MSC.

Nastran 105 Exercise Workbook 12-1

WORKSHOP 12
The Effect of Multiple
Coordinate System
X
Z
P
X
Y

99
Objectives:
I Create a cantilever beam model
I Assign different coordinate systems as refference
and displacement coordinate system
I Run an MSC.Nastran Linear Static analysis
I Modify reference and displacement coordinate
system
I Compare the analysis results
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WORKSHOP 12 The Effect of Multiple Coordinate System
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Model Description:
The goal of this example is to examine the effect of
different coordinate systems. A linear static analysis of a
cantilever beam will be performed using multiple
coordinate systems.
We will examine the following 3 cases
Case 1
Ref. coord. =
Disp. coord. =
Case 2
Ref. coord. = 99
Disp. coord. =
Case 3
Ref. coord. = 99
Disp. coord. = 99
Question:
For case 3, the displacement vectors have been shifted to
T1 column. However, are the values correct? What about
the SPC force ?
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Figure 12.1 - Grid Coordinates and Element Connectivities
Figure 12.2 - Loads and Boundary Conditions
1 2 3
4 5
1 2 3 4
40
[23, 34, 0]
50
1
2
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Suggested Exercise Steps:
I Define a local coordinate system 99
Origin
Point on Axis 3
Poin of plane 1-3
I Generate a finite element representation of the cantilever
beam. (i.e., The nodes (GRID) and element connectivitives
(CBAR).
I Use the basic coordinate system, coord. , as the reference
and displacement coordinate systems.
I Define material (MAT1) and the element (PBAR)
properties.
I Apply the fix boundary constraints (SPC1) at the left tip.
I Apply the concentiated force of 50lbs (FORCE) at the free
end.
I Prepare the model for linear static analysis (SOL 101).
I Review the results.
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WORKSHOP 12 The Effect of Multiple Coordinate System
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Case 1
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Case 2
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Case 3
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