You can perform analyses in the Mechanical application using pre-configured analysis systems (as listed below). Each analysis description assumes that you are familiar with the analysis type as well as with the information presented in Steps for Using the Mechanical Application section, specifically the Create Analysis System topic. The availability of features for an analysis may differ based on the solver you select.

Also note that it is not necessary to specify a geometry or mesh, or even an analysis type to initiate a simulation. Mechanical provides options to perform these actions after you have opened the application.

• 5.1. Adaptivity Analyses
• 5.2. Coupled Field Analysis Types
• 5.3. Electric Analysis
• 5.4. Explicit Dynamics Analysis
• 5.5. Fracture Analysis
• 5.6. Linear Dynamics Analysis Types
• 5.7. Magnetostatic Analysis
• 5.8. Rigid Dynamics Analysis
• 5.9. Static Structural Analysis
• 5.10. Steady-State Thermal Analysis
• 5.11. Thermal-Electric Analysis
• 5.12. Transient Structural Analysis
• 5.13. Transient Structural Analysis Using Linked Modal Analysis System
• 5.14. Transient Thermal Analysis
• 5.15. Special Analysis Topics