5E+01 0.0
7 3.071780E+01 6.1E+01 0.0 8 -7.661800E+00 2.5E+02 0.0
WORKSHOP 2
SNOW AND CONCENTRATED LOAD

Simply-Supported Truss
S T R E S S D I S T R I B U T I O N I N B A R E L E M E N T S ( C B A R )
ELEMENT STATION SXC SXD SXE SXF AXIAL S-MAX S-MIN M.S.-T
ID. (PCT) M.S.-C
1 0.000 1.178464E+04 -1.178464E+04 -1.178464E+04 1.178464E+04 -3.587222E+03 8.197420E+03 -1.537187E+04 5.6E-01
1 1.000 7.406060E+03 -7.406060E+03 -7.406060E+03 7.406060E+03 -2.709058E+03 4.697002E+03 -1.011512E+04 1.4E+00
2 0.000 7.406061E+03 -7.406061E+03 -7.406061E+03 7.406061E+03 -2.562459E+03 4.843602E+03 -9.968520E+03 1.4E+00
2 1.000 2.846663E+03 -2.846663E+03 -2.846663E+03 2.846663E+03 -2.269737E+03 5.769253E+02 -5.116400E+03 3.7E+00
3 0.000 2.846663E+03 -2.846663E+03 -2.846663E+03 2.846663E+03 -1.333367E+03 1.513296E+03 -4.180030E+03 1.5E+01
3 1.000 -1.171767E+03 1.171767E+03 1.171767E+03 -1.171767E+03 -1.333367E+03 -1.616001E+02 -2.505133E+03 4.7E+00
4 0.000 -1.171767E+03 1.171767E+03 1.171767E+03 -1.171767E+03 -1.325392E+03 -1.536259E+02 -2.497159E+03
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4 1.000 8.711855E+02 -8.711855E+02 -8.711855E+02 8.711855E+02 -1.325392E+03 -4.542069E+02 -2.196578E+03 8.6E+00


9 0.000 -7.769585E+03 7.769585E+03 7.769585E+03 -7.769585E+03 2.328223E+03 1.009781E+04 -5.441362E+03 1.4E+00
9 1.000 9.474753E+02 -9.474753E+02 -9.474753E+02 9.474753E+02 2.328223E+03 3.275699E+03 1.380748E+03 3.4E+00
10 0.000 9.474749E+02 -9.474749E+02 -9.474749E+02 9.474749E+02 9.926110E+02 1.940086E+03 4.513605E+01 1.1E+01
10 1.000 1.790967E+03 -1.790967E+03 -1.790967E+03 1.790967E+03 9.926110E+02 2.783578E+03 -7.983558E+02 7.6E+00
11 0.000 1.790967E+03 -1.790967E+03 -1.790967E+03 1.790967E+03 9.949510E+02 2.785918E+03 -7.960159E+02 7.6E+00
11 1.000 -5.743705E+02 5.743705E+02 5.743705E+02 -5.743705E+02 9.949510E+02 1.569322E+03 4.205806E+02 2.9E+01

S T R E S S E S I N R O D E L E M E N T S ( C R O D )
ELEMENT AXIAL SAFETY TORSIONAL SAFETY ELEMENT AXIAL SAFETY TORSIONAL SAFETY
ID. STRESS MARGIN STRESS MARGIN ID. STRESS MARGIN STRESS MARGIN
5 -1.250104E+03 5.2E-01 0.0 6 1.759658E+03 8.0E-02 0.0
7 7.327319E+01 2.5E+01 0.0 8 6.799979E+01 2.7E+01 0.0
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ran Users should proceed to the next step.
22. Proceed with the Reverse Translation process, that is, attaching the
prob2.xdb results file into MSC.Patran. To do this, return to the Anal-
ysis form and proceed as follows:

Analysis
Action: Attach XDB
Object: Result Entities
Method: Local

Select Results File...


Filter
Available Files: prob2.xdb
OK
Apply

23. When the translation is complete and the Heartbeat turns green, bring up
the Results form.

Results
Action: Create
Object: Fringe
Select Results Case(s): temperature_load, Static Subcase
Select Fringe Result: Displacements, Translational
Quantity: Magnitude

To change the target entities of the plot, click on the Target Entities
icon.

Target Entities

Target Entity: Materials


Select Materials: southern_pine

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WORKSHOP 2 Simply-Supported Truss

To change the display attributes of the plot, click on the Display


Attributes icon.

Display Attributes

Style: Discrete/Smooth

To change the plot options, click on the Plot Options icon.

Plot Options

Coordinate Transformation: None


Apply

24. Next, add the deformation options to the plot.

Results
Action: Create
Object: Deformation
Select Results Case(s): temperature_load, Static Subcase
Select Deformation Result: Displacements, Translational

To change the properties of the plot, click on the Display Attributes


icon.

Display Attributes

Show Undeformed
Line Style:
Apply

If you wish to reset your display graphics to the state it was in before you
began post-processing your model, remember to select the Reset
Graphics icon.

Reset Graphics

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You can go back and select any Results Case, Fringe Results or
Deformation Results you are interested in.

Quit MSC.Patran when you have completed this exercise.

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WORKSHOP 3

Linear Static Analysis of a


Simply-Supported Stiffened Plate

Objectives:
Create a MSC.Nastran analysis model comprised of
CQUAD4 & CBAR elements.
Prepare a MSC.Nastran input file for a Linear Static
analysis.
Visualize analysis results.

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WORKSHOP 3 Stiffened Plate

Model Description:
Below is a finite element representation of the stiffened plate shown
on page 3-1. The plate is 0.1 inches thick; therefore thin-shell theory
applies. I-beam stiffeners are mounted as shown. The structure has
pin supports on its four corners and a uniform pressure of 0.5 psi is
applied to the surface of the plate (See Figure 3.3). Table 3.1
contains all the necessary values to define the material and property
of the stiffened plate.
HINT: Because the centroidal axes of the stiffeners do not coincide
with the mid-plane of the plate, you will need to account for
this when you define the element properties for the
stiffeners.

Figure 3.1 - Model Schematics


ye
0.5 psi 0.1 b
C D
5.0 (typ)
Stiffener

2.0
a a ze
A
A 0.1
20.0
Z F E
X View A-A b
10.0 Y
1.0

Table 3.1 - Model Properties

Elastic Modulus: 10.3E+06 psi


Poisson Ratio 0.30
Density: 0.101 lbs/in3
Plate Thickness: 0.10 in
Bar Cross-Sectional Area: 0.38 in2
Iaa: 0.2293 in4
Ibb: 0.0168 in4

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J: 0.0013 in4

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WORKSHOP 3 Stiffened Plate

Suggested Exercise Steps:


Explicitly generate a finite element representation of
the stiffened plate using nodes (GRID), element
connectivities, (CBAR) and a manually defined
CQUAD4 element.
Define material (MAT1) and element properties
(PSHELL & PBAR).
Verify XY-orientation and offset vectors for the bar
elements.
Define simply-supported boundary constraints (SPC1)
and apply a uniform pressure load to the plate
(PLOAD4).
Use the load and boundary condition sets to define a
load case (SUBCASE).
Prepare the model for a Linear Static analysis (SOL
101).
Generate and submit input file for MSC.Nastran.
Review the results.

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Figure 3.2 - Grid Coordinates and Element Connectivities

31 32 33 34 35 36
21 22 23 24 25
16 17 18 19 20
25 26 27 28 29 30

11 12 13 14 15
13 14 15 16 17 18
26 27 28 29 30
6 7 8 9 10
7 8 9 10 11 12

1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5 6
31 32 33 34 35
Y

Z X

Figure 3.3 - Loads and Boundary Conditions

123 .5 psi acting uniformly on plate surface 123

123 123

Z
Y
X

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Exercise Procedure:
1. Users who are not utilizing MSC.Patran for generating
an input file should go to Step 17, otherwise, proceed to
Step 2.
2. Create a new database called prob3.db.

File/New...
New Database Name: prob3
OK

In the New Model Preference form set the following:

Tolerance: Default
Analysis Code: MSC/NASTRAN
Analysis Type: Structural
OK

Whenever possible click Auto Execute (turn off).


3. Create a 20x10 inch surface.

Geometry
Action: Create
Object: Surface
Method: XYZ
Vector Coordinate List: <20, 10, 0>
Origin Coordinate List: [0,0,0]
Apply

For clarity, turn on the Show Parametric Direction parameter.

Display/Geometry...
Show Parametric Direction
Apply
Cancel

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WORKSHOP 3 Stiffened Plate

4. Edit the surface by breaking it into two halves. You control how the
surface is to be divided by using the Break Direction parameter;
Constant u Direction corresponds to Parametric direction 1 as
displayed on the surface created in the previous step.

Geometry
Action: Edit
Object: Surface
Method: Break
Option: Parametric
Break Direction: Constant u Direction
Break curve: 0.5
Delete Original Surfaces
Surface List: Surface 1
Apply

Answer Yes when the question Do you wish to delete the original
surfaces? comes up on the screen.

Yes

Figure 3.4 - Geometry and Parametric Direction of Plates

Surface 3.1

Surface 2.1

Surface 2.4

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5. Before you mesh the geometry model, shrink the elements by 20%;
this allows you to easily visualize the element connectivities.

Display/Finite Elements...
FEM Shrink: 0.20
Apply
Cancel

To better visualize the connectivities, increase the node display size


using the following toolbar icon:

Node Size

Turn off Parametric Direction to minimize the model information in


your display.

Display/Geometry...
Show Parametric Directions
Apply
Cancel

6. Place mesh seeds to determine the size of the mesh.

Finite Elements
Action: Create
Object: Mesh Seed
Type: Uniform
Number of Elements
Number = 2
Curve List: Surface 2.1, 3.1
(Select both left edges)

Apply

Number = 5

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WORKSHOP 3 Stiffened Plate

Curve List: Surface 2.4


(Select bottom edge)

Apply

7. Proceed with meshing the geometry model.


First, discretize the surface into Quad4 elements:

Finite Elements
Action: Create
Object: Mesh
Type: Surface
Element Topology: Quad4
Mesher: IsoMesh
Surface List: Surface 2, 3
(Select all surfaces)

Apply

8. To represent the stiffeners, generate bar elements along the


longitudinal edges of the surfaces. There is no need to specify a
Global Edge Length since the mesher will utilize existing nodes
generated when you meshed the plate geometry with quad elements.
NOTE: The stiffener centroidal offsets are NOT taken into account
during this step. These offsets are specified when you
define the Element Properties for the bar elements.

Finite Elements
Action: Create
Object: Mesh
Type: Curve
Element Topology: Bar2
Curve List: Surface 2.4 2.2 3.2
(Select all horizontal edges)

Apply

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9. Equivalence the model to remove duplicate nodes at common
geometry boundaries.

Finite Elements
Action: Equivalence
Object: All
Method: Tolerance Cube
Apply

Refresh the screen as needed using the Refresh Graphics icon on


the Top Menu Bar.

Refresh Graphics

Use the Label Control Icon

to turn on node and element label

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WORKSHOP 3 Stiffened Plate

Figure 3.5 - Geometry and Meshing of Plates

10. Define a material using the specified Modulus of Elasticity, Poisson


Ratio & Density of the model description.

Materials
Action: Create
Object: Isotropic
Method: Manual Input
Material Name: alum
Input Properties...
Constitutive Model: Linear Elastic
Elastic Modulus = 10.3E6
Poisson Ratio = 0.3
OK
Apply

11. Create the elements properties for the model.

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11a. First define properties for the Quad4 elements which represent the
plate.

Properties
Action: Create
Dimension: 2D
Type: Shell
Property Set Name: plate
Input Properties...
Material Name: m:alum
Thickness: ???
(Enter the plate thickness.)

OK
Select Members: Surface 2, 3
(Select all surfaces.)

Add
Apply

11b. Next, define properties for the Bar2 elements which represent the
stiffeners. For this model, in addition to bar orientation, area, area
moments of inertia, torsional constant and appropriate stress
recovery coefficients, we need to define offsets (See Hint on page
3-3).

Properties
Action: Create
Dimension: 1D
Type: Beam
Property Set Name: stiffener
Input Properties...
Material Name: m:alum
Bar Orientation: <0, 0, 1>
[Offset @ Node 1]: <0, 0, 1.05>
[Offset @ Node 2]: <0, 0, 1.05>

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WORKSHOP 3 Stiffened Plate

Area: 0.38
[Inertia 1,1]: ???
(Enter Inertia about 1-1)

[Inertia 2,2]: ???


(Enter Inertia about 2-2)

[Torsional Constant]: 0.0013


[Y of Point C]: 1.
[Z of Point C]: -0.5
[Y of Point D]: ???
(Enter Y of Point D)

[Z of Point D]: ???


(Enter Z of Point D)

[Y of Point E]: -1.


[Z of Point E]: 0.5
[Y of Point F]: -1.
[Z of Point F]: -0.5
OK

Select Members: Surface 2.2, 2.4, 3.2


(Select all horizontal edges)

Add
Apply

12. Use the Viewing/Angles... option to change the view. Also, erase all
geometry using the Display/Plot/Erase... option.

Viewing/ Angles...
Method: Model Absolute
Angles: 23.0, 34.0, 0.0
Apply

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Cancel

Display/Plot/Erase...
Geometry: Erase
OK

Refresh the screen as needed using the Refresh Graphics icon on


the Top Menu Bar.

Refresh Graphics

Also turn all label off by using Hide Label icon


12a. Graphically assess the orientation vectors that are required on the
CBAR entries in the MSC.Nastran input file.
These vectors define the local XY plane for each bar element. Since
the element property you created was applied to the geometry model
instead of the analysis model, graphical display of respective
attributes will appear on the geometry model by default.
In order to display attributes such as the orientation vectors on our
analysis model, we must change the option in Display/Load/BC/
Elem. Props..., since all geometry was erased from the Viewport.

Display/Load/BC/Elem. Props...
Show on FEM Only
Apply
Cancel

12b. Change the Action in Properties form to Show.

Properties
Action: Show
Existing Properties: Definition of XY Plane
(Highlight to select)

Display Method: Vector Plot


Select Group: default_group
(Highlight to select)

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Apply

Figure 3.6 - Vector Plot and Meshing of Plates

1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000

1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000

1.000
1.000
1.000
Y
1.000
X 1.000
Z

12c. Now, display the offset vector at Node 2 of each bar element.

Properties
Action: Show
Existing Properties: Offset @ Node 2
(Highlight to select)

Display Method: Vector Plot


Select Group: default_group
(Highlight to select)

Apply

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Figure 3.7 - Nodal Offset and Meshing of Plates

1.050
1.050
1.050
1.050
1.050

1.050
1.050
1.050
1.050
1.050

1.050
1.050
1.050
1.050
Y
1.050
X
Z

13. Before defining loads & boundary conditions, modify your display
and viewing settings as follows:

Display/Plot/Erase...
Geometry: Plot
FEM: Erase
OK

Display/Load/BC/Elem. Props...
Show on FEM Only
Apply
Cancel

Reset the display by selecting the Reset Graphics icon on the Top
Menu Bar as needed before continuing.

Reset Graphics

13a. Define displacement constraints and apply them to the geometry


model. This boundary condition represents the simply supported
corners of the stiffened plate structure.

Loads/BCs
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WORKSHOP 3 Stiffened Plate

Action: Create
Object: Displacement
Type: Nodal
New Set Name: simply_support
Input Data...
Translations < T1 T2 T3 > < 0, 0, 0 >
OK
Select Application Region...
Geometry Filter: Geometry
Select Geometry Entities: Point 1, 2, 3, 4
(Select the four outer corner points)

Add
OK
Apply

Figure 3.8 - Nodal Constraints of Plates

123

123

123

Y
123
X
Z

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Reset the display by selecting the Reset Graphics icon on the Top
Menu Bar.

Reset Graphics

13b. Apply a uniform pressure load to the surface of the plate on which
the stiffeners are mounted.

Loads/BCs
Action: Create
Object: Pressure
Type: Element Uniform
New Set Name: pressure
Target Element Type: 2D
Input Data...
Top Surf Pressure: 0.5
OK
Select Application Region...
Geometry Filter: Geometry
Select Surfaces or Edges: Surface 2, 3
(Select all surfaces)

Add
OK
Apply

Note that because your pressure loads are applied to the geometry
model instead of the analysis model, it may appear as if the load was
not applied correctly.

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WORKSHOP 3 Stiffened Plate

Figure 3.9 - Pressures and Geometry of Plates

.5000

.5000 .5000

.5000
.5000

X .5000
Z

14. Create a new group called fem_only. This group will have only
your analysis model entities as members.

Group/Create...
New Group Name: fem_only
Make Current
Unpost All Other Groups
Group Contents: Add All FEM
Apply
Cancel

15. Create a load case which references the pressure and boundary
condition sets you just defined.

Load Cases
Action: Create
Load Case Name: load_static
Load Case Type: Static
Assign / Prioritize Loads/BCs

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Select Individual Load/BCs: Displ_simply_support
Press_pressure
(Highlight to select)
OK
Apply

16. Now you are ready to generate an input file for analysis.
Click on the Analysis radio button on the Top Menu Bar and
complete the entries as shown here.

Analysis
Action: Analyze
Object: Entire Model
Method: Analysis Deck
Job Name: prob3
Translation Parameters...
Data Output: XDB and Print
OK
Solution Type...
Solution Type: Linear Static
Solution Parameters...
Database Run
Automatic Constraints
Data Deck Echo: Sorted
OK
OK
Subcase Select...
Subcases For Solution Sequence: load_static
Subcases Selected: Default
(Click to deselect)

OK

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WORKSHOP 3 Stiffened Plate

Apply

An input file called prob3.bdf will be generated. This process of


translating your model into an input file is called the Forward
Translation. The Forward Translation is complete when the
Heartbeat turns green.

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Generating an Input File for MSC.Nastran Users:
17. MSC.Nastran users can generate an input file using the data
from pages 3-3 (general model description) and 3-4
(NASTRAN model element IDs). The result should be similar
to the output below (prob3.dat):
ID SEMINAR,PROB3
TIME 10
SOL 101
CEND
TITLE = STIFFENED PLATE
SUBCASE 1
SUBTITLE = load_static
SPC = 1
LOAD = 1
DISPLACEMENT=ALL
SPCFORCES=ALL
STRESS=ALL
BEGIN BULK
PARAM, POST,0
PSHELL,1,1,.1,1,,1
CQUAD4,1,1,1,2,8,7
=,*1,=,*1,*1,*1,*1
=3
CQUAD4,6,1,7,8,14,13
=,*1,=,*1,*1,*1,*1
=3
CQUAD4,11,1,13,14,26,25
=,*1,=,*1,*1,*1,*1
=3
CQUAD4,16,1,25,26,32,31
=,*1,=,*1,*1,*1,*1
=3
PBAR 2 1 .38 .2293 .0168 .0013
1. -.5 1. .5 -1. .5 -1. -.5
CBAR 21 2 31 32 0. 0. 1.
0. 0. 1.05 0. 0. 1.05
CBAR 22 2 32 33 0. 0. 1.
0. 0. 1.05 0. 0. 1.05
CBAR 23 2 33 34 0. 0. 1.
0. 0. 1.05 0. 0. 1.05
CBAR 24 2 34 35 0. 0. 1.
0. 0. 1.05 0. 0. 1.05
CBAR 25 2 35 36 0. 0. 1.
0. 0. 1.05 0. 0. 1.05
CBAR 26 2 13 14 0. 0. 1.
0. 0. 1.05 0. 0. 1.05
CBAR 27 2 14 15 0. 0. 1.
0. 0. 1.05 0. 0. 1.05
CBAR 28 2 15 16 0. 0. 1.
0. 0. 1.05 0. 0. 1.05

CBAR 29 2 16 17 0. 0. 1.
0. 0. 1.05 0. 0. 1.05

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CBAR 30 2 17 18 0. 0. 1.
0. 0. 1.05 0. 0. 1.05
CBAR 31 2 1 2 0. 0. 1.
0. 0. 1.05 0. 0. 1.05
CBAR 32 2 2 3 0. 0. 1.
0. 0. 1.05 0. 0. 1.05
CBAR 33 2 3 4 0. 0. 1.
0. 0. 1.05 0. 0. 1.05
CBAR 34 2 4 5 0. 0. 1.
0. 0. 1.05 0. 0. 1.05
CBAR 35 2 5 6 0. 0. 1.
0. 0. 1.05 0. 0. 1.05
MAT1,1,1.03+7,,.3,.101
GRID,1,,0.,0.,0.
=,*1,=,*4,=,=
=4
GRID,7,,0.,2.5,0.
=,*1,=,*4,=,=
=4
GRID,13,,0.,5.,0.
=,*1,=,*4,=,=
=4
GRID,25,,0.,7.5,0.
=,*1,=,*4,=,=
=4
GRID,31,,0.,10.,0.
=,*1,=,*4,=,=
=4
SPC1,1,123,1,6,31,36
PLOAD4,1,1,-.5,,,,THRU,20
ENDDATA

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Submitting the Input File for Analysis:
18. Submit the input file to MSC.Nastran for analysis.
18a. To submit the MSC.Patran .bdf file, find an available
UNIX shell window. At the command prompt enter
nastran prob3.bdf scr=yes. Monitor the run using the
UNIX ps command.
18b. To submit the MSC.Nastran .dat file, find an available
UNIX shell window and at the command prompt enter
nastran prob3.dat scr=yes. Monitor the run using the
UNIX ps command.
19. When the run is completed, edit the prob3.f06 file and search
for the word FATAL. If no matches exist, search for the word
WARNING. Determine whether existing WARNING
messages indicate modeling errors.
19a. While still editing prob3.f06, search for the word:
D I S P L A C E (spaces are necessary).
What are the components of the displacement vector for
GRID 16 (translation only)?
(Please check Figure 3-5 for exact location. Your ID may
be different because of the meshing sequence)

disp X =
disp Y =
disp Z =

Search for the word:


S T R E S S (spaces are necessary)

What is the axial stress for CBAR 28?


(Please check Figure 3-5 for exact location. Your ID may
be different because of the meshing sequence)

axial stress =

Search for the word:

Q U A D (spaces are necessary)


What are the centroidal Von Mises stresses for

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WORKSHOP 3 Stiffened Plate

CQUAD4 13?

-(thk/2): stress =
+(thk/2): stress =

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Comparison of Results:
20. Compare the results obtained in the .f06 file with the results on
the following page:

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WORKSHOP 3 Stiffened Plate

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3-32
D I S P L A C E M E N T V E C T O R
POINT ID. TYPE T1 T2 T3 R1 R2 R3
...
15 G -1.476435E-06 1.043545E-18 -6.628885E-02 -5.984796E-17 -7.129618E-07 6.505213E-19
16 G 1.476435E-06 9.723938E-19 -6.628885E-02 -5.204170E-17 7.129618E-07 -4.987330E-18
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17 G 5.591691E-06 4.218224E-19 -6.629492E-02 -3.328501E-17 2.532921E-06 -4.580754E-18


...
S T R E S S E S I N B A R E L E M E N T S ( C B A R )
ELEMENT SA1 SA2 SA3 SA4 AXIAL SA-MAX SA-MIN M.S.-T
ID. SB1 SB2 SB3 SB4 STRESS SB-MAX SB-MIN M.S.-C
...
27 6.330274E+00 6.330274E+00 -6.330274E+00 -6.330274E+00 1.551750E+01 2.184777E+01 9.187223E+00
3.042516E+00 3.042516E+00 -3.042516E+00 -3.042516E+00 1.856001E+01 1.247498E+01
28 3.671753E+00 3.671753E+00 -3.671753E+00 -3.671753E+00 1.145898E+01 1.513073E+01 7.787226E+00
3.671753E+00 3.671753E+00 -3.671753E+00 -3.671753E+00 1.513073E+01 7.787226E+00
29 3.042516E+00 3.042516E+00 -3.042516E+00 -3.042516E+00 1.551750E+01 1.856001E+01 1.247498E+01
6.330274E+00 6.330274E+00 -6.330274E+00 -6.330274E+00 2.184777E+01 9.187223E+00
...
S T R E S S E S I N Q U A D R I L A T E R A L E L E M E N T S ( Q U A D 4 )

EMENT FIBRE STRESSES IN ELEMENT COORD SYSTEM PRINCIPAL STRESSES (ZERO SHEAR)
D GRID-ID DISTANCE NORMAL-X NORMAL-Y SHEAR-XY ANGLE MAJOR MINOR VON MISE
..
14 -5.000000E-02 1.097013E+03 3.316525E+03 8.524920E+00 89.7799 3.316558E+03 1.096981E+03 2.926555E+03
5.000000E-02 -1.074849E+03 -3.308467E+03 -7.427087E+00 -0.1905 -1.074825E+03 -3.308491E+03 2.923237E+03
15 -5.000000E-02 8.796146E+02 3.255502E+03 9.030478E+00 89.7822 3.255536E+03 8.795803E+02 2.916963E+03
5.000000E-02 -8.643490E+02 -3.282210E+03 1.225410E+01 0.2904 -8.642869E+02 -3.282272E+03 2.946774E+03
16 -5.000000E-02 2.718993E+02 1.374746E+03 -3.101020E+01 -88.3906 1.375617E+03 2.710280E+02 1.262120E+03
5.000000E-02 -3.403154E+02 -1.388169E+03 1.136059E+01 0.6211 -3.401922E+02 -1.388293E+03 1.253316E+03
.
WORKSHOP 3 Stiffened Plate

21. MSC.Nastran Users have finished this exercise.


MSC.Patran Users should proceed to the next step.
22. Proceed with the Reverse Translation process, that is, attaching the
prob3.xdb results file into MSC.Patran. To do this, return to the
Analysis form and proceed as follows:

Analysis
Action: Attach XDB
Object: Result Entities
Method: Local
Select Results File...
Available Files: prob3.xdb
OK
Apply

23. When the translation is complete and the Heartbeat turns green,
bring up the Results form.
23a. Select Fringe to view different results with color spectrum analysis.

Results
Action: Create
Object: Fringe

To select results, click on the Select Resultsicon.

Select Results

Select Result Case(s): load_static, Static Subcase


Select Fringe Result: Displacements, Translational
Quantity: Z Component

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To change the Display Attributes, click on the Display Attributes
icon.

Display Attributes

Style: Continuous
Style:
Apply

23b. Select Deformation to view physical changes of the model.

Results
Action: Create
Object: Deformation

To select results, click on the Select Results icon.

Select Results

Select Result Case(s): load_static, Static Subcase


Select Deformation Result: Displacements, Translational

To change the Display Attributes, click on the Display Attributes


icon.

Display Attributes

Show Undeformed
Apply

If you wish to reset your display graphics to the state it was in before
you began post-processing your model, remember to select the Reset
Graphics icon.

Reset Graphics

To view different results, after Reset Graphics repeat step 23 and


change Result Case(s), Fringe Result, and Deformation Result.

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WORKSHOP 3 Stiffened Plate

Quit MSC.Patran when you have completed this exercise.

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WORKSHOP 4

Rigid Element Analysis with


RBAR

Objectives:
Idealize the tube with QUAD4 elements.
Use RBAR elements to model a rigid end.
Produce a Nastran input file that represents the cylinder.
Submit the file for analysis in MSC.Natran.
Find the displacement vectors.

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WORKSHOP 4 Rigid Element Analysis with RBAR

Model Description:
The goal of this example is to maintain a circular cross section at the
rigid end of the tube, (using RBAR elements), while applying a torque
of 6000 in.lbs about the z-axis of the tube.
Below is a Finite Element representation of the tube. One end of the
tube is considered rigid, and the other end is fixed in all translational and
rotational degrees of freedom. Table 4.1 contains all the necessary
parameters to construct the input file.
Figure 4.1 - Grid Coordinates and Element Connectivities
19
25 13
20
26 31
14 7

27
21
32
15 43 8
Figure 4.2 - Loads and
22
1
Boundary Conditions
28 33 49
16 44 9 61
2
55 123456
23 123456
29 34 50 123456
17 45 10 62
3
56
24 123456
30 35 51 123456
18 46 11 63
4
57
36 123456
47 12 52 64 123456
5
999 58
123456 123456
48 53
6 65 123456
59
54 66
60

Applied Torque = 6000 in.lbs about z-axis

Table 4.1 - Model Properties

Radius: 15 in
Thickness: 0.125 in
Length: 90 in
Elastic Modulus: 10E+06 lb/in2
Poisson Ratio: 0.3
Density: 0.101 lbs/in3
Moment: 6000 in-lbs

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Suggested Exercise Steps:
Generate a finite element representation of the
cylinder structure. (i.e., The nodes (GRID) and
element connectivities (CQUAD4) should be defined
manually.)
Define material (MAT1) and element (PSHELL)
properties.
Create grid point 999 at the center of the rigid end.
This point is to serve as the load application point, as
well as the connection point for the rigid element.
Idealize the rigid end with rigid elements (RBAR).
Apply the fixed boundary constraints (SPC1).
Apply a static concentrated moment at the center of the
top enclosure, grid 999 (MOMENT).
Prepare the model for linear static analysis (SOL 101).
Generate an Input file and submit it to the MSC.Natran
solver for linear static analysis.

Review the results, specifically the displacements


along the top edges.

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WORKSHOP 4 Rigid Element Analysis with RBAR

ID SEMINAR,PROB4
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CEND
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BEGIN BULK

MSC.Natran 101 Exercise Workbook 4-5


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

ENDDATA

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Exercise Procedure:
1. Users who are not utilizing MSC.Patran for generating an
input file should go to Step 15, otherwise, proceed to Step
2.
2. Create a new database called prob4.db.

File/New...
New Database Name prob4
OK

In the New Model Preference form set the following:

Tolerance Default
Analysis code: MSC/NASTRAN
OK

In the next few steps you will create the necessary geometry for the
cylinder model.
Whenever possible click Auto Execute (turn off).

3. First create a cylindrical coordinate frame.

Geometry
Action: Create
Object: Coord
Method: 3Point
Coord ID List: 1
Type: Cylindrical
Origin: [0,0,0]
Point on Axis 3 [0,0,1]
Point on Plane 1-3: [1,0,0]
Apply

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WORKSHOP 4 Rigid Element Analysis with RBAR

4. Now create a curve.

Geometry
Action: Create
Object: Curve
Method: XYZ
Vector Coordinate List: <0, 0, 90>
Origin Coordinate List: [15, 0, 0]
Apply

Change the view to isoview_1 by selecting this icon:

Iso 1 View

Fit View

5. Create a surface out of the curve you just made.

Geometry
Action: Create
Object: Surface
Method: Revolve
Axis: Coord 0.3
Total Angle: 180
Curve List: Curve 1
Apply

Repeat this step a second time to complete the cylinder. This time select
the curve opposite Curve 1 which is Surface 1.2.

Geometry
Action: Create
Object: Surface

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Method: Revolve
Axis: Coord 0.3
Total Angle: 180
Curve List: Surface 1.2
Apply

Figure 4.3 - Geometry of Rigid Element

Surface 1.3 Surface 1.2

Curve 1
Y

Z X
Surface 2.3

6. Create the Finite Element Model and mesh the surface.


First you will create 5 mesh seeds along the top and bottom edges
(Surface 1.3 and 2.3), and 5 along the Curve 1.

Finite Elements
Action: Create
Object: Mesh Seed
Type: Uniform
Number of Elements
Number = 5
Curve List: Curve 1, Surface 1.3, 2.3
Apply

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WORKSHOP 4 Rigid Element Analysis with RBAR

Mesh the surface.

Finite Elements
Action: Create
Object: Mesh
Type: Surface
Node Coordinate Frame...
Analysis Coordinate Frame: Coord 1
Refer. Coordinate Frame: Coord 1
OK
Surface List: Surface 1, 2
Apply

Equivalence the model to remove duplicate nodes at common geometry


boundaries.

Finite Elements
Action: Equivalence
Object: All
Method: Tolerance Cube
Apply

7. Now you will create the Material Properties for the plate.

Materials
Action: Create
Object: Isotropic
Method: Manual Input
Material Name: alum
Input Properties...
Elastic Modulus = 10.0E6

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Poisson Ratio = 0.3
OK
Apply

8. Give the cylinder a thickness using Properties.

Properties
Action: Create
Dimension: 2D
Type: Shell
Property Set Name: wall
Input Properties...
Material Name: m:alum
Thickness: 0.125
OK
Select Members: Surface 1, 2
Add
Apply

Next you will apply the Load and Boundary Conditions to the model.

9. Fix the base from moving in all Degrees of Freedom. To make the screen
selection easier change the view to Right View by selecting this icon:

Right Side View

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WORKSHOP 4 Rigid Element Analysis with RBAR

Figure 4.4 - Node Locations

Nodes 6:36:6 48:66:6 999 Nodes 1:31:6, 43:61:6

Loads/BCs
Action: Create
Object: Displacement
Type: Nodal
New Set Name: fixed
Input Data...
Translations <T1 T2 T3> <0, 0, 0>
Rotations <R1 R2 R3> <0, 0, 0>
Analysis Coordinate Frame: Coord 1
OK
Select Application Region...
Geometry Filter: FEM
Select Nodes: Node 1:31:6, 43:61:6
(see Fig 4.4)

Add

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OK
Apply

10. Next you must create the loading point where the moment will be
applied.

Finite Elements
Action: Create
Object: Node
Method: Edit
Node ID List: 999
Analysis Coordinate Frame: Coord 1
Refer. Coordinate Frame: Coord 1

Associate with Geometry (turn off)


Node Location List: [0, 0, 90]
Apply

11. Create the rigid element.

Finite Elements
Action: Create
Object: MPC
Type: RBAR
Define Terms...
Create Dependant
Node List: Node 6

You can type the node into the list directly or you can screen select it by
changing back to Isometric View1 and selecting the node on the left
edge of the model.

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Also, you may want to turn on node label as well.

Select DOFs by holding the Shift key down while clicking with the left
mouse button.

DOFs: UX
UY
UZ
Apply
Create Independent
Node List: Node 999
DOFs: UX
UY
UZ
RX
RY
RZ
Apply
Cancel
Apply

Repeat this procedure nine more times replacing the Dependent Variable
Node List with Nodes 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 48, 54, 60, 66. The DOFs and
the independent node shall remain the same.

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Change the view to isoview_1 by selecting this icon:

Iso 1 View

Figure 4.5 - Nodal Constraints on the Rigid Element


123456(CID=1)
123456(CID=1)
123456(CID=1)
T
123456(CID=1)
123456(CID=1)
1
Z R
123456(CID=1)
123456(CID=1)

123456(CID=1)
123456(CID=1)
123456(CID=1)

Z X

12. Now you will create the moment.

Loads/BCs
Action: Create
Object: Force
Type: Nodal
New Set Name: applied_moment
Input Data...
Force: < >
Moment: < , , 6000>
Analysis Coordinate Frame: Coord 0
OK
Select Application Region...
Geometry Filter: FEM
Select Nodes: Node 999
Add

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OK
Apply

Figure 4.6-Force and Displacement Constraints

123456(CID=1)
123456(CID=1)
123456(CID=1)
T
123456(CID=1)
123456(CID=1)
1
Z R
123456(CID=1)
123456(CID=1)

123456(CID=1)
123456(CID=1)
123456(CID=1)

6000.

Z X

13. Create a new group for output.

Group/Create...
New Group Name: output_request
Group Contents: Add Entity Selection

NOTE: The selection process for the nodes is the same as in step 11.
Be certain to set the selection menu filter to nodes only.

Node

Also make sure you exclude Node 999.

Entity Selection: Node 6:36:6, 48:66:6


Apply
Cancel

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14. Now you are ready to run the analysis.

Analysis
Action: Analyze
Object: Entire Model
Method: Analysis Deck
Job Name: prob4
Translation Parameters...
Data Output: XDB and Print
OK
Solution Type...
Solution Type: Linear Static
OK
Subcase Create...
Subcase Name: output_1
Available Load Cases: Default
(Highlight to Select)
Output Request...
Form Type: Advanced

Under Output Requests delete both STRESS... and SPCFORCES...,


then highlight DISPLACEMENT....

Select Group(s)/Set: output_request


Modify
OK
Apply
Cancel
Subcase Select...
Subcases For Solution Sequence: Output_1

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Subcases Selected: Default


(Click to deselect)

OK
Apply

An MSC.Natran input file called prob4.bdf will be generated. This


process of translating your model into an input file is called the Forward
Translation. The Forward Translation is complete when the Heartbeat
turns green.

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Generating an Input File for MSC.Natran Users:
MSC.Natran users can generate an input file using the data from Table
4.1. The result should be similar to the output below.
15. MSC.Natran Input File: prob4.dat
ID SEMINAR, PROB4
SOL 101
TIME 600
CEND
SET 1 = 6,12,18,24,30,36,48,54,60,66
SUBCASE 1
SPC = 1
LOAD = 1
DISPLACEMENT = 1
BEGIN BULK
PARAM, POST, 0
PSHELL 1 1 .125 1 1
CQUAD4 1 1 1 2 8 7
= *1 = *1 *1 *1 *1
=3
CQUAD4 6 1 7 8 14 13
= *1 = *1 *1 *1 *1
=3
CQUAD4 11 1 13 14 20 19
= *1 = *1 *1 *1 *1
=3
CQUAD4 16 1 19 20 26 25
= *1 = *1 *1 *1 *1
=3
CQUAD4 21 1 25 26 32 31
= *1 = *1 *1 *1 *1
=3
CQUAD4 26 1 31 32 44 43
= *1 = *1 *1 *1 *1
=3
CQUAD4 31 1 43 44 50 49
= *1 = *1 *1 *1 *1
=3
CQUAD4 36 1 49 50 56 55
= *1 = *1 *1 *1 *1
=3
CQUAD4 41 1 55 56 62 61
= *1 = *1 *1 *1 *1
=3
CQUAD4 46 1 61 62 2 1
= *1 = *1 *1 *1 *1
=3
MAT1 1 10.+6 .3 .101
RBAR 51 6 999 123456 123
= *1 *6 ==
=4
RBAR 57 48 999 123456 123
= *1 *6 ==

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=2
GRID 1 1 15. 0. 0. 1
= *1 = = = *18 =
=4
GRID 7 1 15. 36. 0. 1
= *1 = = = *18 =
=4
GRID 13 1 15. 72. 0. 1
= *1 = = = *18 =
=4
GRID 19 1 15. 108. 0. 1
= *1 = = = *18 =
=4
GRID 25 1 15. 144. 0. 1
= *1 = = = *18 =
=4
GRID 31 1 15. -180. 0. 1
= *1 = = = *18 =
=4
GRID 43 1 15. -144. 0. 1
= *1 = = = *18 =
=4
GRID 49 1 15. -108. 0. 1
= *1 = = = *18 =
=4
GRID 55 1 15. -72. 0. 1
= *1 = = = *18 =
=4
GRID 61 1 15. -36. 0. 1
= *1 = = = *18 =
=4
GRID 999 1 0. 0. 90. 1
SPC1 1 123456 1 7 13 19 25 31 + A
+ A 43 49 55 61
MOMENT 1 999 0 6000. 0. 0. 1.
CORD2C 1 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 1. + B
+ B 1. 0. 0.
ENDDATA

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Submitting the Input File for Analysis:
16. Submit the input file to MSC.Natran for analysis.
16a. To submit the MSC.Patran .bdf file for analysis, find an
available UNIX shell window. At the command prompt
enter: nastran prob4.bdf scr=yes. Monitor the run using
the UNIX ps command.
16b. To submit the MSC.Natran .dat file for analysis, find an
available UNIX shell window. At the command prompt
enter: nastran prob4.dat scr=yes. Monitor the run using
the UNIX ps command.
17. When the run is completed, edit the prob4.f06 file and search for
the word FATAL. If no matches exist, search for the word
WARNING. Determine whether existing WARNING messages
indicate modeling errors.
18. While still editing prob4.f06, search for the word:
D I S P L A C E M E N T (spaces are necessary)

T2 (GRID 6) = _________________
T2 (GRID 30) = _________________
T2 (GRID 60) = _________________

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Comparison of Results:
19. Compare the results obtained in the .f06 file with the results on the
following page:

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4-24

D I S P L A C E M E N T V E C T O R

POINT ID. TYPE T1 T2 T3 R1 R2 R3


6 G 2.334818E-18 8.929722E-04 -3.036160E-20 -1.846752E-05 -3.557538E-19 5.934382E-05
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12 G -7.439477E-20 8.929722E-04 4.799947E-19 -1.846752E-05 2.286989E-19 5.934382E-05


18 G -2.455192E-18 8.929722E-04 9.146586E-19 -1.846752E-05 -3.967632E-20 5.934382E-05
24 G -3.898189E-18 8.929722E-04 1.107603E-18 -1.846752E-05 -2.191029E-19 5.934382E-05
30 G -3.852210E-18 8.929722E-04 9.851302E-19 -1.846752E-05 8.131516E-20 5.934382E-05
36 G -2.334818E-18 8.929722E-04 5.940202E-19 -1.846752E-05 -3.388132E-19 5.934382E-05
48 G 7.439477E-20 8.929722E-04 8.366394E-20 -1.846752E-05 5.234664E-19 5.934382E-05
54 G 2.455192E-18 8.929722E-04 -3.509999E-19 -1.846752E-05 -7.157428E-20 5.934382E-05
60 G 3.898189E-18 8.929722E-04 -5.439445E-19 -1.846752E-05 -1.355253E-20 5.934382E-05
66 G 3.852210E-18 8.929722E-04 -4.214716E-19 -1.846752E-05 1.524659E-19 5.934382E-05
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20. MSC.Natran Users have finished this exercise.


MSC.Patran Users should proceed to the next step.
21. Proceed with the Reverse Translation process, that is attaching the
prob4.xdb results file into MSC.Patran. To do this, return to the
Analysis form and proceed as follows:

Analysis
Action: Attach XDB
Object: Result Entities
Method: Local
Select Results File...
Selected Results File: prob4.xdb
OK
Apply

Set the default_group to current.

Group/Set Current...
Set Current Group: default_group
Cancel

22. When the translation is complete bring up the Results form..

Results
Action: Create
Object: Deformation
Select Result Case(s): Default, A1:Static Subcase
Select Deformation Result: Displacements, Translational
Show As: Resultant

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To change the target entities of the plot, click on the Target Entities
icon.

Target Entities

Target Entity: Groups


Select Groups: default_group

To change the display attributes of the plot, click on the Display


Attributes icon.

Display Attributes

Show Undeformed
Line Style:
Apply

You may reset the graphics if you click on this icon:

Reset Graphics

You can go back and select any Results Case, Fringe Results or
Deformation Results you are interested in.

Quit MSC.Patran when you are finished with this exercise.

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WORKSHOP 5

Rigid Element Analysis with


RBE2 and CONM2

Y
Y

Z
Z X

Objectives:
Idealize a rigid end using RBE2 elements.
Define a concentrated mass, to represent the weight of the
rigid enclosure (CONM2).

Produce a Nastran input file that represents the tube.


Submit the file for analysis in MSC.Nastran.

Find the displacement vectors.

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WORKSHOP 5 Rigid Element Analysis with RBE2 and CONM2

Model Description:
The goal of this example is to maintain a circular cross section at the
rigid end of the tube, (using a RBE2 element), while applying a
gravitational force of 2.7g in the z-direction.
Additionally, a concentrated mass needs to be defined to represent the
weight of the rigid enclosure. It is very important to account for all the
weight contribution since inertial loading is used in this problem.
Below is a Finite Element representation of the tube. One end of the
tube is considered rigid, and the other end is fixed in all translational and
rotational degrees of freedom. Table 5.1 contains all the necessary
parameters to construct the input file.

Figure 5.1 - Grid Coordinates and Element Connectivities.


19
25 13
20
26 31
14 7
Figure 5.2 - Loads and
21 32 Boundary Conditions
27 15 43 8 1
22 123456(CID=1)
28 33 123456(CID=1)
123456(CID=1)
16 44 9 49 61
2
55
23 34 123456(CID=1)
29 17 45 10 50 62 123456(CID=1)
3 56
24
30 35 46 51 123456(CID=1)
18 11 4 63
57 123456(CID=1)
36 47 52
12 64 123456(CID=1)
123456(CID=1)
5 58
999 123456(CID=1)
48 53 65
6
59
54 66
60

500 lb lumped mass


Applied Load = 2.7g in z-axis

Table 5.1 - Model Properties

Radius: 15 in
Thickness: 0.125 in
Length: 90 in
Elastic Modulus: 10E+06 lb/in2
Poisson Ratio: 0.3
Density: 0.101 lbs/in3

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Suggested Exercise Steps:
Explicitly generate a finite element representation of the cylinder
structure i.e., the nodes (GRID) and element connectivity (CQUAD4)
should be defined manually.
Define material (MAT1) and element (PSHELL) properties.
Idealize the top enclosure as a rigid element (RBE2).
Apply the fixed boundary constraints (SPC1).
Apply a concentrated mass of 500 lbs at the center of the top enclosure
(CONM2), and a gravitational force of 2.7g in the Z-direction
(GRAV).
Generate an Input file and submit it to the MSC.Nastran solver for
linear static analysis.
Prepare the model for linear static analysis (SOL 101), and PARAM,
WTMASS, 0.00259 (see 6-4 for format).
Review the results, specifically the displacements along the top edges.

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ID SEMINAR,PROB5
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CEND
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BEGIN BULK

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

ENDDATA

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Exercise Procedure:
1. Users who are not utilizing MSC.Patran for generating an
input file should go to Step 10, otherwise, proceed to Step 2.
2. Open the database prob4.db from the previous exercise.

File/Open...
Database Name prob4
OK

Whenever possible click Auto Execute (turn off).


3. Choose a right side view using the Right Side View icon on the toolbar.

Right Side View

4. First, you must delete the old MPC from the previous exercise. Be
careful not to delete any associated nodes.

Finite Elements
Action: Delete
Object: MPC
Delete Related: Nodes (turn off)
List of MPCs: MPC 1:10
Apply (see Fig 5.3)

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Figure 5.3- List of MPCs

MPC 1:10

Node 6:36:6,48:66:6

5. Create the rigid element.

Finite Elements
Action: Create
Object: MPC
Type: RBE2
Define Terms...
Create Dependent
Node List Node 6:36:6, 48:66:6

You can type the nodes into the list directly or you can screen select it
by selecting the nodes on the left edge of the model. Be sure to remove
Node 999 from your list. See Fig. 5.3

Select DOFs by holding the Shift key down while clicking with the left
mouse button.

DOFs: UX
UY
UZ
Apply
Create Independent
Node List: Node 999
Apply

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Cancel
Apply

6. Now you will create the concentrated mass.


Rotate to Iso 1 view using icon

Iso 1 View

First, create a point element.

Finite Elements
Action: Create
Object: Element
Method: Edit
Shape: Point
Node 1 = Node 999
Apply

Now assign the mass a value.

Properties
Action: Create
Dimension: 0D
Type: Mass
Property Set Name: mass
Option(s): Lumped
Input Properties...
Mass: 500
OK

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Once you have clicked in the Select Members databox select the Point
Element icon, then screen select Element 51.

Point Element

Select Members: Elm 51


Add
Apply

7. Next you will create a new gravitational load.

Loads/BCs
Action: Create
Object: Inertial Load
Type: Element Uniform
New Set Name: grav_load
Input Data...
Load/BC Set Scale Factor: 386.4
Trans Accel <A1 A2 A3> <0, 0, 2.7>
OK
Apply

8. Now you must modify the load case by adding grav_load and removing
applied_moment from the Default load case.

Load Cases
Action: Modify

Highlight the Default under Select Load Case to Modify then


unhighlight Force_applied_moment under Assigned Load/BC Sets.

Select Load Case to Modify Default

The applied_moment in the spreadsheet can be removed as follows:

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Under Assigned Load/BCs:

Click the applied_moment


Remove Selected Rows
OK
Apply

9. Now you are ready to run the analysis.

Analysis
Action: Analyze
Object: Entire Model
Method: Analysis Deck
Jobname prob5
Translation Parameters...
Data Output: XDB and Print
OK
Solution Type...
Solution Type Linear Static
Solution Parameters...
Wt-Mass Conversion = 0.00259
OK
OK

Under Subcases Selected, be certain that Output_1 is still selected

Apply

An MSC.Nastran input file called prob5.bdf will be generated. This


process of translating your model into an input file is called the Forward
Translation. The Forward Translation is complete when the Heartbeat
turns green.

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Generating an Input File for MSC.Nastran Users:


MSC.Nastran users can generate an input file using the data from Table
5.1. The result should be similar to the output below.
10. MSC.Nastran Input File: prob5.dat
ID SEMINAR, PROB5
SOL 101
TIME 600
CEND
SET 1 = 6,12,18,24,30,36,48,54,60,66
ECHO = NONE
MAXLINES = 999999999
SUBCASE 1
SPC = 1
LOAD = 1
DISPLACEMENT(SORT1,REAL)=1
BEGIN BULK
PARAM, POST, 0
PARAM WTMASS .00259
PSHELL 1 1 .125 1 1
CQUAD4 1 1 1 2 8 7
= *1 = *1 *1 *1 *1
=3
CQUAD4 6 1 7 8 14 13
= *1 = *1 *1 *1 *1
=3
CQUAD4 11 1 13 14 20 19
= *1 = *1 *1 *1 *1
=3
CQUAD4 16 1 19 20 26 25
= *1 = *1 *1 *1 *1
=3
CQUAD4 21 1 25 26 32 31
= *1 = *1 *1 *1 *1
=3
CQUAD4 26 1 31 32 44 43
= *1 = *1 *1 *1 *1
=3
CQUAD4 31 1 43 44 50 49
= *1 = *1 *1 *1 *1
=3
CQUAD4 36 1 49 50 56 55
= *1 = *1 *1 *1 *1
=3
CQUAD4 41 1 55 56 62 61
= *1 = *1 *1 *1 *1
=3
CQUAD4 46 1 61 62 2 1
= *1 = *1 *1 *1 *1

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=3
MAT1 1 10.+6 .3 .101
RBE2 52 999 123 6 12 18 24 30 + C
+ C 36 48 54 60 66
CONM2 51 999 500.
GRID 1 1 15. 0. 0. 1
= *1 = = = *18 =
=4
GRID 7 1 15. 36. 0. 1
= *1 = = = *18 =
=4
GRID 13 1 15. 72. 0. 1
= *1 = = = *18 =
=4
GRID 19 1 15. 108. 0. 1
= *1 = = = *18 =
=4
GRID 25 1 15. 144. 0. 1
= *1 = = = *18 =
=4
GRID 31 1 15. -180. 0. 1
= *1 = = = *18 =
=4
GRID 43 1 15. -144. 0. 1
= *1 = = = *18 =
=4
GRID 49 1 15. -108. 0. 1
= *1 = = = *18 =
=4
GRID 55 1 15. -72. 0. 1
= *1 = = = *18 =
=4
GRID 61 1 15. -36. 0. 1
= *1 = = = *18 =
=4
GRID 999 1 0. 0. 90. 1
SPC1 1 123456 1 7 13 19 25 31 + A
+ A 43 49 55 61
GRAV 1 0 386.4 0. 0. 2.7
CORD2C 1 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 1. + B
+ B 1. 0. 0.
ENDDATA

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Submitting the Input File for Analysis:


11. Submit the input file to MSC.Nastran for analysis.
11a. To submit the MSC.Patran .bdf file for analysis, find an
available UNIX shell window. At the command prompt
enter: nastran prob5.bdf scr=yes. Monitor the run using
the UNIX ps command.
11b. To submit the MSC.Nastran .dat file for analysis, find an
available UNIX shell window. At the command prompt
enter: nastran prob5.dat scr=yes. Monitor the run using
the UNIX ps command.
12. When the run is completed, edit the prob5.f06 file and search for
the word FATAL. If no matches exist, search for the word
WARNING. Determine whether existing WARNING messages
indicate modeling errors.
13. While still editing prob5.f06, search for the word:
D I S P L A C E M E N T (spaces are necessary)
For Point IDs 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 48, 54, 60, and 66
T3 = _________________

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Comparison of Results:
14. Compare the results obtained in the .f06 file with the results on the
following page.

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Rigid Element Analysis with RBE2 and CONM2
D I S P L A C E M E N T V E C T O R

POINT ID. TYPE T1 T2 T3 R1 R2 R3

6 G 6.026367E-18 -7.202371E-18 1.147170E-03 2.371692E-20 4.927580E-06 -8.470329E-21


12 G 1.434853E-20 -9.165118E-18 1.147170E-03 2.812149E-19 4.927580E-06 3.134022E-20
18 G -6.003150E-18 -7.219238E-18 1.147170E-03 2.782768E-19 4.927580E-06 3.072190E-19
24 G -9.727650E-18 -2.107991E-18 1.147170E-03 -4.760085E-19 4.927580E-06 -2.834296E-19
30 G -9.736518E-18 4.216300E-18 1.147170E-03 5.421011E-20 4.927580E-06 2.710505E-19
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36 G -6.026367E-18 9.337972E-18 1.147170E-03 2.236167E-19 4.927580E-06 1.418780E-19


48 G -1.434853E-20 1.130072E-17 1.147170E-03 -2.117582E-19 4.927580E-06 -9.571472E-20
54 G 6.003150E-18 9.354839E-18 1.147170E-03 -4.065758E-19 4.927580E-06 1.973057E-19
60 G 9.727650E-18 4.243592E-18 1.147170E-03 8.470329E-21 4.927580E-06 2.032879E-20
66 G 9.736518E-18 -2.080699E-18 1.147170E-03 -1.016440E-19 4.927580E-06 1.285372E-19
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15. MSC.Nastran Users have finished this exercise.
MSC.Patran Users should proceed to the next step.
16. Proceed with the Reverse Translation process, that is attaching the
prob5.xdb results file into MSC.Patran. To do this, return to the
Analysis form and proceed as follows:

Analysis
Action: Attach XDB
Object: Result Entities
Method: Local
Select Results File...
Selected Results File: prob5.xdb
OK
Apply

Set the default_group to current:

Group/Set Current...
Set Current Group: default_group
Cancel

17. When the translation is complete, bring up the Results form.

Results
Action: Create
Object: Deformation
Select Result Case(s): Default, A2:Static Subcase
Select Deformation Result: Displacements, Translational
Show As: Resultant

To change the target entities of the plot, click on the Target Entities
icon.

Target Entities

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Target Entity: Groups


Select Groups: default_group

To change the display attributes of the plot, click on the Display


Attributes icon.

Display Attributes

Show Undeformed
Render Style: Wireframe
Line Style:

To change the plot options, click on the Plot Options icon.

Plot Options

Coordinate Transformation: CID


Select Coordinate Frame: Coord 1
Apply

You may reset the graphics if you click on this icon:

Reset Graphics

You can go back and select any Results Case, Fringe Results or
Deformation Results you are interested in.

Quit MSC.Patran when you are finished with this exercise.

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WORKSHOP 6

Modal Analysis of a
Circular Plate

Objectives:
Reduce the model to a 30 degree section and use symmetric
boundary conditions.
Produce a Nastran input file.

Submit the file for modal analysis in MSC.Nastran.


Find the first three natural frequencies and mode shapes of
the circular plate.

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6-2 MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook
WORKSHOP 6 Modal Analysis of a Circular Plate

Model Description:
For this example, use Lanczos method to find the first three natural
frequencies and mode shapes of a circular plate that is fully clamped
around the edge. In addition, model the circular plate by using a 30
degree section to reduce the size of the model. Be certain to incorporate
all the necessary symmetric boundary conditions to ensure the accuracy
of the analysis.
Below is a finite element representation of a 30o section of the circular
plate. It also contains the geometric dimensions and boundary
constraints. Table 6.1 contains the necessary parameters to construct the
input file (or the model if you are a MSC.Patran user).

Figure 6.1 - Grid Coordinates and Element Connectivities


15
14
13
12 30o
11 7
10 6
5
9 4
3
1 1 2
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
3.5 in 123456

246

Figure 6.2 - Boundary Constraints 246

246

246

246

246
246 246 246 246 246 246 246 123456

Table 6.1 - Model Properties


Radius: 3.5 in
Thickness: 0.125 in
Weight Density: 0.3 lbs/in3
Mass/Weight Factor: 2.59E-03 sec2/in
Elastic Modulus: 30.0E+06 lbs/in2
Poisson Ratio: 0.3

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Theoretical Solution:
Circular flat plate of uniform thickness t and radius r, edge fixed. Uniform
load w per unit area including own weight

K n Dg
f n = ------- ---------
2 4
wr

Where K1 = 10.2 fundamental


K2 = 21.3 one nodal diameter
K3 = 34.9 two nodal diameters
K4 = 39.8 one nodal circle
Notation: f = natural frequency
Kn = constant
g = gravity
E = elastic modulus
Et 3
D = --------------------------
12 ( 1 2 )
Reference: Roark and Young. Formula for Stress and Strain, Fifth
Edition, McGraw-Hill Book Company
Sample Calculation:

30e6 ( 0.125 ) 3
D = -------------------------------------- = 5365.7
12 ( 1 ( 0.3 ) 2 ) )

10.2 ( 5365.7 ) ( 386.4 )


f n = ---------- ---------------------------------------------- = 985.37Hz
2 4
( 0.3 ) ( 0.125 ) ( 3.5 )

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WORKSHOP 6 Modal Analysis of a Circular Plate

Suggested Exercise Steps:


Explicitly generate a finite element representation of the plate
structure i.e., the nodes (GRID) and element connectivity
(CQUAD4) should be defined manually.
Define material (MAT1) and element (PSHELL) properties.
Apply a clamped boundary constraint (SPC1) to the outer
curved edge, and symmetric boundary constraints (SPC1) to the
two straight inner edges.
Prepare the model for a normal modal analysis using Lanczos
Method (SOL 103 and PARAMS).
PARAM, WTMASS, 0.00259
PARAM, COUPMASS, 1
Generate an input file and submit it to the MSC.Nastran solver
for normal modal analysis.
Review the results, specifically the eigenvalues.

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook 6-5


ID SEMINAR,PROB6
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WORKSHOP 6 Modal Analysis of a Circular Plate

Exercise Procedure:
1. Users who are not utilizing MSC.Patran for generating an
input file should go to Step 11. Otherwise, proceed to Step
2.
2. Create a new database called prob6.db.

File/New...
New Database Name: prob6
OK

In the New Model Preference form set the following:

Tolerance: Default
Analysis code: MSC/NASTRAN
OK

In the next few steps, you will create the necessary geometry for the
plate.
Whenever possible click Auto Execute (turn off).

3. Create a cylindrical coordinate system.

Geometry
Action: Create
Object: Coord
Method: 3Point
Coord ID List: 1
Type: Cylindrical
Origin: [0,0,0]
Point on Axis 3 [0,0,1]
Point on Plane 1-3: [1,0,0]
Apply

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4. Now create a curve.

Geometry
Action: Create
Object: Curve
Method: XYZ
Vector Coordinate List: <3.5, 0, 0>
Origin Coordinate List: [0, 0, 0]
Apply

5. Create a surface out of the curve you just made.

Geometry
Action: Create
Object: Surface
Method: Revolve
Total Angle: 30
Curve List: Curve 1
Apply

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WORKSHOP 6 Modal Analysis of a Circular Plate

Figure 6.3 - Geometry of Circular Plate

Surface 1.2

Surface 1.3

Z X Curve 1

6. Create the Finite Element Model and mesh the surface.

Finite Elements
Action: Create
Object: Mesh Seed
Type: Uniform
Number of Elements
Number = 7
Curve List: Curve 1, Surface 1.2
Apply

Now, change the number to 1 and select the right edge.

Finite Elements
Action: Create
Object: Mesh Seed
Type: Uniform
Number of Elements

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Number = 1
Curve List: Surface 1.3
Apply

Mesh the surface.

Finite Elements
Action: Create
Object: Mesh
Type: Surface
Node Coordinate Frames...
Analysis Coordinate Frame: Coord 1
Refer. Coordinate Frame: Coord 1
OK
Surface List: Surface 1
Apply

Click on OK if a warning message appears about triangle elements.

OK

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WORKSHOP 6 Modal Analysis of a Circular Plate

Figure 6.4 - Circular Plate Mesh

Y Y

Z Z X X

7. Now you will create the Material Properties for the plate.

Materials
Action: Create
Object: Isotropic
Method: Manual Input
Material Name: mat_1
Input Properties...
Elastic Modulus = 30.0E6
Poisson Ratio = 0.3
Density = 0.3
OK
Apply

8. Give the plate a thickness using Properties.

Properties
Action: Create

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Dimension: 2D
Type: Shell
Property Set Name: plate
Input Properties...
Material Name: m:mat_1
Thickness: 0.125
OK
Select Members: Surface 1
Add
Apply

9. Next you will apply the constraints to the model.


First, constrain the outer edge from moving through all Degrees of
Freedom.

Loads/BCs
Action: Create
Object: Displacement
Type: Nodal
New Set Name: fixed
Input Data...
Translations <T1 T2 T3> <0, 0, 0>
Rotations <R1 R2 R3> <0, 0, 0>
Analysis Coordinate Frame: Coord 1
OK
Select Application Region...
Geometry Filter: FEM
Select Nodes: Node 8, 15
(see Fig. 6.5)

Add

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WORKSHOP 6 Modal Analysis of a Circular Plate

OK
Apply

Figure 6.5 - Node IDs

15
14
13
12
11
10
9
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Y

Z Z X X

Finally, constrain the upper and lower edge from moving in the Y or
direction, and from moving in the R1 and R3 rotations.

Loads/BCs
Action: Create
Object: Displacement
Type: Nodal
New Set Name: symmetry_edge
Input Data...
Translations <T1 T2 T3> < , 0, >
Rotations <R1 R2 R3> < 0, , 0>
Analysis Coordinate Frame: Coord 1
OK
Select Application Region...
Geometry Filter FEM

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Select Nodes Node 1:7, 9:14
(see Fig. 6.5)

Add
OK
Apply

Figure 6.6 - Nodal Constraints

123456(CID=100)

246(CID=100)

246(CID=100)

246(CID=100)

246(CID=100)

246(CID=100)

246(CID=100)
246(CID=100) 246(CID=100)246(CID=100)
246(CID=100)246(CID=100)246(CID=100) 123456(CID=100)
246(CID=100)

Z X

10. Next, you will run the analysis.

Analysis
Action: Analyze
Object: Entire Model
Method: Analysis Deck
Job Name: prob6
Translation Parameters...
Data Output: XDB and Print
OK
Solution Type...
Solution Type: NORMAL MODES

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WORKSHOP 6 Modal Analysis of a Circular Plate

Solution Parameters...
Mass Calculation: Coupled
Wt.-Mass Conversion = 0.00259
OK
OK
Subcase Create...
Available Load Cases: Default
(Highlight to Select)
Subcase Parameter...
Number of Desired Roots: 3
OK
Apply

When the message Do you wish to delete the existing subcase and creat
a new one appears, click on Yes to creat a new subcase.

Cancel
Apply

An MSC.Nastran input file called prob6.bdf will be generated. This


process of translating your model into an input file is called the Forward
Translation. The Forward Translation is complete when the Heartbeat
turns green.

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Generating an Input File for MSC.Nastran Users:
MSC.Nastran users can generate an input file using the data from Table
6.1. The result should be similar to the output below.
11. MSC.Nastran Input File: prob6.dat.
ID SEMINAR,PROB6
TIME 5
SOL 103
CEND
TITLE = FIXED CIRCULAR PLATE
SUBTITLE = NORMAL MODES
SPC = 20
METHOD = 1
DISP = ALL
BEGIN BULK
PARAM, POST, 0
CORD2C,100,,0.0,0.0,0.0,0.0,0.0,1.0
,1.0,0.0,0.0
GRID,1,100,0.0,0.0,0.0,100
=,*1,=,*0.5,==
=6
GRID,9,100,0.5,30.0,0.0,100
=,*1,=,*0.5,==
=5
CTRIA3,1,20,1,2,9
CQUAD4,2,20,2,3,10,9
=,*1,=,*1,*1,*1,*1
=4
PSHELL,20,30,0.125,30,,30
MAT1,30,30.+6,,.3,.3
PARAM,WTMASS,2.59-3
PARAM,COUPMASS,1
SPC,20,8,123456,0.0
SPC,20,15,123456,0.0
SPC1,20,246,1,THRU,8
SPC1,20,246,9,THRU,15
EIGRL,1,,,3
ENDDATA

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WORKSHOP 6 Modal Analysis of a Circular Plate

Submitting the Input File for Analysis:


12. Submit the input file to MSC.Nastran for analysis.
12a. To submit the MSC.Patran .bdf file for analysis, find an
available UNIX shell window. At the command prompt
enter: nastran prob6.bdf scr=yes. Monitor the run using the
UNIX ps command.
12b. To submit the MSC.Nastran.dat file for analysis, find an
available UNIX shell window. At the command prompt
enter: nastran prob6.dat scr=yes. Monitor the run using the
UNIX ps command.
13. When the run is complete, edit the prob6.f06 file and search for
the word FATAL. If no matches exist, search for the word
WARNING. Determine whether existing WARNING messages
indicate modeling errors.
14. While still editing truss.f06, search for the word:
E I G E N (spaces are necessary)
1st = __________Hz
2nd = __________Hz
3rd = __________Hz

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook 6-19


Comparison of Results:
Compare the results obtained in the .f06 file with the results on the
following page:

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WORKSHOP 6
REAL EIGENVALUES
MODE EXTRACTION EIGENVALUE RADIANS CYCLES GENERALIZED GENERALIZED

Modal Analysis of a Circular Plate


NO. ORDER MASS STIFFNESS
1 1 3.792285E+07 6.158153E+03 9.801005E+02 1.000000E+00 3.792285E+07
2 2 6.074206E+08 2.464590E+04 3.922517E+03 1.000000E+00 6.074206E+08
3 3 3.389181E+09 5.821668E+04 9.265472E+03 1.000000E+00 3.389181E+09
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15. MSC.Nastran Users have finished this exercise. MSC.Patran Users
should proceed to the next step.
16. Proceed with the Reverse Translation process; that is, attaching the
prob6.xdb results file into MSC.Patran. To do this, return to the
Analysis form and proceed as follows:

Analysis
Action: Attach XDB
Object: Result Entities
Method: Local
Select Results File...
Selected Results File: prob6.xdb
OK
Apply

17. When the translation is complete bring up the Results form.

Results
Action: Create
Object: Deformation
Select Result Case(s): Default, A1:Mode 1:Freq. = 980.1
Select Deformation Result: Eigenvectors, Translational
Show As: Resultant
Apply

Repeat for mode 2 and 3

You may reset the graphics if you click on this icon:

Reset Graphics

You can go back and select any Results Case, Fringe Results or
Deformation Results you are interested in.
Quit MSC.Patran when you are finished with this exercise.

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WORKSHOP 7

Elastic Stability of a Plate

Objectives
Produce a Nastran input file.
Submit the file for analysis in MSC.Nastran.
Find the first five natural modes of the plate.

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7-2 MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook
WORKSHOP 7 Elastic Stability of a Plate

Model Description:
For this example, find the unit critical compressive stress of a flat
rectangular plate. This plate is under equal uniform compression of 100
psi on two opposite edges. All edges are simply supported.
In addition, the applied edge compression shall be idealized as nodal
forces for this example. See Page 7-5 for helpful hints.
Below is a Finite Element representation of the flat plate. It also contains
the geometric dimensions and the loads and boundary constraints. Table
7.1 contains the necessary parameters to construct the input file.
Figure 7.1 - Loads and Boundary Constraints
123 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 23 1.000

123 23 2.000

123 23 2.000

123 23 2.000

123 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 23 1.000

Figure 7.2 - Grid Coordinates and Element Connectivities


45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 b
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Table 7.1 - Model Properties

Elastic Modulus: 29E+06 psi


Poisson Ratio: 0.3
Plate Thickness: 0.01 in
Length (a): 20 in
Height (b): 8 in

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook 7-3


Formula For elastic stability of plate:

b
--- > 10
t

Rectangular Plate under equal uniform compression on two oppsite


edges b.

All edges are simply supported


t 2
' = k -------------- ---
E
2
1v b
Since a 20
--- = ------ = 2.5
b 8

Therefore k = 3.373

0.01 2
' = 3.373 ------------------------ ---------- = 168.0 psi
29e6
2 8
1 ( 0.3 )
Reference: Roark and Young. Formula for Stress and Strain, Fifth Edition,
McGraw-Hill Book Company

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WORKSHOP 7 Elastic Stability of a Plate

Suggested Exercise Steps:


Explicitly generate a finite element representation of the plate
structure i.e., the nodes (GRID) and element connectivity
(CQUAD4) should be defined manually.
Define material (MAT1) and element (PSHELL) properties.
Apply the simply-supported boundary constraints (SPC1).
Apply a force load to the model (FORCE).
Specify real eigenvalue extraction data for Lanczos method
(EIGRL).
Generate an Input file and submit it to the MSC.Nastran
solver for buckling analysis.
Review the results, specifically the eigenvalues.

HINT: Conversion of edge pressure to nodal force:


(100 psi)(8 in)(0.01 in) = 8 lbs.
thus,
for 3 middle grids, F = 2 lbs.
for 2 outer grids, F = 1 lb.

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook 7-5


ID SEMINAR,PROB7
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WORKSHOP 7 Elastic Stability of a Plate

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WORKSHOP 7 Elastic Stability of a Plate

Exercise Procedure:
1. Users who are not utilizing MSC.Patran for generating an
input file should go to Step 12, otherwise, proceed to Step 2.
2. Create a new database called prob7.db.

File/New...
New Database Name: prob7
OK

In the New Model Preference form set the following:

Tolerance: Default
Analysis code: MSC/NASTRAN
OK

Whenever possible click Auto Execute (turn off).


3. Next create the geometry for the model.

Geometry
Action: Create
Object: Surface
Method: XYZ
Vector Coordinate List: <20, 8, 0>
Apply

4. Now create the mesh with an element edge length of 2.

Finite Elements
Action: Create
Object: Mesh
Type: Surface
Global Edge Length: 2
Element Topology: Quad 4

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Surface List: Surface 1
Apply

Figure 7.3 - Geometry and Meshing of Plate

5. Create the Material Properties for the plate.

Materials
Action: Create
Object: Isotropic
Method: Manual Input
Material Name: mat_1
Input Properties...
Elastic Modulus = 29.0E6
Poisson Ratio = 0.3
OK
Apply

6. Give the plate a thickness using Properties.

Properties

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WORKSHOP 7 Elastic Stability of a Plate

Action: Create
Dimension: 2D
Type: Shell
Property Set Name: plate
Input Properties...
Material Name: m:mat_1
Thickness: 0.01
OK
Select Members: Surface 1
Add
Apply

In the next few steps, you will constrain the model.


Figure 7.4 -Node locations

Left edge Right edge


Node 1:45:11 Node 11:55:11

7. First constrain the left edge from moving in the X, Y, Z directions.

Loads/BCs
Action: Create

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Object: Displacement
Type: Nodal
New Set Name: left_edge_constraint
Input Data...
Translations <T1 T2 T3> <0, 0, 0>
OK
Select Application Region...
Geometry Filter: FEM
Select Nodes: Node 1:45:11
(see Fig. 7.4)

Add
OK
Apply

8. Next, constrain the right edge from moving in the Y and Z directions.

Loads/BCs
Action: Create
Object: Displacement
Type: Nodal
New Set Name: right_edge_constraint
Input Data...
Translations <T1 T2 T3> < , 0, 0>
OK
Select Application Region...
Geometry Filter: FEM
Select Nodes: Node 11:55:11
(see Fig. 7.4)

Add
OK

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WORKSHOP 7 Elastic Stability of a Plate

Apply

Figure 7.5 -Node location

top_bottom_constraint

side
45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55

44

33 center

22

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

9. Finally, constrain the top and bottom edge from moving in the Z
directions.

Loads/BCs
Action: Create
Object: Displacement
Type: Nodal
New Set Name: top_bottom_constraint
Input Data...
Translations <T1 T2 T3> < , , 0>
OK
Select Application Region...
Geometry Filter: FEM
Select Nodes: Node 1:11, 45:55
(see Fig. 7.5)

Add

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OK
Apply

10. Now, create the appropriate model loading.


First for the center.

Loads/BCs
Action: Create
Object: Force
Type: Nodal
New Set Name: center
Input Data...
Force <F1 F2 F3> < -2, 0, 0>
OK
Select Application Region...
Geometry Filter: FEM
Select Nodes: Node 22:44:11
(see Fig. 7.5)

Add
OK
Apply

Then for the sides.

Loads/BCs
Action: Create
Object: Force
Type: Nodal
New Set Name: side
Input Data...
Force <F1 F2 F3> < -1, 0, 0>

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OK
Select Application Region...
Geometry Filter: FEM
Select Nodes: Node 11, 55
(see Fig. 7.5)

Add
OK
Apply

Figure 7.6 - Force and Nodal Constraints of Plate

123 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 23 1

123 23 2

123 23 2

123 23 2

123 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 23 1

11. Now, we are ready to submit the file for analysis.

Analysis
Action: Analyze
Object: Entire Model
Method: Analysis Deck
Job Name: prob7
Translation Parameters...
Data Output: XDB and Print

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OK
Solution Type...
Solution Type: Buckling
Solution Parameters...
Eigenvalue Extraction...
Number of Desired Roots = 5
OK
OK
OK
Apply

An MSC.Nastran input file called prob7.bdf will be generated. This


process of translating your model into an input file is called the Forward
Translation. The Forward Translation is complete when the Heartbeat
turns green.

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WORKSHOP 7 Elastic Stability of a Plate

Generating an Input File for MSC.Nastran Users:


MSC.Nastran users can generate an input file using the data from Table
7.1. The result should be similar to the output below.
12. MSC.Nastran Input File: prob7.dat
ID SEMINAR, PROB7
SOL 105
TIME 600
CEND
TITLE = ELASTIC STABILITY of PLATES
SUBCASE 1
SPC = 2
LOAD = 2
DISPLACEMENT=ALL
SPCFORCES=ALL
SUBCASE 2
SPC = 2
METHOD = 1
VECTOR=ALL
SPCFORCES=ALL
BEGIN BULK
PARAM, POST, 0
EIGRL 1 5 0
PSHELL 1 1 .01 1 1
CQUAD4 1 1 1 2 13 12
= *1 = *1 *1 *1 *1
=8
CQUAD4 11 1 12 13 24 23
= *1 = *1 *1 *1 *1
=8
CQUAD4 21 1 23 24 35 34
= *1 = *1 *1 *1 *1
=8
CQUAD4 31 1 34 35 46 45
= *1 = *1 *1 *1 *1
=8
MAT1 1 2.9+7 .3
GRID 1 0. 0. 0.
= *1 = *2. ==
=9
GRID 12 0. 2. 0.
= *1 = *2. ==
=9
GRID 23 0. 4. 0.
= *1 = *2. ==
=9
GRID 34 0. 6. 0.
= *1 = *2. ==
=9

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GRID 45 0. 8. 0.
= *1 = *2. ==
=9
SPCADD 2 1 3 4
LOAD 2 1. 1. 1 1. 3
SPC1 1 123 1 12 23 34 45
SPC1 3 23 11 22 33 44 55
SPC1 4 3 1 THRU 11
SPC1 4 3 45 THRU 55
FORCE 1 11 0 1. -1. 0. 0.
FORCE 1 55 0 1. -1. 0. 0.
FORCE 3 22 0 2. -1. 0. 0.
FORCE 3 33 0 2. -1. 0. 0.
FORCE 3 44 0 2. -1. 0. 0.
ENDDATA

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WORKSHOP 7 Elastic Stability of a Plate

Submitting the Input File for Analysis:


13. Submit the input file to MSC.Nastran for analysis.
13a. To submit the MSC.Patran .bdf file for analysis, find an
available UNIX shell window. At the command prompt
enter: nastran prob7.bdf scr=yes. Monitor the run using
the UNIX ps command.
13b.To submit the MSC.Nastran .dat file for analysis, find an
available UNIX shell window. At the command prompt
enter: nastran prob7.dat scr=yes. Monitor the run using
the UNIX ps command.
14. When the run is completed, edit the prob7.f06 file and search for
the word FATAL. If no matches exist, search for the word
WARNING. Determine whether existing WARNING messages
indicate modeling errors.
15. While still editing prob7.f06, search for the word:
E I G E N (spaces are necessary)

Eigenvalue (1st Extraction) = _________________

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Comparison of Results:
16. Compare the results obtained in the .f06 file with the results on the
following page:

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WORKSHOP 7
R E A L E I G E N V A L U E S
MODE EXTRACTION EIGENVALUE RADIANS CYCLES GENERALIZED GENERALIZED
NO. ORDER MASS STIFFNESS

Elastic Stability of a Plate


1 1 1.722030E+00 1.312261E+00 2.088529E-01 6.187384E+00 1.065486E+01
2 2 1.759421E+00 1.326432E+00 2.111081E-01 3.294441E+00 5.796309E+00
3 3 2.150348E+00 1.466406E+00 2.333858E-01 1.075235E+01 2.312128E+01
4 4 2.919183E+00 1.708562E+00 2.719260E-01 1.339165E+01 3.909269E+01
5 5 3.733378E+00 1.932195E+00 3.075184E-01 8.730191E-01 3.259310E+00
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Since the applied pressure = 8/8(.01) = 100 psi


cr = 1.722 (100) = 172.2 psi
17. MSC.Nastran Users have finished this exercise.
MSC.Patran Users should proceed to the next step.
18. Proceed with the Reverse Translation process; that is, attaching the
prob7.xdb results file into MSC.Patran. To do this, return to the
Analysis form and proceed as follows:

Analysis
Action: Attach XDB
Object: Result Entities
Method: Local
Select Results File...
Available Files: prob7.xdb
OK
Apply

19. When the translation is complete bring up the Results form.


19a. Select Deformation to view physical changes of the model.

Results
Action: Create
Object: Deformation

To select results, click on the Select Results icon.

Select Results

Select Results Case: DEFAULT, A1:Mode 4: Factor=2.9192


Select Deformation Result: Eigenvectors, Translational
Show As: Resultant

To change the Display Attributes, click on the Display Attributes icon.

Display Attributes

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WORKSHOP 7 Elastic Stability of a Plate

Render Style: Shaded


Show Undeformed
Render Style: Hidden Line
Apply

If you wish to reset your display graphics to the state it was in before you
began post-processing your model, remember to select the Reset
Graphics icon.

Reset Graphics

To view different results, after Reset Graphics repeat step 19 and


change Result Case(s) and Deformation Result.

Quit MSC.Patran when you are finished with this exercise.

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WORKSHOP 8

Results Combination Using


Restart

Objectives:
Using the model from Workshop 2, create two additional
load cases for the truss using a combination of three
previous load cases on a restart run.
Restart an existing static analysis of a truss under these
loading conditions.
Review results.

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WORKSHOP 8 Results Combination Using Restart

Model Description:
This problem will be a restart of Problem 2. The solution will consist of
two subcoms that will combine the results of the previous run.
The first subcom will be the sum of the first three subcases.
The second subcom will be the sum of the following:
(1.0 x subcase 1) + (2.0 x subcase 2) + (1.5 x subcase 3)
For each of the two combination cases -ONLY-, find the displacements
and reaction forces for all grid locations, the element forces, stresses and
margins of safety for all elements.

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Suggested Exercise Steps:
Modify the MSC.Nastran input file to include the
additional subcases which are summations of the results of
previous subcases (SUBCOM).
Specify the coefficients for forming a linear combination
of the previous subcases (SUBSEQ).
Request that data stores in a previous run be used in the
current run (RESTART).
Review results.

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

ENDDATA

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook 8-7


Exercise Procedure:
1. Make a copy of the MSC.Nastran input file from exercise 2.
2. MSC.Patran users: in an available UNIX window, type:
cp prob2.bdf prob8.bdf
3. MSC.Nastran users: in an available UNIX window, type:
cp prob2.dat prob8.dat
4. First, delete ALL text lines above the line SOL 101, they are no longer
needed.
4a. Now insert the following line in the beginning of the file
RESTART VERSION=1,KEEP

5. Delete all output requests from SUBCASE 1, 2, and 3.


6. The text below defines the two SUBCOMs. Using a text editor, insert
the SUBCOM definitions before the line BEGIN BULK.
SUBCOM 10
LABEL = COMBINED LOADS
SUBSEQ = 1.0, 1.0, 1.0
TEMP(LOAD) = 2
DISP = ALL
FORCE = ALL
STRESS = ALL
SPCFORCE = ALL
SUBCOM 20
LABEL = SCALED LOAD COMBINATIONS
SUBSEQ = 1.0, 2.0, 1.5
TEMP(LOAD) = 33
DISP = ALL
FORCE = ALL
STRESS = ALL
SPCFORCE = ALL

7. Since the entire Bulk Data is stored in the database, only the changes to
the Bulk Data are required in the input file for a restart. Therefore,
DELETE all existing Bulk Data Entries, between BEGIN BULK and
ENDDATA.
8. In order to scale the temperature load, it will be necessary to change the
temperature distribution for the temperature load (see page 8-10 for a
hint). To redefine the temperature load for the scaled load combina-
tions, insert the following text before the line ENDDATA.
TEMPD,33,54.0
TEMP,33,1,31.5

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TEMP,33,2,12.0
TEMP,33,4,63.0
TEMP,33,6,114.0
TEMP,33,7,84.0
Input File:
RESTART VERSION=1,KEEP
ID SEMINAR,PROB8
TIME 5
SOL 101
CEND
TITLE = GARAGE ROOF FRAME
SUBTITLE = WOOD AND STEEL MEMBERS
SPC = 20
SUBCASE 1
LABEL = GRAVITY LOAD
LOAD = 1
SUBCASE 2
LABEL = TEMPERATURE
TEMP(LOAD) = 2
SUBCASE 3
LABEL = SNOW AND CONCENTRATED LOAD
LOAD = 3
SUBCOM 10
LABEL = COMBINED LOADS
SUBSEQ = 1.0, 1.0, 1.0
TEMP(LOAD) = 2
DISP = ALL
FORCE = ALL
STRESS = ALL
SPCFORCE = ALL
SUBCOM 20
LABEL = SCALED LOAD COMBINATIONS
SUBSEQ = 1.0, 2.0, 1.5
TEMP(LOAD) = 33
DISP = ALL
FORCE = ALL
STRESS = ALL
SPCFORCE = ALL
BEGIN BULK
TEMPD,33,54.0
TEMP,33,1,31.5
TEMP,33,2,12.0
TEMP,33,4,63.0
TEMP,33,6,114.0
TEMP,33,7,84.0
ENDDATA

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HINT:

Determining the grid temperatures, sid=33 for Subcom 20


For example:
Calculate the temperature change in Subcase 3 at grid 1.
Temp (at grid 1) = 45.0, Reference Temp = 72.0
Temp = 45.0-72.0 = -27.0
Calculate the scaled temperature effect for the Temp.
Scale factor (subcom 20 for subcase 3) = 1.5
Scaled Temp = 1.5 x -27.0 = -40.5
Calculate the scaled temperature load at grid point 1.
Reference Temp = 72.0, Scaled Temp = -40.5
Scaled Temp load = 72.0 + (-40.5) = 31.5

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WORKSHOP 8 Results Combination Using Restart

Submitting the Input File for Analysis:


9. Make sure that the files prob2.DBALL and prob2.MASTER exist for
the restart. If not, re-run the analysis for Problem 2.
9a. To submit the MSC.Patran .bdf file for analysis, find an available
UNIX shell window. At the command prompt enter: nastran
prob2.bdf. Monitor the run using the UNIX ps command.
9b. To submit the MSC.Nastran .dat file for analysis, find an available
UNIX shell window. At the command prompt enter: nastran
prob2.dat. Monitor the run using the UNIX ps command.
10. Submit the input file to MSC.Nastran for analysis.
10a. To submit the MSC.Patran .bdf file for analysis, find an available
UNIX shell window. At the command prompt enter: nastran
prob8.bdf dbs=prob2. Monitor the run using the UNIX ps
command.
10b. To submit the MSC.Nastran .dat file for analysis, find an available
UNIX shell window. At the command prompt enter: nastran
prob8.dat dbs=prob2. Monitor the run using the UNIX ps
command.
11. When the run is completed, edit the prob8.f06 file and search for the
word FATAL. If no matches exist, search for the word WARNING.
Determine whether existing WARNING messages indicate modeling
errors.
11a. While still editing prob8.f06, search for the word:
D I S P L A C E (spaces are necessary).
What are the components of the displacement vector for GRID 1, 3,
and 5 (translation only)?:

Combined Load Case Scaled Load Combinations


Grid 1 Grid 1
Disp. X = Disp. X =
Disp. Y = Disp. Y =
Disp. Z = Disp. Z =
Grid 3 Grid 3
Disp. X = Disp. X =

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Disp. Y = Disp. Y =
Disp. Z = Disp. Z =
Grid 5 Grid 5
Disp. X = Disp. X =
Disp. Y = Disp. Y =
Disp. Z = Disp. Z =

Search for the word:


S I N G L E (spaces are necessary).
What are the components of the reaction force at GRID 1 and GRID 7?

Combined Load Case Scaled Load Combinations


GRID 1 GRID 1
T1 = T1 =
T2 = T2 =
T3 = T3 =
GRID 7 GRID 7
T1 = T1 =
T2 = T2 =
T3 = T3 =
Search for the word:
F O R C E D I S T (spaces are necessary).
What is the axial force in the BAR elements, (CBAR)?

Combined Load Case Scaled Load Combinations


Element 4 Element 4

PCT 1.000 PCT 1.000


PCT 0.000 PCT 0.000

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Element 11 Element 11
PCT 1.000 PCT 1.000
PCT 0.000 PCT 0.000

What is the axial force in CROD elements 7 and 8?

Combined Load Case Scaled Load Combinations


Element 7 Element 7
Element 8 Element 8

Search for the word:


S T R E S S (spaces are necessary).

What is the margin of safety for elements 6 and 11?

Combined Load Case Scaled Load Combinations


Element 6 Element 6

PCT 1.000 PCT 1.000


PCT 0.000 PCT 0.000
Element 11 Element 11
PCT 1.000 PCT 1.000
PCT 0.000 PCT 0.000

What is the Axial Stress for all elements 6 and 11?

Combined Load Case Scaled Load Combinations


Element 6 Element 6

PCT 1.000 PCT 1.000


PCT 0.000 PCT 0.000
Element 11 Element 11
PCT 1.000 PCT 1.000

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PCT 0.000 PCT 0.000

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Comparison of Results:
12. Compare the results obtained in the .f06 file with the results below.

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COMBINED LOADS

D I S P L A C E M E N T V E C T O R

POINT ID. TYPE T1 T2 T3 R1 R2 R3


1 G 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 -5.915849E-03
2 G 1.071794E-01 -3.381076E-01 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.544115E-03
3 G -8.569690E-03 -3.316230E-01 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.548285E-04
4 G -6.612658E-02 -8.022887E-02 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.870617E-03
5 G -1.656732E-02 -6.795923E-02 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.394551E-03
6 G -4.515067E-02 -4.489013E-02 0.0 0.0 0.0 -3.918693E-05
7 G -1.096685E-02 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9.692505E-05

SCALED LOAD COMBINATIONS

D I S P L A C E M E N T V E C T O R

POINT ID. TYPE T1 T2 T3 R1 R2 R3


1 G 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 -8.865292E-03
2 G 1.416618E-01 -5.078505E-01 0.0 0.0 0.0 3.890638E-03
3 G -2.634441E-02 -4.915359E-01 0.0 0.0 0.0 3.416293E-04
4 G -1.370600E-01 -1.097557E-01 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.991944E-03
5 G -4.667113E-02 -7.261032E-02 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.102673E-03
6 G -8.816119E-02 -3.688439E-02 0.0 0.0 0.0 -5.870433E-05
7 G -4.026162E-02 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 -1.006498E-04
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Results Combination Using Restart
COMBINED LOADS
F O R C E S O F S I N G L E - P O I N T C O N S T R A I N T

POINT ID. TYPE T1 T2 T3 R1 R2 R3


1 G 1.165000E-04 1.427116E+04 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
7 G 0.0 4.254492E+03 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

SCALED LOAD COMBINATIONS

F O R C E S O F S I N G L E - P O I N T C O N S T R A I N T
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POINT ID. TYPE T1 T2 T3 R1 R2 R3


1 G 1.747500E-04 2.087533E+04 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
7 G 0.0 5.850326E+03 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
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COMBINED LOADS

F O R C E D I S T R I B U T I O N I N B A R E L E M E N T S ( C B A R )
0 ELEMENT STATION BEND-MOMENT SHEAR FORCE AXIAL
ID. (PCT) PLANE 1 PLANE 2 PLANE 1 PLANE 2 FORCE TORQUE
1 0.000 -1.101318E+05 0.0 -5.653981E+03 0.0 -2.128362E+04 0.0
1 1.000 -6.385827E+04 0.0 4.005832E+03 0.0 -1.645372E+04 0.0
2 0.000 -6.385827E+04 0.0 -2.361120E+03 0.0 -1.551464E+04 0.0
2 1.000 -2.932529E+04 0.0 8.588179E+02 0.0 -1.390467E+04 0.0
3 0.000 -2.932529E+04 0.0 -2.448169E+02 0.0 -8.965545E+03 0.0
3 1.000 1.008947E+04 0.0 -2.448169E+02 0.0 -8.965545E+03 0.0
4 0.000 1.008947E+04 0.0 1.168222E+02 0.0 -9.063545E+03 0.0
4 1.000 -8.718536E+03 0.0 1.168222E+02 0.0 -9.063545E+03 0.0
9 0.000 1.101318E+05 0.0 6.071592E+02 0.0 1.650811E+04 0.0
9 1.000 -6.442806E+03 0.0 6.071592E+02 0.0 1.650811E+04 0.0
10 0.000 -6.442801E+03 0.0 -1.497711E+03 0.0 7.484518E+03 0.0
10 1.000 -3.088237E+04 0.0 5.022894E+02 0.0 7.484518E+03 0.0
11 0.000 -3.088237E+04 0.0 -2.062547E+02 0.0 8.054436E+03 0.0
11 1.000 8.718536E+03 0.0 -2.062547E+02 0.0 8.054436E+03 0.0

F O R C E S I N R O D E L E M E N T S ( C R O D )
ELEMENT AXIAL ELEMENT AXIAL
ID. FORCE TORQUE ID. FORCE TORQUE
5 -6.647411E+03 0.0 6 9.620107E+03 0.0
7 1.160979E+03 0.0 8 1.335437E+02 0.0
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SCALED LOAD COMBINATIONS

F O R C E D I S T R I B U T I O N I N B A R E L E M E N T S ( C B A R )
ELEMENT STATION BEND-MOMENT SHEAR FORCE AXIAL

Results Combination Using Restart


ID. (PCT) PLANE 1 PLANE 2 PLANE 1 PLANE 2 FORCE TORQUE
1 0.000 -1.646336E+05 0.0 -8.478093E+03 0.0 -4.916200E+04 0.0
1 1.000 -9.568688E+04 0.0 6.011627E+03 0.0 -4.191714E+04 0.0
2 0.000 -9.568688E+04 0.0 -3.547410E+03 0.0 -3.490165E+04 0.0
2 1.000 -4.296488E+04 0.0 1.282497E+03 0.0 -3.248670E+04 0.0
3 0.000 -4.296488E+04 0.0 -3.428836E+02 0.0 -6.799488E+03 0.0
3 1.000 1.223832E+04 0.0 -3.428836E+02 0.0 -6.799488E+03 0.0
4 0.000 1.223832E+04 0.0 1.546559E+02 0.0 -3.095565E+03 0.0
4 1.000 -1.266080E+04 0.0 1.546559E+02 0.0 -3.095565E+03 0.0
9 0.000 1.646336E+05 0.0 8.958865E+02 0.0 1.151820E+04 0.0
9 1.000 -7.376643E+03 0.0 8.958865E+02 0.0 1.151820E+04 0.0
10 0.000 -7.376637E+03 0.0 -2.213971E+03 0.0 3.048369E+03 0.0
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10 1.000 -5.029421E+04 0.0 7.860291E+02 0.0 3.048369E+03 0.0


11 0.000 -5.029421E+04 0.0 -3.278907E+02 0.0 1.012675E+04 0.0
11 1.000 1.266080E+04 0.0 -3.278907E+02 0.0 1.012675E+04 0.0

F O R C E S I N R O D E L E M E N T S ( C R O D )
ELEMENT AXIAL ELEMENT AXIAL
ID. FORCE TORQUE ID. FORCE TORQUE
5 -1.022127E+04 0.0 6 1.392133E+04 0.0
7 1.387669E+03 0.0 8 3.803258E+02 0.0
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COMBINED LOADS

S T R E S S D I S T R I B U T I O N I N B A R E L E M E N T S ( C B A R )
ELEMENT STATION SXC SXD SXE SXF AXIAL S-MAX S-MIN M.S.-T
ID. (PCT) M.S.
1 0.000 1.181742E+04 -1.181742E+04 -1.181742E+04 1.181742E+04 -3.869750E+03 7.947666E+03 -1.568717E+04 5.3E-01
1 1.000 6.852154E+03 -6.852154E+03 -6.852154E+03 6.852154E+03 -2.991585E+03 3.860569E+03 -9.843739E+03 1.4E+00
2 0.000 6.852154E+03 -6.852154E+03 -6.852154E+03 6.852154E+03 -2.820844E+03 4.031310E+03 -9.672998E+03 1.5E+00
2 1.000 3.146677E+03 -3.146677E+03 -3.146677E+03 3.146677E+03 -2.528123E+03 6.185547E+02 -5.674800E+03 3.2E+00
3 0.000 3.146678E+03 -3.146678E+03 -3.146678E+03 3.146678E+03 -1.630099E+03 1.516579E+03 -4.776777E+03 1.5E+01
3 1.000 -1.082626E+03 1.082626E+03 1.082626E+03 -1.082626E+03 -1.630099E+03 -5.474730E+02 -2.712725E+03 4.0E+00
4 0.000 -1.082626E+03 1.082626E+03 1.082626E+03 -1.082626E+03 -1.647917E+03 -5.652911E+02 -2.730543E+03
4 1.000 9.355210E+02 -9.355210E+02 -9.355210E+02 9.355210E+02 -1.647917E+03 -7.123962E+02 -2.583438E+03 7.8E+00
9 0.000 -7.791193E+03 7.791193E+03 7.791193E+03 -7.791193E+03 2.539710E+03 1.033090E+04 -5.251483E+03 1.3E+00
9 1.000 4.557917E+02 -4.557917E+02 -4.557917E+02 4.557917E+02 2.539710E+03 2.995501E+03 2.083918E+03 3.6E+00
10 0.000 4.557914E+02 -4.557914E+02 -4.557914E+02 4.557914E+02 1.151464E+03 1.607256E+03 6.956730E+02 1.4E+01
10 1.000 2.184751E+03 -2.184751E+03 -2.184751E+03 2.184751E+03 1.151464E+03 3.336216E+03 -1.033287E+03 6.2E+00
11 0.000 2.184751E+03 -2.184751E+03 -2.184751E+03 2.184751E+03 1.239144E+03 3.423895E+03 -9.456072E+02 6.0E+00
11 1.000 -6.167866E+02 6.167866E+02 6.167866E+02 -6.167866E+02 1.239144E+03 1.855931E+03 6.223574E+02 2.4E+01

S T R E S S E S I N R O D E L E M E N T S ( C R O D )
ELEMENT AXIAL SAFETY TORSIONAL SAFETY ELEMENT AXIAL SAFETY TORSIONAL SAFET
ID. STRESS MARGIN STRESS MARGIN ID. STRESS MARGIN STRESS MARGI
5 -1.278348E+03 4.9E-01 0.0 6 1.850021E+03 2.7E-02 0.0
7 2.232651E+02 7.5E+00 0.0 8 2.568148E+01 7.3E+01 0.0
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SCALED LOAD COMBINATIONS

Results Combination Using Restart


S T R E S S D I S T R I B U T I O N I N B A R E L E M E N T S ( C B A R )
ELEMENT STATION SXC SXD SXE SXF AXIAL S-MAX S-MIN M.S.-T
ID. (PCT) M.S.-C
1 0.000 1.766560E+04 -1.766560E+04 -1.766560E+04 1.766560E+04 -8.938545E+03 8.727053E+03 -2.660414E+04 -9.8E-02
1 1.000 1.026744E+04 -1.026744E+04 -1.026744E+04 1.026744E+04 -7.621297E+03 2.646146E+03 -1.788874E+04 3.4E-01
2 0.000 1.026745E+04 -1.026745E+04 -1.026745E+04 1.026745E+04 -6.345754E+03 3.921691E+03 -1.661320E+04 4.4E-01
2 1.000 4.610240E+03 -4.610240E+03 -4.610240E+03 4.610240E+03 -5.906672E+03 -1.296432E+03 -1.051691E+04 1.3E+00
3 0.000 4.610240E+03 -4.610240E+03 -4.610240E+03 4.610240E+03 -1.236271E+03 3.373969E+03 -5.846510E+03 6.1E+00
3 1.000 -1.313203E+03 1.313203E+03 1.313203E+03 -1.313203E+03 -1.236271E+03 7.693250E+01 -2.549474E+03 3.1E+00
4 0.000 -1.313203E+03 1.313203E+03 1.313203E+03 -1.313203E+03 -5.628300E+02 7.503730E+02 -1.876033E+03 2.9E+01
4 1.000 1.358536E+03 -1.358536E+03 -1.358536E+03 1.358536E+03 -5.628300E+02 7.957062E+02 -1.921366E+03 1.1E+01
9 0.000 -1.164688E+04 1.164688E+04 1.164688E+04 -1.164688E+04 1.772031E+03 1.341892E+04 -9.874853E+03 7.9E-01
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9 1.000 5.218553E+02 -5.218553E+02 -5.218553E+02 5.218553E+02 1.772031E+03 2.293887E+03 1.250176E+03 1.4E+00


10 0.000 5.218549E+02 -5.218549E+02 -5.218549E+02 5.218549E+02 4.689798E+02 9.908347E+02 -5.287512E+01 2.3E+01
10 1.000 3.558028E+03 -3.558028E+03 -3.558028E+03 3.558028E+03 4.689798E+02 4.027008E+03 -3.089049E+03 5.0E+00
11 0.000 3.558028E+03 -3.558028E+03 -3.558028E+03 3.558028E+03 1.557961E+03 5.115989E+03 -2.000067E+03 3.7E+00
11 1.000 -8.956794E+02 8.956794E+02 8.956794E+02 -8.956794E+02 1.557961E+03 2.453640E+03 6.622816E+02 1.1E+01

S T R E S S E S I N R O D E L E M E N T S ( C R O D )
ELEMENT AXIAL SAFETY TORSIONAL SAFETY ELEMENT AXIAL SAFETY TORSIONAL SAFETY
ID. STRESS MARGIN STRESS MARGIN ID. STRESS MARGIN STRESS MARGIN
5 -1.965628E+03 -3.3E-02 0.0 6 2.677178E+03 -2.9E-01 0.0
7 2.668595E+02 6.1E+00 0.0 8 7.313957E+01 2.5E+01 0.0
8-21
13. End of Exercise.

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The Essence of Result Post-


Processing

Objectives:
Manually create the geometry for the tension coupon using the
given dimensions then apply finite elements.
Manually define material and element properties.

Apply symmetric boundary constraints.


Apply edge pressure to model.

Run the analysis and read the results back into PATRAN.
Generate a fringe plot of X stress tensor and compare results.

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook 9-1


Theoretical Solution:
Central circular hole in a member of rectangular cross section

A
r D

Elastic stress, axial tension

A
P P

max = a = k nom
P
where nom = -----------------------
t ( D 2r )
2r 2 2r 3
k = 3.00 3.13 ----- + 3.66 ----- 1.53 -----
2r
D D D

Reference: Roark, Raymond and Young, Warren. Formulas for Stress and
Strain. McGraw-Hill, Inc. 1982

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Sample Calculation:
Dimensions are in inches. Figure is not drawn to scale.

50 lb. 1 4 50 lb.

10

6
Material: E = 30 10
= 0.3
Thickness: t = 0.125 in
Applied Load: P = 50 lb.

max = a = k nom
P
where nom = -----------------------
t ( D 2r )
50
nom = -------------------------------------- = 200
0.125 ( 4 2 ( 1 ) )
2r 2 2r 3
k = 3.00 3.13 ----- + 3.66 ----- 1.53 -----
2r
D D D
( ) ( ) 2 2(1) 3
k = 3.00 3.13 ----------- + 3.66 ----------- 1.53 -----------
2 1 2 1
4 4 4
k = 2.159
max = 2.159 ( 200 ) = 431.8psi

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Model Description:
Below is a schematic of a plate with a circular hole at the center (Fig.
9.1). The dimensions and loads are indicated. The finite element model
will be simplified by creating the 1/4 tension coupon model with two
simple surfaces as shown in Fig. 9.2. The plate is 0.125 inches thick;
therefore it will be modeled with shell elements. The tension coupon
will have the properties of Table 9.1. The resulting finite element model
will have x- and y-symmetry constraints with an additional constraint
for translation in the z-direction. The uniform edge pressure load of 100
psi will be applied to the right edge. Since the Patran edge pressure
convention is in terms of lb/in, 100 psi must be converted to a running
load by multiplying the pressure by the thickness of the plate (use the
equation 100.*0.125).
Figure 9.1 - Plate with Circular Hole

1.

100 psi 4. 100 psi

Y
10.
Z X

Table 9.1 - Tension Coupon Properties

Elastic Modulus: 10E+06 psi


Poisson Ratio 0.3
Plate Thickness: 0.125 in

Figure 9.2 - Simplified Model with Dimensions

2. 1.
1

Y
Z X 5.

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Suggested Exercise Steps:


Generate the necessary curves and surfaces of the tension
coupon geometry in addition to the resulting finite
elements using the dimensions and element connectivies.
Define the symmetric boundary constraints (X-
SYMMETRY, Y-SYMMETRY, RIGID_BODY) and
apply the uniform pressure to one edge
(TENSION_LOAD).
Define material (MAT_1) and element properties
(PLATE).
Prepare the model for a Linear Static analysis.
Generate and submit input file for MSC.Nastran.
Generate a fringe plot of xx.
Review the results.

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Exercise Procedure:
1. Open a new database called prob9.db.

File/New...
New Database Name prob9
OK

In the New Model Preference form set the following:

Tolerance Default
Analysis code: MSC/NASTRAN
OK

In the next few steps you will create the necessary geometry for the plate
model.
Whenever possible click Auto Execute (turn off).
2. First draw the arc of the model.
Create the bottom half.

Geometry
Action: Create
Object: Curve
Method: 2D ArcAngles
Radius 1.0
Start Angle 0.0
End Angle 45.0
Center Point List: [0,0,0]
Apply

Now the top half.

Radius 1.0
Start Angle 45.0

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End Angle 90.0


Apply

3. Referring to the model dimensions (see Fig. 9.2), the outer edges of the
geometry are created through the following steps:
First the top right.

Geometry
Action: Create
Object: Curve
Method: XYZ
Vector Coordinates List < 0, 2, 0 >
Origin Coordinates List [ 5, 0, 0 ]
Apply

Now the top edge.

Vector Coordinates List < -5, 0, 0 >


Origin Coordinates List [ 5, 2, 0 ]
Apply

4. Now create two surfaces out of the curve model just drawn.

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Figure 9.3: Surface and Curve Locations

Curve 4

Surface 2
Curve 3

Surface 1
Curve 2

Curve 1

Geometry
Action: Create
Object: Surface
Method: Curve
Starting Curve List Curve 1
Ending Curve List Curve 3
Apply

Complete the surface model.

Starting Curve List Curve 2


Ending Curve List Curve 4
Apply

5. Create the Finite Element Model and mesh the surface.


It is essential to know the direction of each of the curves and lines. The
direction will determine the bias ratio (L2/L1) of the mesh seeds. In
steps 2 to 4, the geometry of this model was created so that the direction
of the lines, curves and surfaces coincide with Fig. 9.4a. Simply
following the next step will indicate the curves and lines directions.

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Figure 9.4
4
a) Curve and Line Directions
2

3
2 1
1

b) Mesh Seeds and Bias Ratio

6 elem 1:4

3 elem 1:1 6 elem 4:1

First the elements with mesh seed ratios.

Finite Elements
Action: Create
Object: Mesh Seed
Type: One Way Bias
Num Elems and L2/L1
Number= 6
L2/L1= 4
Curve List Surface 1.1
(Select the bottom edge)

Apply

Now change the bias ratio (L2/L1).

Num Elems and L2/L1


Number= 6
L2/L1= 0.25

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Curve List Curve 2
(Select the top half of arc)

Apply

Finally, the uniform mesh seed.

Finite Elements
Action: Create
Object: Mesh Seed
Type: Uniform
Number of Elements
Number= 3
Curve List Curve 1
(Select the bottom half of arc)

Apply

Mesh the surface.

Finite Elements
Action: Create
Object: Mesh
Type: Surface
Isomesh
Surface List Surface 1, 2
Apply

Before continuing, Equivalence the entire model to delete any duplicate


nodes created when meshing.

Finite Elements
Action: Equivalence
Object: All
Type: Tolerance Cube

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Apply

Your model should appear as below.


Figure 9.5 - Completed Meshed Model

6. Now you will create the material properties for the plate.

Materials
Action: Create
Object: Isotropic
Method: Manual Input
Material Name mat_1
Input Properties...
Elastic Modulus= 10E6
Poisson Ratio= 0.3
OK
Apply

7. Give the plate a thickness using Properties.

Properties

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Action: Create
Dimension: 2D
Type: Shell
Property Set Name plate
Input Properties...
Material Name m:mat_1
Thickness 0.125
OK
Select Members Surface 1, 2
Add
Apply

8. Next you will apply the boundary conditions to the model using Loads/
BCs.
This model will have three different contraints.
Figure 9.6 - Boundary Condition Placement

X-symmetry Tension-load
(constraint along edge) (pressure along edge)
Surface 2.3 Surface 1.2

Rigid_body
y
(Point 1) Y-symmetry
(constraint along edge)
x Surface 1.1

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First, create the x-symmetry contraints placed on the left side of the
model. Selecting geometry may be done by typing them in or clicking
them as shown in Fig. 9.6.

Loads/BCs
Action: Create
Object: Displacement
Type: Nodal
New Set Name x_symmetry
Input Data...
Translations <T1 T2 T3> < 0, , >
Rotations <R1 R2 R3> < , 0, 0 >
OK
Select Application Region...
Geometry Filter Geometry

The surface edge may be typed into the input box or by clicking on the
edge itself. This is done by first clicking on the Curve or Edge icon
from the Select Menu.

Curve or Edge

Select Geometry Entities Surface 2.3


(see Fig. 9.6)

Add
OK
Apply

Next, create the y-symmetry constraints.

New Set Name y_symmetry


Input Data...
Translations <T1 T2 T3> < , 0, >
Rotations <R1 R2 R3> < 0, , 0 >

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OK
Select Application Region...
Geometry Filter Geometry
Select Geometry Entities Surface 1.1
(see Fig. 9.6)

Add
OK
Apply

Finally, assign one extra constraint set to remove rigid body motion in
z-direction.

New Set Name rigid_body


Input Data...
Translations <T1 T2 T3> < , ,0>
Rotations <R1 R2 R3> < , , >
OK
Select Application Region...
Geometry Filter Geometry

The point may be typed into the input box or by clicking on the edge
itself. This is done by first clicking on the Point or Vertex icon from the
Select Menu.

Point or Vertex

Select Geometry Entities Point 1


(see Fig. 9.6)

Add
OK
Apply

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Now the pressure load may be added to the model.

Loads/BCs
Action: Create
Object: Pressure
Type: Element Uniform
New Set Name tension_load
Target Element Type: 2D
Input Data...
Edge Pressure -12.5
OK
Select Application Region...
Geometry Filter Geometry

You can either type in the selected edge in the input box or click on the
right edge of the model. This is done by first clicking on the Edge icon
from the Select Menu..

Edge

Select 2D Elements or Edge Surface 1.2


(see Fig. 9.6)

Add
OK
Apply

NOTE: Positive pressure is always going into the surface/edge


according to Patran convention. Therefore, the tensile load
must be applied as -12.5.

Your finished model should look like Fig. 9.7.

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook 9-15


Figure 9.7: Finished Model and Critical Elements

12.50
156

156

Element 24
Element 23
Element 22
Element 21 12.50

2346 246

NOTE: The individual locations of critical elements as shown in Fig.


9.7 may vary from model to model due to different methods
in meshing.

Click on the Reset Graphics icon to clean up the display.

Reset Graphics

9. Now we are ready to submit the file for analysis.

Analysis
Action: Analyze
Object: Entire Model
Method: Analysis Deck
Job Name prob9
Solution Type...
Solution Type: LINEAR STATIC
OK
Apply

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An MSC.Nastran input file called prob9.bdf will be generated. This


process of translating your model into an input file is called the Forward
Translation. The Forward Translation is complete when the Heartbeat
turns green.

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook 9-17


Submitting the Input File for Analysis:
10. Submit the input file to MSC.Nastran for analysis.
10a. To submit the MSC.Patran .bdf file for analysis, find an
available UNIX shell window. At the command prompt
enter: nastran prob9.bdf scr=yes. Monitor the run using the
UNIX ps command.
11. When the run is completed, edit the prob9.f06 file and search for
the word FATAL. If no matches exist, search for the word
WARNING. Determine whether existing WARNING messages
indicate modeling errors.

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Comparison of Results:
12. Compare the results obtained in the .f06 file with the results on the
following pages.

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook 9-19


Table 9.2 - Stress Values of Critical Elements in Tension Coupon
STRESSES IN QUADRILATERAL ELEMENTS (QUAD4) OPTION = BILIN
ELEMENT FIBRE STRESSES IN ELEMENT COORD SYSTEM PRINCIPAL STRESSES (ZERO SHEAR)

ID GRID-ID DISTANCE NORMAL-X NORMAL-Y SHEAR-XY ANGLE MAJOR MINOR VON MISES
21 CEN/4 -6.250000E-02 2.527787E+02 3.541285E+01 -7.969472E+01 -18.1259 2.788668E+02 9.324759E+00 2.743233E+02

6.250000E-02 2.527787E+02 3.541285E+01 -7.969472E+01 -18.1259 2.788668E+02 9.324759E+00 2.743233E+02


31 -6.250000E-02 3.329183E+02 4.498705E+01 -7.969472E+01 -14.4837 3.535047E+02 2.440072E+01 3.419579E+02

6.250000E-02 3.329183E+02 4.498705E+01 -7.969472E+01 -14.4837 3.535047E+02 2.440072E+01 3.419579E+02


32 -6.250000E-02 2.960301E+02 5.534706E+01 -7.969472E+01 -16.7570 3.200261E+02 3.135102E+01 3.055592E+02

6.250000E-02 2.960301E+02 5.534706E+01 -7.969472E+01 -16.7570 3.200261E+02 3.135102E+01 3.055592E+02


39 -6.250000E-02 1.717414E+02 2.410294E+01 -7.969472E+01 -23.5959 2.065524E+02 -1.070805E+01 2.121092E+02
6.250000E-02 1.717414E+02 2.410294E+01 -7.969472E+01 -23.5959 2.065524E+02 -1.070805E+01 2.121092E+02

38 -6.250000E-02 2.174817E+02 1.974807E+01 -7.969472E+01 -19.4358 2.456027E+02 -8.372890E+00 2.498943E+02


6.250000E-02 2.174817E+02 1.974807E+01 -7.969472E+01 -19.4358 2.456027E+02 -8.372890E+00 2.498943E+02

22 CEN/4 -6.250000E-02 3.155676E+02 3.340709E+01 -7.550673E+01 -14.0779 3.345027E+02 1.447201E+01 3.275066E+02

6.250000E-02 3.155676E+02 3.340709E+01 -7.550673E+01 -14.0779 3.345027E+02 1.447201E+01 3.275066E+02

32 -6.250000E-02 3.959351E+02 5.548793E+01 -7.550673E+01 -11.9604 4.119300E+02 3.949300E+01 3.936720E+02

6.250000E-02 3.959351E+02 5.548793E+01 -7.550673E+01 -11.9604 4.119300E+02 3.949300E+01 3.936720E+02

33 -6.250000E-02 3.589660E+02 4.756311E+01 -7.550673E+01 -12.9354 3.763085E+02 3.022061E+01 3.621452E+02


6.250000E-02 3.589660E+02 4.756311E+01 -7.550673E+01 -12.9354 3.763085E+02 3.022061E+01 3.621452E+02

40 -6.250000E-02 2.404000E+02 1.252301E+01 -7.550673E+01 -16.7662 2.631482E+02 -1.022517E+01 2.684069E+02


6.250000E-02 2.404000E+02 1.252301E+01 -7.550673E+01 -16.7662 2.631482E+02 -1.022517E+01 2.684069E+02

39 -6.250000E-02 2.771927E+02 2.111808E+01 -7.550673E+01 -15.2644 2.977986E+02 5.121256E-01 2.975429E+02

6.250000E-02 2.771927E+02 2.111808E+01 -7.550673E+01 -15.2644 2.977986E+02 5.121256E-01 2.975429E+02

23 CEN/4 -6.250000E-02 3.562378E+02 2.631285E+01 -5.701716E+01 -9.5335 3.658135E+02 1.673714E+01 3.577387E+02

6.250000E-02 3.562378E+02 2.631285E+01 -5.701716E+01 -9.5335 3.658135E+02 1.673714E+01 3.577387E+02

33 -6.250000E-02 4.212818E+02 4.596736E+01 -5.701716E+01 -8.4504 4.297526E+02 3.749659E+01 4.122851E+02


6.250000E-02 4.212818E+02 4.596736E+01 -5.701716E+01 -8.4504 4.297526E+02 3.749659E+01 4.122851E+02

34 -6.250000E-02 3.992823E+02 3.912743E+01 -5.701716E+01 -8.7846 4.080933E+02 3.031643E+01 3.938112E+02

6.250000E-02 3.992823E+02 3.912743E+01 -5.701716E+01 -8.7846 4.080933E+02 3.031643E+01 3.938112E+02


41 -6.250000E-02 2.978658E+02 8.693192E+00 -5.701716E+01 -10.7608 3.087020E+02 -2.143013E+00 3.097790E+02

6.250000E-02 2.978658E+02 8.693192E+00 -5.701716E+01 -10.7608 3.087020E+02 -2.143013E+00 3.097790E+02

40 -6.250000E-02 3.171970E+02 1.466790E+01 -5.701716E+01 -10.3266 3.275861E+02 4.278739E+00 3.254679E+02


6.250000E-02 3.171970E+02 1.466790E+01 -5.701716E+01 -10.3266 3.275861E+02 4.278739E+00 3.254679E+02

24 CEN/4 -6.250000E-02 3.759466E+02 1.756750E+01 -2.366564E+01 -3.7618 3.775026E+02 1.601149E+01 3.697570E+02


6.250000E-02 3.759466E+02 1.756750E+01 -2.366564E+01 -3.7618 3.775026E+02 1.601149E+01 3.697570E+02
34 -6.250000E-02 4.274517E+02 3.222290E+01 -2.366564E+01 -3.4145 4.288637E+02 3.081088E+01 4.143184E+02

ELEMENT FIBRE STRESSES IN ELEMENT COORD SYSTEM PRINCIPAL STRESSES (ZERO SHEAR)
ID GRID-ID DISTANCE NORMAL-X NORMAL-Y SHEAR-XY ANGLE MAJOR MINOR VON MISES
6.250000E-02 4.274517E+02 3.222290E+01 -2.366564E+01 -3.4145 4.288637E+02 3.081088E+01 4.143184E+02

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35 -6.250000E-02 4.213328E+02 3.189201E+01 -2.366564E+01 -3.4648 4.227657E+02 3.045916E+01 4.083889E+02


6.250000E-02 4.213328E+02 3.189201E+01 -2.366564E+01 -3.4648 4.227657E+02 3.045916E+01 4.083889E+02

42 -6.250000E-02 3.300369E+02 4.373753E+00 -2.366564E+01 -4.1347 3.317477E+02 2.662980E+00 3.304243E+02


6.250000E-02 3.300369E+02 4.373753E+00 -2.366564E+01 -4.1347 3.317477E+02 2.662980E+00 3.304243E+02

41 -6.250000E-02 3.351263E+02 4.824241E+00 -2.366564E+01 -4.0774 3.368133E+02 3.137250E+00 3.352557E+02


6.250000E-02 3.351263E+02 4.824241E+00 -2.366564E+01 -4.0774 3.368133E+02 3.137250E+00 3.352557E+02

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13. MSC.Nastran Users have finished this exercise.
MSC.Patran Users should proceed to the next step.
14. Proceed with the Reverse Translation process, that is attaching the
prob9.xdb results file into MSC.Patran. To do this, return to the
Analysis form and proceed as follows:

Analysis
Action: Attach XDB
Object: Result Entities
Method: Local
Select Results File...
Select Results File prob9.xdb
OK
Apply

When the translation is complete bring up the Results form.


15. We can now begin result post processing.
Now we will generate the fringe plot of the X stress tensor.

Results
Action: Create
Object: Fringe

Now click on the Select Results icon.

Select Results

Select Result Case(s) Default, A1:Static Subcase


Select Fringe Result Stress Tensor
Position...(At Z1)
Close
Quantity: X Component

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Next click on the Target Entities icon.

Target Entities

Target Entity: Current Viewport

NOTE: This feature allows you to view fringe plots of specific


elements of your choice.
Click on the Display Attributes icon.

Display Attributes

Style: Discrete/Smooth
Display: Element Edges
Title Tension Coupon, Stress
Tensor, - X Component, At Z1

NOTE: Display Attributes form allows you the ability to change the
displayed graphics of fringe plots.

Now click on the Plot Options icon.

Plot Options

Coordinate Transformation: None


Filter Values: None
Domain: All Entities
Method: Derive/Average
Extrapolation: Shape Fn.
Apply

See Fig. 9.8 and review results.

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Figure 9.8

16. Lets examine the results.


Question 1: What coordinate is your X component in reference to? Is
it referring to global, element, material,...?
Question 2: Does your plot match the Nastran results listed in Table
9.2?

17. Now create a different fringe plot and review the results.
Click on the Plot Options icon.

Plot Options

First, lets define our X component in the global coordinate system.

Coordinate Transformation: Global


Filter Values: None

Turn off the averaging domain since Nastran results are reported at each
element.

Domain: None
Method: Derive/Average
Extrapolation: Shape Fn.

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Apply

See Fig. 9.9 and review results.


Figure 9.9

As you can see, the new results are significantly different from our
previous plot. However, this plot correctly illustrates the individual
element stresses in global X-axis. At last, we finally have a plot that is
technically correct.
Question: Does this plot match the results listed in Table 9.2? Why
not?
18. Create another fringe plot and review the results.
Click on the Plot Options icon.

Plot Options

This time define the X component by changing the previous global


coordinate system to none.

Coordinate Transformation: None


Filter Values: None

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Turn off the averaging domain since Nastran results are reported at each
element.

Domain: None
Method: Derive/Average
Extrapolation: Shape Fn.
Apply

See Fig. 9.10 and review results.


Figure 9.10

Cross reference this plot with the our previous results table. Be certain
that they are the same.
19. Create a new coordinate system.

Geometry
Action: Create
Object: Coord
Method: 3Point
Origin [ 0, 0, 0 ]
Point on Axis 3 [ 0, 0, 1 ]

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Point on Plane 1-3 [ 1, 1, 0 ]


Apply

Generate the X stress plot again, but use CID option.

Results
Action: Create
Object: Fringe

Click on the Select Results icon.

Select Results

Select Result Case(s) Default, A1:Static Subcase


Select Fringe Result Stress Tensor
Position...(At Z1)
Close
Quantity: X Component

The previous form selections are still valid and will not be changed,
therefore, we will skip the Target Entities and Display Attributes icons
and continue on to the Plot Options form.
Now click on the Plot Options icon.

Plot Options

Coordinate Transformation: CID


Select Coordinate Frame Coord 1
Filter Values: None
Domain: None
Method: Derive/Average
Extrapolation: Shape Fn.
Apply

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See Fig. 9.11 and review results.
Figure 9.11

Quit MSC.Patran when you are finished with this exercise.

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APPENDIX A

Normal Modes - Rigid Element


Analysis with RBE2 and CONM2
123456(CID=1)
123456(CID=1)
123456(CID=1)
T
123456(CID=1)
123456(CID=1)
1
Z R
123456(CID=1)
123456(CID=1)

123456(CID=1)
123456(CID=1)
123456(CID=1)

X
Z

Objectives:
Create a geometric representation of a tube.
Use the geometry model to define an analysis model
comprised of plate elements.
Idealize a rigid end using RBE2 elements.
Define a concentrated mass, to represent the weight of the
rigid enclosure (CONM2).
Run an MSC.Nastran normal modal analysis.

Visualize analysis results.

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook A-1


Model Description:
The goal of the example is to maintain a circular cross section at the rigid
end of the tube, (using RBE2 elements), while performing a modal
analysis.
Additionally, a concentrated mass needs to be defined to represent the
weight of the rigid enclosure.
Below is a finite element representation of the tube. One end of the tube
is considered rigid, and the other end is fixed in all translational and
rotational degrees of freedom. Table A.1 contains all the necessary
parameters to construct the input file.

Figure A.1 - Grid Coordinates and Element Connectivities


19
25 13
20
31
Figure A.2 -
26
14 7 Loads and Boundary Conditions
21 123456(CID=1)
27 32
15 43 8 123456(CID=1)
1 123456(CID=1)
22
28 33 49
16 44 9 61 123456(CID=1)
2 123456(CID=1)
55
23
29 34 50
17 45 10 62
3 123456(CID=1)
56 123456(CID=1)
24
30 35 46 51
18 11 63
4 123456(CID=1)
57 123456(CID=1)
123456(CID=1)
36 52
47 12 64
5
999 58
48 53
6 65
59
54 66
60

500 lb lumped mass


Applied Load = 2.7g in z-axis

Table A.1 -Model Properties

Radius: 15 in
Thickness: 0.125 in
Length: 90 in
Elastic Modulus: 10E+06 lb/in2
Poisson Ratio: 0.3
Density: 0.101 lbs/in3

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APPENDIX A Rigid Element Analysis with RBE2

Suggested Exercise Steps:


Generate a finite element representation of the cylinder structure
( i.e., The nodes (GRID) and element connectivities (CQUAD4)
should be defined manually).
Define material (MAT1) and element (PSHELL) properties.
Create grid point 999 at the center of the rigid end. This point is
to serve as the load application point, as well as the connection
point for the rigid element.
Idealize the rigid end with rigid elements (RBE2).
Apply the fixed boundary constraints (SPC1).
Apply a concentrated mass at the center of the top enclosure,
Grid 999 (CONM2).
Prepare the model for normal modal analysis (SOL 103).
Generate an input file and submit it to the MSC.Nastran solver
for normal modal analysis.
Review the results.

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook A-3


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APPENDIX A Rigid Element Analysis with RBE2

Exercise Procedure:
1. Users who are not utilizing MSC.Patran for generating an
input file should go to Step 15 otherwise, proceed to Step 2.
2. Create a new database called probA.db.

File/New...
New Database Name: proba
OK

In the New Model Preferences form, set the following:

Tolerance: Default
Analysis code: MSC/NASTRAN
OK

In the next few steps, you will create the necessary geometry for the
cylinder model.
Whenever possible click Auto Execute (turn off).
3. First, create a cylindrical coordinate frame.

Geometry
Action: Create
Object: Coord
Method: 3Point
Coord ID List: 1
Type: Cylindrical
Origin: [0,0,0]
Point on Axis 3 [0,0,1]
Point on Plane 1-3: [1,0,0]
Apply

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook A-7


4. Now, create a curve.

Geometry
Action: Create
Object: Curve
Method: XYZ
Vector Coordinate List: <0, 0, 90>
Origin Coordinate List: [ 15, 0, 0]
Apply

Change the view to Isometric View1 by selecting this icon:

Iso 1 View Fit View

5. Create a surface out of the curve you just made.

Geometry
Action: Create
Object: Surface
Method: Revolve
Axis: Coord 0.3
Total Angle: 180
Curve List: Curve 1
Apply

Repeat this step a second time to complete the cylinder. This time, select
the curve opposite Curve 1 which is Surface 1.2.

Geometry
Action: Create
Object: Surface
Method: Revolve
Axis: Coord 0.3

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APPENDIX A Rigid Element Analysis with RBE2

Total Angle: 180


Curve List: Surface 1.2
Apply

Figure A.3 - Your model should appear as below.

Surface 1.2

Surface 1.3

Curve 1
Y
Y

Z X

Z X Surface 2.3

6. Create the finite element model and mesh the surface.


First, you will create 5 mesh seeds along Surface 1.3, Surface 2.3, and
Curve 1.

Finite Elements
Action: Create
Object: Mesh Seed
Type: Uniform
Number of Elements
Number: 5
Curve List: Curve 1, Surface 1.3 2.3
(see Fig. A.3)

Apply

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook A-9


Mesh the surface.

Finite Elements
Action: Create
Object: Mesh
Type: Surface
Node Coordinate Frames...
Analysis Coordinate Frame: Coord 1
Refer. Coordinate Frame: Coord 1
OK
Surface List: Surface 1, 2
Apply

Equivalence the model to remove duplicate nodes at comon geometry


boundaries.

Finite Elements
Action: Equivalence
Object: All
Method: Tolerance Cube
Apply

7. Now, you will create the material properties for the plate.

Materials
Action: Create
Object: Isotropic
Method: Manual Input
Material Name mat_1
Input Properties...
Elastic Modulus = 10.0E6
Poisson Ratio = 0.3

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Density = 0.101
OK
Apply

8. Give the cylinder a thickness using Properties.

Properties
Action: Create
Dimension: 2D
Type: Shell
Property Set Name: prop_1
Input Properties...
Material Name: m:mat_1
(Select from Material Property
Sets box)

Thickness: 0.125
OK
Select Members: Surface 1, 2
Add
Apply

Next, you will apply the load and boundary conditions to the model.

9. First, fix the base from moving in all degrees of freedom. To make the
screen selection easier, change the view to Right Side View by clicking
on the following icon:

Right Side View

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook A-11


Figure A.4 - Your model should appear as below.

Nodes 6:36:6 48:66:6 999 Nodes 1:31:6, 43:61:6

Loads/BCs
Action: Create
Object: Displacement
Type: Nodal
New Set Name: fixed
Input Data...
Translations <T1 T2 T3> <0, 0, 0>
Rotations <R1 R2 R3> <0, 0, 0>
Analysis Coordinate Frame: Coord 1
OK
Select Application Region...
Geometry Filter: FEM
Curve List: Node 1:31:6 43:61:6
(see Fig. A.4)

Add

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OK
Apply

10. Now, define the node point where the concentrated load mass will be
applied.

Finite Elements
Action: Create
Object: Node
Method: Edit
Node ID List: 999
Analysis Coordinate Frame: Coord 1
Refer. Coordinate Frame: Coord 1

Associate with Geometry


Node Location List: [ 0, 0, 90 ]
Apply

11. Create the rigid element.

Finite Elements
Action: Create
Object: MPC
Type: RBE2
Define Terms...
Create Dependent
Node List: Node 6:36:6 48:66:6
(see Fig. A.4)
(be certain not to select
node 999)

You can type the nodes into the list directly or you can screen select it
by changing back to Isometric View1 and selecting the nodes on the left
edge of the model.
MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook A-13
Also, you may want to turn on node label as well

Select DOFs by holding the Shift key down while clicking with the left
mouse button.

DOFs: UX
UY
UZ
Apply
Create Independent
Node List: Node 999
Apply
Cancel
Apply

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Figure A.5 - Nodal Constraints


123456(CID=1)
123456(CID=1)
123456(CID=1)
T
123456(CID=1)
123456(CID=1)
1
Z R
123456(CID=1)
123456(CID=1)

123456(CID=1)
123456(CID=1)
123456(CID=1)

X
Z

12. Create a point element on Node 999 where a concentrated mass can be
applied.

Finite Elements
Action: Create
Object: Element
Method: Edit
Shape: Point
Topology: Point
Node 1 = Node 999
Apply

13. Now you will apply the concentrated mass.

Properties
Action: Create
Dimension: 0D
Type: Mass
Property Set Name: concentrated_mass

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook A-15


Options(s): Lumped
Input Properties ...
Mass: 500
OK
Select Members: Elem 51

You can type the Point Element in directly or you can screen select it by
changing back to Isometric View1 and using the Point Element icon
from the Select Menu.

Point Element

Add
Apply

Figure A.6 - Your model should now appear as below.

123456(CID=1)
123456(CID=1)
123456(CID=1)
T
123456(CID=1)
123456(CID=1)
1
Z R
123456(CID=1)
123456(CID=1)

123456(CID=1)
123456(CID=1)
123456(CID=1)

X
Z

14. Now, you are ready to run the analysis.

Analysis
Action: Analyze

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Object: Entire Model


Method: Analysis Deck
Job Name: proba
Solution Type...
Solution Type: NORMAL MODES
Solution Parameters...
Automatic Constraints (Deselect Automatic Constraints.)

Mass Calculation: Coupled


Wt. -Mass Conversion = 0.00259
OK
OK
Apply

An MSC.Nastran input file called proba.bdf will be generated. This


process of translating your model into an input file is called the Forward
Translation. The Forward Translation is complete when the Heartbeat
turns green.

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook A-17


Generating an Input File for MSC.Nastran Users:
MSC.Nastran users can generate an input file using the data from Table
A.1. The result should be similar to the output below.
15. MSC.Nastran input file: proba.dat
ID SEMINAR, PROBLEM A
SOL 103
TIME 600
CEND
SEALL = ALL
SUPER = ALL
TITLE = Normal Modes w/ RBE2
ECHO = NONE
MAXLINES = 999999999
SUBCASE 1
METHOD = 1
SPC = 2
BEGIN BULK
PARAM AUTOSPC NO
PARAM COUPMASS 1
PARAM WTMASS .00259
PARAM,NOCOMPS,-1
EIGRL 1 10 0
PSHELL 1 1 .125 1 1
CQUAD4 1 1 1 2 8 7
= *1 = *1 *1 *1 *1
=3
CQUAD4 6 1 7 8 14 13
= *1 = *1 *1 *1 *1
=3
CQUAD4 11 1 13 14 20 19
= *1 = *1 *1 *1 *1
=3
CQUAD4 16 1 19 20 26 25
= *1 = *1 *1 *1 *1
=3
CQUAD4 21 1 25 26 32 31
= *1 = *1 *1 *1 *1
=3
CQUAD4 26 1 31 32 44 43
= *1 = *1 *1 *1 *1
=3
CQUAD4 31 1 43 44 50 49
= *1 = *1 *1 *1 *1
=3
CQUAD4 36 1 49 50 56 55
= *1 = *1 *1 *1 *1
=3
CQUAD4 41 1 55 56 62 61
= *1 = *1 *1 *1 *1
=3
CQUAD4 46 1 61 62 2 1
= *1 = *1 *1 *1 *1

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=3
CONM2 51 999 500.
MAT1 1 1.+7 .3 .101
RBE2 52 999 123 6 12 18 24 30 + A
+ A 36 48 54 60 66
GRID 1 1 15. 0. 0. 1
= *1 = = = *18 =
=4
GRID 7 1 15. 36. 0. 1
= *1 = = = *18 =
=4
GRID 13 1 15. 72. 0. 1
= *1 = = = *18 =
=4
GRID 19 1 15. 108. 0. 1
= *1 = = = *18 =
=4
GRID 25 1 15. 144. 0. 1
= *1 = = = *18 =
=4
GRID 31 1 15. 180. 0. 1
= *1 = = = *18 =
=4
GRID 43 1 15. 216. 0. 1
= *1 = = = *18 =
=4
GRID 49 1 15. 252. 0. 1
= *1 = = = *18 =
=4
GRID 55 1 15. 288. 0. 1
= *1 = = = *18 =
=4
GRID 61 1 15. 324. 0. 1
= *1 = = = *18 =
=4
GRID 999 1 0. 0. 90. 1
SPCADD 2 1
SPC1 1 123456 1 7 13 19 25 31 + B
+ B 43 49 55 61
CORD2C 1 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 1. + C
+ C 1. 0. 0.
ENDDATA

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook A-19


Submitting the Input File for Analysis:
16. Submit the input file to MSC.Nastran for analysis.
16a. To submit the MSC.Patran .bdf file for analysis, find an
available UNIX shell window. At the command prompt
enter: nastran proba.bdf scr=yes. Monitor the run using
the UNIX ps command.
16b. To submit the MSC.Nastran .dat file for analysis, find an
available UNIX shell window. At the command prompt
enter: nastran proba.dat scr=yes. Monitor the run using
the UNIX ps command.
17. When the run is completed, edit the proba.f06 file and search for
the word FATAL. If no matches exist, search for the word
WARNING. Determine whether existing WARNING messages
indicate modeling errors.
18. While still editing proba.f06, search for the word:
E I G E N (spaces are necessary)
What are the first five modes?
Mode 1 = _________ Hz
Mode 2 = _________ Hz
Mode 3 = _________ Hz
Mode 4 = _________ Hz
Mode 5 = _________ Hz

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19. MSC.Nastran Users have finished this exercise.


MSC.Patran Users should proceed to the next step.
20. Proceed with the Reverse Translation process; that is, attaching the
proba.xdb results file into MSC.Patran. To do this, return to the
Analysis form and proceed as follows:

Analysis
Action: Attach XDB
Object: Result Entities
Method: Local
Select Results File...
Select Results File: proba.xdb
OK
Apply

21. When the translation is complete bring up the Results form.

Results
Action: Create
Object: Deformation
Select Result Case(s): Default, Mode 8:Freq.=210.53
Select Deformation Result: Eigenvectors, Translational
Show As: Resultant

To change the display attributes of the plot, click on the Display


Attributes icon.

Display Attributes

Model Scale
Scale Factor: 0.1
Show Undeformed
Render Style: Wireframe

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook A-21


Comparison of Results:
1. Compare the results obtained in the .f06 file with the results on the
following page:

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R E A L E I G E N V A L U E S
MODE EXTRACTION EIGENVALUE RADIANS CYCLES GENERALIZED GENERALIZED

APPENDIX A
NO. ORDER MASS STIFFNES
1 1 3.128183E+04 1.768667E+02 2.814921E+01 1.000000E+00 3.128183E+04
2 2 3.128183E+04 1.768667E+02 2.814921E+01 1.000000E+00 3.128183E+04
3 3 9.379013E+05 9.684531E+02 1.541341E+02 1.000000E+00 9.379013E+05
4 4 1.225376E+06 1.106967E+03 1.761793E+02 1.000000E+00 1.225376E+06
5 5 1.225376E+06 1.106967E+03 1.761793E+02 1.000000E+00 1.225376E+06
6 6 1.273205E+06 1.128364E+03 1.795847E+02 1.000000E+00 1.273205E+06
7 7 1.273205E+06 1.128364E+03 1.795847E+02 1.000000E+00 1.273205E+06
8 8 1.749829E+06 1.322811E+03 2.105319E+02 1.000000E+00 1.749829E+06

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9 9 2.463450E+06 1.569538E+03 2.497998E+02 1.000000E+00 2.463450E+06
10 10 2.463450E+06 1.569538E+03 2.497998E+02 1.000000E+00 2.463450E+06
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Apply

You may reset the graphics if you click on this icon:

Reset Graphics

You can go back and select any Results Case, Fringe Results or
Deformation Results you are interested in.

Quit MSC.Patran when you are finished with this exercise.

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APPENDIX B

Modal Analysis of Interpolation


Constraint Elements and
Concentrated Mass

Y
Y

Z
Z X

Objectives:
Utilize the analysis model created in a previous exercise.
Run an MSC.Nastran modal analysis with rigid elements.
Visualize analysis results.
Modify the existing model. Replace rigid elements with
interpolation constraint elements.
Run an MSC.Nastran modal analysis again.

Visualize analysis results.

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Modal Analysis of Interpolation Constraint
APPENDIX B Elements and Concentrated Mass

Model Description:
The goal of this example is to examine the effect of rigid and
interpolation constraint elements. The rigid element, RBE2, will
maintain a circular cross section at the rigid end of the tube, while the
interpolation constraint elements, RBE3, are used to distribute either
loading or mass.

Figure B.1 - Grid Coordinates and


Element Connectivities

Figure B.2 - Loads and Boundary


Conditions

500 lb lumped mass

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook B-3


Table B.1 - Model Properties

Radius: 15 in
Thickness: 0.125 in
Length: 90 in
Elastic Modulus: 10E+06 lb/in2
Poisson Ratio: 0.3
Density: 0.101 lbs/in3

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Modal Analysis of Interpolation Constraint
APPENDIX B Elements and Concentrated Mass

Suggested Exercise Steps:


Generate a finite element representation of the cylinder structure
( i.e., The nodes (GRID) and element connectivities (CQUAD4)
should be defined manually).
Define material (MAT1) and element (PSHELL) properties.
Create grid point 999 at the center of the rigid end. This point
is to serve as the load application point, as well as the
connection point for the rigid element.
Idealize the rigid end with rigid elements (RBE3).
Apply the fixed boundary constraints (SPC1).
Apply a concentrated mass at the center of the top enclosure,
grid 999 (CONM2).
Prepare the model for normal modal analysis (SOL 101).
Generate an input file and submit it to the MSC.Nastran solver
for normal modal analysis.
Review the results.

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook B-5


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APPENDIX B Elements and Concentrated Mass

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Modal Analysis of Interpolation Constraint
APPENDIX B Elements and Concentrated Mass

Exercise Procedure:
1. Users who are not utilizing MSC.Patran for generating an input
file should go to Step 6 otherwise, proceed to Step 2.
2. Open database created in Appendix A named proba.db.

File/Open...
Existing Database Name: proba
OK

Whenever possible click Auto Execute (turn off).


3. Delete the MPC for the RBE2 analysis.

Finite Elements
Action: Delete
Object: MPC
Delete Related: Nodes (turn off)
List of MPCs: Mpc 1
Apply

4. Now create the rigid element with RBE3.

Finite Elements
Action: Create
Object: MPC
Type: RBE3
Define Terms...
Create Dependent
Node List: Node 999

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook B-9


Select DOFs by holding the Shift key down while clicking with the left
mouse button.

DOFs: UX
(highlight) UY
UZ
Apply
Create Independent

You can type the nodes into the list directly or you can screen select it
by changing back to Right Side View and selecting the nodes on the left
edge of the model.

Right Side View

Node List: Node 6:36:6 48:66:6

(Be certain not to select


Node 999)
DOFs: UX
(highlight) UY
UZ
Apply
Cancel
Apply

5. Now you are ready to run the analysis.

Analysis
Action: Analyze
Object: Entire Model
Method: Analysis Deck
Job Name probb
Solution Type...
Solution Type: NORMAL MODES
Solution Parameters...
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Modal Analysis of Interpolation Constraint
APPENDIX B Elements and Concentrated Mass

Automatic Constraints (Deselect Automatic Constraints)

Mass Calculation: Coupled


Wt.-Mass Conversion = 0.00259
OK
OK
Apply

An MSC.Nastran input file called probb.bdf will be generated. This


process of translating your model into an input file is called the Forward
Translation. The Forward Translation is complete when the Heartbeat
turns green.

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook B-11


Generating an Input File for MSC.Nastran Users:
MSC.Nastran users can generate an input file using the data from Table
C.1. The result should be similar to the output below.
6. MSC.Nastran input file: probb.dat
ID SEMINAR, APPENDIX B
SOL 103
TIME 600
CEND
TITLE = Normal Modes w/ RBE3
ECHO = NONE
MAXLINES = 999999999
SUBCASE 1
METHOD = 1
SPC = 1
BEGIN BULK
PARAM WTMASS .00259
PARAM COUPMASS1
EIGRL 1 10 0
GRID 1 1 15. 0. 0. 1
= *1 = = *36. = =
=8
GRID 11 1 15. 0. 18. 1
= *1 = = *36. = =
=8
GRID 21 1 15. 0. 36. 1
= *1 = = *36. = =
=8
GRID 31 1 15. 0. 54. 1
= *1 = = *36. = =
=8
GRID 41 1 15. 0. 72. 1
= *1 = = *36. = =
=8
GRID 51 1 15. 0. 90. 1
= *1 = = *36. = =
=8
GRID 999 1 0. 0. 90. 1
CQUAD4 1 1 1 11 12 2
= *1 = *1 *1 *1 *1
=7
CQUAD4 10 1 10 20 11 1
CQUAD4 11 1 11 21 22 12
= *1 = *1 *1 *1 *1
=7
CQUAD4 20 1 20 30 21 11
CQUAD4 21 1 21 31 32 22
= *1 = *1 *1 *1 *1
=7
CQUAD4 30 1 30 40 31 21
CQUAD4 31 1 31 41 42 32
= *1 = *1 *1 *1 *1
=7

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APPENDIX B Elements and Concentrated Mass

CQUAD4 40 1 40 50 41 31
CQUAD4 41 1 41 51 52 42
= *1 = *1 *1 *1 *1
=7
CQUAD4 50 1 50 60 51 41
PSHELL 1 1 .125 1
MAT1 1 1.+7 .3 .101
CONM2 51 999 500.
RBE3 52 999 123 1. 123 51 52
53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
SPC1 1 123456 1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10
CORD2C 1 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 1. + C
+ C 1. 0. 0.
ENDDATA

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Submitting the Input File for Analysis:
7. Submit the input file to MSC.Nastran for analysis.
7a. To submit the MSC.Patran .bdf file for analysis, find an
available UNIX shell window. At the command prompt
enter: nastran probb.bdf scr=yes. Monitor the run using
the UNIX ps command.
7b. To submit the MSC.Nastran .dat file for analysis, find an
available UNIX shell window. At the command prompt
enter: nastran probb.dat scr=yes. Monitor the run using
the UNIX ps command.
8. When the run is completed, edit the probb.f06 file and search for
the word FATAL. If no matches exist, search for the word
WARNING. Determine whether existing WARNING messages
indicate modeling errors.
9. While still editing probb.f06, search for the word:
E I G E N (spaces are necessary)
What are the first five modes?
Mode 1 = _________ Hz
Mode 2 = _________ Hz
Mode 3 = _________ Hz
Mode 4 = _________ Hz
Mode 5 = _________ Hz

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Modal Analysis of Interpolation Constraint
APPENDIX B Elements and Concentrated Mass

Comparison of Results:
10. Compare the results obtained in the .f06 file with the results on the
following page:

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REAL EIGENVALUES
MODE EXTRACTION EIGENVALUE RADIANS CYCLES GENERALIZED GENERALIZED
NO. ORDER MASS STIFFNESS
1 1 3.109205E+04 1.763294E+02 2.806369E+01 1.000000E+00 3.109205E+04
2 2 3.109209E+04 1.763295E+02 2.806371E+01 1.000000E+00 3.109209E+04
3 3 9.614287E+04 3.100691E+02 4.934903E+01 1.000000E+00 9.614287E+04
4 4 9.614338E+04 3.100699E+02 4.934916E+01 1.000000E+00 9.614338E+04
5 5 1.356769E+05 3.683434E+02 5.862367E+01 1.000000E+00 1.356769E+05
6 6 1.356775E+05 3.683443E+02 5.862381E+01 1.000000E+00 1.356775E+05
7 7 5.081049E+05 7.128148E+02 1.134480E+02 1.000000E+00 5.081049E+05
8 8 5.081190E+05 7.128247E+02 1.134496E+02 1.000000E+00 5.081190E+05
9 9 9.190473E+05 9.586695E+02 1.525770E+02 1.000000E+00 9.190473E+05
10 10 9.332723E+05 9.660602E+02 1.537533E+02 1.000000E+00 9.332723E+05
Modal Analysis of Interpolation Constraint
APPENDIX B Elements and Concentrated Mass

11. MSC.Nastran Users have finished this exercise.


MSC.Patran Users should proceed to the next step.
12. Proceed with the Reverse Translation process, that is attaching the
probb.xdb results file into MSC.Patran. To do this, return to the
Analysis form and proceed as follows:

Analysis
Action: Attach XDB
Object: Result Entities
Method: Local
Select Results File...
Select Results File: probb.xdb
OK
Apply

13. When the translation is complete bring up the Results form.


Select Deformation to view physical changes of the model.

Results
Action: Create
Object: Deformation

To select results, click on the Select Results icon.

Select Results

Be aware that the result cases from probA are still present in the Select
Result Case(s) list box. The second set of Result Cases correspond to
probB.

Select Result Case(s): Default, Mode 9:Freq.=95.168


Select Deformation Result: Eigenvectors, Translational
Show As: Resultant

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook B-17


To change the target entities of the plot, click on the Target Entities
icon.

Target Entities

Target Entity: Groups


Select Materials: default_group

To change the display attributes of the plot, click on the Display


Attributes icon.

Display Attributes

Render Style: Shaded


Show Undeformed
Apply

Select Marker to choose marker plots.

Results
Action: Create
Object: Marker
Method: Vector

To select results, click on the Select Resultsicon.

Select Results

Select Result Case(s): Default, Mode 9:Freq.=95.168


Select Vector Result: Eigenvectors, Translational

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Modal Analysis of Interpolation Constraint
APPENDIX B Elements and Concentrated Mass

If you wish to reset your display graphics to the state it was in before you
began post-processing your model, remember to select the Reset
Graphics icon.

Reset Graphics

To view different results, after Reset Graphics repeat step 13 and


change Result Case(s), Vector Result, and Deformation Result.

Quit MSC.Patran when you are finished with this exercise.

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook B-19


B-20 MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook
APPENDIX C

Linear Static Analysis of a


Simply-Supported Truss (SI)

Objectives:
Create a MSC.Nastran model comprised of CROD
elements.
Prepare a MSC.Nastran input file for a Linear Static
analysis.
Visualize analysis results.

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook C-1


C-2 MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook
APPENDIX C Simply Supported Truss

Model Description:
Below is a finite element representation of the truss structure shown
on page C-1. The nodal coordinates provided are defined in the
MSC.Nastran Basic system.
The structure is comprised of truss segments connected by smooth
pins such that each segment is either in tension or compression. The
structure has a pinned support at Grid Point 1 and is supported by a
roller at Grid Point 7. Point forces are applied at Grid Points 2, 4, and
6. In addition, out of plane translations and all rotations shall be
constrained for all Grids.
HINT: DOF 3456 for Grid 1 through 7 can be constrained by
using the permanent single point constraint option in the
GRID entry.
Figure C.1 - Grid Coordinates and Element Connectivities
[7315.2,3657.6,0]
4
[3657.6,1828.8,0] 2 3 [10972.8,1828.8,0]
2 6
6 7
1 5 8 4
1 9 3 10 5 11 7
Y [0,0,0] [4876.8,0,0] [9753.6,0,0] [14630.4,0,0]

Z X

Figure C.2 - Loads and Boundary Conditions


6672.3

6672.3 5782.7 6672.3


3456
5782.7 5782.7
3456 3456
123456 3456 3456 23456
Y

Z X

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook C-3


Table C.1 - Model Properties

Cross-Sectional Area: 3387.1 mm2


Elastic Modulus: 12.1 GPa
Poisson Ratio: 0.3
Tension Stress Limit: 13.1 Pa
Compression Stress Limit: 13.1 Pa

C-4 MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook


APPENDIX C Simply Supported Truss

Suggested Exercise Steps:


Build the truss geometry as shown in Figure 1.1 on the XY
plane
Generate a finite element representation of the truss
structure using (GRID) and (CROD) elements. Size
elements to match Figure C.1. Actual node IDs and element
IDs may vary.
(HINT: Remember to use permanent constraints for DOF
3456.)
Define material (MAT1) and element (PROD) properties.
Apply simply-supported boundary constraints (SPC1) and
point forces (FORCE).
Prepare the model for a linear static analysis (SOL 101).
Submit it for a linear static analysis.
Review results.

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook C-5


Generating an Input File for MSC.Nastran Users:
1. MSC.Nastran users can generate an input file using the data
from page C-3. The result should be similar to the output
below (ex01truss.dat):
ID EXERCISE,CATIAFEM
SOL 101
CEND
$..
$-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$..
$.. CASE CONTROL DECK
$..
TITLE = EXERCISE 1
DISPL = ALL
ELSTRESS= ALL
SPCFORCE= ALL
MPC = 1
$..
SUBCASE = 1
$ CATIA RESTRAINT SET NAME :
$ RESTRAINT1
SPC = 1
$ CATIA LOAD SET NAME :
$ LOAD1
LOAD = 1
$..
$-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$..
$.. BULK DATA CARDS
$..
BEGIN BULK
PARAM POST -1
PARAM AUTOSPC YES
$..
$-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$..
$.. RESTRAINTS
$..
$ NASTRAN ID = 1 / RESTRAINT SET NAME :
$ RESTRAINT1
SPC1 1 3456 2 3 4 5 6
SPC1 1 123456 1
SPC1 1 23456 7
$..
$-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$..
$.. LOADS
$..
$ NASTRAN ID = 1 / LOAD SET NAME :
$ LOAD1
FORCE 1 2 6672.3 0. -1. 0.
FORCE 1 4 6672.3 0. -1. 0.
FORCE 1 6 6672.3 0. -1. 0.
FORCE 1 2 5782.701-1. 0. 0.
FORCE 1 4 5782.701-1. 0. 0.

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APPENDIX C Simply Supported Truss

FORCE 1 6 5782.701-1. 0. 0.
$..
$-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$..
$.. NODES
$..
GRID 1 0. 0. 0.
GRID 2 3657.6 1828.8 0.
GRID 3 4876.8 0. 0.
GRID 4 7315.2 3657.6 0.
GRID 5 9753.6 0. 0.
GRID 6 10972.8 1828.8 0.
GRID 7 14630.4 0. 0.
$..
$-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$..
$.. ELEMENTS
$..
CROD 1 1 1 2
CROD 2 1 2 4
CROD 3 1 4 6
CROD 4 1 6 7
CROD 5 1 2 3
CROD 6 1 3 4
CROD 7 1 4 5
CROD 8 1 5 6
CROD 9 1 1 3
CROD 10 1 3 5
CROD 11 1 5 7
$..
$-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$..
$.. PROPERTIES
$..
PROD 1 1 3387.1
$..
$-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$..
$.. MATERIALS
$..
$ MATERIAL NAME : TRUSS MAT
MAT1 1 12100. .3 1
+ 113.1 13.1
$..
ENDDATA

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook C-7


Submitting the Input File for Analysis:
2. When the run is completed, edit the ex01truss.f06 file and
search for the word FATAL. If no matches exist, search for the
word WARNING. Determine whether existing WARNING
messages indicate modeling errors.
3. While still editing ex01truss.f06, search for the word:

D I S P L A C E (spaces are necessary).


What are the components of the displacement vector for GRID 7 (trans-
lation only)?

Disp. X =
Disp. Y =
Disp. Z =

Search for the word:


S I N G L E (spaces are necessary).
What are the components of the reaction force at GRID 1?

Force X =
Force Y =
Force Z =

Search for the word:


S T R E S S (spaces are necessary).
What is the margin of safety for CROD 2?

M.S. =

What is the Axial Stress for CROD 7?

Axial Stress =

C-8 MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook


APPENDIX C Simply Supported Truss

Comparison of Results:
4. Compare the results obtained in the .f06 file with the results on
the following page:

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook C-9


C-10 MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook
APPENDIX C
D I S P L A C E M E N T V E C T O R

POINT ID. TYPE T1 T2 T3 R1 R2 R3


1 G 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
2 G 2.808579E+00 -1.205278E+01 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
3 G 1.005669E+00 -1.303506E+01 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Simply Supported Truss


4 G 7.260538E-01 -1.240931E+01 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
5 G 1.561432E+00 -1.296366E+0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
6 G -9.064730E-01 -1.187403E+01 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
7 G 3.255203E+00 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

F O R C E S O F S I N G L E - P O I N T C O N S T R A I N T

POINT ID. TYPE T1 T2 T3 R1 R2 R3


1 G 1.734810E+04 1.289980E+04 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
7 G 0.0 7.117099E+03 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook

S T R E S S E S I N R O D E L E M E N T S ( C R O D )
ELEMENT AXIAL SAFETY TORSIONAL SAFETY ELEMENT AXIAL SAFETY TORSIONAL SAFETY
ID. STRESS MARGIN STRESS MARGIN ID. STRESS MARGIN STRESS MARGIN
1 -8.516085E+00 5.4E-01 0.0 2 -5.983277E+00 1.2E+00 0.0
3 -5.028883E+00 1.6E+00 0.0 4 -4.698508E+00 1.8E+00 0.0
5 -1.006200E+00 1.2E+01 0.0 6 1.006200E+00 1.2E+01 0.0
7 2.545115E+00 4.1E+00 0.0 8 -2.545115E+00 4.1E+00 0.0
9 2.495201E+00 4.3E+00 0.0 10 1.378922E+00 8.5E+00 0.0
11 4.202474E+00 2.1E+00 0.0
C-11
C-12 MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook
APPENDIX D

Linear Static Analysis of a


Simply-Supported Stiffened
Plate (SI)

Objectives:
Create a MSC.Nastran analysis model comprised of
CQUAD4 & CBAR elements.
Prepare a MSC.Nastran input file for a Linear Static
analysis.
Visualize analysis results.

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook D-1


D-2 MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook
APPENDIX D Stiffened Plate

Model Description:
Below is a finite element representation of the stiffened plate shown
on page D-1. The plate is 2.54 mm thick; therefore thin-shell theory
applies. I-beam stiffeners are mounted as shown. The structure has
pin supports on its four corners and a uniform pressure of 3447 Pa is
applied to the surface of the plate (See Figure D.3). Table 2.1
contains all the necessary values to define the material and property
of the stiffened plate.
HINT: Because the centroidal axes of the stiffeners do not coincide
with the mid-plane of the plate, you will need to account for
this when you define the element properties for the
stiffeners.

Figure D.1 - Model Schematics


3447 Pa ye
2.54mm b
127mm (typ) C D
Stiffener

50.8mm
a a ze
A
A
508mm 2.54mm
Z
X E
F
254mm Y View A-A b
25.4mm
Table D.1 - Model Properties - Aluminum

Elastic Modulus: 71.0 GPa


Poisson Ratio 0.30
Density: 2796 kg/m3
Plate Thickness: 2.54 mm
Bar Cross-Sectional Area: 245.2 mm2
Iaa: 95,442 mm4
Ibb: 6,993 mm4
J: 541 mm4

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook D-3


Suggested Exercise Steps:
Create a wire frame to use when mesh the plate and the
stiffeners.
Generate a finite element representation of the
stiffened plate using nodes (GRID), element
connectivities, (CBAR) and CQUAD4 element. Size
mesh to match Figure D.2. Actual node numbers and
element numbers may vary
Define material (MAT1) and element properties
(PSHELL & PBAR).
Verify XY-orientation and offset vectors for the bar
elements when defining PBAR properties.
Define simply-supported boundary constraints (SPC1)
and apply a uniform pressure load to the plate
(PLOAD4).
Prepare the model for a Linear Static analysis (SOL
101).
Generate and submit input file for MSC.Nastran.

Review the results.

D-4 MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook


APPENDIX D Stiffened Plate

Figure D.2 - Grid Coordinates and Element Connectivities

Figure D.3 - Loads and Boundary Conditions

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook D-5


Generating an Input File for MSC.Nastran Users:
1. MSC.Nastran users can generate an input file using the data
from pages D-3 (general model description) and D-5
(NASTRAN model element IDs). The result should be similar
to the output below (ex02plate.dat):
ID EXERCISE,CATIAFEM
SOL 101
CEND
$..
$-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$..
$.. CASE CONTROL DECK
$..

TITLE = EXERCISE 2 SIMPLY SUPPORTED STIFFENED PLATE


DISPL = ALL
ELSTRESS= ALL
MPC = 1
$..
SUBCASE = 1
$ CATIA RESTRAINT SET NAME :
$ PIN JOINTS
SPC = 1
$ CATIA LOAD SET NAME :
$ PRESSURE LOAD
LOAD = 1
$..
$-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$..
$.. BULK DATA CARDS
$..
BEGIN BULK
PARAM POST 1
PARAM AUTOSPC YES
$..
$-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$..
$.. RESTRAINTS
$..
$ NASTRAN ID = 1 / RESTRAINT SET NAME :
$ PIN JOINTS
SPC1 1 123 5 9 14 18
$..
$-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$..
$.. LOADS
$..
$ NASTRAN ID = 1 / LOAD SET NAME :
$ PRESSURE LOAD
PLOAD4 1 1 -.003447
PLOAD4 1 2 -.003447
PLOAD4 1 3 -.003447
PLOAD4 1 4 -.003447
PLOAD4 1 5 -.003447
PLOAD4 1 6 -.003447
PLOAD4 1 7 -.003447
PLOAD4 1 8 -.003447
PLOAD4 1 9 -.003447
PLOAD4 1 10 -.003447
PLOAD4 1 11 -.003447
PLOAD4 1 12 -.003447
PLOAD4 1 13 -.003447
PLOAD4 1 14 -.003447
PLOAD4 1 15 -.003447
PLOAD4 1 16 -.003447
PLOAD4 1 17 -.003447
PLOAD4 1 18 -.003447
PLOAD4 1 19 -.003447
PLOAD4 1 20 -.003447
$..
$-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$..
$.. MATERIALS

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APPENDIX D Stiffened Plate

$..
$ MATERIAL NAME : ALUMINUM
MAT1 1 71000. .3 .2796-8
$..
$-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$..
$.. NODES
$..
GRID 1 406.4 0. 0.
GRID 2 304.8 0. 0.
GRID 3 203.2 0. 0.
GRID 4 101.6 0. 0.
GRID 5 0. 0. 0.
GRID 6 0. 63.5 0.
GRID 7 0. 127. 0.
GRID 8 0. 190.5 0.
GRID 9 0. 254. 0.
GRID 10 101.6 254. 0.
GRID 11 203.2 254. 0.
GRID 12 304.8 254. 0.
GRID 13 406.4 254. 0.
GRID 14 508. 254. 0.
GRID 15 508. 190.5 0.
GRID 16 508. 127. 0.
GRID 17 508. 63.5 0.
GRID 18 508. 0. 0.
GRID 19 101.6 63.5 0.
GRID 20 203.2 63.5 0.
GRID 21 304.8 63.5 0.
GRID 22 406.4 63.5 0.
GRID 23 101.6 127. 0.
GRID 24 203.2 127. 0.
GRID 25 304.8 127. 0.
GRID 26 406.4 127. 0.
GRID 27 101.6 190.5 0.
GRID 28 203.2 190.5 0.
GRID 29 304.8 190.5 0.
GRID 30 406.4 190.5 0.
$..
$-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$..
$.. ELEMENTS
$..
CQUAD4 1 1 5 6 19 4
CQUAD4 2 1 6 7 23 19
CQUAD4 3 1 7 8 27 23
CQUAD4 4 1 8 9 10 27
CQUAD4 5 1 4 19 20 3
CQUAD4 6 1 19 23 24 20
CQUAD4 7 1 23 27 28 24
CQUAD4 8 1 27 10 11 28
CQUAD4 9 1 3 20 21 2
CQUAD4 10 1 20 24 25 21
CQUAD4 11 1 24 28 29 25
CQUAD4 12 1 28 11 12 29
CQUAD4 13 1 2 21 22 1
CQUAD4 14 1 21 25 26 22
CQUAD4 15 1 25 29 30 26
CQUAD4 16 1 29 12 13 30
CQUAD4 17 1 1 22 17 18
CQUAD4 18 1 22 26 16 17
CQUAD4 19 1 26 30 15 16
CQUAD4 20 1 30 13 14 15
CBAR 21 2 9 10 0. 0. 1. 1
+ 1 0. 0. 26.67 0. 0. 26.67
CBAR 22 2 10 11 0. 0. 1. 2
+ 2 0. 0. 26.67 0. 0. 26.67
CBAR 23 2 11 12 0. 0. 1. 3
+ 3 0. 0. 26.67 0. 0. 26.67
CBAR 24 2 12 13 0. 0. 1. 4
+ 4 0. 0. 26.67 0. 0. 26.67
CBAR 25 2 13 14 0. 0. 1. 5
+ 5 0. 0. 26.67 0. 0. 26.67
CBAR 26 2 18 1 0. 0. 1. 6
+ 6 0. 0. 26.67 0. 0. 26.67

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook D-7


CBAR 27 2 1 2 0. 0. 1. 7
+ 7 0. 0. 26.67 0. 0. 26.67
CBAR 28 2 2 3 0. 0. 1. 8
+ 8 0. 0. 26.67 0. 0. 26.67
CBAR 29 2 3 4 0. 0. 1. 9
+ 9 0. 0. 26.67 0. 0. 26.67
CBAR 30 2 4 5 0. 0. 1. 10
+ 10 0. 0. 26.67 0. 0. 26.67
CBAR 31 2 16 26 0. 0. 1. 11
+ 11 0. 0. 26.67 0. 0. 26.67
CBAR 32 2 26 25 0. 0. 1. 12
+ 12 0. 0. 26.67 0. 0. 26.67
CBAR 33 2 25 24 0. 0. 1. 13
+ 13 0. 0. 26.67 0. 0. 26.67
CBAR 34 2 24 23 0. 0. 1. 14
+ 14 0. 0. 26.67 0. 0. 26.67
CBAR 35 2 23 7 0. 0. 1. 15
+ 15 0. 0. 26.67 0. 0. 26.67
$..
$-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$..
$.. PROPERTIES
$..
PSHELL 1 1 2.54 1 1. 1 .83333
PBAR 2 1 245.2 95442. 6993. 541. 16
+ 1625.4 -12.7 25.4 12.7 -25.4 -12.7 -25.4 12.7
$..
ENDDATA

D-8 MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook


APPENDIX D Stiffened Plate

Submitting the Input File for Analysis:


2. When the run is completed, edit the ex02plate.f06 file and
search for the word FATAL. If no matches exist, search for the
word WARNING. Determine whether existing WARNING
messages indicate modeling errors.
2a. While still editing ex02plate.f06, search for the word:
D I S P L A C E (spaces are necessary).
What are the components of the displacement vector for
GRID 25 (translation only)?

disp X =
disp Y =
disp Z =

Search for the word:


S T R E S S (spaces are necessary)
What is the axial stress for CBAR 33?

axial stress =

Search for the word:


Q U A D (spaces are necessary)
What are the centroidal Von Mises stresses for
CQUAD4 11?

-(thk/2): stress =
+(thk/2): stress =

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook D-9


Comparison of Results:
3. Compare the results obtained in the .f06 file with the results on
the following page.

D-10 MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook


APPENDIX D Stiffened Plate

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook D-11


D-12

D I S P L A C E M E N T V E C T O R

POINT ID. TYPE T1 T2 T3 R1 R2 R3


..
MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook

22 G -1.976656E-04 -8.198572E-05 1.198532E+00 1.454896E-02 7.856132E-04 0.0


23 G 1.420448E-04 -2.032879E-18 1.684084E+00 5.767956E-17 2.532538E-06 -1.033706E-18
24 G 3.750603E-05 4.770490E-18 1.683930E+00 6.071532E-17 7.128691E-07 1.517883E-18
25 G -3.750603E-05 -4.702727E-18 1.683930E+00 4.800305E-17 -7.128691E-07 3.113693E-18
26 G -1.420448E-04 -1.151965E-18 1.684084E+00 4.022390E-17 -2.532538E-06 2.098515E-18
27 G 1.976656E-04 8.198572E-05 1.198532E+00 -1.454896E-02 -7.856132E-04 0.0
28 G 1.074019E-04 -9.067759E-05 1.203637E+00 -1.445164E-02 6.483336E-04 0.0
..
S T R E S S E S I N B A R E L E M E N T S ( C B A R )
ELEMENT SA1 SA2 SA3 SA4 AXIAL SA-MAX SA-MIN M.S.-T
ID. SB1 SB2 SB3 SB4 STRESS SB-MAX SB-MIN M.S.-C
..
31 -7.325063E-02 -7.325063E-02 7.325063E-02 7.325063E-02 -6.349257E-02 9.758055E-03 -1.367432E-01
-5.995434E-02 -5.995434E-02 5.995434E-02 5.995434E-02 -3.538236E-03 -1.234469E-01
32 -4.363080E-02 -4.363080E-02 4.363080E-02 4.363080E-02 -1.069677E-01 -6.333694E-02 -1.505986E-01
-2.096744E-02 -2.096744E-02 2.096744E-02 2.096744E-02 -8.600031E-02 -1.279352E-01
33 -2.530685E-02 -2.530685E-02 2.530685E-02 2.530685E-02 -7.899203E-02 -5.368518E-02 -1.042989E-01
-2.530685E-02 -2.530685E-02 2.530685E-02 2.530685E-02 -5.368518E-02 -1.042989E-01
34 -2.096744E-02 -2.096744E-02 2.096744E-02 2.096744E-02 -1.069677E-01 -8.600031E-02 -1.279352E-01
-4.363080E-02 -4.363080E-02 4.363080E-02 4.363080E-02 -6.333694E-02 -1.505986E-01
35 -5.995433E-02 -5.995433E-02 5.995433E-02 5.995433E-02 -6.349257E-02 -3.538240E-03 -1.234469E-01
-7.325062E-02 -7.325062E-02 7.325062E-02 7.325062E-02 9.758048E-03 -1.367432E-01

S T R E S S E S I N Q U A D R I L A T E R A L E L E M E N T S ( Q U A D 4 )
ELEMENT FIBRE STRESSES IN ELEMENT COORD SYSTEM PRINCIPAL STRESSES (ZERO SHEAR)
ID. DISTANCE NORMAL-X NORMAL-Y SHEAR-XY ANGLE MAJOR MINOR VON MISES
..
8 -1.270000E+00 9.923518E+00 3.447110E+00 1.216517E-01 1.0757 9.925802E+00 3.444826E+00 8.729016E+00
1.270000E+00 -9.943161E+00 -3.847236E+00 1.903856E-01 88.2129 -3.841296E+00 -9.949101E+00 8.690382E+00
9 -1.270000E+00 9.470063E+00 1.950759E+00 -7.520868E-14 0.0000 9.470063E+00 1.950759E+00 8.661047E+00
1.270000E+00 -9.648311E+00 -2.713698E+00 6.769064E-14 90.0000 -2.713698E+00 -9.648311E+00 8.618089E+00
10 -1.270000E+00 2.221622E+01 5.987573E+00 -5.883420E-14 0.0000 2.221622E+01 5.987573E+00 1.990955E+01
1.270000E+00 -2.250582E+01 -6.276981E+00 -6.795719E-15 -90.0000 -6.276981E+00 -2.250582E+01 2.011576E+01
APPENDIX E

Rigid Element Analysis with


RBE2 and CONM2 (SI)

Y
Y

Z
Z X

Objectives:
Idealize a rigid end using RBE2 elements.
Define a concentrated mass, to represent the weight of the
rigid enclosure (CONM2).

Produce a Nastran input file that represents the tube.


Submit the file for analysis in MSC.Nastran.

Find the displacement vectors.

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E-2 MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook
APPENDIX E Rigid Element Analysis with RBE2 and CONM2

Model Description:
The goal of this example is to maintain a circular cross section at the
rigid end of the tube, (using a RBE2 element), while applying a
gravitational force of 2.7g in the z-direction.
Additionally, a concentrated mass needs to be defined to represent the
weight of the rigid enclosure. It is very important to account for all the
weight contribution since inertial loading is used in this problem.
Below is a Finite Element representation of the tube. One end of the tube
is considered rigid, and the other end is fixed in all translational and
rotational degrees of freedom. Table E.1 contains all the necessary
parameters to construct the input file
Figure E.1 - Grid Coordinates and Element Connectivities.

226.7 kg lumped mass


Applied Load = 2.7g in z-axis

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook E-3


Figure E.2 - Loads and Boundary Conditions.

Table E.1 - Model Properties

Radius: 381 mm
Thickness: 3.175 mm
Length: 2,286 mm
Elastic Modulus: 69 GPa
Poisson Ratio: 0.3
Density: 2,796 kg/m3

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APPENDIX E Rigid Element Analysis with RBE2 and CONM2

Suggested Exercise Steps:


Build the cylinder geometry with the fixed base on the XY plane and
the cylinders axis along the Z-Axis.
Generate a finite element representation of the cylinder structure i.e.,
the nodes (GRID) and element connectivity (CQUAD4).
Define material (MAT1) and element (PSHELL) properties.
Create grid point 61 at the center of the enclosure. This point is to
serve as the load application point, as well as the connection point of
for the rigid element.
Idealize the top enclosure as a rigid element (RBE2).
Apply the fixed boundary constraints (SPC1).
Apply a concentrated mass of 226.7 kg at the center of the top
enclosure, grid 61 (CONM2), and a gravitational force of 2.7g in the
Z-direction (GRAV).
Prepare the model for linear static analysis (SOL 101).
Generate an Input file and submit it to the MSC.Nastran solver for
linear static analysis.
Review the results, specifically the displacements along the top edges.

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook E-5


Generating an Input File for MSC.Nastran Users:
MSC.Nastran users can generate an input file using the data from Table
E.1. The result should be similar to the output below.
1. MSC.Nastran Input File: ex03rigid.dat
ID RIGID EL,CATIAFEM
SOL 101
CEND
$..
$-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$..
$.. CASE CONTROL DECK
$..
TITLE = RIGID ELEMENT ANALYSIS WITH RBAR
DISPL = ALL
MPC = 1
$..
SUBCASE = 1
$ CATIA RESTRAINT SET NAME :
$ FIX TO WALL
SPC = 1
$ CATIA LOAD SET NAME :
$ 2.7G VERTICAL LOAD
LOAD = 1
$..
$-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$..
$.. BULK DATA CARDS
$..
BEGIN BULK
PARAM POST 0
PARAM AUTOSPC YES
$..
$-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$..
$.. RESTRAINTS
$..
$ NASTRAN ID = 1 / RESTRAINT SET NAME :
$ FIX TO WALL
SPC1 1 123456 1 2 3 4 5 20 1
+ 137 38 39 40
$..
$-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$..
$.. LOADS
$..
$ NASTRAN ID = 1 / LOAD SET NAME :
$ 2.7G VERTICAL LOAD
GRAV 1 9810. 0. 0. 2.7

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APPENDIX E Rigid Element Analysis with RBE2 and CONM2

$..
$-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$..
$.. MATERIALS
$..
$ MATERIAL NAME : ALUM
MAT1 1 69000.01 .03 .2796-8
$..
$-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$..
$.. NODES
$..
GRID 1 -59.6016-376.309.365-14
GRID 2 172.9703-339.473-.106-13
GRID 3 339.4734-172.97 -.208-13
GRID 4 376.309459.60159-.23-13
GRID 5 269.4077269.4077-.165-13
GRID 6 269.4077269.4077457.2
GRID 7 269.4077269.4077914.4
GRID 8 269.4077269.40771371.6
GRID 9 269.4077269.40771828.8
GRID 10 269.4077269.40772286.
GRID 11 376.309459.601592286.
GRID 12 339.4734-172.97 2286.
GRID 13 172.9703-339.4732286.
GRID 14 -59.6016-376.3092286.
GRID 15 -269.408-269.4082286.
GRID 16 -269.408-269.4081828.8
GRID 17 -269.408-269.4081371.6
GRID 18 -269.408-269.408914.4
GRID 19 -269.408-269.408457.2
GRID 20 -269.408-269.408.165-13
GRID 21 376.309459.60167457.2
GRID 22 339.4735-172.97 457.2
GRID 23 172.9703-339.473457.2
GRID 24 -59.6017-376.309457.2
GRID 25 376.309459.60169914.4
GRID 26 339.4735-172.97 914.4
GRID 27 172.9703-339.473914.4
GRID 28 -59.6017-376.309914.4
GRID 29 376.309459.601691371.6
GRID 30 339.4735-172.97 1371.6
GRID 31 172.9703-339.4731371.6
GRID 32 -59.6017-376.3091371.6
GRID 33 376.309459.601671828.8
GRID 34 339.4735-172.97 1828.8
GRID 35 172.9703-339.4731828.8
GRID 36 -59.6017-376.3091828.8
GRID 37 59.60159376.3094-.365-14
GRID 38 -172.97 339.4734.1059-13
GRID 39 -339.473172.9703.2079-13
GRID 40 -376.309-59.6016.2304-13

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GRID 41 -376.309-59.60162286.
GRID 42 -339.473172.97032286.
GRID 43 -172.97 339.47342286.
GRID 44 59.60159376.30942286.
GRID 45 -376.309-59.6017457.2
GRID 46 -339.473172.9703457.2
GRID 47 -172.97 339.4735457.2
GRID 48 59.60167376.3094457.2
GRID 49 -376.309-59.6017914.4
GRID 50 -339.473172.9703914.4
GRID 51 -172.97 339.4735914.4
GRID 52 59.60169376.3094914.4
GRID 53 -376.309-59.60171371.6
GRID 54 -339.473172.97031371.6
GRID 55 -172.97 339.47351371.6
GRID 56 59.60169376.30941371.6
GRID 57 -376.309-59.60171828.8
GRID 58 -339.473172.97031828.8
GRID 59 -172.97 339.47351828.8
GRID 60 59.60167376.30941828.8
GRID 61 .4121-14-.124-122286.
$..
$-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$..
$.. ELEMENTS
$..
CQUAD4 1 1 5 6 21 4
CQUAD4 2 1 6 7 25 21
CQUAD4 3 1 7 8 29 25
CQUAD4 4 1 8 9 33 29
CQUAD4 5 1 9 10 11 33
CQUAD4 6 1 4 21 22 3
CQUAD4 7 1 21 25 26 22
CQUAD4 8 1 25 29 30 26
CQUAD4 9 1 29 33 34 30
CQUAD4 10 1 33 11 12 34
CQUAD4 11 1 3 22 23 2
CQUAD4 12 1 22 26 27 23
CQUAD4 13 1 26 30 31 27
CQUAD4 14 1 30 34 35 31
CQUAD4 15 1 34 12 13 35
CQUAD4 16 1 2 23 24 1
CQUAD4 17 1 23 27 28 24
CQUAD4 18 1 27 31 32 28
CQUAD4 19 1 31 35 36 32
CQUAD4 20 1 35 13 14 36
CQUAD4 21 1 1 24 19 20
CQUAD4 22 1 24 28 18 19
CQUAD4 23 1 28 32 17 18
CQUAD4 24 1 32 36 16 17
CQUAD4 25 1 36 14 15 16
CQUAD4 26 1 20 19 45 40

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APPENDIX E Rigid Element Analysis with RBE2 and CONM2

CQUAD4 27 1 19 18 49 45
CQUAD4 28 1 18 17 53 49
CQUAD4 29 1 17 16 57 53
CQUAD4 30 1 16 15 41 57
CQUAD4 31 1 40 45 46 39
CQUAD4 32 1 45 49 50 46
CQUAD4 33 1 49 53 54 50
CQUAD4 34 1 53 57 58 54
CQUAD4 35 1 57 41 42 58
CQUAD4 36 1 39 46 47 38
CQUAD4 37 1 46 50 51 47
CQUAD4 38 1 50 54 55 51
CQUAD4 39 1 54 58 59 55
CQUAD4 40 1 58 42 43 59
CQUAD4 41 1 38 47 48 37
CQUAD4 42 1 47 51 52 48
CQUAD4 43 1 51 55 56 52
CQUAD4 44 1 55 59 60 56
CQUAD4 45 1 59 43 44 60
CQUAD4 46 1 37 48 6 5
CQUAD4 47 1 48 52 7 6
CQUAD4 48 1 52 56 8 7
CQUAD4 49 1 56 60 9 8
CQUAD4 50 1 60 44 10 9
RBE2 51 61 123456 10 11 12 13 14 2
+ 215 41 42 43 44
CONM2 52 61 .2267
$..
$-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$..
$.. PROPERTIES
$..
PSHELL 1 1 3.175 1 1. 1 .83333
$..
ENDDATA

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook E-9


Submitting the Input File for Analysis:
2. When the run is completed, edit the ex03rigid.f06 file and search
for the word FATAL. If no matches exist, search for the word
WARNING. Determine whether existing WARNING messages
indicate modeling errors.
3. While still editing ex03rigid.f06, search for the word:
D I S P L A C E M E N T (spaces are necessary)
For Point IDs 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 44, 42, 43, and 44
T3 = _________________

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APPENDIX E Rigid Element Analysis with RBE2 and CONM2

Comparison of Results:
4. Compare the results obtained in the .f06 file with the results on the
following page.

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MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook

D I S P L A C E M E N T V E C T O R

POINT ID. TYPE T1 T2 T3 R1 R2 R3


1 G 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
2 G 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
3 G 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
4 G 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
5 G 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
6 G -1.399788E-04 -1.399788E-04 6.329277E-03 2.011059E-07 -2.011059E-07 -2.587686E-19
7 G -9.960344E-05 -9.960344E-05 1.243694E-02 -1.508711E-07 1.508711E-07 6.065815E-19
8 G -9.743001E-05 -9.743001E-05 1.831937E-02 1.232055E-07 -1.232055E-07 9.281364E-19
9 G -1.226628E-04 -1.226628E-04 2.397823E-02 -1.906610E-07 1.906610E-07 3.629536E-19
10 G 2.592601E-08 2.592601E-08 2.941046E-02 -2.275590E-11 2.275590E-11 -3.121449E-20
11 G 2.592601E-08 2.592601E-08 2.941046E-02 -2.275590E-11 2.275590E-11 -3.121449E-20
12 G 2.592601E-08 2.592601E-08 2.941046E-02 -2.275590E-11 2.275590E-11 -3.121449E-20
13 G 2.592601E-08 2.592601E-08 2.941047E-02 -2.275590E-11 2.275590E-11 -3.121449E-20
14 G 2.592601E-08 2.592601E-08 2.941048E-02 -2.275590E-11 2.275590E-11 -3.121449E-20
15 G 2.592601E-08 2.592601E-08 2.941048E-02 -2.275590E-11 2.275590E-11 -3.121449E-20
16 G 1.226970E-04 1.226970E-04 2.397825E-02 1.906207E-07 -1.906207E-07 5.454892E-19
17 G 9.745431E-05 9.745431E-05 1.831938E-02 -1.232096E-07 1.232096E-07 1.531436E-18
18 G 9.961704E-05 9.961704E-05 1.243695E-02 1.508277E-07 -1.508277E-07 9.160661E-19
19 G 1.399814E-04 1.399814E-04 6.329282E-03 -2.011087E-07 2.011087E-07 1.115172E-19
20 G 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
21 G -1.955191E-04 -3.096267E-05 6.329277E-03 4.449808E-08 -2.808728E-07 -8.485403E-11
22 G -1.764074E-04 8.988462E-05 6.329282E-03 -1.291685E-07 -2.534824E-07 2.773145E-11
23 G -8.986858E-05 1.763738E-04 6.329278E-03 -2.533671E-07 -1.290792E-07 6.159132E-11
24 G 3.097103E-05 1.955332E-04 6.329282E-03 -2.809439E-07 4.448850E-08 -5.920878E-11
25 G -1.391262E-04 -2.202572E-05 1.243694E-02 -3.340813E-08 2.106890E-07 -1.491021E-10
26 G -1.255480E-04 6.397405E-05 1.243694E-02 9.685868E-08 1.901099E-07 6.533651E-11
APPENDIX E
27 G -6.394355E-05 1.254984E-04 1.243694E-02 1.900656E-07 9.683231E-08 9.651231E-11
28 G 2.204478E-05 1.391506E-04 1.243695E-02 2.107152E-07 -3.335266E-08 -1.137005E-10

Rigid Element Analysis with RBE2 and CONM2


29 G -1.360933E-04 -2.154116E-05 1.831937E-02 2.727034E-08 -1.720594E-07 -1.450850E-10
30 G -1.228096E-04 6.258667E-05 1.831937E-02 -7.913094E-08 -1.552507E-07 6.398906E-11
31 G -6.254672E-05 1.227726E-04 1.831938E-02 -1.552616E-07 -7.906487E-08 9.282436E-11
32 G 2.157017E-05 1.361269E-04 1.831938E-02 -1.721248E-07 2.726036E-08 -1.095090E-10
33 G -1.713393E-04 -2.712014E-05 2.397823E-02 -4.220500E-08 2.662792E-07 -7.782580E-11
34 G -1.545903E-04 7.879177E-05 2.397823E-02 1.224230E-07 2.403119E-07 2.589117E-11
35 G -7.874594E-05 1.545909E-04 2.397824E-02 2.401599E-07 1.223845E-07 5.581398E-11
36 G 2.715905E-05 1.713829E-04 2.397824E-02 2.662992E-07 -4.215102E-08 -5.411900E-11
37 G 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
38 G 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
39 G 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
40 G 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
41 G 2.592601E-08 2.592601E-08 2.941048E-02 -2.275590E-11 2.275590E-11 -3.121449E-20
42 G 2.592601E-08 2.592601E-08 2.941047E-02 -2.275590E-11 2.275590E-11 -3.121449E-20
43 G 2.592601E-08 2.592601E-08 2.941046E-02 -2.275590E-11 2.275590E-11 -3.121449E-20
44 G 2.592601E-08 2.592601E-08 2.941046E-02 -2.275590E-11 2.275590E-11 -3.121449E-20
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45 G 1.955332E-04 3.097103E-05 6.329282E-03 -4.448850E-08 2.809439E-07 5.920878E-11


46 G 1.763738E-04 -8.986858E-05 6.329278E-03 1.290792E-07 2.533671E-07 -6.159132E-11
47 G 8.988462E-05 -1.764074E-04 6.329282E-03 2.534824E-07 1.291685E-07 -2.773145E-11
48 G -3.096267E-05 -1.955191E-04 6.329277E-03 2.808728E-07 -4.449808E-08 8.485403E-11
49 G 1.391506E-04 2.204478E-05 1.243695E-02 3.335266E-08 -2.107152E-07 1.137005E-10
50 G 1.254984E-04 -6.394355E-05 1.243694E-02 -9.683231E-08 -1.900656E-07 -9.651231E-11
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APPENDIX F

Modal Analysis of Interpolation


Constraint Elements and
Concentrated Mass (SI)

Y
Y

Z
Z X

Objectives:
Utilize the analysis model created in a previous exercise.
Run an MSC.Nastran modal analysis with interpolation
constraint elements.
Visualize analysis results.

Modify the existing model. Replace interpolation constraint


elements with rigid elements.
Run an MSC.Nastran modal analysis again.
Visualize analysis results.
MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook F-1
F-2 MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook
Modal Analysis of Interpolation Constraint
APPENDIX F Elements and Concentrated Mass

Model Description:
The goal of this example is to examine the effect of rigid and
interpolation constraint elements. The rigid element, RBE2, will
maintain a circular cross section at the rigid end of the tube, while
the interpolation constraint elements, RBE3, are used to distribute
either loading or mass.
Figure F.1 - Grid Coordinates and Element Connectivities.

226.7 kg lumped mass

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook F-3


Figure F.2 - Loads and Boundary Conditions.

226.7 kg lumped mass at grid 61

Table F.1 - Model Properties

Radius: 381 mm
Thickness: 3.175 mm
Length: 2,286 mm
Elastic Modulus: 69 GPa
Poisson Ratio: 0.3
Density: 2796 kg/m3

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Modal Analysis of Interpolation Constraint
APPENDIX F Elements and Concentrated Mass

Suggested Exercise Steps:


Generate a finite element representation of the cylinder
structure (i.e., The nodes (GRID) and element
connectivities (CQUAD4)).
Define material (MAT1) and element (PSHELL) properties.
Create grid point 61 at the center of the top enclosure. This
point is to serve as the load application point, as well as the
connection point for the interpolation constraint element.
Idealize the top enclosure with interpolation constraint
elements (RBE3).
Apply the fixed boundary constraints (SPC1).
Apply a concentrated mass at the center of the top enclosure,
grid 61 (CONM2).
Prepare the model for normal modal analysis (SOL 103).
Generate an input file and submit it to the MSC.Nastran
solver for normal modal analysis.
Review the results.

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook F-5


Generating an Input File for MSC.Nastran Users:
MSC.Nastran users can generate an input file using the data from
Table F.1. The result should be similar to the output below.
1. MSC.Nastran input file: ex05interp.dat
ID MODAL AN,CATIAFEM
SOL 103
CEND
$..
$-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$..
$.. CASE CONTROL DECK
$..
TITLE = MODAL ANALYSIS OF INTERPOLATION CONSTRAINT ELEMENT
METHOD = 1
MPC = 1
$..
SUBCASE = 1
$ CATIA RESTRAINT SET NAME :
$ FIX TO WALL
SPC = 1
$ CATIA LOAD SET NAME :
$ 2.7G VERTICAL LOAD
LOAD = 1
$..
$-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$..
$.. BULK DATA CARDS
$..
BEGIN BULK
EIGRL,1,,,10
PARAM POST 0
PARAM AUTOSPC YES
$..
$-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$..
$.. RESTRAINTS
$..
$ NASTRAN ID = 1 / RESTRAINT SET NAME :
$ FIX TO WALL
SPC1 1 123456 1 2 3 4 5 20 1
+ 137 38 39 40
$..
$-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$..
$.. LOADS
$..
$ NASTRAN ID = 1 / LOAD SET NAME :
$ 2.7G VERTICAL LOAD
GRAV 1 9810. 0. 0. 2.7
$..
$-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$..
$.. MATERIALS

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Modal Analysis of Interpolation Constraint
APPENDIX F Elements and Concentrated Mass
$..
$ MATERIAL NAME : ALUM
MAT1 1 69000.01 .03 .2796-8
$..
$-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$..
$.. NODES
$..
GRID 1 -59.6016-376.309.365-14
GRID 2 172.9703-339.473-.106-13
GRID 3 339.4734-172.97 -.208-13
GRID 4 376.309459.60159-.23-13
GRID 5 269.4077269.4077-.165-13
GRID 6 269.4077269.4077457.2
GRID 7 269.4077269.4077914.4
GRID 8 269.4077269.40771371.6
GRID 9 269.4077269.40771828.8
GRID 10 269.4077269.40772286.
GRID 11 376.309459.601592286.
GRID 12 339.4734-172.97 2286.
GRID 13 172.9703-339.4732286.
GRID 14 -59.6016-376.3092286.
GRID 15 -269.408-269.4082286.
GRID 16 -269.408-269.4081828.8
GRID 17 -269.408-269.4081371.6
GRID 18 -269.408-269.408914.4
GRID 19 -269.408-269.408457.2
GRID 20 -269.408-269.408.165-13
GRID 21 376.309459.60167457.2
GRID 22 339.4735-172.97 457.2
GRID 23 172.9703-339.473457.2
GRID 24 -59.6017-376.309457.2
GRID 25 376.309459.60169914.4
GRID 26 339.4735-172.97 914.4
GRID 27 172.9703-339.473914.4
GRID 28 -59.6017-376.309914.4
GRID 29 376.309459.601691371.6
GRID 30 339.4735-172.97 1371.6
GRID 31 172.9703-339.4731371.6
GRID 32 -59.6017-376.3091371.6
GRID 33 376.309459.601671828.8
GRID 34 339.4735-172.97 1828.8
GRID 35 172.9703-339.4731828.8
GRID 36 -59.6017-376.3091828.8
GRID 37 59.60159376.3094-.365-14
GRID 38 -172.97 339.4734.1059-13
GRID 39 -339.473172.9703.2079-13
GRID 40 -376.309-59.6016.2304-13
GRID 41 -376.309-59.60162286.
GRID 42 -339.473172.97032286.
GRID 43 -172.97 339.47342286.
GRID 44 59.60159376.30942286.
GRID 45 -376.309-59.6017457.2
GRID 46 -339.473172.9703457.2
GRID 47 -172.97 339.4735457.2
GRID 48 59.60167376.3094457.2
GRID 49 -376.309-59.6017914.4

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GRID 50 -339.473172.9703914.4
GRID 51 -172.97 339.4735914.4
GRID 52 59.60169376.3094914.4
GRID 53 -376.309-59.60171371.6
GRID 54 -339.473172.97031371.6
GRID 55 -172.97 339.47351371.6
GRID 56 59.60169376.30941371.6
GRID 57 -376.309-59.60171828.8
GRID 58 -339.473172.97031828.8
GRID 59 -172.97 339.47351828.8
GRID 60 59.60167376.30941828.8
GRID 61 .4121-14-.124-122286.
$..
$-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$..
$.. ELEMENTS
$..
CQUAD4 1 1 5 6 21 4
CQUAD4 2 1 6 7 25 21
CQUAD4 3 1 7 8 29 25
CQUAD4 4 1 8 9 33 29
CQUAD4 5 1 9 10 11 33
CQUAD4 6 1 4 21 22 3
CQUAD4 7 1 21 25 26 22
CQUAD4 8 1 25 29 30 26
CQUAD4 9 1 29 33 34 30
CQUAD4 10 1 33 11 12 34
CQUAD4 11 1 3 22 23 2
CQUAD4 12 1 22 26 27 23
CQUAD4 13 1 26 30 31 27
CQUAD4 14 1 30 34 35 31
CQUAD4 15 1 34 12 13 35
CQUAD4 16 1 2 23 24 1
CQUAD4 17 1 23 27 28 24
CQUAD4 18 1 27 31 32 28
CQUAD4 19 1 31 35 36 32
CQUAD4 20 1 35 13 14 36
CQUAD4 21 1 1 24 19 20
CQUAD4 22 1 24 28 18 19
CQUAD4 23 1 28 32 17 18
CQUAD4 24 1 32 36 16 17
CQUAD4 25 1 36 14 15 16
CQUAD4 26 1 20 19 45 40
CQUAD4 27 1 19 18 49 45
CQUAD4 28 1 18 17 53 49
CQUAD4 29 1 17 16 57 53
CQUAD4 30 1 16 15 41 57
CQUAD4 31 1 40 45 46 39
CQUAD4 32 1 45 49 50 46
CQUAD4 33 1 49 53 54 50
CQUAD4 34 1 53 57 58 54
CQUAD4 35 1 57 41 42 58
CQUAD4 36 1 39 46 47 38
CQUAD4 37 1 46 50 51 47
CQUAD4 38 1 50 54 55 51
CQUAD4 39 1 54 58 59 55
CQUAD4 40 1 58 42 43 59

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Modal Analysis of Interpolation Constraint
APPENDIX F Elements and Concentrated Mass
CQUAD4 41 1 38 47 48 37
CQUAD4 42 1 47 51 52 48
CQUAD4 43 1 51 55 56 52
CQUAD4 44 1 55 59 60 56
CQUAD4 45 1 59 43 44 60
CQUAD4 46 1 37 48 6 5
CQUAD4 47 1 48 52 7 6
CQUAD4 48 1 52 56 8 7
CQUAD4 49 1 56 60 9 8
CQUAD4 50 1 60 44 10 9
CONM2 51 61 .2267
RBE3 52 61 123 1. 123 10 1. 2
+ 2123 11 1. 123 12 1. 123 13 3
+ 31. 123 14 1. 123 15 1. 123 4
+ 441 1. 123 42 1. 123 43 1. 5
+ 5123 44 6
+ 6UM
$..
$-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$..
$.. PROPERTIES
$..
PSHELL 1 1 3.175 1 1. 1 .83333
$..
ENDDATA

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook F-9


Submitting the Input File for Analysis:
2. When the run is completed, edit the ex05interp.f06 file and
search for the word FATAL. If no matches exist, search for the
word WARNING. Determine whether existing WARNING
messages indicate modeling errors.
3. While still editing ex05interp.f06, search for the word:
E I G E N (spaces are necessary)
What are the first five modes?
Mode 1 = _________ Hz
Mode 2 = _________ Hz
Mode 3 = _________ Hz
Mode 4 = _________ Hz
Mode 5 = _________ Hz

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Modal Analysis of Interpolation Constraint
APPENDIX F Elements and Concentrated Mass

Comparison of Results:
4. Compare the results obtained in the .f06 file with the results on
the following page:

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook F-11


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MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook

R E A L E I G E N V A L U E S
MODE EXTRACTION EIGENVALUE RADIANS CYCLES GENERALIZED GENERALIZED
NO. ORDER MASS STIFFNESS
1 1 3.103987E+04 1.761814E+02 2.804013E+01 1.000000E+00 3.103987E+04
2 2 3.103987E+04 1.761814E+02 2.804013E+01 1.000000E+00 3.103987E+04
3 3 8.292659E+04 2.879698E+02 4.583181E+01 1.000000E+00 8.292659E+04
4 4 8.292659E+04 2.879698E+02 4.583181E+01 1.000000E+00 8.292659E+04
5 5 8.778574E+04 2.962866E+02 4.715548E+01 1.000000E+00 8.778574E+04
6 6 8.778574E+04 2.962866E+02 4.715548E+01 1.000000E+00 8.778574E+04
7 7 2.342735E+05 4.840181E+02 7.703387E+01 1.000000E+00 2.342735E+05
8 8 2.342735E+05 4.840181E+02 7.703387E+01 1.000000E+00 2.342735E+05
9 9 3.580046E+05 5.983348E+02 9.522794E+01 1.000000E+00 3.580046E+05
10 10 5.473325E+05 7.398192E+02 1.177459E+02 1.000000E+00 5.473325E+05
APPENDIX G

Modal Analysis of a
Circular Plate (SI)

Objectives:
Reduce the model to a 30 degree section and use symmetric
boundary conditions.
Produce a Nastran input file.

Submit the file for modal analysis in MSC.Nastran.


Find the first three natural frequencies and mode shapes of
the circular plate.

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook G-1


G-2 MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook
APPENDIX G Modal Analysis of a Circular Plate

Model Description:
For this example, use Lanczos method to find the first three natural
frequencies and mode shapes of a circular plate that is fully clamped
around the edge. In addition, model the circular plate by using a 30
degree section to reduce the size of the model. Be certain to incorporate
all the necessary symmetric boundary conditions to ensure the accuracy
of the analysis.
Below is a finite element representation of a 30o section of the circular
plate. It also contains the geometric dimensions and boundary
constraints. Table G.1 contains the necessary parameters to construct the
input file.

Figure G.1 - Grid Coordinates and Element Connectivities


15
14
13
12 30o
11 7
10 6
5
9 4
3
1 1 2
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
88.9 mm 123456

246

Figure G.2 - Boundary Constraints 246

246
y
246

246

246
12456 246 246 246 246 246 246 123456
x

Table G.1 - Model Properties


Radius: 88.9 mm
Thickness: 3.175 mm
Weight Density: 8304 kg/m3
Mass/Weight Factor: 1.02E-04 sec2/mm
Elastic Modulus: 207 GPa
Poisson Ratio: 0.3

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook G-3


Suggested Exercise Steps:
Build the plate geometry as shown in Figure G.1 on the XY
plane.
Generate a finite element representation of the plate structure
i.e., the nodes (GRID) and element connectivity (CQUAD4 and
TRIAD3).
Create a cylindrical coordinate system for applying constraints,
both actual and for symmetry conditions.
Define material (MAT1) and element (PSHELL) properties.
Apply a clamped boundary constraint (SPC1) to the outer
curved edge, and symmetric boundary constraints (SPC1) to the
two straight inner edges.
Prepare the model for a normal modal analysis using Lanczos
Method (SOL 103 and PARAMs).
PARAM, COUPMASS, 1
Generate an input file and submit it to the MSC.Nastran solver
for normal modal analysis.

Review the results, specifically the eigenvalues.

G-4 MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook


APPENDIX G Modal Analysis of a Circular Plate

Generating an Input File for MSC.Nastran Users:


MSC.Nastran users can generate an input file using the data from Table
G.1. The result should be similar to the output below.
1. MSC.Nastran Input File: ex06plate.dat.
ID MODAL AN,CATIAFEM
SOL 103
CEND
$..
$-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$..
$.. CASE CONTROL DECK
$..
TITLE = MODAL ANALYSIS OF A CIRCULAR PLATE
DISPL = ALL
METHOD = 1
MPC = 1
$..
SUBCASE = 1
$ CATIA RESTRAINT SET NAME :
$ RESTRAINT1
SPC = 1
$..
$-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$..
$.. BULK DATA CARDS
$..
BEGIN BULK
EIGRL,1,,,3
PARAM,COUPMASS,1
PARAM POST 1
PARAM AUTOSPC YES
$..
$-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$..
$.. COORDINATE SYSTEMS
$..
$ COORDINATE SYSTEM NAME : AXIS1
CORD2C 1 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 1. 1
+ 188.9 0. 0.
$..
$-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$..
$.. RESTRAINTS
$..
$ NASTRAN ID = 1 / RESTRAINT SET NAME :
$ RESTRAINT1
SPC1 1 123456 1 2
SPC1 1 12456 15

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook G-5


SPC1 1 246 3 4 5 6 7 8 2
+ 29 10 11 12 13 14
$..
$-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$..
$.. MATERIALS
$..
$ MATERIAL NAME : STEEL
MAT1 1 207000. .3 .8304-8
$..
$-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$..
$.. NODES
$..
GRID 1 76.9896644.45 0. 1
GRID 2 88.9 -.252-140. 1
GRID 3 65.6031537.876 0. 1
GRID 4 75.75199-.323-140. 1
GRID 5 54.2166431.301990. 1
GRID 6 62.60399.1393-140. 1
GRID 7 42.8301324.727990. 1
GRID 8 49.45598-.287-140. 1
GRID 9 31.4436218.153990. 1
GRID 10 36.30797-.183-160. 1
GRID 11 20.0571211.579980. 1
GRID 12 23.15996.2708-140. 1
GRID 13 8.6706075.0059780. 1
GRID 14 10.01196.2002-140. 1
GRID 15 0. 0. 0. 1
$..
$-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$..
$.. ELEMENTS
$..
CTRIA3 1 1 15 13 14
CQUAD4 2 1 13 11 12 14
CQUAD4 3 1 11 9 10 12
CQUAD4 4 1 9 7 8 10
CQUAD4 5 1 7 5 6 8
CQUAD4 6 1 5 3 4 6
CQUAD4 7 1 3 1 2 4
$..
$-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$..
$.. PROPERTIES
$..
PSHELL 1 1 3.175 1 1. 1 .83333
$..
ENDDATA

G-6 MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook


APPENDIX G Modal Analysis of a Circular Plate

Submitting the Input File for Analysis:


2. When the run is complete, edit the ex06plate.f06 file and search
for the word FATAL. If no matches exist, search for the word
WARNING. Determine whether existing WARNING messages
indicate modeling errors.
3. While still editing ex06plate.f06, search for the word:
E I G E N (spaces are necessary)
1st = __________Hz
2nd = __________Hz
3rd = __________Hz

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook G-7


G-8 MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook

Comparison of Results:
4.
following page:
Compare the results obtained in the .f06 file with the results on the
0 SUBCASE = 1

REAL EIGENVALUES

MODE EXTRACTION EIGENVALUE RADIANS CYCLES GENERALIZED GENERALIZED

NO. ORDER MASS STIFFNESS

1 1 3.791086E+07 6.157180E+03 9.799456E+02 1.000000E+00 3.791086E+07


2 2 6.076836E+08 2.465124E+04 3.923367E+03 1.000000E+00 6.076836E+08

3 3 3.379269E+09 5.813148E+04 9.251913E+03 1.000000E+00 3.379269E+09


APPENDIX H

Elastic Stability of a Plate


(SI)

Objectives
Produce a Nastran input file.
Submit the file for analysis in MSC.Nastran.
Find the first five natural modes of the plate.

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook H-1


H-2 MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook
APPENDIX H Elastic Stability of a Plate

Model Description:
For this example, find the unit critical compressive stress of a flat
rectangular plate. This plate is under equal uniform compression of
6.89E+5 Pa on two opposite edges. All edges are simply supported.
In addition, the applied edge compression shall be idealized as nodal
forces for this example. See Page H-4 for helpful hints.
Below is a Finite Element representation of the flat plate. It also contains
the geometric dimensions and the loads and boundary constraints. Table
H.1 contains the necessary parameters to construct the input file
.
Figure H.1 - Loads and Boundary Constraints
123 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 23 4.45 NJ

123 23 8.90 N

123 23 8.90 N

123 23 8.90 N

123 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 23 4.45 N

Figure H.2 - Grid Coordinates and Element Connectivities


45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 b
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Table H.1 - Model Properties

Elastic Modulus: 200 GPa


Poisson Ratio: 0.3
Plate Thickness: 0.254 mm
Length (a): 508 mm
Height (b): 203.2 mm

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook H-3


Suggested Exercise Steps:
Generate a finite element representation of the plate
structure i.e., the nodes (GRID) and element connectivity
(CQUAD4).
Define material (MAT1) and element (PSHELL) properties.
Apply the simply-supported boundary constraints (SPC1).
Apply a force load to the model (FORCE).
Specify real eigenvalue extraction data for Lanczos method
(EIGRL).
Prepare the model for a buckling analysis (SOL 105 and
PARAMs).
PARAM, COUPMASS, 1
Generate an Input file and submit it to the MSC.Nastran
solver for buckling analysis.
Review the results, specifically the eigenvalues.

HINT: Conversion of edge pressure to nodal force:


(6.89e+5 Pa)(203.2 mm)(0.254 mm) = 35.6 N
thus,
for 3 middle grids, F = 8.90 N
for 2 outer grids, F = 4.45 N

H-4 MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook


APPENDIX H Elastic Stability of a Plate

Generating an Input File for MSC.Nastran Users:


MSC.Nastran users can generate an input file using the data from Table
H.1. The result should be similar to the output below.
1. MSC.Nastran Input File: ex07plate.dat
ID EXERCISE,CATIAFEM
SOL 105
$ TOPAZMODIFIED FOR TOPAZ POST-PROCESSING
CEND
$..
$-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$..
$.. CASE CONTROL DECK
$..
SPCFORCES=ALL
TITLE = EXERCISE 7 ELASTIC STABILITY OF A PLATE
DISPL = ALL
METHOD = 1
MPC = 1
$..
SUBCASE = 1
$ CATIA RESTRAINT SET NAME :
$ RESTRAINT1
SPC = 1
$ CATIA LOAD SET NAME :
$ LOAD1
LOAD = 1
$..
$-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$..
$.. BULK DATA CARDS
$..
BEGIN BULK
EIGRL,1,,,5
PARAM POST 1
PARAM AUTOSPC YES
$..
$-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$..
$.. RESTRAINTS
$..
$ NASTRAN ID = 1 / RESTRAINT SET NAME :
$ RESTRAINT1
SPC1 1 123 25 26 27
SPC1 1 23 11 12 13
SPC1 1 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 1
+ 17 8 9 15 16 17 18 19 2
+ 220 21 22 23
SPC1 1 23 10 14

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook H-5


SPC1 1 123 24 28
$..
$-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
--
$..
$.. LOADS
$..
$ NASTRAN ID = 1 / LOAD SET NAME :
$ LOAD1
FORCE 1 10 4.45 -1. 0. 0.
FORCE 1 14 4.45 -1. 0. 0.
FORCE 1 11 8.9 -1. 0. 0.
FORCE 1 12 8.9 -1. 0. 0.
FORCE 1 13 8.9 -1. 0. 0.
$..
$-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
--
$..
$.. MATERIALS
$..
$ MATERIAL NAME : STEEL
MAT1 1 200000. .3
$..
$-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
--
$..
$.. NODES
$..
GRID 1 50.8 0. 0.
GRID 2 101.6 0. 0.
GRID 3 152.4 0. 0.
GRID 4 203.2 0. 0.
GRID 5 254. 0. 0.
GRID 6 304.8 0. 0.
GRID 7 355.6 0. 0.
GRID 8 406.4 0. 0.
GRID 9 457.2 0. 0.
GRID 10 508. 0. 0.
GRID 11 508. 50.8 0.
GRID 12 508. 101.6 0.
GRID 13 508. 152.4 0.
GRID 14 508. 203.2 0.
GRID 15 457.2 203.2 0.
GRID 16 406.4 203.2 0.
GRID 17 355.6 203.2 0.
GRID 18 304.8 203.2 0.
GRID 19 254. 203.2 0.
GRID 20 203.2 203.2 0.
GRID 21 152.4 203.2 0.
GRID 22 101.6 203.2 0.
GRID 23 50.8 203.2 0.
GRID 24 0. 203.2 0.

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APPENDIX H Elastic Stability of a Plate

GRID 25 0. 152.4 0.
GRID 26 0. 101.6 0.
GRID 27 0. 50.8 0.
GRID 28 0. 0. 0.
GRID 29 457.2 50.8 0.
GRID 30 406.4 50.8 0.
GRID 31 355.6 50.8 0.
GRID 32 304.8 50.8 0.
GRID 33 254. 50.8 0.
GRID 34 203.2 50.8 0.
GRID 35 152.4 50.8 0.
GRID 36 101.6 50.8 0.
GRID 37 50.8 50.8 0.
GRID 38 457.2 101.6 0.
GRID 39 406.4 101.6 0.
GRID 40 355.6 101.6 0.
GRID 41 304.8 101.6 0.
GRID 42 254. 101.6 0.
GRID 43 203.2 101.6 0.
GRID 44 152.4 101.6 0.
GRID 45 101.6 101.6 0.
GRID 46 50.8 101.6 0.
GRID 47 457.2 152.4 0.
GRID 48 406.4 152.4 0.
GRID 49 355.6 152.4 0.
GRID 50 304.8 152.4 0.
GRID 51 254. 152.4 0.
GRID 52 203.2 152.4 0.
GRID 53 152.4 152.4 0.
GRID 54 101.6 152.4 0.
GRID 55 50.8 152.4 0.
$..
$-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$..
$.. ELEMENTS
$..
CQUAD4 1 1 10 11 29 9
CQUAD4 2 1 11 12 38 29
CQUAD4 3 1 12 13 47 38
CQUAD4 4 1 13 14 15 47
CQUAD4 5 1 9 29 30 8
CQUAD4 6 1 29 38 39 30
CQUAD4 7 1 38 47 48 39
CQUAD4 8 1 47 15 16 48
CQUAD4 9 1 8 30 31 7
CQUAD4 10 1 30 39 40 31
CQUAD4 11 1 39 48 49 40
CQUAD4 12 1 48 16 17 49
CQUAD4 13 1 7 31 32 6
CQUAD4 14 1 31 40 41 32
CQUAD4 15 1 40 49 50 41
CQUAD4 16 1 49 17 18 50

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook H-7


CQUAD4 17 1 6 32 33 5
CQUAD4 18 1 32 41 42 33
CQUAD4 19 1 41 50 51 42
CQUAD4 20 1 50 18 19 51
CQUAD4 21 1 5 33 34 4
CQUAD4 22 1 33 42 43 34
CQUAD4 23 1 42 51 52 43
CQUAD4 24 1 51 19 20 52
CQUAD4 25 1 4 34 35 3
CQUAD4 26 1 34 43 44 35
CQUAD4 27 1 43 52 53 44
CQUAD4 28 1 52 20 21 53
CQUAD4 29 1 3 35 36 2
CQUAD4 30 1 35 44 45 36
CQUAD4 31 1 44 53 54 45
CQUAD4 32 1 53 21 22 54
CQUAD4 33 1 2 36 37 1
CQUAD4 34 1 36 45 46 37
CQUAD4 35 1 45 54 55 46
CQUAD4 36 1 54 22 23 55
CQUAD4 37 1 1 37 27 28
CQUAD4 38 1 37 46 26 27
CQUAD4 39 1 46 55 25 26
CQUAD4 40 1 55 23 24 25
$..
$-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
--
$..
$.. PROPERTIES
$..
PSHELL 1 1 .254 1 1. 1 .83333
$..
ENDDATA

H-8 MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook


APPENDIX H Elastic Stability of a Plate

Submitting the Input File for Analysis:


2. When the run is completed, edit the ex07plate.f06 file and search
for the word FATAL. If no matches exist, search for the word
WARNING. Determine whether existing WARNING messages
indicate modeling errors.
3. While still editing ex07plate.f06, search for the word:
E I G E N (spaces are necessary)

Eigenvalue (1st Extraction) = _________________

MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook H-9


Comparison of Results:
4. Compare the results obtained in the .f06 file with the results on
the following page

H-10 MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook


APPENDIX H
Elastic Stability of a Plate
R E A L E I G E N V A L U E S
MODE EXTRACTION EIGENVALUE RADIANS CYCLES GENERALIZED GENERALIZED
NO. ORDER MASS STIFFNESS
1 1 1.721790E+00 1.312170E+00 2.088383E-01 1.084010E+00 1.866438E+00
2 2 1.759176E+00 1.326339E+00 2.110934E-01 5.771757E-01 1.015354E+00
3 3 2.150048E+00 1.466304E+00 2.333696E-01 1.883777E+00 4.050212E+00
4 4 2.918777E+00 1.708443E+00 2.719071E-01 2.346175E+00 6.847962E+00
5 5 3.732858E+00 1.932060E+00 3.074970E-01 1.529502E-01 5.709413E-01
MSC.Nastran 101 Exercise Workbook

Since the applied pressure = 35.6 N / [(203.2 mm)(0.254 mm)] = 6.89E+5 Pa


cr = 1.722 (6.89E+5 Pa) = 1.186 MPa
H-11
Theoretical Value:
t 2
cr = K -------------- ---
E
2
1v b

Here K depends on the a/b value.


a/b=508/203.2=2.5, K=3.373

200E9 0.254 2
cr = 3.373 ------------------------ ------------- = 1.158MPa
2
1 ( 0.3 ) 203.2

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