WORKSHOP 13c

MSC.Nastran 105 Exercise Workbook 13c-1

Load Analysis of a Beam
(using a Rigid Bar)
Objectives:
I Account for a beam offset using a rigid connection.
I Prepare a MSC.Nastran input file for a linear static analysis.
I Review analysis results.
I Recover element forces.
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MSC.Nastran 105 Exercise Workbook 13c-3
WORKSHOP 13c Load Analysis of a Beam
Model Description: Part C (using a RBAR)
A third way to model the beam is to create a node off the center of
the beam cross section and attach it to the beam with a rigid
connection. By applying the load at the new load, a moment will be
induced on the beam through the rigid connection. Table 13c.1 list
the material properties for the model. Table 13c.2 lists the
dimensions for the beam cross section.
Figure 13c.1 - Loads and Boundary Conditions
Table 13c.1 - Material Properties
Elastic Modulus =
10E6 lb/in
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Poissons Ratio = 0.3
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Table 13c.2 - Element Properties
Beam Dimensions
H 4.0 in.
W1 2.0 in.
W2 2.0 in.
t 0.1 in.
t1 0.15 in.
t2 0.15 in.
MSC.Nastran 105 Exercise Workbook 13c-5
WORKSHOP 13c Load Analysis of a Beam
Suggested Exercise Steps:
I Modify lesson 13a as follows:
I Create a new node at the end of the beam.
I Create a RBAR.
I Delete the moment at node 6.
I Add a point force to the newly created Node 7.
I Resubmit the model to MSC.Nastran for analysis.
I Post-process results.
I Review the results.
I Quit MSC.Patran.
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Exercise Procedure:
1. Users who are not utilizing MSC.Patran for generating an input file
should go to Step 9 otherwise, proceed to Step 2.
2. Open the database created in lesson 13a named lesson13a.db.
3. Resave this database as lesson13c.db.
Close the current database and open the newly save copy
lesson13c.db.
4. Select a preset view by selecting the Isoview_1 icon on the toolbar.
5. Verify the beam dimensions and offsets by switching to a 3D view
of the beam.

File/Open...
Existing Database Name lesson13a
OK
File/ Save a Copy...
Save Copy of Database as: lesson13c
Save
File/ Close
File/Open...
Existing Database Name: lesson13c
OK
Display/Loads/BC/Elem. Props...
Beam Display 3D: Full-Span + Offsets
Apply
Cancel
Iso 1 View
MSC.Nastran 105 Exercise Workbook 13c-7
WORKSHOP 13c Load Analysis of a Beam
Figure 13c.2 - 3D representation of the beam.
6. Create a node in the location of the applied load, and then connect
this node to the end of the beam with a rigid element.
7. Create the rigid element.
N Finite Elements
Action: Create
Object: Node
Method: Edit
K Associate with Geometry
K Auto Execute
Node Location List: [50, 2, 0]
Apply
N Finite Elements
Action: Create
Object: MPC
Type: RBAR
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The dependent node can be selected off the screen or directly typed
into the data box.
Select DOFs by holding the Shift key down while clicking with the
left mouse button.
8. The moment will be accounted for by applying a load off of the cen-
ter of the beam. Delete the additional moment from the applied mod-
el load.

Define Terms...
Auto Execute
N Create Dependant
Node List Node 7
DOFs: UX
UY
UZ
RX
RY
RZ
Apply
N Create Independent
Node List: Node 6
DOFs: UX
UY
UZ
RX
RY
RZ
Apply
Cancel
Apply
N Loads/BCs
Action: Modify
Object: Force
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WORKSHOP 13c Load Analysis of a Beam
Figure 13c.3 - Beam model with rigid element and applied load.
9. Create an input file for analysis.
Type: Nodal
Select Set to Modify load
Modify Data...
Force < F1 F2 F3 > < -100, 0, 0 >
Moment < M1 M2 M3 > < >
OK
Modify Application Region...
Geometry Filter: N FEM
Select Nodes: Node 6
Remove
Select Nodes: Node 7
Add
OK
Apply
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A MSC.Nastran input file called lesson13c.bdf will be generated.
This process of translating the model into an input file is called the
Forward Translation. The Forward Translation is complete when the
Heartbeat turns green. MSC.Patran Users should proceed to step 10.
N Analysis
Action: Analyze
Object: Entire Model
Method: Analysis Deck
Job Name: lesson13c
Apply
MSC.Nastran 105 Exercise Workbook 13c-11
WORKSHOP 13c Load Analysis of a Beam
Generating an input file for MSC.Nastran Users:
10. MSC.Nastran users can generate an input file using the
data from pages 13a-5, 13a-6, and 13c-3. The result should
be similar to the output below (lesson13c.dat):
ID SEMINAR, lesson13c
SOL 101
TIME 600
CEND
TITLE = MSC.Nastran job
ECHO = UNSORTED
MAXLINES = 999999999
SUBCASE 1
$ Subcase name : Default
SUBTITLE=Default
SPC = 2
LOAD = 2
DISPLACEMENT(SORT1,REAL)=ALL
SPCFORCES(SORT1,REAL)=ALL
STRESS(SORT1,REAL,VONMISES,BILIN)=ALL
BEGIN BULK
PARAM POST -1
PARAM PATVER 3.
PARAM AUTOSPC YES
PARAM INREL 0
PARAM ALTRED NO
PARAM COUPMASS -1
PARAM K6ROT 0.
PARAM WTMASS 1.
PARAM,NOCOMPS,-1
PARAM PRTMAXIM YES
$ Elements and Element Properties for region : beam
PBAR 1 1 .97 2.64660 .200308 .005783 + A
+ A 2. 1. -2. 1. -2. -1. 2. -1. + B
+ B .381443 .618557 0.
CBAR 1 1 1 2 0. 1. 0.
CBAR 2 1 2 3 0. 1. 0.
CBAR 3 1 3 4 0. 1. 0.
CBAR 4 1 4 5 0. 1. 0.
CBAR 5 1 5 6 0. 1. 0.
$ Material Record : mat1
MAT1 1 1.+7 .3
$ Multipoint Constraints of the Entire Model
RBAR 6 7 6 123456 123456
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$ Nodes of the Entire Model
GRID 1 0. 0. 0.
GRID 2 10. 0. 0.
GRID 3 20. 0. 0.
GRID 4 30. 0. 0.
GRID 5 40. 0. 0.
GRID 6 50. 0. 0.
GRID 7 50. 2. 0.
$ Loads for Load Case : Default
SPCADD 2 1
LOAD 2 1. 1. 1
$ Displacement Constraints of Load Set : fixed
SPC1 1 123456 1
$ Nodal Forces of Load Set : load
FORCE 1 7 0 100. -1. 0. 0.
$ Referenced Coordinate Frames
ENDDATA
MSC.Nastran 105 Exercise Workbook 13c-13
WORKSHOP 13c Load Analysis of a Beam
SUBMITTING THE INPUT FILE FOR MSC.Nastran
and MSC.Patran USERS:
11. Submit the input file to MSC.Nastran for analysis.
11a. To submit the MSC.Patran .bdf file, find an available UNIX
shell window. At the command prompt enter nastran
lesson13c.bdf scr=yes. Monitor the run using the UNIX ps
command.
11b. To submit the MSC.Nastran .dat file, find an available UNIX
shell window and at the command prompt enter nastran
lesson13c scr=yes. Monitor the run using the UNIX ps
command.
12. When the run is completed, edit the lesson13c.f06 file and search for
the word FATAL. If no matches exist, search for the word WARN-
ING. Determine whether existing WARNING messages indicate
modeling errors.
12a. While still editing lesson13c.f06, search for the word:
D I S P L A C E (spaces are necessary).
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2 G -1.030928E-04 3.778421E-04 0.0 0.0 0.0 7.556842E-05
3 G -2.061856E-04 1.511368E-03 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.511368E-04
4 G -3.092783E-04 3.400579E-03 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.267052E-04
5 G -4.123711E-04 6.045473E-03 0.0 0.0 0.0 3.022737E-04
6 G -5.154639E-04 9.446052E-03 0.0 0.0 0.0 3.778421E-04
7 G -1.271148E-03 9.446052E-03 0.0 0.0 0.0 3.778421E-04
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WORKSHOP 13c Load Analysis of a Beam
Comparison of Results:
13. Compare the results obtained in the .f06 file with the results on the
previous page:
Also compare the displacement and rotation results on the
following page for Node 6 and Node 7 to the results found in
Lesson 13a and Lesson 13b.
Table 13c.1 - Translation and Rotation Results
LESSON 13a LESSON 13b LESSON 13c
Node 6 6 6 7
X-Translation -5.15E-04 -1.27E-04 -5.15E-04 -1.27E-04
Y-Translation 9.44E-03 9.44E-03 9.44E-03 9.44E-03
Z-Rotation 3.77E-04 3.77E-04 3.77E-04 3.77E-04
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14.MSC.Nastran Users have finished this exercise.
MSC.Patran Users should proceed to the next step.
Reset the graphics using the Reset Graphics icon.
15. When the translation is complete and the Heartbeat turns green,
bring up the Results form.
Plot the deformation in the X-direction.
N Analysis
Action: Attach XDB
Object: Result Entities
Method: Translate
Select Results File...
Selected Results File lesson13c.xdb
Ok
Apply
N Results
Action: Create
Object: Deformation
Select Result Case(s) Default, Static Subcase
Select Deformation Result Displacements, Translational
Show As: Component
I XX K YY K ZZ
Apply
Reset Graphics
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WORKSHOP 13c Load Analysis of a Beam
Figure 13c.4 - Deformation plot of X component of deflections.:
Note: Compare the results to what was found in the .f06 file on Page 13c-13.
15a. Plot the deformation in the Y-direction.
N Results
Action: Create
Object: Deformation
Select Result Case(s) Default, Static Subcase
Select Deformation Result Displacements, Translational
Show As: Component
J XX I YY K ZZ
Apply
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Figure 13c.5 - Deformation plot of Y component of deflections.:
Note: Compare the results to what was found in the .f06 file on Page 13c-13.
15b. Find the total deformation.
N Results
Action: Create
Object: Deformation
Select Result Case(s) Default, Static Subcase
Select Deformation Result Displacements, Translational
Show As: Resultant
Apply
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WORKSHOP 13c Load Analysis of a Beam
Figure 13c.6 -Deformation of plot of resultant vector of deformations.
Note: Compare the results to what was found in the .f06 file on page 13c-13.
16. Reset the graphics using the Reset Graphics icon.
Quit MSC.Patran when you are finished with this exercise.
Reset Graphics
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