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Modal Analysis
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7. Modal Analysis
• Modal analysis is used to determine a structure’s vibration characteristics — natural frequencies and mode shapes.
• It is the most fundamental of all dynamic analysis types and is generally the starting point for other, more detailed dynamic analyses.
• In this chapter, we will describe how to do a basic modal analysis via the following topics:
A. Procedure
B. Workshop
For details, refer to your Structural Analysis Guide or Dynamics Training Manual.
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Modal Analysis
A. Procedure
• The steps to do a modal analysis are as follows:
– Preprocessing
• Geometry
• Meshing
– Solution
• Analysis Type and Options
• Loading
• Solve
– Postprocessing
• Review results
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Modal Analysis
...Procedure
Geometry & Meshing
• Same considerations as a static analysis:
– Include as many details as necessary to sufficiently represent model geometry.
– A fine mesh will be needed to resolve complex mode shapes.
• Both Young’s modulus and density are required.
– Specify mass density instead of weight density when using British units.
• weight density (lb/in3) g (in/sec2) = mass density (lb-sec2/in4)
• For example, density of steel = 0.283/386 = 7.3E-04 lb-sec2/in4
• Linear elements and material properties only. Nonlinearities are ignored.
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Modal Analysis
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Analysis Type
• The analysis type is modal.
– Solution > -Analysis Type- New Analysis
– Or issue ANTYPE,MODAL
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Modal Analysis
...Procedure
Analysis Options
• Mode extraction options– MODOPT command or Solution >
Analysis Options...
– Method: Block Lanczos is generally recommended.
– Number of modes: Specify the number of modes you want to extract.
• Mode expansion options– MXPAND command or Solution >
Analysis Options...
– Expanding modes allows you to view them in the postprocessor.
– Number of modes is usually the same as the number extracted.
• Prestress effects– PSTRES command or Solution >
Analysis Options...
– calculate mode shapes of a prestressed structure, such as a spinning turbine blade.
Default settings are usually sufficient
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Modal Analysis
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Loading & Solve
• The only “loads” valid in a modal analysis are displacement constraints:
– Solution > -Loads- Apply > Displacement >
– Or use the D family of commands: D, DK, DL, DA, etc.
• If you don’t specify constraints, ANSYS will calculate rigid body modes (zero frequency).
• After all constraints have been specified, obtain the solution:
– First save the database (SAVE command or Toolbar > SAVE_DB).
– Then issue SOLVE (or Solution > -Solve- Current LS).
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Modal Analysis
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Review Results
• POST1 (the general postprocessor) is used to review modal analysis results.
• Typically, the first step is to list the natural frequencies:– General Postproc > Results Summary
– Or issue SET,LIST
– Note that each mode is stored in a separate substep.
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Modal Analysis
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• To plot a mode shape:
– First read results for that substep
• General Postproc > Results Summary...
• Or use the SET command
– Then plot the deformed shape
• General Postproc > Plot Results > Deformed Shape
• Or use the PLDISP command
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Modal Analysis
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• You can also animate mode shapes:
– Utility Menu > PlotCtrls > Animate > Mode Shape
– Or use the ANMODE command
• Another option is to plot contours stresses and strains. Note, however, that displacement and stress values are simply relative numbers and have no real meaning.
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Modal Analysis
B. Workshop
• This workshop consists of the following problem:
W6. U-Bracket
Please refer to your Workshop Supplement for instructions.
