Strand7 capabilities question
Strand7 capabilities question
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I am trying to locate a FEA program that will allow for modeling of vibrations in structures- specifically mechanical equipment induced. SAP allows for a time history input of accelerations or displacements, but it will not allow for input to a particular node or element of the structure, only on a global scale. I need accelerations to be applied at certain points. I am looking at the Strand7 software, and I am hoping that it has this capability- can anyone verify this for me, or is there another software out there someone can refer me to?
Any help is appreciated...
Any help is appreciated...





RE: Strand7 capabilities question
In ANSYS, the input load is given as a set of tabulated data as a function of time, and can be applied anywhere within your model. Of course, any other "major" FE software will probably do the job for you. Take a look at:
http://directory.google.com/Top/Science/Technology/Soft...
for a list of codes.
-- drej --
RE: Strand7 capabilities question
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RE: Strand7 capabilities question
RE: Strand7 capabilities question
You can define one or more time-history curves, then apply these as either:
a) nodal displacements at one or more selected nodes; or
b) base accelerations at selected base nodes.
Hope this helps!