2022
This manual presents solved verification models including NAFEMS problems.
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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 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.
Test No. 13OptiStruct is used to investigate the repeated eigenvalues.
Test 21OptiStruct is used to investigate the repeated eigenvalues and the effect of ‘secondary’ restrains.
Contacts Benchmark 2 For quasi-static analysis using linear elastic material, geometric non-linearity and nonlinear boundary conditions.
Contacts Benchmark 4 For Quasi-static analysis using Linear elastic material, geometric non-linearity and nonlinear boundary conditions. OptiStruct FE results examine the plot of contact pressure, tangential stress and relative tangential slip against angle .
Contacts Benchmark 5For quasi-static analysis using linear elastic material, geometric non-linearity and nonlinear boundary conditions.
Contacts Benchmark 3 For quasi-static analysis using elastic plastic material, geometric non-linearity and nonlinear boundary conditions.
A beam is analyzed for bending due to tip load. OptiStruct investigates the vertical steady-state displacement at the tip of the beam.
This benchmark illustrates the structural response of a power law creeping material in a geometrical configuration subjected to pure torsion. OptiStruct examines strain at the edge of the shaft.
The model examines the contact pressure between two cylinders in case of interference fit of 20 mm.
Examines the postbuckling behavior of an L-shaped frame (Lee’s frame) loaded by a vertical point load.
This section provides quick responses to typical and frequently asked questions regarding OptiStruct.
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