Linear Static Analysis in Patran Nastran - Plate under Traction

Learn how to perform a Linear Static Analysis on a Plate under Traction in Patran Nastran — step-by-step for beginners! In this Patran Nastran tutorial, I show you the complete workflow to a Linear static analysis. Finally, we run the linear static solution and visualize displacement and Von Mises stress results. Perfect for mechanical & aerospace engineering students learning finite element analysis (FEA). 📚 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: 00:00 - Introduction & Geometry Setup 00:45 - Creating Surface (XY Plane Method) 02:10 - Material Creation (Steel) 03:20 - Property Creation (2D Shell, 2mm) 04:15 - Meshing (Mesh Seeds & Quad Elements) 05:30 - Boundary Conditions (Fixed Support) 06:40 - Applying Traction Loads (±100kN) 07:40 - Analysis Setup (Linear Static) 08:00 - Results & Post-processing (Displacement & Stress) 🔗 MORE TUTORIALS: ▶️ Newsletter (FEA Tips): https://featutorials-newsletter.beehi... #PatranNastran #Nastran #FEA #FiniteElementAnalysis #PatranTutorial #Engineering #Abaqus #Simulation