Version - 2017
This course serves as an introduction to finite element analysis. It includes discussion of basic features available in MSC Nastran for solving structural engineering problems. In this course, all finite element models will be created and edited using a text editor, not a graphical pre-processor. Proper data structure of the MSC Nastran input file is covered. At the conclusion of seminar, the student will be familiar with fundamental usage of MSC Nastran.
Pre-requisites:
None
Topics:
- Introduction to MSC Nastran
- Finite Element Overview
- Introduction to the File Management, Executive, Case Control, and Bulk Data sections of the input file
- Model Verification
- Normal Modes Analysis
