Course Summary:
This is an introductory course for using OptiStruct to solve
nonlinear problems. Both theoretical extensions of nonlinear static
assumptions to include nonlinear behavior and the practical applications
of those concepts in the OptiStruct solver will be covered in this
course. The material focuses on approaching implicit solutions as a
super-set of linear statics rather than as a subset of explicit cases.
Participants should have an established background in FEA linear
statics.
Prerequisites:
OptiStruct for Linear Analysis
Goals and Objectives:
- Discretize nonlinear materials and geometry
- Describe nonlinear explicit analysis
- Setup nonlinear contact models
- Achieve convergence and model best practices
After completing the course, you will receive your certificate of attendance here.