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BASIC ANALYSIS
1.1
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Model Description:
The loading applied to the model is a single sine pulse of amplitude 50 lb and frequency 250 Hz
applied to a point at the top of the slot with the edge of the circular hole constrained. Critical damping of 5% is assumed.
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In this example, the model previously used for normal modes analysis (bracket model) will be used,
with different constraints, for direct transient analysis. The steps below describe how to read, edit,
analyze and post-process the model.
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Exercise Procedure:
1. Start MSC/NASTRAN for Windows 3.0.2 by double-clicking on the MSC/NASTRAN for Windows icon.
When the Open Model File dialog box appears; select bracket.mod in the examples directory. This
is a database containing the model to be analyzed in this example.
bracket.mod
File name:
Open
Since the model file in this example will be edited and changed, the database should be saved under
a different name and directory (a TEMP directory for example).
File/Save As...
bckt_trn
File name:
Save
2.
Delete/Model/Load - Set...
Select All
OK
Yes
Delete/Model/Constraint - Set...
Select All
OK
Yes
View/Regenerate
(Ctrl+G)
3.
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OK
You will now constrain all the nodes around the circular hole in all degrees of freedom. Select all
the nodes that make up the circular hole (Nodes 45-52).
ID:
45
to:
52
OK
Fixed
OK
Cancel
Rotate the model for a better view.
View/Rotate...
Dimetric
OK
Your model should look similar to the following.
by:
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Constraint_1
Title:
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4.
Model/Function...
Title:
Type:
1..vs. Time
Data Entry:
Equation
Delta X:
(0.004/8)
X:
0.0
Y:
sin(360*250*!x)
To X:
0.004
More
Clicking on More creates 8 xy coordinates of a single sine curve (the minimum number recommended), of unit amplitude, between 0.0 and 0.004 seconds (which is 250Hz). Note that the
calculator function is used for both Delta X and Y, and the x variable (!x) is used to define the Y
coordinates.
Your screen should have the following dialog box.
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It is important to remember that MSC/NASTRAN will interpolate and extrapolate between these
curve coordinates, so a further set of coordinates has to be added to "zero" the curve at the end of
the sine pulse.
Single Value
X:
0.005
Y:
0.0
OK
Cancel
This final set of coordinates will be added to the others.
5.
To verify that the defined function has been correctly entered, do the following:
View/Select...
XY Style:
XY of Function
Model Data...
Function/Select:
OK
OK
An xy-plot of the function will now appear showing the sine pulse leveling to Y=0.
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Data Entry:
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View/Select...
Draw Model
Model Style:
OK
6.
Title:
Load at Node 56
OK
Pick Node 56 (top of slot) from the graphics screen.
OK
Highlight Force from the load type list.
Load:
Load/Function Dependence:
FZ
Value:
50.0
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OK
Cancel
The above two steps have created a single sine pulse load of amplitude 50 lb in the z-direction
applied to Node 56.
7.
Direct Transient
0.1
255
Number of Steps:
99
0.00025
Output Interval:
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OK
With the overall structural damping coefficient set to 0.1, 5% equivalent viscous damping will be
calculated (G = 2*(critical damping ratio)). The equivalent viscous damping conversion is calculated at a frequency of 255 Hz (note that Hz are the required units here) - the fundamental bending
mode of this structure (this value would be obtained in a prior normal modes analysis). This is the
frequency at which the structure is likely to be excited by the transient applied loading and is also
the mode of vibration in which most of the mass is participating.
The time step is set to 0.00025 seconds allowing 16 time steps for the load period (0.004 seconds),
this is also close to the primary frequency of the structure. This allows adequate coverage for the
expected response of the structure. The total number of steps, set to 99, governs the total time span
of the analysis ((99+1)*0.00025=0.025 seconds). The output interval of 1 will create output sets for
every single time step for post processing - in other words, smooth xy plots will be obtained in the
post-processing phase!
8.
File/Analyze...
Analysis Type:
Additional Info:
OK
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Yes
Continue
9.
View/Select...
XY Style:
XY vs Set Value
XY Data...
Category:
0..Any Output
Type:
0..Value or Magnitude
Output Set:
1..MSC/NASTRAN Case 1
Output Vector:
4.. T3 Translation
Output Location/Node:
56
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OK
OK
The z-displacement response of Node 56 will now appear as an xy-plot similar to the following:
View/Options...
Category:
PostProcessing
Options:
XY X Range/Grid
2..Max Min
Minimum:
Maximum:
0.008
OK
The resulting plot should look similar to the following:
The maximum deflection from the resulting xy plot is -0.288 in at 0.004 seconds. Compare this to a
static deflection (due to a 50 lb load applied at the same point) of -0.12 is obtained from a prior
static analysis of this structure. This increase in the deflection is due to the dynamic amplification
effect of the applied load.
Yes
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Axis Range:
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