The co-simulation technique is
a multiphysics capability that provides run-time coupling of
Abaqus
analysis programs. You can divide a model into multiple domains and use
different analysis programs to obtain solutions for each domain. For
Abaqus/Standard
to
Abaqus/Explicit
co-simulation, each
Abaqus
analysis operates on a complementary section of the model domain where it is
expected to provide the more computationally efficient solution. For example,
Abaqus/Standard
provides a more efficient solution for light and stiff components, while
Abaqus/Explicit
is more efficient for solving complex contact interactions.
You define the interface region across which fields are exchanged and the
coupling schemes. For more information, see
Structural-to-structural co-simulation.