Preprocessing—creating the model with Abaqus/CAE

In this section we discuss how to use Abaqus/CAE to create the entire model for this simulation. Abaqus provides scripts that replicate the complete analysis model for this problem. Run one of these scripts if you encounter difficulties following the instructions given below or if you wish to check your work. Scripts are available in the following locations:

  • A Python script for this example is provided in Connecting lug. Instructions on how to fetch the script and run it within Abaqus/CAE are given in Example Files.

  • A plug-in script for this example is available in the Abaqus/CAE Plug-in toolset. To run the script from Abaqus/CAE, select Plug-insAbaqusGetting Started; highlight Connecting lug; and click Run. For more information about the Getting Started plug-ins, see Running the Getting Started with Abaqus examples.


In this section:

Starting Abaqus/CAE
Defining the model geometry
Defining the material and section properties
Creating an assembly
Defining steps and specifying output requests
Prescribing boundary conditions and applied loads
Designing the mesh: partitioning and creating the mesh
Creating, running, and monitoring a job