#ABAQUS Tutorials - Direct Time Integration vs Modal Dynamic Analysis

#FEM #Abaqus #FiniteElements #FiniteElementMethod #FiniteElementAnalysis #dynamics In this tutorial a platform supported by two beams and subject to a weight that is suddenly lifted is simulated with and without damping using direct time integration and modal dynamic analysis. We explain the benefits of each method, and demonstrate that Modal Dynamic Analysis is a cost effective and accurate approach at solving dynamic problems.