Daniele Catelani, Luca Sironi - MSC Software
June 8, 2012
MSC.Software Simulation Solutions
OverviewHelping Manufacturers Worldwide to Improve Product
Development
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1999Addition of
Nonlinear
Simulation
1963MacNeal-
Schwendler
Corporation
founded
1965MSC & NASA:
Nastran is born
1973MSC goes
Global
2009STG Acquires
MSC
2002Addition of
Multibody
Simulation
2010Multidiscipline
Innovation in
MSC Nastran
Solver
1994Addition of
Pre/Post
Processing
1969First MSC
Nastran
Installation
2011Addition of
CFD and
Acoustics
49 years in Simulation for Engineering
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MSC Software: A Global Team
Corporate talent assets
1200 people WW
Corporate Headquarters
Pune
Munich Tokyo Beijing Paris
Ann Arbor
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MSC Software: The Italian Team
• Italy talent assets
• 40 people + external
consultants / partners
• Offices Location
• Roma
• Torino
• Udine
• Genova
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MSC.Software Customers
Trusted by over 10,000 Manufacturers
Worldwide
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MSC Simulation PortfolioBuild, Manage, Solve
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Broadest Range of CAE
Solutions for Engineers
Simulate range of structural and
multiphysics problems
Create, build and simulate
mechanical systems and controls
performance
Model and simulate acoustics
and CFD problems to optimize
designs
Study durability and design
life predictions to improve quality
Manage simulation process and
track pedigree of all data
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MSC Software Simulation SolutionsStructural and Multiphysics Simulations
Simulate Advanced Linear,
Nonlinear, and Multiphysics
• Linear statics and dynamics
• Frequency domain analyses
• Nonlinear analysis capabilities through supported Marc solver
• Thermal
• Composites
• Optimization
• Superelement and parallelization
• Standard, scalable solution with widely recognized input file format
• Benefits
• Fewer physical prototypes
• Optimized Designs
• Faster results with better reliability
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MSC NastranIntegrated CAE Solver
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Linear statics•Connectors
•Contact
•Assemblies
Linear Dynamics•Eigen value•Real and complex
•Frequency response
Acoustics•Interior
•Exterior
•Structural-acoustic coupling
Optimization•Shape
•Size
•Topology
•Topometry
•Topography
•NonlinearNonlinear
Structures•Materials
•Large strain/deformation
•Contact
•Failure
•Composites
•Rotor dynamics
Thermal•Conduction
•Convection
•Radiation
•Advection
Coupling•Thermal-structural
•Structural-acoustic
•Fluid-structural
Nonlinear Dynamics•Explicit
•Nonlinear materials
•Contact
•Large deformation
Chaining•Thermal-structural
•Perturbation
•Implicit-explicit-implicit
•Explicit-explicit
High Performance•Shared memory parallel
•Distributed memory
parallel
•Massively parallel
•Iterative solvers
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• Laminate effective material properties
are tailored to meet performance
requirements through the use of
lamination theory integrated in the
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• Used to accurately predict laminate
properties. These analysis methods
address:
• Stress-strain relationship for
membrane and bending response
• Thermal and moisture effects
• Inelastic behavior
• Strength and failure
• Interlaminar stresses
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Classical Lamination Theory (CLT)
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• Evaluate the load redistribution in a composite structure as the
plies fail progressively
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CZM
Delamination
PFA
• Simulate delamination growth from initial flaw
• Study crack propagation to design for fail-safe
structures
VCCT
Going Beyond First-Ply-Failure
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Structural Analysis and Optimization
Topology Optimization
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After Smoothing
Optimization Progression
Design Regions
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Structural Analysis and Optimization
Topography Optimization
• Optimization provides
alternatives to
conventional designs– Elegance
– Manufacturability• 5.4% Reduction in weight
• Critical mode still satisfied
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Conventional Design Topography Design
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Machine tool - Application Example
• Gear cutting machine
* Courtesy of the Institute for Machine Tools and Industrial Management (iwb), TU
München and LIEBHERR-Verzahntechnik GmbH, Kempten
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The typical approach contains the following steps:
1. Perform the “model health-check”.
2. Consideration of tolerances and uncertainties in the FE-Model.
Launch of a stochastic simulation.
3. When working with systems of which only little information on
the behaviour is known one should start with a “Design Scan”.
4. Specification of the target parameters (mass, Eigenfrequency,
etc.) and boundary conditions based on the results. Perform a
“Stochastic Design Improvement”.
5. Second stochastic simulation based on improved version in
order to study the behaviour taking into account uncertainties.
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• Wall thickness can vary from nominal value by 50% in both
directions
• As an output variable the eigenfrequency and the flexibility at
the tool has been specified
Machine tool - Application Example
* Courtesy of the Institute for Machine Tools and Industrial Management (iwb), TU
München and LIEBHERR-Verzahntechnik GmbH, Kempten
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• Already one design scan results in an improved variant!!
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Application Example
* Courtesy of the Institute for Machine Tools and Industrial Management (iwb), TU
München and LIEBHERR-Verzahntechnik GmbH, Kempten
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Nonlinear, Thermal, and Multiphysics Analysis
• General large sliding contact– Deformable and rigid bodies
– Line contact
– 2D and 3D contact
• Nonlinear materials– Nonlinear material behavior of metals,
composites, plastics, elastomers
• Multiphysics– Coupled electrical-thermal-structural
– Joule heating
– Electromagnetics, electrostatics, magnetostatics
Benefits
• Easy nonlinear model setup
• Solves complex problems involving contact and nonlinear material effects
• Reduce time and cost of physical test
Industries
• Biomedical
• Wind Energy
• Oil & Gas
• Automotive
• Heavy Equipment
• Aerospace
Worm Gear
Contact Analysis
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Business: Mechanical junctions
Challenge: Simulate the clamping process of a stratified pipe in order to eliminate expensive experimental tests
Solution: MSC.MARC to simulate complete clamping process
MSC.CaseStudy: ITR - Parker
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MSC Software Simulation SolutionsFunctional Virtual Prototype Simulations
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Accurately simulate product
performance and optimize virtual
prototypes
Perform design of experiments to
examine more design variations
Predict performance of systems &
mechanisms with integrated
controls
Study the dynamics of moving
parts, how loads and forces are
distributed throughout mechanical
systems, and improve & optimize
product performance
Build Functional Virtual
Prototypes with Adams
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MSC Software Simulation Solutions Powerful Schematic-based Modeling Simulations
• Broad & Powerful Analysis Capabilities:
– Steady-state tool
– System stability via linear analyses tools
– Control system analyses
– DOE
– And More!
• CAE Tool Integration:
– Multibody dynamics via Adams
– DOE, optimization via Adams/Insight
– Flexible bodies via Nastran
– 3rd Party codes
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Quickly create high-fidelity system models with pre-built,
ready-to-use blocks in several Application Libraries
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Case Study MG2
Analisi di Fattibilità:
Eseguita a partire da un modello 3D importato e simulato in ADAMS
Si è verificato la:
la funzionalità dinamica richiesta
che le corse e l’ingombro di primo tentativo del gruppo fossero idonei.
che la proposta fosse consistente.
Nel modello animato non è contemplato il cambio scatola.
Prima ipotesi:
alimentazione a tre (3) cassetti.
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Progetto Esecutivo:
Modello e ottimizzazione
Sincronizzazione dei movimenti dei vari
gruppi
Ottimizzazione dei tempi di attesa
Riduzione del tempo di ciclo complessivo
Ottimale dimensionamento dei motori
Diagramma di fase di tutti i movimenti
Tabella riepilogativa dati di formato
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Multidiscipline Parts & SystemsControls-MBD-FE Integration
MBS + Fatigue
MBS + CFD + Fatigue
MBS + CFD + Fatigue + EE + Controls
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Bolt Pre-Loading
Thermal-Structural
Coupling
Multiphysics – Fluid, Thermal, Structural, EM, EE
OpenFSI
Engine Bolts
Magnetostatic-
Structural
Fluid-Structure
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Thermal/NL Mech.
-Packaging
Fluid Dynamics
-Filling
-Empting
Multi Discipline ValueBottle Engineering Process
NL Mechanical
Manufacturing
-Blow moulding
NL Mechanical
Handling
-Top Load
-Side Load
-Drop test
-Static Crush
CrashComplex Dynamics
-Wrapping
IP
Common Framework
Common Data Model
OP
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• Purpose
– Evaluate the feasibility of the bottle
– Derive the thickness distribution of the formed bottle
Multi Discipline Value
Bottle Engineering Process Blow Moulding
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Multi Discipline ValueBottle Engineering Process – Side and Top Load
• Purpose
– Evaluate the Instability under the side and top external pressure
– Thickness distribution of the Blow Molding simulation is used
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Multi Discipline ValueBottle Engineering Process – Wrapping and Packaging
• Purpose
– Evaluate the feasibility of the wrapping
– Stress on film
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Multi Discipline ValueBottle Engineering Process – Drop testing / Interaction with fluid
• Purpose
– Evaluate the Instability under the external load including fluid properties
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NL Mechanical
-Rubber
-Contact
Fatigue
-Components
Durability
Kinematics
-Workcycle
-CAM
Sysnthesis
Dynamics
-Components
Stress
-Controls
system
Thermal/NL Mech
-Temperature
-Heat Flux
-Stress
IP
Common Framework
Common Data Model
OP
Dynamics Loads
Multi Discipline ValuePackaging Machine Design
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• Purpose
– Define cam profile on follower final motion
– Verify dynamics effects considering backlash and flexibility
Multi Discipline Value
Packaging Machine Design – Cams definition
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• Purpose
– Verify system motion to avoid possible components interference
– Analyze full load histories
Multi Discipline Value
Packaging Machine Design – Workcycle simulation
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NL Mechanical
-Rubber
-Contact
Thermal/NL Mech
-Temperature
-Heat Flux
-Stress
Common Data Model
Multi Discipline ValueDomestic Appliance Design Process 1
-Drop test
-Package
optimization
Crash
Fatigue
-Components
Durability
Linear Mechanical
-Static
Strenght
-Modal
Response
Dynamics
-Components
Stress
-Controls
system
Dynamics Loads
IP
Common Framework
Common Data Model
OP
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NL Mechanical
-Junctions
-Bolts
Thermal/NL Mech
-Welding
Common Data Model
Multi Discipline ValueDomestic Appliance Design Process 2
-Shape
-Size
-Stamp
Optimization
Fluid dynamics
-Sloshing
Advanced Dynamics
-External
Acoustics
-NVH
-Rotordynamics
-Stability
IP
Common Framework
Common Data Model
OP
Advanced Dynamics
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• Purpose
– Evaluate and reduce drum’s vibrations
– Measure stress on components with dynamics effect by integration with finite elements technology
– Test the controls system with a mechatronic model
Multi Discipline Value - Appliance Design Process
Full System Dynamics Simulation
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• Purpose
– Evaluate the effect of a critical impacts on product integrity and functionality
– Design and optimize package to reduce damages
Multi Discipline Value - Appliance Design Process
Drop test – Crash simulation
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MSC Software Simulation SolutionsIntegrated Multidisciplinary Simulations
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Model and analyze structural,
thermal, motion, and systems
simulations in a single, fully
integrated user environment
Access native CAD features for
defeaturing and faster meshing &
pre-processing
Use a common data model across
discipline simulations for higher
accuracy and faster results
Automate standard and repeatable
simulations so simplify simulations
and reduce costs
Optimize Designs by Simulating
Multidisciplinary Problems
Structures ThermalMotion Crash/Explicit
Solution Extensions
Common
Data Model
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• Automate repetitive
processes
• Create standards for
enterprise simulation
• Eliminate process errors
• Reduces Workflow Time
The Value of Templates
SetupModel
CreateSupports
ApplyConstraints
ApplyLoads
ExportNastran
GRIDPairs
GenerateReport
SetupModel
CreateSupports
ApplyConstraints
ApplyLoads
ExportNastran
GRIDPairs
GenerateReport
Collect ModelPre
ProcessSolve
PostProcess
Report
Productivity
Gain
Productivity
Gain
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Innovation FrameworkManaging, Integrating, and Automating Simulation
Methods
• Manage diverse simulation content
– Models, files, inputs and outputs
– Instructions, Scripts, Macros, Templates
– Simulation Processes & CAE workflow
– Classify, Store, Protect, Distribute
Information
Motion Structures
CFD
Controls
Calculations
Instructions
Report
Report
Report
Processes
• Manage & automate simulation processes
– Manually repetitive tasks
– Standard procedures
– Multiple method execution sequences
– Schedule management on HPC
Methods
Collect Model Solve Report Pre
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• Document simulation audit trail
– Enable “SEARCH/FIND”
– Satisfy regulatory compliance
– Protect against liability
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What is Adams/Machinery?System-level Dynamic Simulation for Machinery Applications
• A set of productivity modules bundled
into a single Adams/Machinery offering:
• Offers automated creation of common
mechanical components via a wizard
interface
• Set in the Adams/View environment
• Value proposition: Offers straightforward
creation of advanced mechanical
components to drive productivity and make
the Adams software more approachable for
new engineers
• Removes barrier even for most skilled
users
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Gear Module: Study the impact of the
design and behavior of gear pairs
(e.g., gear ratio, backlash
prediction) on the overall system
performance.
Belt Module: Predict the impact of the
design and dynamic behavior of
pulley-belt systems, such as
transmission ratio, tension and load
prediction, compliance studies, or
belt dynamics, on the overall system
performance.
Chain Module: Analyze the impact of the
design and behavior of chain systems,
such as drive ratio, tension, contact
forces or chain dynamics, on the
overall system performance.
What Problems Does it Solve?
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Belt Module
• Constraint
– Kinematic joint coupler
• 2D/3D Links
– A/Engine discretized
belt formulation
• Rigid parts connected
by field elements
• IMPACT-based
contact subroutines
for contact with
pulleys
– For 2D: 2D parts, not
3D parts constrained in
2D
Belt Types
Modeling Fidelity Options
Constraint2D
Links
3D
Links
Poly-V Grooved
Trapezoidal Toothed
Smooth
Trapezoidal Toothed Poly-V Grooved
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Belt Module
• Tensioner
– A/Engine Style
– Arm and Smooth Pulley
– Rotational or Translational
Spring Damper
• Actuation like A/Engine
Options
– Torque or Motion Functions
• Constant
• Harmonic Series
• Curve
• User Defined
• Output Considerations
• A/Engine Style Belt Tracking
• Fixed Position on Span
• Follow Individual Segments
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Chain Module
• Constraint
– Kinematic joint coupler
• 2D/3D Links
– A/Engine chain formulation
• Separate rigid parts per
link connected via various
compliance options
• IMPACT-based contact
subroutines for contact
with sprockets
Chain
Types
Modeling Fidelity Options Chain Compliance Options
Constraint2D
Links
3D
Links
Linear Non -
linear
Advanced
Roller Chain
Silent Chain
Roller Silent (aka Involute)
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Gear Module
• Planetary Set
– Model construction automation
– Simplified-level spur gears in a
planetary configuration