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    Overview of Abaqus

    Lecture 1

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    L1.2

    Introduction to Abaqus

    Overview

    SIMULIA

    What is Abaqus FEA?

    Overview of Abaqus/CAE

    Starting Abaqus/CAE

    Overview of Abaqus/Standard and Abaqus/Explicit

    Abaqus Conventions

    Documentation

    Abaqus Environment Settings

    Abaqus Fetch Utility

    Abaqus/CAE Checklist

    Working with the Model Tree

    Workshop 1: Linear Static Analysis of a Cantilever Beam

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    SIMULIA

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    Introduction to Abaqus

    SIMULIA

    SIMULIA is the Dassault Systmes brand that delivers a scalable

    portfolio of Realistic Simulation solutions including

    The Abaqus product suite for Unified FEA

    Multiphysics solutions for insight into challenging engineering problems

    Lifecycle management solutions for managing simulation data,

    processes, and intellectual property Headquartered in Providence, RI, USA

    R&D centers in Providence and in Velizy, France

    Global network of regional offices and distributors

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    Introduction to Abaqus

    SIMULIA

    SIMULIA Headquarters:Providence, Rhode Island

    Offices:

    USA: California Indiana Michigan

    Ohio Rhode Island Texas

    Overseas: Australia Austria China

    Finland France Germany (2)

    India Italy Japan (2)

    Korea Netherlands Sweden

    UK (2)

    Representatives:

    Overseas: Argentina Brazil Czech Republic

    Malaysia New Zealand Poland

    Russia Singapore South Africa

    Spain Taiwan Turkey

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    What is Abaqus FEA?

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    Introduction to Abaqus

    What is Abaqus FEA?

    Suite of finite element analysis modules

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    Introduction to Abaqus

    What is Abaqus FEA?

    The structural analysis solver modules, Abaqus/Standard and

    Abaqus/Explicit, are complementary and integrated analysis tools.*

    Abaqus/Standard is a general-purpose finite element module. It provides

    a large number of capabilities for analyzing many different types of

    problems, including many nonstructural applications.

    Abaqus/Explicit is an explicit dynamics finite element module.

    Abaqus/CAE incorporates the analysis modules into a Complete

    AbaqusEnvironment for modeling, managing, and monitoring Abaqus

    analyses and visualizing results.

    * Abaqus/CFD is a computational fluid dynamics analysis product;

    it is not discussed in this course.

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    Overview of Abaqus/CAE

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    Introduction to Abaqus

    Overview of Abaqus/CAE

    Abaqus/CAE main user interface

    Integrates modeling,

    analysis, jobmanagement, and

    results evaluation

    seamlessly.

    Provides the most

    complete interfacewith the Abaqus solver

    programs available.

    Uses neutral database

    files that are machine

    independent.

    Can be customized to

    create application-

    specific systems.

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    Introduction to Abaqus

    Overview of Abaqus/CAE

    Modern graphical user interface

    (GUI) of menus, icons, anddialog boxes

    Menus provide access to

    all capabilities.

    Icons accelerate access to

    frequently used features.

    Dialog boxes allow you to

    input alphanumeric

    information and to select

    various options.

    Visualization toolbox icons

    Mechanical property

    submenu

    Elastic material form

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    Overview of Abaqus/CAE

    Consistent environment

    Functionality is presented in

    modules.

    Each module contains a

    logical subset of the overall

    functionality.

    Once you understand the

    presentation of one module,

    you can easily understand

    the presentation of the other

    modules.

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    Overview of Abaqus/CAE

    Create the

    part geometry(and regions for

    sections, if

    necessary)

    Position parts for

    initial configuration.

    Split

    assembly into

    meshable

    regions and

    mesh

    Define analysis steps

    and output requests

    Define materials

    Define additionalpart regions

    Define and

    assign sections

    to parts or

    regions

    Define contact and

    other interactions

    on regions or

    named sets, and

    assign them to

    steps in the

    analysis history

    Apply loads,

    BCs, and ICs to

    regions or

    named sets; and

    assign them to

    steps in the

    analysis history

    Submit, manage,

    and monitor

    analysis jobs

    Examine results

    Part Assembly

    Step Load

    Mesh Visualization

    Property

    Interaction

    Job

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    Introduction to Abaqus

    Overview of Abaqus/CAE

    Model Tree and the Results Tree

    The Model Tree provides you with a

    graphical overview of your model

    and the objects that it contains.

    The Results Tree is used to display

    analysis results from output

    databases as well as session-specific data such asXYplots.

    Both trees provide shortcuts to

    much of the functionality of the main

    menu bar, the module toolboxes,

    and the various managers. Some features of the Model and

    Results trees are discussed next.

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    Overview of Abaqus/CAE

    Tree features

    Navigation tool

    Context sensitive RMB actions

    edit/create/suppress/query

    Can effectively build most of your

    model from the tree

    Model query/auditing

    E.g., shows number of sections, materials,

    constraints currently defined

    Shows status of certain features/items

    (invalid part, suppressed feature)

    Comprehensive view of Abaqus model data Containers expand to show objects and

    their hierarchy

    Step dependent objects (e.g., BCs) appear

    in the STEP and LOAD containers

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    Overview of Abaqus/CAE

    Tool tips

    Float the mouse over a container oritem

    Pruning the tree

    You can set a certain container as thenew root to reduce clutter

    Keyboard shortcuts

    Hide/show

    Expand/collapse

    Search

    Delete items Switch context

    Filtering

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    Overview of Abaqus/CAE

    cut

    solid extrusion

    fillet

    Part with several

    annotated features

    Models are feature-based and

    parametric

    A feature is a meaningful piece of the

    design. Models are constructed from

    numerous features; for example:

    Geometric features

    Solid extrusion, wire, cut, fillet,etc.

    Assembly features

    Wheel must be concentric with

    the axle, the blank lies exactly in

    contact with the rigid die, etc.

    Mesh features

    Partition the mesh into different

    regions for different meshing

    techniques, seed different edges

    with different mesh densities, etc.

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    A parameter is a modifiable

    quantity that provides additionalinformation for a feature; forexample:

    Solid extrusion parameters

    Sketch of extrusion cross-section, depth of extrusion.

    Cut

    Sketch of cut cross-section,depth of cut.

    Fillet parameter

    Fillet radius.

    Solid extrusion parameters

    sketch ofextrusioncross-section

    extrusiondepth

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    parent:solid extrusion

    child:cut

    child:fillet

    Example of Parent-Child

    Relationships among Features

    Features often have parent-child

    relationships, such that theexistence of the child depends

    on the existence of the parent;

    for example:

    Delete the solid extrusion,

    and the hole and filletcannot exist.

    Delete the part, and the

    mesh cannot exist.

    Abaqus/CAE always asks to

    make sure that you want todelete the parent and its child

    features.

    cutsolid extrusion

    fillet

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    Overview of Abaqus/CAE

    Features can be modified by editing

    their parameters.

    Aspects of the model can be

    regenerated.

    Parametric studies are easy and

    natural.

    Features can also be deleted or

    temporarily suppressed with the

    option to resume them later.

    If a parent feature is deleted or

    suppressed, all its child features

    are also deleted or suppressed.

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    Introduction to Abaqus

    Overview of Abaqus/CAE

    Interoperability

    Abaqus/CAE is based on the concepts of parts and assemblies, which

    are common to many CAD systems.

    Parts can be created within Abaqus/CAE.

    Geometry can be imported from other packages and exported to other

    packages.

    Existing Abaqus meshes can be imported for further processing.

    Individual models can be copied between databases.

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    Introduction to Abaqus

    Overview of Abaqus/CAE

    Dockable toolbars

    Allow you to modify the layout and appearance of toolbars

    Individual toolbars can be moved by dragging the toolbar grip

    Toolbars can be docked at any of four docking regions located around

    the main window

    Floating toolbars can belocated anywhere

    Orientation of floating

    toolbars can be

    controlled

    Dock Sites

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    Overview of Abaqus/CAE

    Custom toolbars

    Include shortcuts to functions not in

    standard toolbars or toolboxes

    Can collect commonly used functions

    To add a function to a custom

    toolbar:

    Tools Customize

    Select the function in the

    Customizedialog box

    Drag it onto the custom toolbar.

    Assign an icon to represent thetoolbar

    Can be moved, docked, floated, or

    hidden in the same way as standard

    toolbars

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    Overview of Abaqus/CAE

    Custom keyboard shortcuts

    Available for most functions.

    E.g., the key combination

    [Shift] + [Ctrl] + Pmay be assigned

    to Create Partdialog box

    Default keyboard shortcuts for

    common functions (save, print, etc.)can also be reassigned.

    Keyboard shortcuts must use one

    of the following keys or key

    combinations:

    Any function key except F1 [Alt] + [Shift] + key

    [Ctrl] + key. You can also add

    [Alt]or [Shift]to modify any

    keyboard shortcut that includes

    the [Ctrl]key.

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    Overview of Abaqus/CAE

    View manipulation

    Toolbar to control view (pan, zoom,

    rotate, etc.).

    Alternatively, can use a combination

    of keyboard and mouse actions:

    Rotate: [Ctrl]+[Alt]+MB1.

    Pan: [Ctrl]+[Alt]+MB2.

    Zoom: [Ctrl]+[Alt]+MB3.

    You can reconfigure these

    combinations to mimic the view

    manipulation interfaces used byother common CAD applications

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    Overview of Abaqus/CAE

    3D compass

    View manipulation tool

    Provides a quick and convenient way

    to change model view

    Appears by default in each viewport;

    can be turned off if necessary

    Uses three axes to indicate current modelorientation

    Can be clicked, dragged and oriented;

    by clicking different areas, specialized view

    manipulations can be performed:

    Rotate freely about the model's center of

    rotation.

    Rotate about a fixed axis.

    Pan camera along a fixed axis.

    Pan camera within a fixed plane.

    Apply a predefined view.

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    Introduction to Abaqus

    Model 1 Model 2 Model 3

    Model database(.cae)

    Overview of Abaqus/CAE

    What is a model database file (extension .cae)?

    Contains all the information for any number of models.

    Typically contains one model or several related models.

    Only one model database can be opened in Abaqus/CAE at a time.

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    Model 1

    partsmaterial properties

    1 assembly

    1 analysis history

    Overview of Abaqus/CAE

    What is a model?

    Contains all the necessary information for an analysis.

    Contains any number of parts and their associated properties.

    Is independent of other models in the model database.

    Objects such as parts and materials can be copied between

    different models in the same database. Contains a single assembly of part instances, including the associated

    contact interactions, loads and boundary conditions, mesh, and analysis

    history.

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    Overview of Abaqus/CAE

    Models can be imported into one

    database from another

    Model data from the imported

    database is copied into the current

    database.

    E.g., parts, sections, assemblies,

    materials, loads, BCs, etc.

    Analysis job definitions and custom

    data are not copied

    User A User B Master

    Model

    =+

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    Introduction to Abaqus

    Overview of Abaqus/CAE

    What is Python?

    Command language used by Abaqus/CAE.

    Uses range from command scripting to

    creating customized applications.

    Powerful and easy-to-use public domain,

    object-oriented programming language.

    There are several books available on Python

    programming.

    Additional learning materials are availableonline atwww.python.org.

    It is not necessary to learn Pythonprogramming to use Abaqus/CAE.

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    Introduction to Abaqus

    Overview of Abaqus/CAE

    Commands issued during an Abaqus/CAE session are saved in

    journaling files containing Python scripts.

    Replay (.rpy) file All commands executed during a session,

    including any mistakes, are saved in this

    file.

    Journal (.jnl) file All commands necessary to recreate the

    most currently saved model database(.cae) are saved in this file.

    Recover (.rec) file All commands necessary to recreate the

    model database (.cae) since it was most

    recently saved are saved in this file.

    Journaling files can be modified in any way appropriate for the Python

    language.

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    Starting Abaqus/CAE

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    Introduction to Abaqus

    Starting Abaqus/CAE

    Three options available:

    Command line

    abaqus cae = filename.cae

    Opens Abaqus/CAE in current directory

    Start menu (Windows)

    Opens Abaqus/CAE in startup

    directory (set during installation)

    Working directory can be changed(see next slide)

    Double-click .caeor .odbfile in Windows folder

    Opens Abaqus/CAE in current directory

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    Starting Abaqus/CAE

    Selecting a working directory

    Can select a working directory

    Default is startup directory

    Subsequent file operations will use this directory for reading/writing

    Job files will be written to the new working directory

    This makes it easier to manage job files

    E.g., keep all job files in a per-job directory

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    Overview of Abaqus/Standard and

    Abaqus/Explicit

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    Introduction to Abaqus

    Overview of Abaqus/Standard and Abaqus/Explicit

    Abaqus/Standard

    General-purpose finite element code.

    Extensive and independent libraries:

    Elements

    Materials

    Analysis procedures

    Robust contact capability

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    Introduction to Abaqus

    Overview of Abaqus/Standard and Abaqus/Explicit

    Linear dynamics:

    Natural frequency extraction

    Modal superposition

    Harmonic loading

    Response spectrum analysis

    Random loading

    Linear/Nonlinear dynamics:

    Transient dynamics

    Implicit or explicit integration

    Harmonic

    excitation of a tire

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    Introduction to Abaqus

    Overview of Abaqus/Standard and Abaqus/Explicit

    Other analysis types available in

    Abaqus/Standard:

    Heat transfer

    Acoustics

    Mass diffusion

    Steady-state transport

    traction

    braking

    free rollingSteady-state rolling of

    a tire on a drum

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    Introduction to Abaqus

    Overview of Abaqus/Standard and Abaqus/Explicit

    Multiphysics with Abaqus/Standard:

    Thermal-mechanical analysis

    Structural-acoustic analysis

    Thermal-electrical (Joule heating)

    analysis

    Linear piezoelectric analysis Fully or partially saturated

    pore fluid flow-deformation

    Fluid-structure interaction

    Thermal stresses in an exhaust manifold

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    Introduction to Abaqus

    Overview of Abaqus/Standard and Abaqus/Explicit

    Abaqus/Explicit

    General-purpose finite element code for explicit dynamics

    Designed for optimal computational performance with large models

    running many (10,000 to 100,000+) time increments

    Extensive element and material libraries

    Robust contact capability

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    Introduction to Abaqus

    Overview of Abaqus/Standard and Abaqus/Explicit

    Abaqus/Explicit (contd)

    Simulates high speed dynamic

    events such as drop tests.

    Explicit algorithm for updating

    the mechanical response.

    Drop test of a cell phone

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    Abaqus/Explicit (contd)

    Also a powerful tool for quasi-

    static metal forming simulations.

    Annealing is available for

    multistep forming simulations

    Rolling of a symmetric I-section

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    Introduction to Abaqus

    Overview of Abaqus/Standard and Abaqus/Explicit

    Multiphysics with Abaqus/Explicit

    Thermal-mechanical analysis

    Fully coupled: Explicit

    algorithms for both the

    mechanical and thermal

    responses

    Can include adiabatic heating

    effects

    Structural-acoustic analysis

    Fluid-structure interaction

    Two-stage forging, using ALE

    contours of temperature

    adiabatic

    fully coupled temperature-displacement

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    Introduction to Abaqus

    Special features of

    Abaqus/Explicit: ALE

    Adaptive meshing using ALE

    techniques allows the robust

    solution of highly nonlinear

    problems.

    Mesh adaptivity is based on

    solution variables as well as

    minimum element distortion.

    Elements concentrate in areas

    where they are needed.

    Adaptation is based on boundary

    curvature.

    Bulk metal forming

    High speed impact

    Overview of Abaqus/Standard and Abaqus/Explicit

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    Overview of Abaqus/Standard and Abaqus/Explicit

    Special features of Abaqus/Explicit: Coupled Eulerian-Lagrangian (CEL)

    Define a domain in which material can flow for an Eulerian analysis

    Flow problems

    Structural problems with extreme deformation

    Eulerian mesh

    rod material

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    Introduction to Abaqus

    Comparing Abaqus/Standard and Abaqus/Explicit

    Abaqus/Explicit

    A general-purpose finite element

    program for explicit dynamics.

    Solution procedure does not

    require iteration. Solves highly discontinuous high-

    speed dynamic problems efficiently.

    Coupled-field analyses include:

    Thermal-mechanical

    Structural-acoustic

    FSI

    Abaqus/Standard

    A general-purpose finite element

    program.

    Nonlinear problems require

    iterations. Can solve for true static

    equilibrium in structural

    simulations.

    Provides a large number of

    capabilities for analyzing manydifferent types of problems.

    Nonstructural applications.

    Coupled or uncoupled

    response.

    Overview of Abaqus/Standard and Abaqus/Explicit

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    Abaqus Conventions

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    Introduction to Abaqus

    Abaqus Conventions

    Units

    Abaqus uses no inherent set of units.

    It is the users responsibility to use consistent units.

    Example:

    N, kg, m, s

    or

    N, 103 kg, mm, s

    etc.

    Common systems of consistent units

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    Abaqus Conventions

    Example: Properties of mild steel at room temperature

    Quantity U.S. units SI units

    Conductivity 28.9 Btu/ft hr F 50 W/m C

    2.4 Btu/in hr F

    Density

    15.13 slug/ft3

    (lbf s2

    /ft4

    )

    7800 kg/m3

    0.730 103lbf s2/in4

    0.282 lbm/in3

    Elastic modulus 30 106psi 207 109Pa

    Specific heat 0.11 Btu/lbm F 460 J/kg C

    Yield stress

    30 103psi

    207 106Pa

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    Abaqus Conventions

    Time measures

    Abaqus keeps track of both total timein an analysis and step timefor

    each analysis step.

    Time is physically meaningful for some analysis procedures, such as

    transient dynamics.

    Time is not physically meaningful for some procedures. In rate-

    independent, static procedures time is just a convenient, monotonicallyincreasing measure for incrementing loads.

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    Abaqus Conventions

    local rectangular

    coordinate system

    with YSYMM

    boundary conditions

    Boundary conditions on a skew edge

    Coordinate systems

    For boundary conditions and

    point loads, the default

    coordinate system is the

    rectangular Cartesian system.

    Alternative local

    rectangular, cylindrical,and spherical systems can

    be defined.

    These local directions do

    notrotate with the

    material in large-

    displacement analyses.

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    Abaqus Conventions

    For material directions(i.e., directions

    associated with an elements material orintegration points) the default coordinate

    system depends on the element type:

    Solid elements use global

    rectangular Cartesian system.

    Shell and membrane elements usea projection of the global Cartesian

    system onto the surface.

    Default material directions for shell and

    membrane elements

    Default material directions for solid elements

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    Abaqus Conventions

    Alternative rectangular,

    cylindrical, and sphericalcoordinate systems may be

    defined.

    Affects input: anisotropic

    material directions.

    Affects output: stress/strainoutput directions.

    Local material directions

    rotatewith the material in

    large-displacement

    analyses.

    2

    1

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    Abaqus Conventions

    Degrees of freedom

    Primary solution variables at the nodes.

    Available nodal degrees of freedom depend on the element type.

    Each degree of freedom is labeled with a number: 1=x-displacement,

    2=y-displacement, 11=temperature, etc.

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    Documentation

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    Introduction to Abaqus

    Documentation

    Primary reference materials

    All documentation is available in HTML and PDFformat

    Abaqus Analysis Users Manual

    Abaqus/CAE Users Manual

    Abaqus Example Problems Manual Abaqus Benchmarks Manual

    Abaqus Verification Manual

    Abaqus Keywords Reference Manual

    Abaqus User Subroutines Reference Manual

    Abaqus Theory Manual

    The documentation is available through the Help

    menu on the main menu bar of Abaqus/CAE.

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    Introduction to Abaqus

    Documentation

    Additional reference materials

    Abaqus Installation and Licensing Guide(print version available)

    Installation instructions

    Abaqus Release Notes

    Explains changes since previous release

    Advanced lecture notes on various topics(print only)

    Tutorials

    Getting Started with Abaqus: Interactive Edition

    Getting Started with Abaqus: Keywords Edition

    Programming Scripting and GUI Toolkit manuals

    SIMULIA home page

    www.simulia.com

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    Introduction to Abaqus

    Documentation

    HTML documentation

    The documentation for Abaqus is organized into a collection, withmanuals grouped by function.

    Viewed through a web browser.

    Can search entire collection or individual manuals

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    Introduction to Abaqus

    Searching the documentation

    Enter one or more search terms in the search field

    Documentation

    Terms in the search field:

    Appear in any order

    May or may not be adjacent

    Appear within the proximity criterion

    (default is a single section)

    The table of contents

    entry is highlighted

    The text frame displays the

    corresponding section

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    Searching the documentation (contd)

    Use quotes to search for exact strings

    Documentation

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    Documentation

    Advanced search

    Advanced search allows you to control the proximity criterion

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    Documentation

    Advanced search (contd)

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    Abaqus Environment Settings

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    Introduction to Abaqus

    Abaqus Environment Settings

    The Abaqus environment settings allow you to control various aspects

    of an Abaqus jobs execution. For example, setting a directory to be used for scratch files, changing

    the default memory settings, etc.

    Environment settings hierarchy

    Abaqus environment settings are processed in the following order:

    The host-level environment settings in the sitedirectory in theabaqusaccount directory. These settings are applied to all Abaqusjobs run on the designated computer.

    The user-level environment settings in the home directory. Thesesettings are applied to all Abaqus jobs run in your account.

    The job-level environment settings in the current working directory.

    These settings are applied to only the designated Abaqus job.

    The host-level environment settings are included in the release.

    You can create an environment file abaqus_v6.envin your homedirectory and/or current directory.

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    Abaqus Environment Settings

    Note:The value of the SCRATCH parameter is platform specific.

    On UNIX platforms the default value is the value of the $TMPDIRenvironment variable or /tmpif this variable is not defined. For

    example,

    scratch="/tmp"

    On Windows platforms the default value is the value of the %TEMP%

    environment variable or \TEMPif this variable is not defined. Forexample,

    scratch="c:\\temp"

    For information on environment file settings refer to:

    Using the Abaqus environment settings, Section 3.3.1 of the Abaqus

    Analysis User's Manual.

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    Abaqus Fetch Utility

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    Abaqus Fetch Utility

    The Abaqus fetch utility allows you to extract sample Abaqus files that

    are provided with each release. Files that may be extracted include input files, journal files, model

    databases, etc. corresponding to the Abaqus Example, Benchmark, andVerification problems.

    The utility may also be used to extract scripts that create completemodels corresponding to each workshop of this course.

    The answer script name is noted at the end of each workshop.

    To use the fetch utility enter the following command at the operatingsystem prompt:

    abaqusfetch job=filename

    whereabaqusis the command used to run Abaqus on your system.

    For example, Abaqus release 6.10-1 it might be aliased to abq6101.

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    Abaqus/CAE Checklist

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    Abaqus/CAE Checklist

    Must Have Parts At least oneMust Have Materials At least one

    Must Have Sections At least one

    Must Have Section Assignments Made at the part level (container)

    Must Have Assembly (Instances) At least one part

    Must Have Steps (after Initial) Initial created for you

    Usually Need BCs (Boundary Conditions) Can be in Initial Step

    Usually Need Loads In Steps after the Initial

    Must Have Mesh Can be done on part or assembly

    Must Have Jobs To actually run the analysis

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    Working with the Model Tree

    Example: The following figure shows a suggested

    order to create the cantilever beam model .(Note:This order is not unique.)

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    Working with the Model Tree

    Alternatively, follow the order of modules in the module menu to create

    the model.

    Create the

    part geometry

    Position the part for

    initial configuration.

    Mesh the part

    Define analysis steps

    and output requests

    Define materials

    Define and assign sections

    to parts or regions

    Not applicable for this

    example

    Apply loads and

    BCs to regions

    or named sets;

    and assign them

    to steps in the

    analysis history

    Submit, manage, and

    monitor analysis jobs

    Examine

    results

    Step Load

    Visualization

    Interaction

    Job

    Part AssemblyProperty

    Mesh

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    Workshop 1: Linear Static Analysis of

    a Cantilever Beam

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    Workshop tasks

    Follow detailed instructions to create a simple cantilever beam modelusing the Abaqus/CAE modules.

    Submit a job for analysis.

    View the analysis results.

    Workshop 1: Linear Static Analysis of a Cantilever Beam