Altair HyperWork - Modelling - Meshing - Run Solver File

This lecture introduces 1D meshing concepts in hypermesh, compares single-element and multi-element models, and covers degrees of freedom, material and cross-section definitions, and static analysis setup.

Create a hyperbeam model in Altair HyperWork: define circular cross-section with radius 25, compute area and centroid, assign material, build nodes and elements, run static analysis, view results.

Learn to model a HyperBeam by creating ten rod elements between two nodes, assign components, apply loads, and run a linear static analysis to observe displacements and stresses.

Create a body image (body element) and a bar element by defining geometry with two nodes, applying properties and constraints, and running the solver to analyze displacement and stress.

Explore how to define points C, D, E, and F in a hyper beam model, orient axes, set loads, and analyze stresses to interpret zero and nonzero stress zones.

Explore bar element analysis in Altair HyperWork by creating a meshed model, applying forces and constraints, and examining stress and displacement results with animated visualization, including a rectangular cross-section.

Create bar elements with rectangular cross sections in Altair HyperWorks, defining end points and orienting to the global axis. Observe how orientation affects stresses and design outcomes.

Explore how degrees of freedom influence finite element models, applying fixed constraints, meshing, and material properties to analyze displacement and stress.

Modeling a hollow and solid structure in HyperWork by building a box and circular hoop, defining geometry, nodes, lines, and cross sections, then assign materials and run the solver.

Master 2d meshing in hypermesh by opening and saving files, importing geometry, cleaning features, and applying deep meshing. Define mesh parameters, assess element quality, edit the mesh, and export results.

Organize geometry into components, create and rename components, assign lines and surfaces to components, and delete empty components to manage meshing elements and constraints efficiently.

Create surfaces, convert them into solids, and apply operations to modify geometry in Altair HyperWork, including creating cylindrical holes by subtraction and defining section profiles.

apply tetra meshing to convert a hollow volume into a 3d mesh using hyper mesh, adjust mesh size, and verify element quality through collapse and minimum angle checks.

Create a hex-penta mesh from surfaces in Altair HyperWork by converting surfaces to 3D hex elements, offsetting five layers, and exploring meshing options for solid models.

Explore creating a hex mesh using surfaces, adjusting hex elements, faces, and connectivity in HyperMesh. Learn options for refining mesh quality, resolving missing geometry, and validating faces.

Create a hexahedral mesh by using the solid map function to define a volume, set element density, and visualize the hex mesh pattern in the geometry.

Learn to use the tetramesh process manager in Altair HyperWork to import geometry, clean up edges, define mesh points and features, and run the meshing and cleanup workflow.

Carry out a linear static analysis by building a plate with a hole in HyperMesh, defining materials and properties, assigning thickness, and applying edge constraints and gravity loads.

Perform a linear static analysis of a plate with a hole, setting up the analysis, applying loads, and running the solver to obtain displacement and stress results.

Explore thermal stress analysis of a coffee pot lid via finite element analysis in Altair HyperWork, covering material definition, boundary conditions, thermal loading, solving, and post-processing of displacement results.

Learn normal modes analysis of a splash shield by setting up the model, applying constraints, running a modal analysis, and inspecting multiple vibration modes.

Perform a 3d inertia relief analysis using Radioss within Altair HyperWork, by defining local coordinates, setting up degrees of freedom, applying static loads, and running the solver to export results.

Learn to perform a 3D buckling analysis in RADIOSS by building load collectors and SPCs, applying linear buckling and static loads, and extracting buckling modes from the model.

Learn how to connect dissimilar meshes with the CWELD element, create membrane connections, and validate results in Altair HyperWork modeling and meshing workflows.

Learn to model a composite aircraft structure by defining a laminated carbon fiber layup with multiple orientations, applying symmetry, and running a solver to evaluate properties.

Learn to set up a frequency response analysis for a flat plate in HyperWorks: define dynamic loading, create a frequency rate table, run the analysis, and review displacements.

Model frequency response analysis of a flat plate using Altair HyperWork, setting up material properties, applying unit and dynamic loads, and running a frequency-based solver to obtain displacement results.

Define solid and fluid materials, apply loads, and run a frequency-driven modal and frequency response analysis to study the acoustic behavior of a half-car model.

Explore how to set up a flat plate model in Altair HyperWork for random response analysis, including boundary conditions, loading cases, frequency setup, input definition, and extracting results.

Perform nonlinear gap analysis on an airplane wing rib by defining gap elements, assigning gap properties, and comparing nonlinear results to linear analyses of displacement and stresses.

Set up and run a direct transient dynamic analysis of a bracket in Altair HyperWorks, defining constraints, mesh, top-surface loads, time steps, and displacement and frequency outputs.

design concept for a structural c-clip demonstrates meshing, material definition, property setup, forces and constraints, static analysis, and topology optimization to minimize displacement and material volume.

Designing a structural c-clip in Altair HyperWorks, this lecture uses the optimization panel to enforce a minimum member size three times the end distance via a design variable.

Apply topology optimization in Altair HyperWork to optimize an automotive control arm through meshing, material definitions, design variables, and objectives to minimize displacement and stress.

Learn to increase the natural frequency of an automotive splash shield by modeling with ribs, setting up optimization of rib thickness and geometry, and analyzing frequency responses and constraints.

Define a draw-direction constrained design variable in Altair HyperWork topology optimization, apply volume and response-time constraints, and iterate to minimize complaints and optimize performance.

Explore designing with CWELD and 1-D topology optimization in Altair HyperWork by defining design variables and responses, setting volume constraints, and optimizing toward convergence.