Erik Kostson
Ansys Employee

 

Hi

I would recommend using MSUP since that uses the actual modes found in the upstream modal analysis (include enough modes so to make sure mode participation factor is above 90% – see the below course for details) .

Below is our course in harmonic analysis (including msup and full method):

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtt6-ZgUFmMJVMZViguORYLBdO0L9ikG4

https://courses.ansys.com/index.php/courses/harmonic-response-analysis-in-ansys-mechanical/

All the best

Erik