Basic tutorial of MSC Nastran and Patran Finite Element Analysis (FEA): Bracket structural analysis

In this video, the very simple simulation for bracket structural analysis is done step-by-step using Patran and solved with MSC Nastran. From geometry import, meshing, setup, and post-processing.

[NoNameNeeded-ur]

thank you my friend! Do you know a source for general training with Patran/Nastran? I need to do a modal analysis with it

[GiangNguyen-zvn]

I have a question about the ASET1 card in NASTRAN. When it is added to a BDF file, what does it mean? I read the manual, and it specifies the DOFs of a node that you want. However, in the case of a node within a shell element, theoretically, a shell element always has 6 DOFs. But in some problems, I encountered the requirement to set the ASET1 card for a shell element with 3 DOFs to perform normal mode SOL 103. Is that correct?

[pankajhiremath]

How to give surface contact between two meshed components? Two different components are overlapping after deflection.

[cavok]

hi, I cant get the XDB file via nastran, what should I do ? I am running in Nastran, the bdf file, but it is not working....

[muslimmukhtarkhanov]

What is the point of putting the second constraint at 8.07 if you already constrained the upper part?

[youpingchen]

Is the total force your applied the total force of the two surfaces or it is the force per unit area? Thanks.

[lionelnishan]

My results file not seem to be working. Any suggestions?