Which file can get the first 3 modes? I am using the the later one.thschrader wrote: ↑Mon Jan 17, 2022 3:14 pm When using only z-fixings below, the first 3 Eigenmodes are missing.
Frequency analysis for cylindrical shell
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Re: Frequency analysis for cylindrical shell
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In the lower panel, whose name I don't known, under the Fem heading choose the 5th entry, "EigenModeLowLimit" and set it to a negative number. If you have a sensible model then you can set it to -1.0 and that should give all 6 of your Rigid Body Modes. In fact, you can set it to any value.
If Mr berndt reads this then:
1 - if I:
then I can't set the "EigenModeLowLimit" to a negative value. Why is this still a restriction? I also can't input a float numbers, 2.0E6.
2 - you don't always get the number of modes requested. I think this is something to do with EigenValues that are less than 0.0.
3 - the "EigenModeFrequency" is printed as 0.0 even though the frequency can be, something like, 0.2514237E-02. Why can't the output format be changed so that all possible values can be output?
In the lower panel, whose name I don't known, under the Fem heading choose the 5th entry, "EigenModeLowLimit" and set it to a negative number. If you have a sensible model then you can set it to -1.0 and that should give all 6 of your Rigid Body Modes. In fact, you can set it to any value.
If Mr berndt reads this then:
1 - if I:
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Part WB: create cube
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create Material
create mesh
2 - you don't always get the number of modes requested. I think this is something to do with EigenValues that are less than 0.0.
3 - the "EigenModeFrequency" is printed as 0.0 even though the frequency can be, something like, 0.2514237E-02. Why can't the output format be changed so that all possible values can be output?
Re: Frequency analysis for cylindrical shell
If the model is not fixed in a dof the eigenmode is near 0. In fem pref the eigenmodes near 0 are omitted, because normally not needed. Adjust Prefs to see them should work.
Re: Frequency analysis for cylindrical shell
Try a box without fix. AFAIK the first six eigenmodes will be near 0.
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Re: Frequency analysis for cylindrical shell
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I disagree with the last sentence.If the model is not fixed in a dof the eigenmode is near 0. In fem pref the eigenmodes near 0 are omitted, because normally not needed.
The first task to perform after generating a FEModel is to check validity of the mesh.
By which I mean: can the model undergo Rigid Body Motion, RBM, without generating internal stresses.
This has to be performed with a model at constant temperature - any temperature gradients will generate stresses.
There are 2 methods of doing this:
- 1 - static analysis with 6 cases each imposing a RBM on the model
case 1 - RBM translation in the x direction
case 2 - RBM rotation about the x direction, axis
etc....
- 2 - vibration analysis, free-free
There should be 6 RBMs. If there are more then perhaps there could be a hinge in the model, which may be what is wanted. If there are less, then one of the causes could be that there is a constraint that should not be in the model.
In conclusion, rather than saying "because normally not needed" - it should read "will always be needed".
Do you mean Edit->Preferences->Fem->CalculiX->Low frequency limit?Adjust Prefs to see them should work.
Can't set a negative value.
Yes - and, generally, some will be negative.Try a box without fix. AFAIK the first six eigenmodes will be near 0.
Re: Frequency analysis for cylindrical shell
yes. But keep in mind this pref will be overwritten by the solver attribute. Select the solver and in property view adjust the value for your needs. You can even double click on the ccx_dat_file object There you can see the output of CalculiX.mac_the_bike wrote: ↑Fri Jul 15, 2022 10:53 amDo you mean Edit->Preferences->Fem->CalculiX->Low frequency limit?Adjust Prefs to see them should work.
Can't set a negative value.
Yes - and, generally, some will be negative.Try a box without fix. AFAIK the first six eigenmodes will be near 0.
For me Calculix does not return any negative value for a cube ... See attached picture. May be the first one, which is even ommited by CalculiX itself.
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Mhh, you are right, but I am right too. I just forgot by me at the end. In a lot of cases I just would like to make some nice pictures for the forum. There for sure I do not need the first six ones. I need the ones which do bend the modell in a good looking shape.mac_the_bike wrote: ↑Fri Jul 15, 2022 10:53 amI disagree with the last sentence.If the model is not fixed in a dof the eigenmode is near 0. In fem pref the eigenmodes near 0 are omitted, because normally not needed.
The first task to perform after generating a FEModel is to check validity of the mesh.
By which I mean: can the model undergo Rigid Body Motion, RBM, without generating internal stresses.
This has to be performed with a model at constant temperature - any temperature gradients will generate stresses.
There are 2 methods of doing this:
- 1 - static analysis with 6 cases each imposing a RBM on the model
case 1 - RBM translation in the x direction
case 2 - RBM rotation about the x direction, axis
etc....If the model generates stresses in either of these methods, then the mesh must be checked because any analysis performed will have stresses due to the applied loads PLUS additional stresses due to any RBM.
- 2 - vibration analysis, free-free
There should be 6 RBMs. If there are more then perhaps there could be a hinge in the model, which may be what is wanted. If there are less, then one of the causes could be that there is a constraint that should not be in the model.
In conclusion, rather than saying "because normally not needed" - it should read "will always be needed".
Re: Frequency analysis for cylindrical shell
solver attribute:
definition of the attribute is made here: https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/blob ... #L182-L189
definition of the attribute is made here: https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/blob ... #L182-L189
Re: Frequency analysis for cylindrical shell
seams to be because of the PropertyView panel.mac_the_bike wrote: ↑Thu Jul 14, 2022 11:18 am 3 - the "EigenModeFrequency" is printed as 0.0 even though the frequency can be, something like, 0.2514237E-02. Why can't the output format be changed so that all possible values can be output?
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>>> App.ActiveDocument.CCX_EigenMode_2_Results.EigenmodeFrequency
0.002914229
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Re: Frequency analysis for cylindrical shell
It is not a problem that they are overwritten, it may be a small annoyance, but I want to have the option to change the value.yes. But keep in mind this pref will be overwritten by the solver attribute. Select the solver and in property view adjust the value for your needs. You can even double click on the ccx_dat_file object There you can see the output of CalculiX.
I have noticed that if you read in an FCStd file, then you can change the lower limit.
Yes but did you ask for negative values? Calculix will always return what you request, provided it is possible, e.g. it can't return modes less than 10Hz if there aren't any. It doesn't return what you don't request, e.g. if you don't request negative eigenvalues then it doesn't return them.For me Calculix does not return any negative value for a cube ... See attached picture. May be the first one, which is even omitted by CalculiX itself.
Also, MAYBE is not really good enough is it? You need unequivocal evidence that it is.
It is interesting to see that the first mode that is output, 0.291E-02, has a label of "Mode 2", but the first mode in the 'PARTICIPATION FACTORS' is 1.
The purpose for calculating the RBMs is to check the model. I agree that generally you would want to show pictures of mode shapes from an analysis where the model is earthed. [sarcasm]It's good when we are both right[/sarcasm]Mhh, you are right, but I am right too. I just forgot by me at the end. In a lot of cases I just would like to make some nice pictures for the forum. There for sure I do not need the first six ones. I need the ones which do bend the model in a good looking shape.