Non-linear Optistruc buckling analysis

Axel_A

Hello everyone,

Is there any news/update regarding Optistruc non-linear buckling analysis?

Regards,

Axel

Rajashri_Saha

Hi Axel,

NL buckling is supported in Optistruct. You can use Imperfection for this. Refer the below link.

https://help.altair.com/hwsolvers/os/topics/solvers/os/analysis_technique_imperfection_r.htm?zoom_highlight=imperfection

https://help.altair.com/hwsolvers/os/topics/solvers/os/imperf_bulk_r.htm?zoom_highlight=imperfection

Thanks

Rajashri