MSC.

Nastran Data Sheet

Overview Features
MSC.Nastran is the world's most widely used finite element analysis Trusted results because MSC.Nastran has:
program. MSC.Nastran can be licensed on a variety of platforms, n More than 25 years of use by industry
from workstations and PCs to supercomputers. On workstations, the n Formal, certified QA program
minimum MSC.Nastran configuration n More than 5000 test problems run for every release
n Extensive solution diagnostic messages
that can be licensed is called
MSC.Nastran Basic, which includes the Efficient solution of large models
most frequently used analysis n Sparse matrix solvers for faster speed and minimal disk
capabilities: linear statics, normal modes, space
and buckling. Additional analysis n Automatic internal resequencing for bandwidth
capability can be added as options when reduction
n Restarts to take advantage of previously computed
your analysis needs increase. MSC.Nastran's flexible licensing
solutions
structure enables you to cost-effectively install and use the industry n Parallel and vector processing
standard for finite element analysis.
Everything to get you started and keep you
Table 1 lists the MSC.Nastran analysis configurations. going:
Table 1: MSC.Nastran Standard and MSC.Nastran Basic configurations and product numbers. n Tutorial-based user documentation
Analysis Capability MSC.Nastran MSC.Nastran Basic n Online documentation
Standard (Product (Product Number n Local hotline support by qualified engineers
Number 1004) 1003) n Newsletter with informative articles
Linear statics, included included n Yearly worldwide users' conferences
normal modes, n Training seminars in local languages
buckling n Self paced interactive training CD option
Dynamic Response included optional (1025)
Heat Transfer included optional (1023) Analysis Components
Nonlinear Statics included optional (1021)
Basic Analysis:
Nonlinear Dynamics included optional1 (1022) n Linear statics
DMAP included optional (1024) n Linear statics with inertia relief
Maximum Grid n Normal modes
Unlimited included included
n Buckling
Optimization optional (1031) optional (1031)
n Design sensitivity: statics, modes, and buckling
Superelements optional (1032) optional (1032) n Model checkout
Aeroelasticity I optional (1033) optional (1033)
Aeroelasticity II2 optional (1034) optional (1034) Dynamic Response:
Parallel Processing optional (1030) optional (1030) n Modal and direct frequency response
n Modal and direct transient response
n Acoustic analysis
n Complex eigenanalysis
n Random response analysis
n Response spectrum analysis
n Design sensitivity: frequency response, transient
response, and acoustics

1
Requires Nonlinear Statics and Dynamic Response
2
Requires Aeroelasticity
Heat Transfer: MSC.Software provides the industry’s most comprehensive
n Linear and nonlinear steady state conduction,
convection (free and forced), and radiation support system with over 50 offices worldwide to provide local
n Linear and nonlinear transient and centralized support. Investing in MSC gives you access to
Nonlinear Statics: extensive client support through MSC’s comprehensive
n Geometric and material nonlinearity, including contact documentation, direct technical expertise, and customized
Nonlinear Transient: training classes.
n Geometric and material nonlinearity, including contact
To find your local MSC office or to learn more
DMAP: about our company and our products, please
n Modify existing solution sequences contact:
n Create new solution sequences
Corporate
Advanced Analysis: MSC.Software Corporation
n Cyclic symmetry 815 Colorado Boulevard
n External component mode synthesis
Los Angeles, California 90041 USA
Optimization: (323) 258-9111
n Design optimization and sensitivity analysis for any Fax: (323) 259-3838
licensed analysis type, including:
Information Center
• statics
(800) 642-7437 ext. 2500 (U.S. only)
• normal modes
• buckling Worldwide Web
• frequency response www.mscsoftware.com
• transient response
• acoustics Europe
• aeroelasticity MSC.Software GmbH
• superelements Innsbrucker Ring 15
Postfach 80 12 40
Superelements: 81612 Munich Germany
n Use upstream superelements for each analysis type (49) (89) 43 19 87 0
Fax: (49) (89) 43 61 71 6
Aeroelasticity I:
n Static aeroelastic response Asia-Pacific
n Dynamic aeroelastic response MSC Japan Ltd.
n Flutter Entsuji-Gadelius Bldg.
2-39, Akasaka 5-chome
Aeroelasticity II: Minato-ku Tokyo 107 Japan
n ZONA supersonic aerodynamics (81) (3) 3505 0266
Fax: (81) (3) 3505 0914
Parallel Processing:
n Utilize simultaneous multiple processors on supported MSC and Patran are registered trademarks of MSC.Software
hardware Corporation. Nastran is a registered trademark of NASA.
MSC.Patran and MSC.Fatigue are trademarks of MSC.Software
Corporation. All other trademarks are properties of their respective
owners. All specifications subject to change without notice.

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