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1 Linear static analysis

Estimated time to complete this course: 57 minutes

This course discusses setting up and performing a linear static analysis. When you complete this course, you should understand the
basics of linear static analysis and be able to prepare your model for a linear static solution.

Setup information

Part folder: parts_simulation

NX role: Advanced with full menus

System preparation

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7.1.1 Linear Statics analysis
Linear Statics is a type of structural solve used to solve linear and some nonlinear problems (e.g., gaps and contact elements). Linear
statics analysis is used to determine the displacements, stresses, strains, and forces in structures or components caused by static
(steady) loads. These loads can be:

Externally applied forces and pressures

Steady-state inertial forces (gravity and centrifugal)
Imposed (non-zero) displacements
Temperatures (for thermal strain)

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7.1.2 Linear static analysis assumptions
Linear static structural analysis is applicable when:

Deflections are small.

Strains are small.
Stress and strain are linearly related.

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7.1.3 Supported linear static analysis types
In Advanced Simulation, you can choose from the following linear static analysis types when you create a structural solution.

Solver Solution type

NX Nastran
SOL 101 Linear Statics Global Constraints
MSC Nastran

NX Nastran
SOL 101 Linear Statics Subcase Constraints
MSC Nastran

ANSYS Linear Statics

ABAQUS Static Perturbation substep

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7.1.4 Using elements for a linear static analysis
Some of the elements that can be used for a linear static analysis include:

3D tetrahedral or hexahedral solid elements

2D quadrilateral or triangular thin shell elements
1D bar, beam, rod, rigid link, and spring elements
0D concentrated mass elements
Gap elements

For more information about elements, see Physical properties and element attributes in the Advanced Simulation online Help.

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7.1.5 Using materials for a linear static analysis
Material types that can be used in a linear static analysis include:

Isotropic
Orthotropic
Anisotropic

For more information about materials, see Materials in the Advanced Simulation online Help.

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7.1.6 Defining boundary conditions for a linear static analysis
Boundary conditions for linear static analysis can be geometry-based or finite element-based. Examples include:

Point and edge forces

Face loads
Temperature loads
Displacement constraints
Coupled degrees of freedom

For more information, see Boundary Conditions in the Advanced Simulation online Help.

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7.1.7 Setting linear static solution attributes
For a linear static analysis, some of the NX Nastran solution attributes include:

System Cells
Element Iterative Solver
Initial Temperature Default to specify reference temperature for thermal stress calculation
Output Requests. Some output requests are on by default.
For more information, see Nastran environment in the Advanced Simulation online Help.

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7.1.8 Using the iterative solver
You can turn on the Element Iterative Solver option on the Solution dialog box, or when you are prompted after you start a solve.

The iterative solver:

Can be faster, uses less memory, and has fewer disk requirements than the standard sparse matrix solver.
Can be used for a linear static analysis that does not include contact.
Shows the best performance gain with models composed mostly of solid elements.
Is very efficient for models composed mostly of parabolic tetrahedral elements.

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7.1.9 Reviewing linear static results
Results from a linear static solution can include:

Displacement and rotation

Element nodal stress
Element nodal strain
Nodal reaction force

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