RANDPS

Power Spectral Density Specification

Description: Defines load set power spectral density factors for use in random analysis having the frequency dependent form.

Format:

Example:

Field Definition Type Default
SID Random analysis set identification number. Integer > 0 Required
J Subcase identification number of the excited load set. Integer > 0 Required
K Subcase identification number of the applied load set. Integer > 0 or blank, K ≥ J Required
X, Y Components of complex number. Real 0.0
TID Identification number of a TABRND1 card which defines G(F) Integer ≥ 0 or blank See Remark 4

Remarks:

  1. Set identification numbers must be selected with the Case Control command (RANDOM=SID).
  2. For auto spectral density, J = K, X must be greater than zero, and Y must be equal to zero.
  3. For uncoupled power spectral density functions (i.e., no J < K entries), any number of J = K entries are allowed with unique values of J. For coupled power spectral density functions (i.e., some J < K entries), a maximum of four entries may be specified.
  4. For TID=0 or blank, G(F)=1.0.
  5. RANDPS Bulk Data entries may not reference subcases in a different loop. Loops are defined by a change in the FREQUENCY command.