Up and Running with Autodesk Inventor Nastran 2023

Inventor Nastran 2023 is a very capable and comprehensive simulation program which over the years has expanded to include Explicit solver capabilities in addition to the Implicit solvers.

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 most popular nonlinear 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 Nonlinear 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 it is not necessary to follow the rest of the book sequentially.

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