Nonlinear Transient Analysis

Nonlinear Small Displacement Transient and Nonlinear Large Displacement Transient (LGDISP) Analysis are currently available to solve nonlinear problems which include transient effects.

The predominant difference between Nonlinear Static Analysis and Nonlinear Transient Analysis is the inclusion of inertia and momentum terms in the solution of the equation of motion. This nonlinear transient solution sequence typically supports all nonlinear features supported by Nonlinear Static Analysis, including geometric nonlinearity, material nonlinearity, and contact. Subcase continuation between Nonlinear Transient Analysis and Nonlinear Static Analysis is also supported.