I have a model that I am checking for any errors. I ran a free-free modal analysis. Instead of getting 6 rigid body modes (zero), I am getting the first 3 modes as 0 while, the other 3 (rotational) are not perfectly zero. It has a value of 0.2
Any recommendation on how to debug and know what is going on?
This could be a grounding problem caused by unintended internal constraints.
Typical grounding causes are:
Ill-conditioned MPC’s
Incorrectly connected spring elements
Coordinate system errors (definition and/or references)
PS entry on GRID card (Permanent single-point constraint)
Improperly defined DMIG matrices (Superelement errors)
To identify potential grounding problems, add GROUNDCHECK(SET=(G,N))=YES to your Nastran model (goes in CASE CONTROL). It has additional options; read the QRG for details. Look in f06 for PASS/FAIL under "RESULTS OF RIGID BODY CHECKS".
This could be a grounding problem caused by unintended internal constraints.
Typical grounding causes are:
Ill-conditioned MPC’s
Incorrectly connected spring elements
Coordinate system errors (definition and/or references)
PS entry on GRID card (Permanent single-point constraint)
Improperly defined DMIG matrices (Superelement errors)
To identify potential grounding problems, add GROUNDCHECK(SET=(G,N))=YES to your Nastran model (goes in CASE CONTROL). It has additional options; read the QRG for details. Look in f06 for PASS/FAIL under "RESULTS OF RIGID BODY CHECKS".