Groups and Lists
builds a finite element model that includes element properties and boundary conditions. In addition, it use lists to identify parts of the model with specified attributes and explore the Group Display mode.
Generating a Hex Mesh Using Vector Sweep
shows an alternative to create solid finite elements from solid geometry.
Importing Geometry from an IGES file:
Import geometry from an IGES file, create a solid from curves and surfaces then
Tet mesh
the solid.
Finite Element Model
is an alternative to create your finite element model by using Mesh Sweep . Mesh sweep creates elements by sweeping existing elements, therefore no supporting geometry is required.
Verification and Property Assignment:
Prepare the model for analysis by eliminating duplicate nodes and verifying element attributes then apply material and element properties.
Verification of a Stiffened Plate Model
familiarize users with MSC/NASTRAN error and warning messages arising from modeling mistakes.
Using Lists and Multi-Point Constraints
shows how to use Multi-Point Constraint (MPC) to connect two dissimilar elements. MPC accounts for the rotational degrees of freedom defined in the elements.
Global / Local Model using FEM Fields
demonstrates on how to use Global Loads Model to obtain Local Stress Model.
Equivalence and Verify the Hybrid Mesh
Equivalence the 3D Hybrid Microcircuit model mesh then sample the finite element verification functions to examine the aspect ratio, skewness and taper of the mesh elements.
Hybrid Microcircuit Finite Elements
Mesh the 3D Hybrid Microcircuit model in two steps then use both the IsoMesh and Paver mesher options to create a surface mesh. These surface elements will then be swept into solid elements.