Function
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Check the vibration mode shapes and natural periods of a model.
Call
From the main menu, select [Results] tab > [Type : Analysis result] > [Mode Shape] group > [Mode Shapes] > [Vibration Mode Shapes]
Input
Vibration Mode Shapes dialog
Load Cases(Mode Numbers)
Select the desired mode numbers.
Press Multi-Modes button and select a desired option to simultaneously verify several mode shapes.
Components
Select a desired mode component among the following:
Md-X : Vibration mode component in GCS X-direction
Md-Y : Vibration mode component in GCS Y-direction
Md-Z : Vibration mode component in GCS Z-direction
Md-XY :
Md-YZ :
Md-XZ :
Md-XYZ :
Type of Display
Assign the type of display as follows.
1. Md.Shp.
Display the vibration mode shapes.
Mode Shape Scale Factor : Control the Scale Factor for vibration mode shapes.
Cubic Interpolation : Cubic Interpolation: Display the elements by cubically interpolating the mode shapes (including rotation angle) of each node.
Cubic Interpolation Factor : Cubic Interpolation Factor: Factor to be applied for cubic interpolation. It affects the curvature of elements.
2. Undeformed
Display additionally the model shape in the buckling mode shapes.
The representation of the model shape can be controlled in Display Option.
3. Values
Display the component of a buckling mode in numerical values.
The font and color of the numbers can be controlled in Display Option.
Decimal Points : Assign decimal points for the displayed numbers
Exp. : Express as exponentials
Min & Max : Display the maximum and minimum values
Abs Max : Display the absolute maximum value
Max : Display only the maximum value
Min : Display only the minimum value
Limit Scale(%) : Set the screen display limit for vibration mode shapes relative to the selected maximum or minimum value
Set Orientation : Display orientation of numerical values
The default Decimal Points can be controlled in "Preferences".
4. Legend
The default Decimal Points can be controlled in "Preferences".
Legend Position : Positioning Legend on the Job Screen
Rank Value Type : Position of the legend in the display window
5. Animate
Dynamically simulate the vibration modes.
Click Apply button then click Record to the right of the Animation control board at the bottom of the working window.
Animation Mode : Select the type of animation for analysis results.
Animate Contour : Option to change the color of the contour representing the transition according to the magnitudes of variation
Repeat Half/Full Cycle : Select the repetition cycle for the dynamic representation of the transition
Select 'Half Cycle' for the transient shapes of a structure and 'Full Cycle' for dynamically simulating vibration modes or buckling modes.
AVI Options : Enter the options required to produce the animation window.
Bits per Pixel : Number of bits per pixel to create the default window for animation
Compressor... : Assign the method of the compressing image data
Frames per Half Cycle(3~300) : Number of frames to simulate a 'Half Cycle'
Frames per Second(5~60) : Number of frames per second to present dynamic simulation
Construction Stage Option : Specifies the animation method for performing construction step-by-step analysis.
Stage Animation : Animation by Construction Stage
Current Stage-Step : Animation by Step in the current construction stage
From ~ To : Select Construction Steps or Steps to Start and End of Animation
6. Contour
Display the vibration modes in contour.
Ranges : Define the contour range.
Customize Range... : Assign the color distribution range of contour. Using the function, specific colors for specific ranges can be assigned.
Number of Colors : Assign the number of colors to be included in the contour (select among 6, 12, 18, 24 colors)
We have changed the output value to allow the value outside of the maximum and minimum values to be specified as Contour Range Max/Min. If it is within the Min/Max range, it will be treated the same as before, and if it is beyond the range, Min/Max has been modified to be entered in Rank 0 and Rank 11.
Colors : Assign or control the colors of the contour.
Color Table : Assign the type of Colors.
Customize Color Table... : Control the colors by zones in the contour.
Reverse Contour : Check on to reverse the sequence of color variation in the contour.
Contour Line : Assign the boundary line color of the contour
Element Edge : Assign the color of element edges while displaying the contour
Contour Options : Specify options for contour representation contour fill
Contour Fill
Gradient Fill : Display color gradient (shading) in the contour.
Draw Contour Lines : Display color boundaries in the contour.
Draw Contour Line Only
Display only the colored boundaries of the contour.
Mono line : Display the boundaries of the contour in a mono color.
Contour Annotation
Legend or annotation signifying the ranges of the contour is displayed.
Spacing : Display the spacing for the legend or annotation.
Coarse Contour(faster) (for large plate or solid model)
Represent a simplified contour for a large model using plate or solid elements in order to reduce the time required to represent a complete contour.
Extrude
Where plate elements or solid elements along a cutting plane are represented in contour, a three dimensional contour is created. The positive direction of the analysis results is oriented in the z-axis direction of the local element coordinate system.
The option is not concurrently applicable with the Deformed Shape option. Similarly, the option can not be concurrently applied to the cases where Hidden option is used to display plate element thicknesses or Both option is used to represent Top & Bottom member forces (stresses).