
Explore the full spectrum of Abaqus CAE analysis types, from linear static and nonlinear analysis to buckling, thermal, fatigue, and design optimization, plus CFD, crash, and NVH analyses.
Master Abaqus navigation by learning mouse functions: select and deselect with left click, rotate with ctrl+alt+left, zoom with the mouse roller, and pan with ctrl+alt+middle, plus view shortcuts.
Explore stresses and strain fundamentals, including direct stress, deformation, Hooke's law, the modulus of elasticity, Poisson's ratio, and the stress–strain behavior from tensile and shear tests.
Explore von mises stress and the distortion energy failure theory to predict material failure under combined stresses, using yield strength, ultimate strength, and the factor of safety for ductile materials.
Model a fixed 500 mm steel beam in Abaqus CAE as a 1-D wire with a 10×10 rectangular cross-section; define material, profile, orientation, and section, then assign and solve.
Learn to set up a 1-d beam analysis in Abaqus CAE: create instances, define a static axial loading step, apply boundary conditions and a concentrated force, mesh, and run.
Compare hand calculation results with Abaqus CAE for a 1-D beam, showing stress of 1000 megapascals and displacement of 2.381, and visualize undeformed and deformed shapes, stresses, and reaction forces.
Learn to edit abaqus inp files with notepad plus plus and textpad, duplicate the original file, and set aluminum elastic properties, including Young's modulus, for analysis.
Learn the essential abaqus file formats for preprocessing, solving, and postprocessing, including ci, inp, dat, msg, sta, odb, and res, and understand how these files drive abaqus cae analyses.
Configure Abaqus time stepping by mastering automatic versus fixed incrementation, initial and maximum increments, and convergence behavior in linear static analysis.
Model a 3d solid plate with a central hole in abaqus, fix it in all directions, apply 10 kN load in negative z, and analyze stress distribution and maximum deflection.
Analyze the plate with a hole in Abaqus CAE by visualizing stresses and deformation, exploring plot contour on deformed shape, max stress, animation, and probe values to interpret results.
Master mid-surfacing in abaqus to replace thin 3d plates with 2d mid-surface elements, reducing mesh size and time while maintaining accuracy for sheet metal and BIW components.
Solve a mid-surfacing problem in Abaqus by creating a steel shell with thickness 5, assigning sections, node sets and loads, then meshing with shell elements and analyzing stress results.
Apply kinematic coupling in Abaqus to analyze a plate with a hole, defining master node, load and node sets, and evaluating stress and deformation in a static analysis.
Apply multiple loads and boundary conditions in a single Abaqus CAE analysis, using the same step to apply horizontal and vertical forces at multiple nodes.
Explore how multi-step analysis in Abacus handles sequential loads and boundary conditions using the o.p parameter, choosing mod to carry forward or new to start fresh.
Discover how Abaqus outputs are defined and stored, including field and history outputs, element-based and nodal outputs, and common results like displacement, stress, and strain.
Solves a 2d truss with axial loading in Abaqus CAE, fixed and roller supports, 1 meter members, and discusses steel properties, a 5 mm cross-section, and section assignment.
Apply Abaqus CAE to analyze a truss member by generating a one element per member mesh, selecting t2d2 truss elements, and examining deformation, displacement, reaction forces, and stress results.
Hint- for surface traction, use concentrated force as this is 1D element.
perform a linear buckling analysis in Abaqus CAE on a fixed-bottom steel bar with a 5x5 cross section to determine the critical buckling load using a unit 1 N load.
Explore linear buckling analysis in Abaqus CAE by selecting a buckling step and configuring eigenvalue settings with Lanczos and Subspace solvers. Apply boundary conditions and a one newton surface load.
Explore linear buckling analysis in Abaqus by viewing eigenvalues and mode shapes, interpreting critical loads and deformed visuals to assess buckling behavior across multiple modes.
Apply heat conduction analysis in abaqus cae to a copper cylinder, using fourier's law q = k A dT/dx with boundary temps 400 K and 300 K.
Learn to set up a heat conduction analysis in Abaqus CAE, defining a steady-state step, boundary temperatures, meshing a cylindrical part, and querying node temperatures.
Demonstrates convection heat transfer analysis in Abaqus CAE, explaining Newton's law of cooling, heat transfer coefficient, and heat flux, and outlining a copper plate setup with conduction and convection.
solve a transient heat conduction problem in Abaqus CAE, modeling a heating element under a constant heat flux of 7500 w/m^2 with time-dependent temperature, while convection is neglected.
Learn to set up a transient heat conduction analysis in Abaqus CAE by defining initial and surface temperatures, a tetra mesh, and a heat flux for 400 seconds.
Explore viewing transient heat conduction results in Abaqus CAE by inspecting nodal temperatures, plotting deform shapes, and using show location options to identify maximum and minimum temperatures over time.
ABAQUS CAE is one of the most widely used Finite Element Analysis software in the world. ABAQUS was developed by Dassault SYSTEMS.
in this course, you will learn ABAQUS from basics to advance level.
the main content of this course is given below
1-D beam Analysis
Linear Static Analysis
Non-linear Analysis
Geometric non-linearity
material non-linearity
contact non-linearity
Buckling Analysis
Heat Transfer Problems
Conduction Analysis
Convection Analysis
Transient Heat Analysis Problem
Heat Generated Due to Friction
Dynamic Analysis
Modal Analysis
Frequency Response Analysis
Impact & drop test
safety analysis of Automotive crash box
Debugging the ABAQUS solutions
in this course, we will start with a very simple analysis. after that, we will move on to more complex problems.
you will get access to all the files that are used in this course along with the lectures.
in case of any query, feel free to contact me anytime.
Course language - English
software version - ABAQUS 2019
Course Requirements
Abaqus software
basic knowledge of mechanics of material, machine design, finite element analysis would be advantageous. however, I will also explain basic stuff during the course.
who should take this course
this course is for everyone who wants to learn Abaqus.
mechanical engineers
Design engineers
Master and PhD students
Simulation Engineers
why take this course
To Learn Finite element Analysis
To perform Real Life Problems & simulations
to get a job as CAE/ FEA engineers
confidentially specify ABAQUS on your resume