Frequency Analysis

Frequency analysis, also known as modal or dynamic analysis, calculates the resonant (natural) frequencies and the corresponding mode shapes.

Consider the shaft assembly shown:

In this lesson, you learn the following:

  • Creating a frequency analysis study
  • Assigning materials and applying fixtures (restraints)
  • Running frequency analysis
  • Viewing results of frequency analysis
  • Listing mass participation factors
  • Evaluating the accuracy of the results