Nastran Bulk Deck Literacy
For Structural Analysts and Dynamists
Advanced Nastran training to competently manage system-level integration FEMs. There will be a focus on using the minimum number of element types to provide maximum portability and reduce errors and model limitations in the future.
Advanced topics include optimizing the solver for speed increases of 2-4x, super-element reduction, interial relief, and setting up static non-linear analyses.
This training provides 80/20 rule solutions for most configurations seen in production and then provides the resources for the designer and analyst to investigate further as required.
Who is this training for?
This is advanced training on using Nastran advanced capabilities. It is designed for engineers who are comfortable editing bulk decks in an advanced text editor, and advanced Nastran functionality not available through common graphical user interfaces.
Key takeaways:
– How to manage system-level integration FEMs
– Optimizing the solver for 2-4X speed increases
– Super element reduction
– Setting up static non-linear analyses
Agenda
Introduction
- The Nastran bulk deck overview
- Nastran as a Programming Language
- The Details of 13 Elements You Should Use
- Model Size and Efficiency
- Numerical Model Checks
- Model Reductions (Guyan and C-B)
- Bulk Deck Commenting
- DOF Maps
- Nastran Speed Optimization
Solution and When to use another solver
- Solution 101, linear statics
- Solution 103, normal modes
- Solution 105, linear buckling
- Solution 106, static non-linear
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
