Simpack Flexible Bodies

What you will learn

• Prepare Abaqus models for use inside Simpack (as an Abaqus substructure)
• Integrate finite element models into the Simpack environment
• Define appropriate interface connections to the Simpack model
• Define appropriate mode selection inside the Simpack environment
• Perform Simpack analysis
• Perform postprocessing of flexible body results

Topics covered

• Overview - Simpack Flexible Bodies10 min
• 1 - Introduction1 hour
• 2 - Placement of Flexible Bodies and Markers1 hour 15 min
• 3 - Mode Selection1 hour 15 min
• 4 - Finite Element Model Preparation1 hour 30 min
• 5 - Stress Recovery1 hour 5 min
• 6 - Linear SIMBEAM1 hour 15 min
• 7 - Nonlinear SIMBEAM1 hour 15 min
• 8 - Transient Distributed Loads1 hour 15 min
• 9 - Abaqus/Simpack Co-Simulation Optional1 hour 50 min

Who it is for

Simulation Analysts

Prerequisites

This course is recommended for engineers with experience using a finite element program and Simpack