Structural Dynamics
For Structural Analysts and Dynamists
Optimize designs and meet requirements effectively and efficiently using Nastran finite element models for insight into the dynamic behavior of a structural system.
This training starts with an overview of everything you forgot you knew about dynamics from college, the requirements review process and initial sizing with hand calcs. We then dive into dynamics in Nastran and the tactical execution of post processing Nastran data into comprehensible information. Software is supplied to facilitate these tasks.
Advanced topics such as enclosures, ESS testing, and pointing errors are covered, as well as a section on conducting dynamics testing in the real world.
We wrap up with a novel approach for mode identification, that treats a mode of vibration as a load path, allowing structures engineers to intuitively transition into the field of dynamics analysis.
Key takeaways:
– Requirements and initial sizing
– Dynamics in Nastran
– ESS and dynamics testing
– Mode identification
Agenda
Introduction
- Overview
- Dynamics Review, or what you forgot you knew
Requirements and Initial Sizing
- Dynamic Design Requirements
- Initial Sizing
Nastran Dynamics Models
- Building FEMs for dynamics
- Processing Normal Modes
Global Sizing
- Frequency Response Analysis
- Random Analysis
- Simple Acoustic Analysis
- Shock
- Reducing your models (Guyan and CB models)
- Conducting Dynamics Testing (Testing overview, Sine Sweep, Random, Sine burst, & Acoustic)
- Special Applications (Enclosures, Pointing errors, & ESS)
Trainer
Eric Roulo, Roulo Consulting President
Eric Roulo has over 20 years of experience in aerospace, defense, and transportation analysis consulting and training with companies including Raytheon, NASA, SpaceX and Virgin Galactic. He started his career at Space Systems/Loral, supporting most of the major primes on projects including military and commercial airplanes, spacecraft, and rockets. He has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and has secured a patent for active steering of an appendage on a spacecraft using piezoelectric actuators.
Attendees receive:
- Presentation slides
- Tools and templates
- Real world project examples
- Laminated cheat sheets
- Completion certificate
“Roulo Consulting has been a driving force in implementing leading edge analysis and modeling practices for our engineering teams through seminars, Boot Camp training, and one-on-one interactions that have resulted in increased efficiency, greater accuracy, and improved designs for program team.”
– Dr. Keith Doyle, MIT Lincoln Labs
