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  1. Zeck

    Meshing with CTETRA 10 - Failed elements

    Hello, I am meshing a CAD model with CTETRA 10 elements with Midnode method Linear to avoid Failed elements. Afterwards I use 2D Mesh in certain areas for refinement with Midnode method Mixed. Then I still have Failed elements especially regarding Edge Point Included Angle. I would like to ask...
  2. Zeck

    Patran determination the first-ply-failure

    Hello, I have results of FE analysis of laminated structure done using Nastran SOL 400. Material is linear elastic with failure criterion Tsai-Wu. Could anyone advice how to determine margin of safety and reserve factors using Patran? Thanks for help.
  3. Zeck

    Absorption coefficients

    Hello, I want to perform harmonic analysis of car interior. Could anybody advice me how to write frequency dependant absorption coefficients in Patran? Thanks for help.
  4. Zeck

    Plotting stress in layer of laminate using Abaqus CAE

    Hello, could anyone advice me how to show stress in different layer for example in layer 3 instead of layer 1 of laminate modelled like shell? Thanks for help.
  5. Zeck

    Patran - how to load custom settings

    Hello, I have 2 questions: 1. I changed Preferences --> Mouse --> Transformation Options and I want to save it forever but I don't know how to do it, because when I quit Patran and run it again, mouse settings are default. I don't know how to load my custom mouse settings when Patran's...
  6. Zeck

    Patran - how to load custom settings

    Hello, I have 2 questions: 1. I changed Preferences --> Mouse --> Transformation Options and I want to save it forever but I don't know how to do it, because when I quit Patran and run it again, mouse settings are default. I don't know how to load my custom mouse settings when Patran's...
  7. Zeck

    FEMAP with Abaqus solver

    Hello, I want to use Femap with Abaqus solver, but I don't know how to set enviroment variable. I've written for Variable Name ABAQUS_EXE and for Value C:\SIMULIA\Abaqus\6.14-3\code\bin\standard.exe but it doesn't work. Could you help me? Thanks. Michael
  8. Zeck

    How to save custom Mouse Transformation Options?

    Hello, I've changed Preferences --> Mouse --> Transformation Options and I want to save it forever, but I don't know how to do it. Also I want to save minimized Ribbon. Can anybody advise me? Thanks for help.
  9. Zeck

    Patran / Nastran SOL 400 Bolt Preload

    Hello, I need help with bolt preload (bolt meshed by using 3D hexa elements) in Patran. Could anyone help me how to apply bolt preload in Patran? Thanks for help and have a nice day.
  10. Zeck

    ANSYS Classic tutorials

    Hello, I like ANSYS mechanical APDL (Classic) and I'm looking for a book with advanced tutorials. Could you recommend me the book? Thanks for help.
  11. Zeck

    How to save custom spectrum?

    Hello, How to save custom spectrum in Abaqus CAE or how to set it as default spectrum? Thanks for help.
  12. Zeck

    Ansys LS-Dyna solid composite

    Hello, I am trying to model a layered composite in Ansys Classic, for Ls-dyna explicit analysis. I can't find any layered solid elements under (LS-Dyna Explicit). How to solve this problem? Thanks for help.
  13. Zeck

    Ansys LS-DYNA Cohesive elements

    Hello, I would like to perform DCB simulation of two composite structures using cohesive elements using ANSYS Mechanical APDL and LS-DYNA Explicit solver. How to set contact using cohesive elements in ANSYS? Thanks for help.
  14. Zeck

    Patran coord system font color

    Hello, I have a problem with font color of coord system in Patran as shown in figure below. The font is white, so I can see it. How to change font color? Thanks for help.
  15. Zeck

    Nastran SOL700 shared memory parallel

    Hello, I want to use all cores of my CPU during running SOL 700. SMP command doesn't work. How? Thanks for help.
  16. Zeck

    Nastran SOL700 problem

    Hello, I run Nastran SOL700 analysis - bottle.bdf. Link But I still get this warning: Error executing subprogram. Reason (errno) = 2. No such file or directory Please ensure your P3_TRANS.INI or site_setup file correctly points to the solver executable or that you have correctly set the...
  17. Zeck

    Patran - spectrum font size

    Hello, how to increase font size of spectrum? Thanks.
  18. Zeck

    Ansys APDL smooth plot

    Hello, how to obtain a smooth plot (not banded) in Ansys APDL? Is this possible at all? Thanks.
  19. Zeck

    ANSYS Classic simple analysis - problem

    Hello, I have simple plane analysis with contact, but ANSYS can't solve it. Load must be a Force. During solution occurs an error: ERROR There is at least 1 small equation pivot term (e.g., at the UY degree of freedom of node 252). Please check for an insuficiently constrained model. Could you...
  20. Zeck

    Number of modes

    Hi guys, where can I change number of modes which will be extracted (Solution Type: SOL 103 Real Eigenvalues) ? Thanks.

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