Structural Mechanics Modeling
T
he goal of this chapter is to give you an insight on how to approach the modeling of various structural mechanics problems.
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In this chapter:
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Study Types
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Selecting the Physics Interface
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Selecting Discretization
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Using Reduced Integration
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Modeling with Plates and Shells
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Modeling with Layered Shells
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Modeling with Membrane Elements
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Modeling with Beam Elements
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Modeling with Truss Elements
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Modeling Wires and Cables
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Modeling with the Phase Field in Solids Interface
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Modeling with the Transport in Solids Interface
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Coupling Different Element Types
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Modeling Embedded Structures and Reinforcements
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Applying Loads
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Defining Constraints
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Calculating Reaction Forces
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Introduction to Material Models
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Modeling Piezoelectric Problems
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Modeling Electrostrictive and Ferroelectroelastic Materials
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Modeling Magnetostrictive Materials
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Mechanical Damping and Losses
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Modeling Geometric Nonlinearity
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Contact Modeling
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Activating and Deactivating Material
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Springs and Dampers
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Defining Multiphysics Models
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Thermally Coupled Problems
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Fluid–Structure Interaction
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Component Mode Synthesis
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Computing Mass Properties
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Effective Properties of Periodic Structures
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Modeling Bolts, Fasteners, and Welds
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Modeling Thin Layers
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Modeling Cracks
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Buckling Analysis
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Performing a Random Vibration Analysis
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Performing a Response Spectrum Analysis
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Performing an Inertia Relief Analysis
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Stress Linearization
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Solver Settings for Structural Mechanics
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Result Presentation
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Part Libraries
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Estimation of Material Parameters