Global Model Validation

Checks for the validation of a global FE model.

Restriction: Only available in the Nastran solver in the Aerospace user profile. The checks can be run for any type of model, but their implementation is strictly meant to validate a global FE.

From the menu bar, click Aerospace > Check > Global Model Validation.

Global Model Validation Options

Aspect Ratio: Checks for 2D element aspect ratio with respect to the value limit defined in the check (default = 5).
Taper Ratio: Checks for 2D element taper ratio with respect to the value limit defined in the check (default = 0.8).
Warping: Checks for 2D element warping with respect to the value limit defined in the check (default = 10).
Skew Angle: Checks for 2D element skew angle with respect to the value limit defined in the check (default = 60).
MPC Consistency: Checks if the nodes of any MPC have been assigned to the same output (analysis) system.
RBE Consistency: Checks if the nodes of any RBE have been assigned to the same output (analysis) system.

You can run a check and also investigate the problems and auto correct them. You can also add an appropriate correction function to each check using the Entity Editor.