Decoupling Mixed Free Body Modes

An algorithm can detect and decouple the mixed free body modes while calculating mode shapes.

From the Study Properties dialog box, select Decouple the mixed free body modes. In cases where mixed free body modes exist in a model, the algorithm resolves the mixed motion associated with a rigid body mode and provides the precise mode shape of a rigid body mode.

The option to decouple the mixed free body modes is available in Frequency, Linear Dynamic, Harmonic, Random Vibration, and Response Spectrum Analysis studies.