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Using viscoelastic materials in FEMAO solutions

You can use frequency-dependent structures in a Simcenter 3D vibro-acoustic solution. You can assign frequency-dependent materials at a constant temperature to a structural mesh or to elements. This may be useful in the analysis of aerospace structures, motor mounts, or automotive trim.

To define structural mesh material properties, you create or modify a material using the Simcenter Nastran MAT1/MAT1F property.

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Application Pre/Post
Prerequisites A Simulation file as the work part and displayed partSimcenter Nastran as the specified solverVibro-Acoustic as the specified analysis typeSOL 108 Direct Frequency Response or SOL 111 Modal Frequency Response as the specified solution type
Command Finder Manage Materials
Location in dialog box Materials dialog box→Create MaterialProperty View list→Simcenter Nastran MAT1/MAT1F
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