Matrix reduction method

Altair Forum User
Altair Forum User
Altair Employee
edited October 2020 in Community Q&A

I want to find natural frequency of cantilever plate using  Dynamic Matrix Condensation in Optistruct.can you give me the procedure.

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  • Altair Forum User
    Altair Forum User
    Altair Employee
    edited March 2017

    Hi Venkataramani,

     

    Please refer to Direct Matrix Input Method available on OptiStruct help. It has the procedure with an example model.

     

    CMS method is the preferred method for dynamic analysis as it captures the mass matrix more accurately.

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