Up and Running with Autodesk Inventor Nastran 2023

Welcome to the 3rd edition of Up and Running with Autodesk® Inventor® Nastran® 2023 – Simulation for Designers. In this edition of the book, I have included Linear Buckling Analysis in addition to Linear Stress Analysis and Fatigue.Content has also been enhanced based on feedback and suggestions received by users worldwide and I thank you all for that.

This book has been written using actual design problems, all of which have greatly benefited from the use of simulation technology. For each design problem, I have attempted to explain the process of applying stress analysis using a straightforward, step by step approach, and have supported this approach with explanation and tips. At all times, I have tried to anticipate what questions a designer or development engineer would want to ask whilst he or she were performing the task using Inventor Nastran.

The design problems have been carefully chosen to cover the core aspects and the linear analysis capabilities of Inventor Nastran and their solutions are universal, so you should be able to apply the knowledge quickly to your own design problems with more confidence.

Chapter 1 provides an overview of Inventor Nastran and the user interface and features so that you are well-grounded in core concepts and the software’s strengths, limitations and work arounds. Each design problem illustrates a different unique approach and demonstrates different key aspects of the software, making it easier for you to pick and choose which design problem you want to cover first; therefore, having read chapter 1 you can pick any design problem between chapter 2 and Chapter 9.

Chapter 12 provides an overview of Fatigue, including a hand calculation, and Chapter 13-14 go through step-by-step guidance on how to perform Multi-Axial Fatigue analysis within Inventor Nastran.

In this edition I have updated one of the design problems from the previous editions to include linear buckling. Chapter 10 includes an overview of linear buckling and Chapter 11 is the actual design problem introducing you to linear buckling analysis.

This book is primarily designed for self-paced learning by individuals but can also be used in an instructor-led classroom environment.