Appendix B, “Creating and Analyzing a Simple Model in ABAQUS/CAE,” explains how to create and analyze a very simple model composed of only one part. In this advanced tutorial for the experienced ABAQUS user you will create and analyze a more complex model. The model is more complex on two levels:
It consists of three different parts and three different part instances rather than just one. This tutorial illustrates how you position instances of these parts to create the assembly and how you define contact between surfaces of the assembly.
It includes parts that you will draw using advanced sketching techniques. You will learn how sketches, datum geometry, and partitions combine to define the features that make up individual parts. You will also learn how you can modify a part by editing a feature and how modified parts are regenerated.
As in Appendix B, “Creating and Analyzing a Simple Model in ABAQUS/CAE,” you will apply section properties, loads, and boundary conditions to the model; you will also mesh the model, configure the analysis, and run the analysis job. At the end of the tutorial you will view your analysis results. The entire tutorial takes approximately three hours to complete.
This tutorial assumes that you are familiar with the techniques described in Appendix B, “Creating and Analyzing a Simple Model in ABAQUS/CAE,” including the following:
Using the view manipulation tools to rotate and zoom an object in the viewport.
Following the prompts in the prompt area.
Using the mouse to select menu items, toolbox items, and items within the viewport.