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.