User Manual
Contents
Introduction
Computation overview
List of computational modules and programs
Solution Procedures
Linear elastostatics
Computation schema
Computation steps
Nonlinear Statics
Computation diagram
Computation steps
Load case series
Computational model specification
Solver control parameters
Nonlinear Dynamics
Computation diagram
Computation steps
Load case series
Computational model specification
Solver control parameters
Heat transfer
Computation diagram
Computation steps
Solver control parameters for steady-state linear analysis
Solver control parameters for steady-state nonlinear analysis
Solver control parameters for transient analysis
Eigenfrequencies and Eigenmodes
Computation diagram
Computation steps for a sufficiently constrained body
Computation steps for an insufficiently constrained body
Linear Stability
Computation diagram
Computation steps
Modal Superposition
Computation diagram
Computation steps
Transient Response
Computation diagram
Computation steps
Problem Description
Mesh
Main integer parameters
Main real parameters
Node coordinates
Isoparametric elements
Shell elements
Truss and beam elements
Transition elements
Sandwich and thermal resistance
Symmetry and periodicity
Material properties
Linear elasticity
Plasticity and creep
Heat transfer
Thermal resistance
Support
Overview
Zero nodal displacements and rotations
Free nodal displacement along generic direction or surface
Nonzero nodal displacements and rotations
Displacements and rotations of all nodes
Nodal spring
Edge spring
Winkler's foundation
Loading
Overview
Nodal force
Edge traction
Surface traction, pressure
Body force
Centrifugal force
Constant temperature difference
Nonuniform temperature field
Nonzero plane strain
Thermal boundary and initial conditions
Overview
Initial body temperature
Nodal temperature
Concentrated nodal heat flux
Edge heat transfer
Edge heat flux
Surface heat transfer
Surface heat flux
Body heat source