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wmay1-Visitor
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March 15, 2007
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Modal Analysis

  • March 15, 2007
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I am attempting my first modal analysis. I am checking a flat plate with
holes around the edge for bolts. I have constrained the holes. The plate is
1/8" thick aluminum. I used the PTC material library for the 6061-T6
aluminum. The analysis says that my first mode is 389 Hz. I don't believe
it. I had a coworker check it with Patran/Nastran and he gets 13 Hz. That I
believe. I can't figure out what I am doing wrong. Any help?

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    RodGiles1-Visitor
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    March 15, 2007
    Dear Wade,

    Try checking your units - I bet the density is too low because you're using
    the default ProE units. Always use IPS for inch parts or mmNs for metric
    parts. (Dividing your answer by sqrt(386.4) gives 19.8 Hz, which is in the
    right area). The hole constraints may be slightly over-constraining in
    comparison to the Nastran results. Check the Mechanica Verification Manual
    (included in the help files under Simulation: Additional Information). It
    gives a number of examples where a comparison is made to Nastran.


    Regards,

    Rod Giles
    Elite Consulting Ltd - The Mechanica Specialists - since 1992


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    Subject: [sim] Modal Analysis


    I am attempting my first modal analysis. I am checking a flat plate with
    holes around the edge for bolts. I have constrained the holes. The plate is
    1/8" thick aluminum. I used the PTC material library for the 6061-T6
    aluminum. The analysis says that my first mode is 389 Hz. I don't believe
    it. I had a coworker check it with Patran/Nastran and he gets 13 Hz. That I
    believe. I can't figure out what I am doing wrong. Any help?


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