Full 3D failure visualization in Abaqus without predefined cracks Failure analysis plays a critical role in modern engineering, where predicting material and structural breakdown can directly influence product safety, certification, and design longevity. Abaqus offers a powerful suite of tools to simulate fracture behavior without needing assumptions about crack paths or predefined damage zones. This enables engineers to make smarter decisions based on physics-driven outcomes

DEM simulation of a spud can penetrating a seabed with dynamic rock fill Simulating Granular Particle Behavior With Abaqus/Explicit Granular materials, such as rock fill, shot peening media, or pharmaceutical granules, don’t  behave like typical solids. Their bulk response isn’t governed by internal deformation, but by frictional contact and motion between rigid particles. For these cases, the Discrete Element Method (DEM) in Abaqus/Explicit offers a purpose-built approach to

Left: Scalars computed before averaging. Right: Scalars computed after averaging in Abaqus Optimizing Simulation Results: Which Averaging Method to Choose  When running simulations in Abaqus, interpreting results accurately is crucial for understanding material behavior and performance under load. This post explains the difference between two Abaqus/Viewer options: "Compute scalars before averaging" and "Compute scalars after averaging," and how each choice affects your resul

Simulated deformation of fluid-filled containers using Abaqus fluid–structure interaction (FSI) tools. Many engineering systems are influenced by more than one physical phenomenon. Whether it’s thermal expansion, fluid flow, or electromagnetic forces, accurately predicting product behavior requires more than just structural simulation. Abaqus provides a unified platform where multiple physics interact seamlessly, helping you simulate complex real-world conditions with confide

Visualizing contact between twisted cylindrical parts in Abaqus. Contact interactions are central to many engineering simulations, whether you're modeling brakes, gears, crash events, or manufacturing processes. Misrepresenting contact behavior can lead to inaccurate results and product failure. Abaqus provides a powerful and efficient approach to simulate these interactions with high reliability. Benefit 2: Contact Modeling In complex assemblies, components rarely operate in

Nonlinear deformation and stress visualization in a bolted joint using Abaqus Capturing real-world product behavior requires more than basic linear assumptions. Most engineering scenarios involve complexity, including large deformations, material yielding, and evolving contact conditions. That is why Abaqus was built as a nonlinear solver from the very beginning. This post highlights how Abaqus manages nonlinearity and why that matters for accurate simulation results. Benefit

Detailed Abaqus mesh of a shaft assembly using efficient substructures. Complex simulations don’t always require detailed analysis across the entire structure. In many engineering workflows, only a specific region needs fine resolution, while the rest of the model can remain simplified. Abaqus offers tools to help you balance accuracy and performance by focusing computational effort where it truly matters. Benefit 3: Efficient Substructures  Large finite element models often

Clear visualization of simulation results is key to understanding and communicating insights. In Abaqus, the legend is a vital part of the postprocessing display, showing stress or other field quantities. Precise legend scaling isn’t just cosmetic—it helps maintain numerical clarity during postprocessing. Default stress legend in Abaqus displaying von Mises stress values in Pascals. The Challenge: Customizing Legend Values in Abaqus By default, Abaqus displays stress values i

Automating the Abaqus installation using command line. Installing Abaqus manually on multiple systems is time-consuming and inconsistent. Whether you're setting up lab environments, refreshing engineering workstations, or managing HPC clusters, silent installation allows you to automate the process with zero user interaction, ensuring repeatability and control.  Download the Correct Release and Hot Fix Before you begin, make sure you’re using the exact version of Abaqus that

Adjusting license configuration files is essential when updating Abaqus license servers or switching license types. In the dynamic landscape of software licensing, companies occasionally transition their Abaqus license servers or migrate from FlexNet to DSLS. These changes require users to update their local license configuration files to ensure Abaqus continues to operate correctly. This post provides a clear overview of where to find and edit the license settings based on y