Modal Analysis - Bridge
Use modal analysis to calculate the first 3 flexible modes of a bridge assembly.
Purpose
- Learn the SimSolid workflow.
- Create modal analysis to calculate flexible modes.
Model Description
The model used in this tutorial is a 30-part bridge assembly.
- bridge.stl
- bridge.ssp
Import Geometry
Import model geometry into SimSolid.
Create Connections
Specify gap and penetration tolerances to create automatic connections.
Assign Materials
Apply materials to all parts in the assembly.
Create Modal Analysis
Run Analysis
Solve the analysis.
- In the Project Tree, open the Analysis Workbench.
-
Click
(Solve).
Calculate Flexible Modes
Calculate the first three flexible modes.