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Prestress elements in a nonlinear analysis?
Hello, I was wondering how I can induce a state of stress i.e. prestress in my elements in a nonlinear analysis (MSc Nastran v.2018). the idea is to start my run with an initial value of axial stress already present in the elements and with zero displacement. I am looking into the ISTRESS card...
