Training Course Descriptions
Element Selection in Abaqus
Objective:
Choosing an element is one of the most fundamental
questions that users must answer as they build a finite
element model. Many issues should be considered when
selecting an element, including:
- Is there contact in the model?
- Is the material behavior fully or nearly incompressible?
- Will the element bend during the analysis?
- Is the structure thick or thin?
- Will the mesh become severely distorted?
- What results are needed from the analysis?
- Is the analysis a static or dynamic simulation?
This course provides a brief overview of the
distinguishing characteristics of the wide range of
continuum and structural elements available in Abaqus
for stress analyses. It explains modeling features that may
cause certain types of elements to behave poorly.
Examples and workshops are used to illustrate the
consequences of choosing the incorrect elements for a
given problem.
Who should attend:
This course is recommended for engineers with
experience using Abaqus.
Agenda
To download a course overview in PDF format, click here. The overview
provides details of the topics covered in each lecture. Note that the actual
course agenda may vary depending on location.
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Stress analysis of a tie rod eyelet.
Abaqus provides you with a
wide array of elements to use in your models. The "Element
Selection" seminar explains the strengths and weaknesses of most
of the stress/displacement elements available in Abaqus.
Armed with this knowledge, you will be able to determine when a
certain element type should or should not be used in your models.
Course was last updated November 2009
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