Introduction to Abaqus/Standard and Abaqus/Explicit
Abaqus 2018
About this Course
Course objectives
Upon completion of this course you will be able to:
Complete finite element models using Abaqus keywords.
Submit and monitor analysis jobs.
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.
Targeted audience
Simulation Analysts
Prerequisites
None
3 days
Day 1
Lesson 1 Defining an Abaqus Model
Workshop 1 Basic Input and Output
Lesson 2 Linear Static Analysis
Workshop 2 Linear Static Analysis of a Cantilever Beam:
Multiple Load Cases
Lesson 3 Nonlinear Analysis in Abaqus/Standard
Workshop 3 Nonlinear Statics
Day 2
Lesson 4 Multistep Analysis in Abaqus
Workshop 4 Unloading Analysis
Lesson 5 Constraints and Contact
Workshop 5 Seal Contact
Lesson 6 Introduction to Dynamics
Workshop 6 Dynamics
Day 3
Lesson 7 Using Abaqus/Explicit
Workshop 7 Contact with Abaqus/Explicit
Lesson 8 Quasi-Static Analysis in Abaqus/Explicit
Workshop 8 Quasi-Static Analysis (Optional)
Lesson 9 Combining Abaqus/Standard & Abaqus/Explicit
Workshop 9 Import Analysis (Optional)
Additional Material
Appendix 1 Element Selection Criteria
Appendix 2 Contact Issues Specific to Abaqus/Standard
Appendix 3 Contact Issues Specific to Abaqus/Explicit
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Revision Status
Lesson 1 11/17 Updated for Abaqus 2018 Workshop 1 11/17 Updated for Abaqus 2018
Lesson 2 11/17 Updated for Abaqus 2018 Workshop 2 11/17 Updated for Abaqus 2018
Lesson 3 11/17 Updated for Abaqus 2018 Workshop 3 11/17 Updated for Abaqus 2018
Lesson 4 11/17 Updated for Abaqus 2018 Workshop 4 11/17 Updated for Abaqus 2018
Lesson 5 11/17 Updated for Abaqus 2018 Workshop 5 11/17 Updated for Abaqus 2018
Lesson 6 11/17 Updated for Abaqus 2018 Workshop 6 11/17 Updated for Abaqus 2018
Lesson 7 11/17 Updated for Abaqus 2018 Workshop 7 11/17 Updated for Abaqus 2018
Lesson 8 11/17 Updated for Abaqus 2018 Workshop 8 11/17 Updated for Abaqus 2018
Lesson 9 11/17 Updated for Abaqus 2018 Workshop 9 11/17 Updated for Abaqus 2018
Appendix 1 11/17 Updated for Abaqus 2018
Appendix 2 11/17 Updated for Abaqus 2018
Appendix 3 11/17 Updated for Abaqus 2018
L1.1
Lesson 1: Defining an Abaqus Model
Lesson content:
Introduction
Abaqus FEA
Abaqus/CAE
Abaqus/Standard and Abaqus/Explicit
Documentation
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SIMULIA Learning Community
Components of an Abaqus Model
Details of an Abaqus Input File
Abaqus Conventions
Output
Example: Cantilever Beam Model Both interactive (IA) and keywords (KW) versions of the
Parts and Assemblies (optional) workshop are provided. Complete only one.
Workshop Preliminaries
Workshop 1: Basic Input and Output (IA)
Workshop 1: Basic Input and Output (KW)
2 hours
L2.1
Lesson 2: Linear Static Analysis
Lesson content:
Linear and Nonlinear Procedures
Linear Static Analysis and Multiple Load Cases
Multiple Load Case Usage
Examples
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Workshop 2: Linear Static Analysis of a Cantilever Beam (IA)
Workshop 2: Linear Static Analysis of a Cantilever Beam (KW)
Both interactive (IA) and keywords (KW) versions of the
workshop are provided. Complete only one.
2 hours
L3.1
Lesson 3: Nonlinear Analysis in Abaqus
Lesson content:
Nonlinearity in Structural Mechanics
Equations of Motion
Nonlinear Analysis Using Implicit Methods
Nonlinear Analysis Using Explicit Methods
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Input File for Nonlinear Analysis
Status File
Message File
Output from Nonlinear Cantilever Beam Analysis
Workshop 3: Nonlinear Statics (IA)
Workshop 3: Nonlinear Statics (KW)
Both interactive (IA) and keywords (KW) versions of the
workshop are provided. Complete only one.
2 hours
L4.1
Lesson 4: Multistep Analysis in Abaqus
Lesson content:
Multistep Analyses
Restart Analysis in Abaqus
Workshop 4: Unloading Analysis (IA)
Workshop 4: Unloading Analysis (KW)
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Both interactive (IA) and keywords (KW) versions of the
workshop are provided. Complete only one.
1 hour
L5.1
Lesson 5: Constraints and Contact
Lesson content:
Constraints
Tie Constraints
Rigid Bodies
Shell-to-solid Coupling Both interactive (IA) and keywords (KW) versions of the
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Contact workshop are provided. Complete only one.
Defining General Contact
Defining Contact Pairs
Contact Pair Surfaces
Local Surface Behavior
Relative Sliding of Points in Contact
Adjusting Initial Nodal Locations for Contact
Contact Output
Workshop 5: Seal Contact (IA)
Workshop 5: Seal Contact (KW)
2.5 hours
L6.1
Lesson 6: Introduction to Dynamics
Lesson content:
What Makes a Problem Dynamic?
Equations for Dynamic Problems
Linear Dynamics
Nonlinear Dynamics
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Comparing Abaqus/Standard and Abaqus/Explicit
Nonlinear Dynamics Example
Workshop 6: Dynamics (IA)
Workshop 6: Dynamics (KW)
Both interactive (IA) and keywords (KW) versions of the
workshop are provided. Complete only one.
2 hours
L7.1
Lesson 7: Using Abaqus/Explicit
Lesson content:
Overview of the Explicit Dynamics Procedure
Abaqus/Explicit Syntax
Rigid Bodies
Workshop 7: Contact with Abaqus/Explicit (IA)
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Workshop 7: Contact with Abaqus/Explicit (KW)
Both interactive (IA) and keywords (KW) versions of the
workshop are provided. Complete only one.
2 hours
L8.1
Lesson 8: Quasi-Static Analysis in Abaqus/Explicit
Lesson content:
Introduction
Solution Strategies
Quasi-Static Simulations Using Explicit Dynamics
Energy Balance
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Example: Load Rates
Example: Mass Scaling
Adaptive Meshing
Workshop 8: Quasi-Static Analysis (IA)
Workshop 8: Quasi-Static Analysis (KW)
Both interactive (IA) and keywords (KW) versions of the
workshop are provided. Complete only one.
2 hours
L9.1
Lesson 9: Combining Abaqus/Standard & Abaqus/Explicit
Lesson content:
Introduction
Abaqus Usage
Springback Calculation using Abaqus/Standard
Workshop 9: Import Analysis (IA)
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Workshop 9: Import Analysis (KW)
Both interactive (IA) and keywords (KW) versions of the
workshop are provided. Complete only one.
1 hour
A1.1
Appendix 1: Element Selection Criteria
Appendix content:
Elements
Structural (Shells and Beams) vs. Continuum Elements
Modeling Bending Using Continuum Elements
Stress Concentrations
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Contact
Incompressible Materials
Mesh Generation
Solid Element Selection Summary
1.5 hours
A2.1
Appendix 2: Contact Issues Specific to Abaqus/Standard
Appendix content:
Contact as Part of the Model Definition
Mesh Density Considerations
Contact Logic in Abaqus/Standard
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30 minutes
A3.1
Appendix 3: Contact Issues Specific to Abaqus/Explicit
Appendix content:
Contact Pairs as Part of the History Data
Enforcing the Contact Constraints
Double-Sided Contact
Initial Kinematic Compliance
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30 minutes
