If I want to apply the initial velocity in OptiStruct, How can I do?

Paphatsorn
Paphatsorn Altair Community Member
edited December 2021 in Community Q&A

I am doing a drop weight impact test which the impactor has the initial velocity at 3218 mm/s in Z direction, how can I apply the initial velocity in OptiStruct?

 Thank you in advance.

Answers

  • Hakan_20716
    Hakan_20716 Altair Community Member
    edited December 2021

    You can define it with the Initial Condition tool in the Analysis menu.

     

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  • Paphatsorn
    Paphatsorn Altair Community Member
    edited December 2021

    You can define it with the Initial Condition tool in the Analysis menu.

     

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    Hello, I use version 2019.1, there are no initial conditions.