SolidWorks Simulation: How Do We Understand Harmonic Response Analysis?

What is harmonic response analysis? Let's start this post by a simple example: A single degree of freedom oscillator loaded with a time varying force F. The solution to this problem is known in closed form. If the force F oscillates, the resulting displacement will oscillate in the same oscillatory fashion. The phase angle Φ, … Continue reading SolidWorks Simulation: How Do We Understand Harmonic Response Analysis?

4 Tips for Harmonic Response Analysis Using SolidWorks Simulation

It has been a while since the last post. Today I would like to share 4 tips you should keep in mind when doing harmonic analysis using SolidWorks Simulation. Tip 1. 80% cumulative mass participation criteria To help determine the minimum number of modes to be used, make sure there is at least 80% mass … Continue reading 4 Tips for Harmonic Response Analysis Using SolidWorks Simulation

Harmonic analysis: A steel disk example

Harmonic analysis is used to determine the steady-state response of a linear structure to loads that vary sinusoidally (harmonically) with time, thus enabling you to verify whether or not your designs will successfully overcome resonance, fatigue, and other harmful effects of forced vibrations.  This analysis technique calculates only the steady-state, forced vibrations of a structure. … Continue reading Harmonic analysis: A steel disk example