Introduction to Abaqus

What you will learn

• Use Abaqus/CAE to create complete finite element models.
• Use Abaqus/CAE to submit and monitor analysis jobs.
• Use Abaqus/CAE to view and evaluate simulation results.
• Solve structural analysis problems using Abaqus/ Standard and Abaqus/Explicit, including the effects of material nonlinearity, large deformation and contact.

Topics covered

• Overview - Introduction to Abaqus10 min
• 1 - Overview of Abaqus2 hour 30 min
• 2 - Working with Geometry (Part 1)2 hour
• 3 - Working with Geometry (Part 2)1 hour
• 4 - Material and Section Properties2 hour
• 5 - Assemblies in Abaqus2 hour
• 6 - Steps, Output, Loads, and Boundary Conditions2 hour
• 7 - Meshing Imported and Native Geometry2 hour
• 8 - Job Management and Results Visualization3 hour
• 9 - Linear and Nonlinear Problems30 min
• 10 - Analysis Procedures (Part 1)2 hour
• 11 - Analysis Procedures (Part 2)2 hour
• 12 - Analysis Procedures (Part 3)2 hour
• 13 - Analysis Continuation Techniques30 min
• 14 - Constraints and Connections1 hour
• 15 - Contact2 hour
• Appendices6 hour 30 min

Who it is for

Simulation Analysts

Prerequisites

No previous knowledge of Abaqus is required, but some basic knowledge of finite elements, interactive modeling and continuum mechanics is desirable.