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Q: Applying inertial loads in transient mode-superposition problem

Q: Applying inertial loads in transient mode-superposition problem

Q: Applying inertial loads in transient mode-superposition problem

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I'm using ANSYS 9.0 to model the deformations of a flexible, rotating wing subject to inertial loads caused by the rotational motion.  I have been using the full nonlinear TRANS solver successfully.  I'd now like to run the same simulation using the mode-superposition solver and compare the results, but I'm having difficulties transitioning between the set-up processes between the two.

In my non-linear model, I have been applying inertial loads via the OMEGA, DOMEGA, and ACEL functions at each time step:

CODE

TIME,...        ! set time
OMEGA,...       ! set angular velocities
DOMEGA,...      ! set angular accelerations
ACEL,...        ! set linear accelerations
LSWRITE,...     ! write load step
My input velocities and accelerations are known analytically as functions of time.  Each load step has non-zero velocities and accelerations in all three axes.  I define as many load steps as necessary, then run LSSOLVE.

In contrast, my understanding is that if I want to apply inertial loads for the mode superposition method, I have to apply a load during the initial mode solution.  Then the LVSCALE command is used scale only that defined load as the transient solution progresses, correct?

Since I have 9 inertial loads (3 rotational velocities + 3 rotational accelerations + 3 linear accelerations), it seems like I'd have to run the mode superposition solution 9 times---once for each inertial load vector component---using LVSCALE to independently control each load, then sum the results of all 9 runs to get the total response.

Is the approach I've outlined correct?  Is there any easier way to set up this problem?

Thanks.

RE: Q: Applying inertial loads in transient mode-superposition problem

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Quote:

Since I have 9 inertial loads (3 rotational velocities + 3 rotational accelerations + 3 linear accelerations), it seems like I'd have to run the mode superposition solution 9 times---once for each inertial load vector component---using LVSCALE to independently control each load, then sum the results of all 9 runs to get the total response.

I've given some more thought to my problem and realized the above approach will not work, because it will not properly account for motion-dependent stiffnesses (e.g., centrifugal stiffness).

The only other approach I can think of is to continuously stop and re-initialize the analysis at each time step, which seems cumbersome to say the least.

Can anyone else give any other suggestions?

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