Title: Comparison of several NASTRAN analytical techniques for large structures
Abstract: In order to plan for the finite element structural analysis of future aircraft, five static analysis techniques using the MacNeal-Schwendler Corporation version of NASTRAN were evaluated. The structure was analyzed as: (1) a single model with a symmetric loading condition; (2) a single model with symmetric/nonsymmetric loading conditions; (3) three substructures in three phases using tape storage with a symmetric loading condition; (4) three superelements using data base storage with a symmetric loading condition; and (5) three superelements using data base storage with cyclic symmetry for symmetric/nonsymmetric loading conditions. The superelement techniques proved superior to the single model approaches by reducing computer time for redesign work by as much as 70 percent.
Publication Year: 1978
Publication Date: 1978-10-01
Language: en
Type: article
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