MD NASTRAN
MD NASTRAN
(OP)
Hi,
If you have had the chance to explore MSC Software's MD Nastran, please share your experience with the software.
1. Is there much of a difference in performance between MD and the stand alone version of Nastran in the look and feel of the program?
2. While we are looking to update, do you think that another package is worth taking the time to learn (NEI, NX, along with a mix of FEA products)?
Thank you very much,
SS
If you have had the chance to explore MSC Software's MD Nastran, please share your experience with the software.
1. Is there much of a difference in performance between MD and the stand alone version of Nastran in the look and feel of the program?
2. While we are looking to update, do you think that another package is worth taking the time to learn (NEI, NX, along with a mix of FEA products)?
Thank you very much,
SS





RE: MD NASTRAN
RE: MD NASTRAN
Jxc
RE: MD NASTRAN
MD includes NASTRAN, MARC and DYTRAN all in one interface.
Sure nei has nonlinear capabilities, but it's not the same as those in MARC. As well, nothing can beat dytran ls-dyna in high velocity, super deformation analysis.
RE: MD NASTRAN
RE: MD NASTRAN
I concur about things already said about NEi - a lot of users claim it's cost effective and has got above average support. So, I ordered a demo and was quite surprised to discover that at this stage it does not offer a hyperelastic material model...(not to speak about viscoelastic) So, as the other posters already said - check out the capabilities. Depends what you need.
RE: MD NASTRAN
MD nastran offers the most complete package available today, with a unified interface and input file.
It lacks only CFD capabilities, and I really like the ANSYS ICEM-CFD program, but MD has the overall solution.
downside - it's VERY expensive, so hardly anyone needs it :)
RE: MD NASTRAN
RE: MD NASTRAN
I like NEiNastran and Algor, although I haven't used NE in a while.
For some basic analysis capabilities (linear static) with pretty powerful pre- and post- processing at a very reasonable price tag and the ability to interface with a variety of higher end software, look at Roshaz (roshaz.borowskiengineering.com or www.roshaz.com)
Please forgive the shameless self-promotion and feel free to use the other links which I do not control.
Garland
Garland E. Borowski, PE
Borowski Engineering & Analytical Services, Inc.
Lower Alabama SolidWorks Users Group