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OptiStruct is a proven, modern structural solver with comprehensive, accurate and scalable solutions for linear and nonlinear analyses across statics and dynamics, vibrations, acoustics, fatigue, heat transfer, and multiphysics disciplines.
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This tutorial demonstrates how to import an existing FE model, apply boundary conditions, and perform a finite element analysis on a flat plate.
This tutorial demonstrates how to import an existing FE model, apply boundary conditions, and perform a modal frequency response analysis on a flat plate.
In this tutorial, an existing finite element model of a bracket is used to demonstrate how to perform direct transient dynamic analysis using OptiStruct. HyperGraph is used to post-process the deformation characteristics of the bracket under the transient dynamic loads.
In this tutorial, an existing finite element model of a bracket is used to demonstrate how to perform modal transient dynamic analysis using OptiStruct. HyperGraph is used to post-process the deformation characteristics of the bracket under the transient dynamic loads.
This tutorial demonstrates how to set up the random response analysis for the existing frequency response analysis model. The setup for frequency response analysis is that the flat plate has two loading conditions that will be subjected to a frequency-varying load excitation using the direct method.
The purpose of this tutorial is to evaluate the vibration characteristics of a half car model subjected to Fluid - Structure interaction. The fluid that is being referred to is air. Essentially, the noise level or the sound level is evaluated inside the car at a location near the ear of the driver which is the main response location inside the fluid.
The E-N (Strain - Life) method should be chosen to predict the fatigue life when plastic strain occurs under the given cyclic loading. S-N (Stress - Life) method is not suitable for low-cycle fatigue where plastic strain plays a central role for fatigue behavior.
This tutorial demonstrates how to carry out nonlinear implicit small displacement analysis in OptiStruct involving gasket materials and contact.
This tutorial demonstrates how to carry out nonlinear implicit small displacement analysis in OptiStruct, involving elasto-plastic materials, contact and continuing the nonlinear solution sequence from a preceding nonlinear loadcase.
In this tutorial, a modal complex eigenvalue analysis is performed on a simplified brake system to determine whether the friction effects can cause any squeal noise (unstable modes).
In this tutorial you will perform a brake squeal analysis on a brake assembly. Disc brakes are operated by applying a clamping load using a set of brake pads on the disc. The friction generated between the pads and the disc causes deceleration, and can potentially induce a dynamic instability of the system. This phenomena is known as brake squeal.
In this tutorial you will perform Rotor Dynamics analysis on a hollow cylindrical rotor.
This tutorial demonstrates how to perform a Response Spectrum Analysis on a structure.
Computation of the equivalent radiated power (ERP) is a simplified method to gain information about maximum dynamic radiation of panels for excitations in frequency response analysis. This tutorial demonstrates how to set up the computation request of ERP on an existing frequency response analysis.
Piston rings fit on the outer surface of a piston in an engine and they transfer heat from the piston to the cylinder wall.
This tutorial outlines the procedure to perform both 1D and 3D pretensioned bolt analysis on a section of an IC Engine. The pretensioned analysis is conducted to measure the response of a system consisting of the cylinder head, gasket and engine block connected by four head bolts subjected to a pretension force of 4500 N each.
This tutorial demonstrates how to set up contact between two parts and the impact of using choosing node-to-surface (N2S) versus surface-to-surface (S2S). In addition, this tutorial covers how to review the internally created CGAPG elements in case of N2S, and the nodes in contact in case of S2S.
This tutorial demonstrates the effect of using contact stabilization, clearance, and adjust.
This tutorial demonstrates how to carry nonlinear analysis for Axi-symmetric ball joint for pull load of 10,000N using OptiStruct.
This tutorial demonstrates how to perform acoustic analysis of 2.1 speakers using the RADSND Method.
This section presents nonlinear explicit analysis examples generated using OptiStruct. Each example uses a problem description, execution procedures, and results to demonstrate how OptiStruct is used.
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This manual provides detailed information regarding the features, functionality, and simulation methods available in OptiStruct.
This manual provides a detailed list and usage information regarding input entries, output entries, and parameters available in OptiStruct.
The OptiStruct Example Guide is a collection of solved examples for various solution sequences and optimization types and provides you with examples of the real-world applications and capabilities of OptiStruct.
This manual presents solved verification models including NAFEMS problems.
This section provides quick responses to typical and frequently asked questions regarding OptiStruct.
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