Title

MAGIC II: An Automated General Purpose System for Structural Analysis. Volume II: User's Manual

Date

1971

Index Abstract

Not Available

Photo Quality

Not Needed

Report Number

AFFDL TR 71-1 Volume II

Creator

Jordan, Stephen

Gallo, A. Michael

Corporate Author

Bell Aerospace Company

Laboratory

Air Force Flight Dynamics Laboratory

Extent

581

Identifier

AD0726565

AD0726565

Access Rights

This document has been approved for public release and sale; its distribution is unlimited.

Distribution Classification

1

Contract

F33615-69-C-1241

DoD Project

1467

DoD Task

146702

DTIC Record Exists

Yes

Distribution Change Authority Correspondence

None

Distribution Conflict

No

Abstract

An automated general purpose system for analysis is presented. This system, identified by the acronym 'MAGIC II' for Matrix Analysis via Generative and Interpretive Computations, is an extension of structural analysis capability available in the initial MAGIC System. MAGIC provides a powerful framework for implementation of the finite element analysis technology and provides diversified capability for displacement, stress, vibration and stability analyses. The matrix displacement method of analysis based upon finite element idealization is employed throughout. Ten versatile finite elements are incorporated in the finite element library. These are frame, shear panel, triangular cross-section ring, trapezoidal cross-section ring (and core), toroidal thin shell ring (and shell cap), quadrilateral thin shell and triangular thin shell elements. Additional elements include a frame element, quadrilateral plate and triangular plate elements which can be used for both stress and stability analysis. The finite elements listed include matrices for stiffness, mass, incremental stiffness, prestrain load, thermal load, distributed mechanical load and stress. The MAGIC II System for structural analysis is presented as an integral part of the overall design cycle. Considerations in this regard include, among other things, preprinted input data forms, automated data generation, data confirmation features, restart options, automated output data reduction and readable output displays. Documentation of the MAGIC II System is presented in three parts; namely, Volume I: Engineer's Manual, Volume II: User's Manual and Volume III: Programmer's Manual. The subject document, Volume II, contains instructions for the preparation of input data and interpretation of output data.

Report Availability

Full text available

Date Issued

1971-05

Provenance

Bombardier/Aero

Type

report

Subject

Structural Properties

Matrices (Mathematics)

Control Sequences

Input Output Devices

Instruction Manuals

Mechanical Properties

Computer Programming

Format

1 online resource