WORKSHOP PROBLEM 8

Results Combination Using

Restart

Objectives:
■ Using the model from Workshop 2, create two additional
load cases for the truss using a combination of three
previous load cases on a restart run.

■ Restart an existing static analysis of a truss under these

loading conditions.

■ Review results.

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Model Description:
This problem will be a restart of Problem 2. The solution will consist of
two subcom’s that will combine the results of the previous run.

The first subcom will be the sum of the first three subcases.

The second subcom will be the sum of the following:

(1.0 x subcase 1) + (2.0 x subcase 2) + (1.5 x subcase 3)

For each of the two combination cases -ONLY-, find the displacements
and reaction forces for all grid locations, the element forces, stresses and
margins of safety for all elements.

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 Suggested Exercise Steps:
■ Modify the MSC/NASTRAN input file to include the
additional subcases which are summations of the results of
previous subcases (SUBCOM).

■ Specify the coefficients for forming a linear combination of

the previous subcases (SUBSEQ).

■ Request that data stores in a previous run be used in the

current run (RESTART).

■ Review results.

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BEGIN BULK

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

ENDDATA

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Exercise Procedure:
1. make a copy of the MSC/NASTRAN input file from exercise 2.

2. MSC/PATRAN users: in an available UNIX window, type:

cp prob2.bdf prob8.bdf

3. MSC/NASTRAN users: in an available UNIX window, type:

cp prob2.dat prob8.dat

4. The text below defines the two SUBCOM’s. Using a text editor, insert
the SUBCOM definitions before the line BEGIN BULK.
SUBCOM 10
LABEL = COMBINED LOADS
SUBSEQ = 1.0, 1.0, 1.0
TEMP(LOAD) = 2
DISP = ALL
FORCE = ALL
STRESS = ALL
SPCFORCE = ALL
SUBCOM 20
LABEL = SCALED LOAD COMBINATIONS
SUBSEQ = 1.0, 2.0, 1.5
TEMP(LOAD) = 33
DISP = ALL
FORCE = ALL
STRESS = ALL
SPCFORCE = ALL

5. Delete all output requests from SUBCASE 1, 2, and 3.

6. Since the entire Bulk Data is stored in the database, only the changes to
the Bulk Data are required in the input file for a restart. Therefore,
DELETE all existing Bulk Data Entries, between BEGIN BULK and
ENDDATA.

7. In order to scale the temperature load, it will be necessary to change the

temperature distribution for the temperature load. (See page 8-10 for a
hint.) To re-define the temperature load for the scaled load combina-
tions, insert the following text before the line ENDDATA.
TEMPD,33,54.0
TEMP,33,1,31.5
TEMP,33,2,12.0
TEMP,33,4,63.0
TEMP,33,6,114.0
TEMP,33,7,84.0

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The completed input file should resemble the following

output:
RESTART VERSION=1,KEEP
ID SEMINAR,PROB8
TIME 5
SOL 101
CEND
TITLE = GARAGE ROOF FRAME
SUBTITLE = WOOD AND STEEL MEMBERS
SPC = 20
SUBCASE 1
LABEL = GRAVITY LOAD
LOAD = 1
SUBCASE 2
LABEL = TEMPERATURE
TEMP(LOAD) = 2
SUBCASE 3
LABEL = SNOW AND CONCENTRATED LOAD
LOAD = 3
SUBCOM 10
LABEL = COMBINED LOADS
SUBSEQ = 1.0, 1.0, 1.0
TEMP(LOAD) = 2
DISP = ALL
FORCE = ALL
STRESS = ALL
SPCFORCE = ALL
SUBCOM 20
LABEL = SCALED LOAD COMBINATIONS
SUBSEQ = 1.0, 2.0, 1.5
TEMP(LOAD) = 33
DISP = ALL
FORCE = ALL
STRESS = ALL
SPCFORCE = ALL
BEGIN BULK
TEMPD,33,54.0
TEMP,33,1,31.5
TEMP,33,2,12.0
TEMP,33,4,63.0
TEMP,33,6,114.0
TEMP,33,7,84.0
ENDDATA

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 Hint:

Determining the grid temperatures, sid=33 for Subcom 20

For example:

Calculate the temperature change in Subcase 3 at grid 1.

Temp (at grid 1) = 45.0, Reference Temp = 72.0

∆ Temp = 45.0-72.0 = -27.0

Calculate the scaled temperature effect for the ∆ Temp.

Scale factor (subcom 20 for subcase 3) = 1.5

Scaled ∆ Temp = 1.5 x -27.0 = -40.5

Calculate the scaled temperature load at grid point 1.

Reference Temp = 72.0, Scaled ∆ Temp = -40.5

Scaled Temp load = 72.0 + (-40.5) = 31.5

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WORKSHOP 8 Results Combination Using Restart
SUBMITTING THE INPUT FILE:
8. Make sure that the files prob2.DBALL and prob2.MASTER exist for the
restart. If not, re-run the analysis from problem 2.

8a. To submit the MSC/PATRAN .bdf file for analysis, find an

available UNIX shell window. At the command prompt
enter: nastran prob2.bdf. Monitor the run using the UNIX
ps command.

8b. To submit the MSC/NASTRAN .dat file for analysis, find an

available UNIX shell window. At the command prompt
enter: nastran prob2. Monitor the run using the UNIX ps
command.

9. Submit the input file to MSC/NASTRAN for analysis.

9a. To submit the MSC/PATRAN .bdf file for analysis, find an available
UNIX shell window. At the command prompt enter:

nastran prob8.bdf dbs=prob2.

Monitor the run using the UNIX ps command.

9b. To submit the MSC/NASTRAN .dat file for analysis, find an

available UNIX shell window. At the command prompt enter:

nastran prob8 dbs=prob2.

Monitor the run using the UNIX ps command.

10. When the run is completed, edit the prob8.f06 file and search for the
word FATAL. If no matches exist, search for the word WARNING.
Determine whether existing WARNING messages indicate modeling
errors.

10a. While still editing prob8.f06, search for the word:

D I S P L A C E (spaces are necessary).

What are the components of the displacement vector for GRID 1, 3,

and 5 (translation only)?

Search for the word:

Combined Load Case Scaled Load Combinations

Grid 1 Grid 1
Disp. X = Disp. X =
Disp. Y = Disp. Y =

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 Disp. Z = Disp. Z =
Grid 3 Grid 3
Disp. X = Disp. X =
Disp. Y = Disp. Y =
Disp. Z = Disp. Z =
Grid 5 Grid 5
Disp. X = Disp. X =
Disp. Y = Disp. Y =
Disp. Z = Disp. Z =

S I N G L E (spaces are necessary).

What are the components of the reaction force at GRID 1 and GRID 7?

Combined Load Case Scaled Load Combinations

GRID 1 GRID 1
T1 = T1 =
T2 = T2 =
T3 = T3 =
GRID 7 GRID 7
T1 = T1 =
T2 = T2 =
T3 = T3 =
Search for the word:

F O R C E D I S T (spaces are necessary).

What is the axial force in the BAR elements, (CBAR)?

Combined Load Case Scaled Load Combinations

Element 4 Element 4

PCT 1.000 PCT 1.000

PCT 0.000 PCT 0.000

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Element 11 Element 11
PCT 1.000 PCT 1.000
PCT 0.000 PCT 0.000

What is the axial force in CROD elements 7 and 8?

Combined Load Case Scaled Load Combinations

Element 7 Element 7
Element 8 Element 8

Search for the word:

S T R E S S (spaces are necessary).

What is the margin of safety for elements 6 and 11?

Combined Load Case Scaled Load Combinations

Element 6 Element 6

PCT 1.000 PCT 1.000

PCT 0.000 PCT 0.000
Element 11 Element 11
PCT 1.000 PCT 1.000
PCT 0.000 PCT 0.000

What is the Axial Stress for all elements 6 and 11?

Combined Load Case Scaled Load Combinations

Element 6 Element 6

PCT 1.000 PCT 1.000

PCT 0.000 PCT 0.000
Element 11 Element 11
PCT 1.000 PCT 1.000
PCT 0.000 PCT 0.000

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Comparison of Results:
11. Compare the results obtained in the .f06 file with the results below.

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WORKSHOP 8
D I S P L A C E M E N T V E C T O R

POINT ID. TYPE T1 T2 T3 R1 R2 R3

1 G 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 -5.915849E-03
2 G 1.071794E-01 -3.381076E-01 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.544115E-03
3 G -8.569690E-03 -3.316230E-01 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.548285E-04
4 G -6.612658E-02 -8.022887E-02 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.870617E-03
5 G -1.656732E-02 -6.795923E-02 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.394551E-03
6 G -4.515067E-02 -4.489013E-02 0.0 0.0 0.0 -3.918693E-05
7 G -1.096685E-02 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9.692505E-05

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POINT ID. TYPE T1 T2 T3 R1 R2 R3

1 G 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 -8.865292E-03
2 G 1.416618E-01 -5.078505E-01 0.0 0.0 0.0 3.890638E-03
3 G -2.634441E-02 -4.915359E-01 0.0 0.0 0.0 3.416293E-04
4 G -1.370600E-01 -1.097557E-01 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.991944E-03
5 G -4.667113E-02 -7.261032E-02 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.102673E-03
6 G -8.816119E-02 -3.688439E-02 0.0 0.0 0.0 -5.870433E-05
7 G -4.026162E-02 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 -1.006498E-04
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F O R C E S O F S I N G L E - P O I N T C O N S T R A I N T

POINT ID. TYPE T1 T2 T3 R1 R2 R3

1 G 1.165000E-04 1.427116E+04 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
7 G 0.0 4.254492E+03 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

SCALED LOAD COMBINATIONS

F O R C E S O F S I N G L E - P O I N T C O N S T R A I N T

POINT ID. TYPE T1 T2 T3 R1 R2 R3

1 G 1.747500E-04 2.087533E+04 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
7 G 0.0 5.850326E+03 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
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WORKSHOP 8
F O R C E D I S T R I B U T I O N I N B A R E L E M E N T S ( C B A R )
0 ELEMENT STATION BEND-MOMENT SHEAR FORCE AXIAL
ID. (PCT) PLANE 1 PLANE 2 PLANE 1 PLANE 2 FORCE TORQUE
1 0.000 -1.101318E+05 0.0 -5.653981E+03 0.0 -2.128362E+04 0.0
1 1.000 -6.385827E+04 0.0 4.005832E+03 0.0 -1.645372E+04 0.0
2 0.000 -6.385827E+04 0.0 -2.361120E+03 0.0 -1.551464E+04 0.0
2 1.000 -2.932529E+04 0.0 8.588179E+02 0.0 -1.390467E+04 0.0
3 0.000 -2.932529E+04 0.0 -2.448169E+02 0.0 -8.965545E+03 0.0
3 1.000 1.008947E+04 0.0 -2.448169E+02 0.0 -8.965545E+03 0.0
4 0.000 1.008947E+04 0.0 1.168222E+02 0.0 -9.063545E+03 0.0
4 1.000 -8.718536E+03 0.0 1.168222E+02 0.0 -9.063545E+03 0.0
9 0.000 1.101318E+05 0.0 6.071592E+02 0.0 1.650811E+04 0.0
9 1.000 -6.442806E+03 0.0 6.071592E+02 0.0 1.650811E+04 0.0

Results Combination Using Restart

10 0.000 -6.442801E+03 0.0 -1.497711E+03 0.0 7.484518E+03 0.0
10 1.000 -3.088237E+04 0.0 5.022894E+02 0.0 7.484518E+03 0.0
11 0.000 -3.088237E+04 0.0 -2.062547E+02 0.0 8.054436E+03 0.0
11 1.000 8.718536E+03 0.0 -2.062547E+02 0.0 8.054436E+03 0.0

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ELEMENT AXIAL ELEMENT AXIAL

ID. FORCE TORQUE ID. FORCE TORQUE
5 -6.647411E+03 0.0 6 9.620107E+03 0.0
7 1.160979E+03 0.0 8 1.335437E+02 0.0
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F O R C E D I S T R I B U T I O N I N B A R E L E M E N T S ( C B A R )
ELEMENT STATION BEND-MOMENT SHEAR FORCE AXIAL
ID. (PCT) PLANE 1 PLANE 2 PLANE 1 PLANE 2 FORCE TORQUE
1 0.000 -1.646336E+05 0.0 -8.478093E+03 0.0 -4.916200E+04 0.0
1 1.000 -9.568688E+04 0.0 6.011627E+03 0.0 -4.191714E+04 0.0
2 0.000 -9.568688E+04 0.0 -3.547410E+03 0.0 -3.490165E+04 0.0
2 1.000 -4.296488E+04 0.0 1.282497E+03 0.0 -3.248670E+04 0.0
3 0.000 -4.296488E+04 0.0 -3.428836E+02 0.0 -6.799488E+03 0.0
3 1.000 1.223832E+04 0.0 -3.428836E+02 0.0 -6.799488E+03 0.0
4 0.000 1.223832E+04 0.0 1.546559E+02 0.0 -3.095565E+03 0.0
4 1.000 -1.266080E+04 0.0 1.546559E+02 0.0 -3.095565E+03 0.0
9 0.000 1.646336E+05 0.0 8.958865E+02 0.0 1.151820E+04 0.0
9 1.000 -7.376643E+03 0.0 8.958865E+02 0.0 1.151820E+04 0.0
10 0.000 -7.376637E+03 0.0 -2.213971E+03 0.0 3.048369E+03 0.0
10 1.000 -5.029421E+04 0.0 7.860291E+02 0.0 3.048369E+03 0.0
11 0.000 -5.029421E+04 0.0 -3.278907E+02 0.0 1.012675E+04 0.0
11 1.000 1.266080E+04 0.0 -3.278907E+02 0.0 1.012675E+04 0.0

F O R C E S I N R O D E L E M E N T S ( C R O D )
ELEMENT AXIAL ELEMENT AXIAL
ID. FORCE TORQUE ID. FORCE TORQUE
5 -1.022127E+04 0.0 6 1.392133E+04 0.0
7 1.387669E+03 0.0 8 3.803258E+02 0.0
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S T R E S S D I S T R I B U T I O N I N B A R E L E M E N T S ( C B A R )
ELEMENT STATION SXC SXD SXE SXF AXIAL S-MAX S-MIN M.S.-T
ID. (PCT) M.S.-C
1 0.000 1.181742E+04 -1.181742E+04 -1.181742E+04 1.181742E+04 -3.869750E+03 7.947666E+03 -1.568717E+04 5.3E-01
1 1.000 6.852154E+03 -6.852154E+03 -6.852154E+03 6.852154E+03 -2.991585E+03 3.860569E+03 -9.843739E+03 1.4E+00
2 0.000 6.852154E+03 -6.852154E+03 -6.852154E+03 6.852154E+03 -2.820844E+03 4.031310E+03 -9.672998E+03 1.5E+00
2 1.000 3.146677E+03 -3.146677E+03 -3.146677E+03 3.146677E+03 -2.528123E+03 6.185547E+02 -5.674800E+03 3.2E+00
3 0.000 3.146678E+03 -3.146678E+03 -3.146678E+03 3.146678E+03 -1.630099E+03 1.516579E+03 -4.776777E+03 1.5E+01
3 1.000 -1.082626E+03 1.082626E+03 1.082626E+03 -1.082626E+03 -1.630099E+03 -5.474730E+02 -2.712725E+03 4.0E+00
4 0.000 -1.082626E+03 1.082626E+03 1.082626E+03 -1.082626E+03 -1.647917E+03 -5.652911E+02 -2.730543E+03
4 1.000 9.355210E+02 -9.355210E+02 -9.355210E+02 9.355210E+02 -1.647917E+03 -7.123962E+02 -2.583438E+03 7.8E+00
9 0.000 -7.791193E+03 7.791193E+03 7.791193E+03 -7.791193E+03 2.539710E+03 1.033090E+04 -5.251483E+03 1.3E+00
9 1.000 4.557917E+02 -4.557917E+02 -4.557917E+02 4.557917E+02 2.539710E+03 2.995501E+03 2.083918E+03 3.6E+00

Results Combination Using Restart

10 0.000 4.557914E+02 -4.557914E+02 -4.557914E+02 4.557914E+02 1.151464E+03 1.607256E+03 6.956730E+02 1.4E+01
10 1.000 2.184751E+03 -2.184751E+03 -2.184751E+03 2.184751E+03 1.151464E+03 3.336216E+03 -1.033287E+03 6.2E+00
11 0.000 2.184751E+03 -2.184751E+03 -2.184751E+03 2.184751E+03 1.239144E+03 3.423895E+03 -9.456072E+02 6.0E+00
11 1.000 -6.167866E+02 6.167866E+02 6.167866E+02 -6.167866E+02 1.239144E+03 1.855931E+03 6.223574E+02 2.4E+01
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S T R E S S E S I N R O D E L E M E N T S ( C R O D )
ELEMENT AXIAL SAFETY TORSIONAL SAFETY ELEMENT AXIAL SAFETY TORSIONAL SAFETY
ID. STRESS MARGIN STRESS MARGIN ID. STRESS MARGIN STRESS MARGIN
5 -1.278348E+03 4.9E-01 0.0 6 1.850021E+03 2.7E-02 0.0
7 2.232651E+02 7.5E+00 0.0 8 2.568148E+01 7.3E+01 0.0
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SCALED LOAD COMBINATIONS

S T R E S S D I S T R I B U T I O N I N B A R E L E M E N T S ( C B A R )
ELEMENT STATION SXC SXD SXE SXF AXIAL S-MAX S-MIN M.S.-T
ID. (PCT) M.S.-C
1 0.000 1.766560E+04 -1.766560E+04 -1.766560E+04 1.766560E+04 -8.938545E+03 8.727053E+03 -2.660414E+04 -9.8E-02
1 1.000 1.026744E+04 -1.026744E+04 -1.026744E+04 1.026744E+04 -7.621297E+03 2.646146E+03 -1.788874E+04 3.4E-01
2 0.000 1.026745E+04 -1.026745E+04 -1.026745E+04 1.026745E+04 -6.345754E+03 3.921691E+03 -1.661320E+04 4.4E-01
2 1.000 4.610240E+03 -4.610240E+03 -4.610240E+03 4.610240E+03 -5.906672E+03 -1.296432E+03 -1.051691E+04 1.3E+00
3 0.000 4.610240E+03 -4.610240E+03 -4.610240E+03 4.610240E+03 -1.236271E+03 3.373969E+03 -5.846510E+03 6.1E+00
3 1.000 -1.313203E+03 1.313203E+03 1.313203E+03 -1.313203E+03 -1.236271E+03 7.693250E+01 -2.549474E+03 3.1E+00
4 0.000 -1.313203E+03 1.313203E+03 1.313203E+03 -1.313203E+03 -5.628300E+02 7.503730E+02 -1.876033E+03 2.9E+01
4 1.000 1.358536E+03 -1.358536E+03 -1.358536E+03 1.358536E+03 -5.628300E+02 7.957062E+02 -1.921366E+03 1.1E+01
9 0.000 -1.164688E+04 1.164688E+04 1.164688E+04 -1.164688E+04 1.772031E+03 1.341892E+04 -9.874853E+03 7.9E-01
9 1.000 5.218553E+02 -5.218553E+02 -5.218553E+02 5.218553E+02 1.772031E+03 2.293887E+03 1.250176E+03 1.4E+00
10 0.000 5.218549E+02 -5.218549E+02 -5.218549E+02 5.218549E+02 4.689798E+02 9.908347E+02 -5.287512E+01 2.3E+01
10 1.000 3.558028E+03 -3.558028E+03 -3.558028E+03 3.558028E+03 4.689798E+02 4.027008E+03 -3.089049E+03 5.0E+00
11 0.000 3.558028E+03 -3.558028E+03 -3.558028E+03 3.558028E+03 1.557961E+03 5.115989E+03 -2.000067E+03 3.7E+00
11 1.000 -8.956794E+02 8.956794E+02 8.956794E+02 -8.956794E+02 1.557961E+03 2.453640E+03 6.622816E+02 1.1E+01

S T R E S S E S I N R O D E L E M E N T S ( C R O D )
ELEMENT AXIAL SAFETY TORSIONAL SAFETY ELEMENT AXIAL SAFETY TORSIONAL SAFETY
ID. STRESS MARGIN STRESS MARGIN ID. STRESS MARGIN STRESS MARGIN
5 -1.965628E+03 -3.3E-02 0.0 6 2.677178E+03 -2.9E-01 0.0
7 2.668595E+02 6.1E+00 0.0 8 7.313957E+01 2.5E+01 0.0
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12. End of Exercise.

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