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Direct Frequency Response Analysis Guide

- Direct Frequency Response Analysis is performed on a hanger model to analyze displacements and stresses under vibrational loads - The model is imported, simplified, and assigned material properties of steel - Boundary conditions of pin supports are applied to fixed faces - A static force load is applied - An automatic mesh is generated - A frequency function is defined over the range of 0-10Hz - A modal frequency resonance solution is specified with discrete frequency outputs defined at peaks - Additional loads convert the static load into a frequency-dependent load - Displacement outputs are selected for direct transient response

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Direct Frequency Response Analysis Guide

- Direct Frequency Response Analysis is performed on a hanger model to analyze displacements and stresses under vibrational loads - The model is imported, simplified, and assigned material properties of steel - Boundary conditions of pin supports are applied to fixed faces - A static force load is applied - An automatic mesh is generated - A frequency function is defined over the range of 0-10Hz - A modal frequency resonance solution is specified with discrete frequency outputs defined at peaks - Additional loads convert the static load into a frequency-dependent load - Displacement outputs are selected for direct transient response

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Direct Frequency Response Analysis

Step

00 Summary

Summary
 Direct Frequency Response

Analysis Hanger
- Units: N, mm

- Geometric model: Hanger.x_t


-Direct Frequency Response Analysis
 Boundary Conditions

- Boundary conditions (pinned)

- Force

 Check Results

- Displacements

- Von-Mises stresses

Hanger 2
Step

01 Model & LBC > Geometry > Import

1
Procedure
1 Click [ ] (New).
2 Click Model & LBC > Geometry >

Import.
2
3
Select Hanger.x_t.
4 Click [Open].

Note: Tutorial models are included

in the folder, Manuals/Tutorials/

Files, in the installed program 4

folder.

Click [New] to activate all menus.

Beware that when importing a model,


the units of the model will be defined
• Check File type and Length Unit
by the settings specified in [Length
Unit of the Model].

Hanger 3
Step

02 Model & LBC > Geometry > Simplify

Procedure
1 Select [Auto] tab.
2 Select the entire Model.

3 Fillet (Radius): Enter “1”.

4 Click [Find].
1
5 Click [Select All].

6 Click [Remove] 2

7 Click [Close]. 4
3

Remove unnecessary Fillets for


analysis.
After entering the values and clicking
[Find], the parts that will be removed
5 6
appear in the list in different colors.
7

Hanger 4
Step

03 Model & LBC > Geometry > Material

Procedure
1 Enter ID: “2”, Name: “Steel”.
2 Enter Elastic Modulus: “2.1e5”,

Poisson's Ration: “0.3”,

Mass Density: “7.9e-6. 1

3 Click [OK].

To perform Modal Analysis,


“Mass density” value is required.

Hanger 5
Step

04 Model & LBC > Geometry > Material (Material Assignment)

Procedure
1 Right-click the model in work window.
2 Select Material > [Steel].

Hanger 6
Step

05 Model & LBC > Boundary > Support

Procedure
1 Name: Enter “Support”.
2 Type: Select [Face].

3 Select 8 Faces. (Refer to Picture)


4 Condition: Select [Pinned].
5 Click [OK].
1

2 3

Selecting two cylindrical faces for


each cylinder will result in selection of
4 total faces.

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Step

06 Model & LBC > Static Load > Force

Procedure
1 Name: Enter “Force”.
2 Type: Select [Face].

3 Select 1 object. (Refer to Picture)

(Refer to Picture)
1
4 Z: Enter “-10000”.
3
5 Load Set: Enter “Force”.
6 Click [OK].

Hanger 8
Step

07 Model & LBC > Mesh > Auto Mesh


Procedure
1 Select the entire Model. (Refer to

Picture)

2 Click [OK].

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Step

08 LBC Works Tree > Function

Procedure
1
1 In Model Works Tree, right-click
3
Function.

2 Select [Frequency Function…].


4
3 Name: Enter “Frequency”.

4 Enter the following values in the table:

Frequency: “0” and Value: “0”,


2
Frequency: “0.001” and Value: “1”,

Frequency: “10” and Value: “1”.

5 Click [OK].

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Step

09 Analysis & Results > Analysis Case > General

Procedure
1 Title: Enter “DFR”.
2 Solution Type: Select [Modal

Frequency Resonance].

3 Click [ ] (Analysis Control) button.

3
2

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Step

10 Analysis & Results > Analysis Case > General

Procedure 3
1 6
1 Select [Frequency Response] tab.
2 Click [Define Frequency Set]. 2
4
3 Name: Enter “FREQ1”.
4 Method: Select [Linear].
5 Enter First Frequency: “0”,
5
Frequency Increment: “200”,

Number of Increments: “50”.

6 Click [Add].

Enter the values in “First Frequency”,


“Frequency Increment” and “Number
of Increment” to define the intervals
and the end of the frequency. This
method of controlling the output
results of the frequency is commonly
used. However, it is limited in
producing maximum values.
Therefore, perform the method with
the discontinuity.

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Step

11 Analysis & Results > Analysis Case > General

Procedure
1 Select Discrete (FREQ). 1 7
3

Name: Enter “FREQ”.


2 Enter “241” and Click [Add].

Enter “1180” and Click [Add]. 5


2

Enter “1680” and Click [Add].

Enter “4140” and Click [Add].

Enter “4540” and Click [Add].

Enter “6190” and Click [Add].

Enter “6680” and Click [Add].

3 Click [Add].

4 Click [Close].
5 Check Uniform Structural Damping.
4
6
Uniform Structural Damping Coeff. :

Enter “0.1”.

6 Click [OK].
This method enables to directly
enter the output results of the
frequency. Define the input
values in reference to the natural
frequency provided by the Modal
Analysis.

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Step

12 Analysis & Results > Analysis Case > General

Procedure
1 Select Additional Load Tab. 1

2 Static load: Select [1:Force].

Frequency Function: Select 2

[3:Frequency].

Phase: Enter “0”.


3 Click [OK].

The conversion of static load to


frequency load is enabled by the 3
Additional Load feature.

Hanger 14
Step

09 Analysis & Results > Analysis Case > General

Procedure
1 Select Direct Transient Response

(Required) and check the option

Subcase Control which is located

above the yellow window.

2 Click [ ](Output Control).

3 Click Displacement[ALL].
2
4
Click “OK”

3
By creating Subcases, define
different boundary and load
conditions on each to perform the
analysis. Follow above methods
to input different analysis
conditions for each Subcase. The
method becomes very useful
when performing nonlinear
analysis.
4

Hanger 15
Step

13 Analysis & Results > Analysis > Perform

Procedure
1 Click [Analysis] - [Perform].
2 Click [OK].

3 Save As: Enter “Hanger”.


4
1
Click [Save(S)].

Once midas NFX starts, the solver


becomes engaged. Click “Stop
Execution!” to interrupt the calculation.

3
3

Hanger 16
Step

14 Analysis & Results Works Tree > DFR > Direct Frequency Response Analysis > FREQ=1.6800e+003

Procedure
1 In the Analysis and results working

tree, Select FREQ=1.6800e+003, and

Double-Click Total displacements.

Select Deform> Deform + TOTAL DISPLACEMENT (V)

2 2
Undeformed (Transparent)

3 Click the Right View.


1 3

Hanger 17
Step

15 Analysis & Results Works Tree > DFR > Direct Frequency Response Analysis > FREQ=1.6800e+003

Procedure
1 Select General>Deform>Deformed.
1
2 Click the button Multi-Step animation

recording.

If Multi-Step Animation Recording is


used, the result of the corresponding
step can be checked through the
animation. By clicking the slider to the
right of Record button, the animation
can be controlled.

Hanger 18
Step

16 Analysis & Results Works Tree > DFR > Direct Frequency Response Analysis > FREQ=1.6800e+003

Procedure
3
1 In the Analysis & Results Works 2
Tree, Select FREQ=1.6800e+003,

and double-click SOLID STRS VON TOTAL DISPLACEMENT (V)

MISES.

2 Select General > Auto Scale > Real.


TOTAL DISPLACEMENT (V)
4
3 Check Show/Hide > Min/Max.
4 Click Left View.

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Step

17 Query > Extract Results


Procedure
1 Analysis Set: Select DFR.

Result Type: Select Displacements.


1
Results: Select

TOTAL DISPLACEMENT (V).


TOTAL DISPLACEM
2 Click [Select All]. TOTAL DISPLACEM
TOTAL DISPLACEM
3 User-Defined: Enter “732”. TOTAL DISPLACEM
TOTAL DISPLACEM
TOTAL DISPLACEM
4 Click [Table]. TOTAL DISPLACEM
TOTAL DISPLACEM

15988

3
Copy the results to Excel and draw a
graph with respect to frequency step. mm
This will show the change of node
displacement with respect to
frequency step.
4

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Common questions

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Assigning materials to the geometric model in frequency response analysis involves right-clicking on the model in the work window, selecting 'Material', and choosing the predefined material, such as 'Steel'. This process ensures that the material properties are correctly applied to the model, affecting its dynamic response during analysis .

The 'Multi-Step Animation Recording' feature is beneficial for visualizing how a structure behaves over time under dynamic loads. It allows users to create and control animations of step-by-step analysis results, providing insights into deformation patterns and helping to identify areas of potential improvement or concern in the design .

Key parameters needed to define a material in frequency response analysis include the material ID, name, elastic modulus, Poisson's ratio, and mass density. These values allow for accurate representation of the material properties in the analysis model .

Boundary conditions such as 'pinned' supports impact simulation results by constraining the movement of the structure at specified locations. This assumption affects the distribution of stresses and displacements in the model, making it critical to accurately represent the physical constraints of the problem within the software to ensure realistic simulation results .

Uniform structural damping is important in frequency response analysis as it simulates the energy dissipation capacity of the material to counteract vibrations. The damping coefficient influences the amplitude of the resonance response, helping to stabilize the structure under dynamic loads and preventing excessive vibrations that could lead to fatigue or failure .

The significance of conducting a modal frequency resonance analysis in frequency response analysis lies in its ability to identify natural frequencies and mode shapes, which are crucial for predicting resonance conditions that could lead to large amplitudes of vibration. This information is used to modify designs to avoid conditions that may cause structural failures or performance issues .

The additional load feature in frequency response analysis can be utilized to convert static loads into frequency-dependent loads, enabling the study of how changes in load application affect the structure dynamically. By associating load phases and frequency functions, analysts can simulate real-world dynamic scenarios, offering more comprehensive insights into structural performance under various conditions .

The geometric model can be simplified during a frequency response analysis process by selecting the entire model and using the 'Auto' tab to identify and remove unnecessary fillets. Entering a specific radius value, such as '1', helps to find and select these parts, which are then removed to simplify the model for analysis .

The software determines which parts of a model to remove for analysis by using an 'Auto' feature where users input specific criteria, such as a radius for fillets. The software then identifies these parts visually, often highlighting them in different colors, allowing users to select and remove unnecessary details that do not significantly impact the analysis outcomes .

Defining frequency intervals and end frequencies in frequency response analysis is important because it allows for control over the output results by determining the range and resolution of the analysis. This method is common for capturing maximum response values, although it may not always produce maximum values due to discontinuities in the analysis model .

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