Patran Slide Tutorial

Using MD Nastran & Patran for FEA in
Courses and Research
SimAcademy Webcast, November 2009

Copyright 2009 MSC Software Corporation
Agenda
• The objectives of this webinar
• Product Overview
• Why & how to use Patran and MD Nastran at
universities?
• Academic case studies for Patran and MD Nastran
• The workflow in Patran and MD Nastran
Demos
• Simple 5 minute FEA Example
• Other tips and considerations
• Additional resources you should leverage
• Q&A
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Objectives Of This Webinar
This webinar is intended to:
• Show how Patran and MD Nastran can complement engineering
education
• Raise your awareness
• Give you confidence
• Provide a jump-start & ideas for follow-on assistance
• Tour the MSC Academia website to see what content is available to
help you implement MSC’s software in an academic environment.
This webinar is not intended to:

• Teach you Finite Element Analysis theory
• Encourage you to use Patran and MD Nastran as a “black box”
• Let you avoid reading the software manuals 

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Product Overview

What is MD Nastran?
● MD Nastran is a general-purpose finite element analysis
program capable of solving a wide variety of engineering
problems, including:
● Linear static analysis
● Static analysis with geometric and material nonlinearity
● Transient analysis with geometric and material nonlinearity
● Normal modes analysis
● Buckling analysis
● Direct and modal complex eigenvalue analysis
● Direct and modal frequency analysis (including random analysis)
● Direct and modal transient analysis (including response
spectrum analysis)
What is MD Nastran? (Cont.)
● MD Nastran Capabilities (Cont.)
● Linear cyclic symmetry analysis (including static, normal
modes, buckling, and direct frequency response)
● Linear and nonlinear steady-state heat transfer
● Linear and nonlinear transient heat transfer
● Aeroelasticity
● Substructure analysis (superelements)
● Design sensitivity and optimization
● Acoustics
● Composite material analysis
● P-element analysis
● Rotor Dynamics

What is Patran?
• Patran is a CAE pre- and post-processing software

package. It consists of the following major
components:
– User-Friendly Graphical User Interface
– Powerful Geometry Import, Export, and Creation
– Robust Meshing Algorithms
– Fast Results Visualization and Reporting
– Extensive Analysis Code Preferences

Summary of Patran-Nastran Workflow
Patran
Pre-Processing
● Import/create geometry
● Create finite element mesh MD Nastran
● Apply boundary condition
● Apply loads
Solver
● Create material properties
● Create element properties
● Submit model to solver
● Solve for displacements
● Compute strains
● Compute stresses
Post-Processing
● Deformation plots
● Stress fringe plots
● Reports

What Is The Finite Element Method?
• The Finite Element Method (FEM) is a numerical
approximation method. It is a method of investigating
the behavior of complex structures by breaking them
down into smaller, simpler pieces.
• These smaller pieces of structure are called elements.
The elements are connected to each other at the
nodes.
• The assembly of elements and nodes is called a finite
element model. The piston head shown in the next
slide is an example of a finite element model.

Sample Finite Element Model
Node
Element
Sample Finite Element Model

Finite Elements
• Finite elements have shapes which are relatively easy to
formulate and analyze. The three basic types of finite
elements are beams, plates, and solids.
Beam Plate Solid

(1D) (2D) (3D)

How Does FEM Work ?
• Summary of the finite element method:
Represent continuous structure as a collection of

discrete elements connected by nodes Assemble loads into a global load vector {F}
Derive element stiffness matrices from Apply boundary conditions to constrain the
material properties, element properties, and geometry model
Assemble all element stiffness matrices into a Solve the matrix equation [K] {u} = {F} for
nodal displacements
global stiffness matrix [K]
Compute strains and stresses from

displacement results

Other Applications of Finite Element Method
● In general, the finite element method can be applied to

any continuum described by partial differential
equations.
● Example: Steady-state heat conduction
● Replace the structural stiffness matrix with the matrix of thermal
conductivities
● Single DOF at each node (temperature)
● Other fields
● Fluid flow/wave propagation
● Electromagnetics
● Dynamics

University Bundles

Academic FEA Bundle
• MSC offers an Academic FEA Bundle that includes:
– MD Nastran R3
– Patran 2008
– Dytran 2008
– Marc 2008
– Sinda 2008
• Provides linear and non-linear finite element analysis (FEA)
capabilities for structural & thermal simulations as well as
others such as those involving impacts and fluid-structure
interactions.
• An Academic Motion Bundle is also Available, which includes
capabilities for a wide variety of multi-body motion and
mechanical system simulations, based on MD Adams R3 and
Easy5 2008r1
Course Usage

FEA in Courses
• An Introduction to FEA • Intro to Kinematics & Dynamics
• Structural Analysis • Heat Transfer
• Computer Simulation in • Vibration Analysis
Biomechanics
• Strength of Materials
• Analysis of Machinery
• Senior Capstone Design
• FEA for Solid Mechanics
• Advanced Dynamics
• Stress & Strain
• Experimental Mechanics
• Design Optimization
• Composites
• Vehicle Design
• Fracture Mechanics
• Aircraft Design
• Mechanisms
• Ship Design
• Robotics
• Computational Acoustics
• Pavement Engineering

Course Case Study
• Comparison of FEA Tools to other methods:
http://www.mscsoftware.com/Solutions/Success-Stories/Detail.aspx?storyid=115

Research And Project Usage

Research Projects
• Stent Modeling: http://www.mscsoftware.com/Solutions/Success-Stories/Detail.aspx?storyid=130
• Turbine Shaft: http://www.mscsoftware.com/Solutions/Success-Stories/Detail.aspx?storyid=131

Research Projects
• Thermo-Nuclear Radiation:
• Dynamic Fracture and Crack Arrest:


Research Projects
• Electromagnetic, Thermal, and Stress Field Analysis:

University of Kansas: Coursework & Research
Mission: Educate aerospace engineering students with balanced knowledge/skills
in advanced design, design integration, and manufacturing of aerospace vehicles
(AE 507, 421, 508, 510, 430)
Common geometry Wing
analysis
for
Structures / FEA deflection
and
stress
Aerodynamics / External Loads
Virtual operating environment Uninhabited Air Vehicle (UAV)
“Strategic Alignment of Teaching and Research Enabled through Virtual Product Development”, by
Professor Richard Hale, Aerospace Engineering www.mscsoftware.com/Submitted-Content/Resources/42.pdf
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Vehicle Design Projects
• Multiple Analysis Opportunities

Basic Workflow

Patran-Nastran Workflow and Files
Patran
Patran
Pre-Processing MD Nastran
.bdf
● Create finite element mesh Solver
● Apply loads K u = F
● Create element properties ● Solve for u
● Submit model to solver ● Compute strain
● Compute stress
.xdb
Post-Processing .op2
● Reports .f04
.f06
.log
.db
.ses
.db.jou
Workflow in Patran
● The Main Menu
1 - Select Analysis Code
2 - Import Geometry
2 - or Build Geometry 4 - Perform the

Analysis
3 - Create 5 - Evaluate and Publish
Analysis Model Analysis Results
Application Forms
Action
Object
Method
Select Menu
(Filter Buttons)

Solving A Typical Engineering Problem
• The following case study demonstrates how to use
Patran and MD Nastran in a typical engineering
application

Case Study: Engine Piston Head
• The design team has created a preliminary engine
design. Determine if the piston head has been designed
properly to withstand the pressure loading. This simple
analysis can be completed in five minutes using Patran
and MD Nastran.

Case Study: Engine Piston Head
• Design Specifications 1200 psi
– Material: Steel
• E = 30 x 106 psi
•  = 0.3
– Operating pressure = 1200 psi

Step 1 - Create Db And Set Analysis
Preference
• Patran can interface with

many analysis codes
• Select Nastran and
Structural Analysis for
this case study

Step 2 - Import Or Build Geometry
• The user can import or build geometry in Patran:
– Import geometry models from CAD systems:
• CATIA (Optional)
• I-DEAS (Optional)
• Pro/ENGINEER (Optional)
• Unigraphics (Optional)
– Import geometry models in standard formats:

• Parasolid xmt (Optional)
• ACIS (Optional)
• IGES (Standard)
• STEP (Standard)
– Build the geometry model in Patran

Step 2 - Import Or Build Geometry (Cont.)
• For this case study, the piston head geometry model is
available as a parasolid xmt file
• Import this model directly into Patran

Import the piston

head geometry.

• The piston head geometry is imported

Step 3 - Create Analysis Model
• Next, create the analysis

model
– Create a finite element mesh
– Apply boundary condition
– Apply loading
– Create material properties
– Create element properties

Step 3 - Create Analysis Model (Cont.)
Create the finite

element mesh.

Constrain the two

cylindrical holes
at the piston-pin
interface.

Apply 1200 psi to

the top surface.

Define a material
property for the
piston head.

Create an
element property
for the piston
head.

Step 4 - Perform the Analysis
Submit the model to

Nastran for a linear
static analysis.

Step 5 - Evaluate Analysis Results
Read the analysis

results into Patran.

Step 5 - Evaluate Analysis Results (Cont.)
Plot displacements
and stresses.

Publish a stress
summary report.

Create static,
animated, and vrml
images for reports
and presentations.

Summary Of Patran-Nastran Workflow
Patran
Pre-Processing
● Create finite element mesh MD Nastran
● Apply loads
Solver
● Create element properties
● Submit model to solver
● Solve for displacements
● Compute strains
● Compute stresses
Post-Processing
● Reports

Other Considerations

FEA Model Dimension
• Choose a dimension of finite element that suits the physical
characteristics of the part you are modeling.
• Example: 3D Piston Model vs. 1D Mini Baja Frame

FEA Model Dimension
• Example: Global / Local Baja Frame Modeling

Types of Load/Boundary Conditions
• Some of the Load and Boundary Conditions that are
supported
– Displacement ● Temperature
– Initial velocity ● Heat source
– Inertial load ● Heat flux
– Force ● Convection
– Pressure ● Radiation
– Distributed load
● Also, view factor
– CID distributed load
– Total load
– Inflow
– Outflow
– Contact

Structural Load/Boundary Conditions
Selection Templates
• Load and boundary

condition choices are
dependent upon the
specified analysis
preference

Weight Units vs. Mass Units
● MD Nastran expects your mass input (MATi, CONMi,

etc.) to be in consistent mass units.
● However, mass property data for the U. S. Customary
System are typically reported in the units of weight.
There are two methods to handle the weight units:
● Convert the weight units into the correct mass units before
entering them into the finite element model.
● Input the weight units into the finite element model. Then, use
the MD Nastran WTMASS parameter to convert weight units
to mass units.

Base And Derived Units
● Newton’s Second Law of Motion contains the units
of force, mass, length, and time
F = M .a
Force Mass Length

Force Mass 2
Time
● We can choose any three of the four units as our

base units. The fourth unit is then derived from
these three base units.

Examples of Consistent Systems of Units
● Following table contains some of the most commonly used

consistent systems of units
System of Input Output

Units
Length Force Elastic Mass Mass WTMASS 1G Disp Force Stress
Modulus Density Parameter
1 m N Pa kg kg/m3 1.0 9.807 m N Pa

m/sec2
2 mm N MPa t or Mg t/mm3 or 1.0 9807 mm N MPa

Mg/mm3 mm/sec2
3 ft lbf psf slug slug/ft3 1.0 32.17 ft lbf psf

ft/sec2
4 in lbf psi lbf . sec2/in lbf . sec2/in4 1.0 386.1 in lbf psi
in/sec2
5 in lbf psi lbf lbf/in3 2.59x10-3 386.1 in lbf psi

in/sec2

Academia Website

www.mscsoftware.com
• Academia tab accessible from the MSC website

– Learn, Teach, Research, and Software Offerings options
• Learn: Competitions, Success Stories, Learning Center

• Teach: Training Materials, Conference Presentations,
Courses Using MSC Software
• Research: Information on latest papers published using
MSC Software products
• Software Offerings: Information on MSC Academic
bundles
Additional Resources
http://www.mscsoftware.com/university/
For Learners:
• Product documentation, especially Getting Started guides and exercises
 with the software and on the Internet (www.Scribd.com)
• Searchable Knowledge Base (KB) articles online
• Step-by-step tutorials in Examples Library online (within the KB)
• Interactive Tutorials that lead you through using the product
• University discussion forum online
• MSC’s Academic Success Stories online (Rush University, USC, UAH, etc)
• MSC training courses
For Teachers & Researchers:

• Attend MSC’s customer conferences on virtual product development (VPD):
we have a special “Educator’s Track” in addition to usual “Industry Track”
• Technical papers & presentations, including those from VPD Conferences
• [for Faculty only] List of courses taught by other professors & schools
• [for Faculty only] Access to MSC’s commercial training materials and videos
• Curriculum ideas & materials from other educators (in success stories)
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If you have any questions after today, you can:
• request information www.mscsoftware.com/university/contact
• post to our forum: http://forums.mscsoftware.com/adams/postlist.php?Cat=&Board=university
• or send email to university@mscsoftware.com
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Using MD Nastran & Patran for FEA in

Courses and Research

SimAcademy Webcast, November 2009

This webinar is not intended to:

SimAcademy Webcast, November 2009

SimAcademy Webcast, November 2009

SimAcademy Webcast, November 2009

• Patran is a CAE pre- and post-processing software

SimAcademy Webcast, November 2009

SimAcademy Webcast, November 2009

SimAcademy Webcast, November 2009

SimAcademy Webcast, November 2009

Beam Plate Solid

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Represent continuous structure as a collection of

Compute strains and stresses from

SimAcademy Webcast, November 2009

● In general, the finite element method can be applied to

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SimAcademy Webcast, November 2009

SimAcademy Webcast, November 2009

SimAcademy Webcast, November 2009

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• Turbine Shaft: http://www.mscsoftware.com/Solutions/Success-Stories/Detail.aspx?storyid=131

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• Dynamic Fracture and Crack Arrest:

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Virtual operating environment Uninhabited Air Vehicle (UAV)

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2 - or Build Geometry 4 - Perform the

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– Operating pressure = 1200 psi

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• Patran can interface with

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– Import geometry models in standard formats:

– Build the geometry model in Patran

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Import the piston

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• The piston head geometry is imported

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• Next, create the analysis

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Create the finite

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Constrain the two

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Apply 1200 psi to

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Submit the model to

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Read the analysis

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