SPC, MPC in FEMAP
SPC, MPC in FEMAP
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How can I generate MPC and SPC in FEMAP (NASTRAN for Windows) ?
Irwin
Irwin
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RE: SPC, MPC in FEMAP
RE: SPC, MPC in FEMAP
Also, I am also assuming that your want to apply mathematical MPC, and not rigid MPC's, as rigid MPC's are straight forward and are applied by going to model, element, rigid.
There is no easy way to use the FEMAP graphical user interface to define these types of elements. What I have done in the past is to create a NASTRAN bulk data deck for these elements and to read them in when you solve your model. You can do this by going to file, analyze and picking the "advanced" box. When you do this, FEMAP will allow you to enter files for executive & case control, as well as bulk data. When you get to the bulk data input window, check the box for "include file" or "type data" to read in your SPC or MPC data.
pj
RE: SPC, MPC in FEMAP
Irwin
RE: SPC, MPC in FEMAP
You can model the constraint equations in the program, although I have never done it before. You can do this by going to "model, constraint, equation..." You will then get a menu where you can enter the independent node, DOF, coefficient, dependent nodes, etc. for the MPC. If you want the SPC, you will need to go to "model, load, nodal..", select your node, then you will get a menu where you can pick "enforced displacement" and then enter the displacement.
pj