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Abaqus:
Nonlinear Finite Element
Abaqus is the finite element analysis software of Dassault Systemes SIMULIA. The software suite delivers accurate, robust, high-performance solutions for challenging nonlinear problems, large-scale linear dynamics applications, and routine design simulations.
Main Capabilities
Linear and nonlinear analysis
Large deformations and contact simulations
Wide range of different analysis types
Python Scripting and GUI customization features
Wide range of nonlinear material possibilities
Solver customization using user subroutines
Abaqus/Standard:
Implicit Solver
Abaqus/Standard is the general-purpose finite element solver that employs an implicit integration scheme, Abaqus/Standard employs a solution technology ideal for static and low-speed dynamic events where highly accurate stress solutions are critically important.
Abaqus/Standard Capabilities
Static stress/displacement
Dynamic stress/displacement
Steady-state transport
Thermal-stress
Electromagnetic
Coupled pore fluid flow and stress
Mass diffusion
Acoustic and shock problems
Abaqus/Explicit:
Explicit Solver
Abaqus/Explicit is the general-purpose finite element program that employs explicit integration scheme to solve highly nonlinear systems with many complex contacts under transient loads.
Abaqus/Explicit Capabilities
Dynamic stress/displacement
Brief transient dynamic events
Severely nonlinear behavior
Coupled Eulerian-Lagrangian (CEL)
Quasi-static forming events
Discrete element
Eulerian analysis
Smoothed particle hydrodynamics (SPH)
Abaqus/CAE:
Abaqus Interface​
Abaqus/CAE enables users to leverage the complete range of Abaqus analysis functionality, such as acoustics, connectors, damage, fracture, and failure. Familiar Abaqus concepts such as steps, interactions, sections, and materials make the user interface highly intuitive.
Abaqus/CAE Capabilities
Geometry
Meshing
Contact
Advanced Materials
Loads
Boundary Conditions
Python Automation
Abaqus Report Generator