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ME 406A Finite Element Analysis Activity California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Summer 2012 Activity # 5 NEiNastran - FEMAP Solving Frame Problems Using NEiNastran and FEMAP

1. Solve problem 5.36 on page 306 of your textbook using NEiNastran - FEMAP. 2. A plane frame consists of a series of beam elements rigidly connected to each other. The plane frame element is a combination of the two-dimensional axial force element and the beam element. It has a horizontal and vertical displacement at each node plus a rotation. The steps that you need to take to solve a frame problem are similar to the steps that you took to solve the beam problem in the last weeks activity. Required input data to create the frame geometry, choose the appropriate element type, apply boundary conditions and loads, and obtain results are briefly described below: Enter FEMAP and Create the Nodes: Model coordinates of the nodes). Define the Material: Model Modulus). Node (enter the

Material (enter 210E9 Pa for Youngs

Define the Model Property: Model Property (for the element type select the Beam radio button). In Nastran, Beams are used to model the beam and frame problems. For the cross section of the bar use rectangular with a height of 0.346 m and width of 0.029 m. For the Orientation Direction (y), click on the radio button Up. Define the Elements: Model Element (for the Property select 1..BEAM Property - Rectangular Bar). For the Element Orientation Vector, for the Tip enter (-1, 0, 0) for element 1, and (0, 1, 0) for element 2. Define Displacements: Model Constraint Nodal (for node 3 use Fixed to constrain the translation and rotation in all directions. For the DOF of node 5 check TY and TZ to constrain the translation in the Y and Z directions, respectively). Define Loads (Force): Model then save your model). Solve the problem: File Load Nodal (define the loads, and

Analyze Select Results to Data Table

Plot results (deformed and undeformed shape): View Get nodal displacements: List Output

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Get stress in each element: List Output Results to Data Table Elemental (For the Output Vectors, select: BEAM S END A-MAX, BEAM S END A-MIN, BEAM S END B-MAX, BEAM S END B-MIN, BEAM SMAX, BEAM S-MIN, and BEAM VON MISES STRESS). Get reaction forces at supports: List Output Results to Data Table Nodal (For the Output Vectors, select: T1 SPC FORCE, T2 SPC FORCE, T3 SPC FORCE, R1 SPC MOMENT, R2 SPC MOMENT, and R3 SPC MOMENT).

Material to Hand in for a Grade 1. Print a plot of the deformed and undeformed shape of the frame with contour of the nodal displacements. 2. Print a Table showing nodal displacements, maximum and minimum stresses in each element, and the reaction forces at the supports. 3. Is overall equilibrium achieved in the solution? (Draw a free body diagram of the frame and show that equilibrium equations are satisfied). Note: The title of your computer run should include: your name, course number/title, assignment number, and date. Show all calculations used to answer questions. Submit the above information in a brief memo format to Dr. Piroozan by the end of the lab period. For those who do not finish the assignment during the lab period, the assignment is due at the beginning of the next weeks lab.