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[MECHENG_153951]

Hello.

I am trying to perform a transient analysis on the solution of a statically loaded structure, and I am unsure how to do this properly. That is: if the deformation and stresses are used as initial conditions for the transient analysis along with my prescribed velocity.

At the moment it does not seem that the static solution is used as a starting point for the transient analysis.

My first load step is as follows:

[Erik Kostson]

Hi() Chris

One possible way (not sure since you use initial velocity if it will work, but it is the only way I know), is to
use transient for all, and the first part is the transient effects deactivated and in the final part add them on (TIMINT command).
See the above link/post that explains this flow.

Thank you

Erik