To check the mass of a body in Actran, you can use the "Compute Mass" tool available in the ActranVI interface. This tool provides two methods for mass computation: a detailed method for precise calculations and a fast method for quick estimations.
Details
In Actran, the mass of a body can be computed using the "Compute Mass" tool found under the "Tools" menu in ActranVI. Here’s how you can use it:
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Access the Compute Mass Tool:
- Open ActranVI and navigate to the "Tools" menu.
- Select the "Compute Mass" option from the list.
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Choose the Computation Method:
- Detailed Method: This method provides a precise calculation of the mass by performing a light run in the background. It is more accurate but requires more computational resources.
- Fast Method: This method offers a quick estimation of the mass. It is less precise than the detailed method but is faster and more interactive. It evaluates the mass of components that do not have spatially or frequency-dependent material properties, such as thin shells, solids, solid shells, finite fluids, porous materials (if solid density is defined), point masses, and beams.
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Execute the Mass Computation:
- After selecting the desired method, execute the computation. The tool will calculate the mass of the defined analysis components and provide the results.
This tool is particularly useful for evaluating the mass of various components in your analysis, ensuring that you have accurate data for further simulations or assessments.