PREREQUISITES: This course is recommended for engineers with experience using Abaqus/Standard.
DESCRIPTION: This course provides an in-depth discussion on solving non-linear problems in Abaqus/Standard with an emphasis on modeling and convergence-related issues for contact. Engineers at Abaqus have developed many techniques and guidelines for solving challenging contact problems.
Convergence issues related to complicated material models and geometrically unstable behavior are also covered. Many years of practical experience in understanding and resolving convergence issues have been condensed into this course.
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Modeling Contact and Resolving Convergence Issues with Abaqus
Classroom Style Training
Private Training
Classroom Style Training
Private Training
Lesson 1:
Introduction to Nonlinear FEA
Lesson 2:
Contact Workflow
Lesson 3:
Nonlinear FEA with Abaqus/Standard
Lesson 4:
Why Abaqus Fails to Converge
Lesson 5:
Surface based contact
Lesson 6:
Solution of Unstable Problems
Lesson 7:
Contact Properties
Lesson 8:
Convergence Problems: Element Behavior
Lesson 9:
Convergence Problems: Materials
Lesson 10:
Interference Fits
Lesson 11:
Convergence Problems: Constraints and Loading
Lesson 12:
Modeling Tips