Sometimes you may wish to simulate a process where various parts interact with one another. In such cases it is often impossible to rely on predefined loads and boundary conditions, since the exact points of contact are dependent on the solution. Including contact in your simulation can be a more realistic way to represent loadings. […]
Two new methods are available in Abaqus to couple analyses performed at different scales: mean field homogenisation (MFH) and FE-based Representative Volume Element (RVE). The objective is to predict the mechanical response of a structure using data from a smaller scale. These methods are particularly useful when studying complex materials or structures such as composite […]
July’s webinar will present the analysis types available in Abaqus, for evaluating the structural response under buckling, post buckling and collapse. Buckling is the sudden collapse of a structural member under axial compressive loading. The importance of accurately predicting buckling loads during design is paramount, since these loads are on most occasions lower than the […]
September's webinar is entitled 'Plug-ins and Python scripting in Abaqus’. It will be held on the 25th of September. Scripting is the easiest way to automate all the repetitive tasks. There is number of reasons why someone would like to avoid doing everything manually. Number one of course is that doing things manually is boring. […]
Adhesives have become a common joining method in industry but present particular challenges to the simulation engineer. The webinar will give an overview of some common methods for predicting stress states, deformation and failure on adhesively bonded joints. Contents: - Background to Adhesives - Materials Testing - Approaches to simulating adhesive joining - Analysis of […]
