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Training Course Descriptions
Crashworthiness Analysis with Abaqus
Objective:
This course is the ideal way to obtain a working
knowledge of how to use Abaqus for crashworthiness analysis.
The course covers the following topics:
- Abaqus fundamentals and input syntax
- General "automatic" contact modeling
- Element selection for crash
- Constraints and connections modeling
- Material models used in crash simulation
- Multiple mechanism damage and failure modeling
The course uses examples derived from actual industrial
applications to reinforce the concepts and issues discussed in
the lectures.
Who should attend:
New and experienced users of Abaqus who will perform structural crashworthiness or occupant safety simulations.
No previous knowledge of Abaqus is required, but knowlegde of finite elements and engineering mechanics is necessary.
The class is ideal for users who are already familiar with other crash codes and would like to transition to Abaqus.
The course does not cover the use of preprocessors and introduces you to the analysis capabilities of Abaqus using
the keyword interface.
Agenda (May vary with location)
Day 1 |
Introduction and Motivation
Setting up an Abaqus model
Explicit Dynamics in Abaqus
Contact Modeling
Workshop: Impact of a Dodge Caravan Bumper Against a Rigid Barrier
Element Technology
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Day 2 | Constraints and Connection Technology
Workshop: Crash Analysis of a Rail
Workshop: Door Pole-Intrusion Test
Workshop: Iltis All-Terrain Vehicle Curb Strike
Material Modeling
Progressive Damage and Failure
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Day 3 |
Occupant Safety
Workshop: Deployment of a Single Chamber Airbag
Workshop: Seatbelt Safety System
Advanced Analysis Techniques
Workshop: Side Impact Analysis of a Pickup Truck Using Submodeling Techniques
Output and Postprocessing
Workshop: Curved Beam Analysis
Translators
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Front Impact Crash Test - Courtesy of BMW
Gholami, T., J. Lescheticky, and R. Paßmann,
“Crashworthiness Simulation of Automobiles with Abaqus/Explicit,”ABAQUS Users' Conference, Munich, 2003.
Misuse Analysis - Courtesy of FIAT
Duni, E. et al., “Numerical Simulation of Full Vehicle Dynamic Behaviour Based on the Interaction Between
Abaqus/Standard and Explicit Codes,” Abaqus Users' Conference, Munich, 2003.
Lecture was last updated May 2007
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