Trusses

... of freedom at each node (joint). Fixed and Immovable (No translations) restraints are similar for ...

Apply-Edit Beam PropertyManager

For example, if you define a beam end as a Hinge and apply a Fixed restraint to the associated joint...

Performing a Response Spectrum Analysis

To define fixtures, right-click Fixtures...For selected base excitation, the response spectrum is applied to a selected fixture definition...If the selected fixture has more than one direction, you...

Axisymmetric

Use the axisymmetric option when the geometry, material properties, loads, fixtures, and contact conditions have a rotational symmetry about an axis

Defining a Fatigue Check Plot

. Set up a Static study with the appropriate material, contact conditions, loads and fixtures. ...

Plane Stress

For this example, you select a section plane parallel to the XZ plane, specify the thickness, and apply loads and fixtures to the

2D Simplification Options

Models geometries, material properties, loads, and fixtures that have a rotational symmetry about an axis

Applying Selected Base Excitation for a Random Vibration Study

... the curve. The base motion governed by the PSD curve is applied to the selected fixtures. Click ...

Plane Strain

section plane parallel to the XZ plane, specify the thickness, and apply the loads and fixtures to the edges

Performing Harmonic Analysis

. Right-click the Fixtures icon in the Simulation study tree and select from the options. You can ...

Performing Random Vibration Analysis

. Right-click the Fixtures icon in the Simulation study tree and select from the options. You can ...

Performing Static Analysis

. Right-click the Fixtures icon in the Simulation study tree and select from the list. Apply ...

Input for Linear Static Analysis

. They are not used in calculating stresses. Fixtures Adequate restraints to prevent the body from ...

Performing Modal Time History Analysis

. Right-click the Fixtures icon in the Simulation study tree and select from the options. You can ...