Fundamentals of Simcenter Nastran
- Duration: 1 Day
- Introduction to the Simcenter Nastran solver, covering linear static and basic dynamic analysis workflows.
1. Overview of Simcenter Nastran capabilities and applications.
2. Navigating the interface and input files.
3. Setting up linear static analysis.
4. Defining material properties and boundary conditions.
5. Meshing techniques and model validation.
6. Running simulations in Simcenter Nastran.
7. Post-processing and interpreting results.
8. Troubleshooting and best practices.
Advanced Nonlinear Analysis with Simcenter Nastran
- Duration: 1 Day
- Training focused on advanced non-linear simulation capabilities, including material and geometric non-linearities.
1. Overview of non-linear analysis in Simcenter Nastran.
2. Setting up material non-linear properties.
3. Handling geometric non-linearities.
4. Defining and modeling contact conditions.
5. Running non-linear simulations.
6. Post-processing results for non-linear problems.
7. Case studies in mechanical and structural applications.
8. Troubleshooting non-linear simulations.
Simcenter Nastran Dynamic Analysis
- Duration: 1 Day
- Comprehensive training on dynamic analysis techniques, including modal and transient response analysis.
1. Introduction to dynamic analysis in Simcenter Nastran.
2. Setting up modal analysis workflows.
3. Simulating transient dynamic responses.
4. Performing harmonic and frequency response analysis.
5. Defining damping properties for dynamic simulations.
6. Post-processing dynamic analysis results.
7. Case studies in aerospace and automotive dynamics.
8. Troubleshooting dynamic simulations.
Simcenter Nastran Optimization Techniques
- Duration: 1 Day
- Learn optimization workflows in Simcenter Nastran for weight reduction and performance enhancement.
1. Overview of optimization techniques in Nastran.
2. Setting up topology optimization problems.
3. Defining design and performance constraints.
4. Using sensitivity analysis in optimization workflows.
5. Running optimization simulations.
6. Post-processing optimization results.
7. Case studies in structural and automotive optimization.
8. Troubleshooting and best practices.
