Course Outline:

OptiStruct offers a variety of options for calculating and optimizing structural oscillations and vibrations. In this course, the theoretical basics for linear dynamic analyzes are discussed and then concrete examples for harmonic excitations, shock excitations and random excitations are discussed and calculated.

Further focal points include modal participation and a focus on techniques for reducing computing time, e.g. with dynamic super elements.

Prerequisites:

HyperMesh Introduction

OptiStruct for linear analysis

Goals and Objectives:

• Introduction to the theory of dynamic systems
• Determination of eigenmodes and frequencies
• Vibration calculations in the frequency range (frequency response)
• Vibration calculations in the time domain (random response)
• Creation and use of dynamic Super elements to reduce computing time
• Evaluation and system understanding (modal participation, energy considerations, sensitivity analyzes)