Nonlinear response, buckling, and modal frequencies

Module overview

Learn about nonlinear response, structural buckling, and modal frequencies. These study types give greater insight into structural and mechanical problems associated with a wide variety of designs. Explore various aspects of our gear reduction assembly and other examples suited for these types of simulations.

After completing this module, you’ll be able to:

• Define various types of simulation studies for mechanical problems.
• Review simulation study results.
• Modify designs based on simulation study results.

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Module outline

• Define and solve a nonlinear static stress study
• Review nonlinear results
• Refine the model and rerun the study
• Define and solve a buckling study
• Review and refine a buckling study
• Review a final buckling study
• Define and solve a modal frequency study
• Review modal results
• Modify the model to reduce the mass participation
• Create a rigid body connector
• Explore point masses
• Apply additional force types
• Simulate pressure
• Practice exercise
• Challenge exercise