Chapter 4: Cyclic Symmetry Analyses

This chapter provides specific information for obtaining the solution to various types of cyclic symmetry analyses and covers the following topics:

Note the following limitations:

  • Transient analyses are not supported, with the exception noted in Static Cyclic Symmetry Analysis.

  • Only the following restarts are permitted:

    • Modal restarts (ANTYPE,MODAL,RESTART) used to apply loads for a subsequent mode-superposition harmonic analysis

    • Linear perturbation restarts (ANTYPE,,RESTART,,,PERTURB)

    • Static multiframe restarts