ABAQUS Advanced Structural Nonlinear Training

Summary of ABAQUS Advanced Structural Nonlinear Training

I. Core Course Objectives

Through the combination of theory and engineering cases, this course helps participants master the methods and skills of structural nonlinear analysis using ABAQUS software, and acquire the ability to solve structural nonlinear simulation and calculation problems in engineering.

II. Engineering Cases and Typical Problems

1. Engineering Cases: A total of 12 engineering cases are included, covering multiple scenarios such as element mechanism, stress analysis, meshing, dynamic simulation, and contact simulation.
2. Typical Problems: Focus on core difficulties including the solution of finite element basic equations for nonlinear problems, element formation mechanism, part assembly, meshing of complex structures, explicit dynamic solving, over-constraint problems, convergence issues, restart, comprehensive analysis of complex engineering, and application of nonlinear elements.

III. Core Knowledge Points

Centered around seven core modules: finite element theoretical basis, geometric modeling and meshing, dynamic analysis, contact analysis, hyperelastic analysis, elastoplastic analysis, and complex engineering analysis, systematically covering the full-process technical points of structural nonlinear analysis.

IV. Training Methods

1. Venue: Xi’an, with simultaneous online and offline teaching supported.
2. Start Time: Courses can be arranged at any time, and specific arrangements will be confirmed by staff.

V. Training Fees

1. 4,000 USD/person (Group discounts: 10% for 2 attendees, 15% for 3+; 10% for students/teachers with ID). Accommodation not included.
2. Optional Vocational Skills Certification (1,600 USD) issued by Boye Engineering Technology, valid for career advancement.

VI. Detailed Course Outline Modules

1. Finite Element Theoretical Basis and ABAQUS Operation Process

   • Training Objectives: Understand the basics of finite element structural nonlinearity, master the basic operation process of the software and common function modules.
   • Main Content: Weighted residual method and variational principle; convergence of finite element method; element average or node average of stress; sources of nonlinearity; basic finite element equations for nonlinear problems; modeling and analysis operation process of ABAQUS software; function modules of ABAQUS/CAE.
   • Corresponding Cases: Formation mechanism of triangular elements; stress analysis of mechanical parts.

2. Geometric Modeling and Meshing Technology

   • Training Objectives: Master part modeling and meshing methods, be familiar with element types, and be able to check and optimize element quality.
   • Main Content: Part creation skills; part assembly methods; definition of part properties; complex meshing skills in ABAQUS; selection skills of nonlinear element types; seed placement skills in ABAQUS analysis; mesh quality inspection and optimization.
   • Corresponding Cases: Modeling and assembly of support connection components; adaptive meshing of square plates.

3. Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis

   • Training Objectives: Master the operation methods of dynamic analysis, direct integration method, damping setting, and energy balance verification.
   • Main Content: Direct integration method for dynamic analysis; Rayleigh damping; explicit dynamic analysis step and field variable setting; verification of energy balance in visualization; nonlinear implicit-explicit conversion solving; law of velocity and energy changes during dropping process.
   • Corresponding Cases: Explicit dynamic analysis of disk-shaped parts; simulation analysis of mobile phone free drop process.

4. Contact Analysis

   • Training Objectives: Master the contact analysis process, correctly define contact pairs, and solve contact convergence problems.
   • Main Content: Contact analysis process; differences between Contact Pairs and General Contact; finite sliding and small sliding; distance or interference between contact surfaces; convergence problems in contact analysis; modeling of axisymmetric elements.
   • Corresponding Cases: Bearing contact analysis of large-span structures; simulation of shaft sleeve interference assembly process.

5. Elastoplastic Analysis

   • Training Objectives: Understand elastoplastic deformation behavior, master elastoplastic and hyperelastic material analysis methods and skills to solve convergence problems.
   • Main Content: Elastoplastic deformation behavior; elastoplastic analysis methods; convergence problem handling in elastoplastic analysis; submodel analysis technology; calculation methods of stress discontinuity and stress invariants; self-contact of hyperelastic materials.
   • Corresponding Cases: Simulation of bending forming process of special-shaped cross-section blanks; large deformation analysis of hyperelastic materials.

6. Comprehensive Analysis of Complex Engineering

   • Training Objectives: Master the calculation methods and skills for complex scenarios such as pre-tensioned bolts, pulleys, and bearings.
   • Main Content: Modeling methods for complex contact problems; different methods for generating components and positioning entities; applying bolt loads and defining contact interference; modeling methods for rotating cyclic symmetry structures; solutions for over-constraints; tetrahedral meshing skills and mesh quality improvement; restart analysis.
   • Corresponding Cases: Nonlinear contact analysis of pre-tensioned bolts; limit and fit analysis of pulleys and bearings under different temperatures.

VII. Additional Support Services

1. During the training, instructors will analyze practical problems raised by participants, conduct discussions and Q&A in class, and provide guidance to help solve technical difficulties in work (individual issues can be consulted after class).
2. Participants need to carefully fill in and timely feedback the demand survey form during registration to obtain targeted technical support.

VIII. Registration Methods

1. Online registration via QQ: Contact QQ: 540673737.
2. Download registration form: Click the training registration form at the top left of the webpage, fill it out, and send it to the email: 540673737@qq.com.
3. For details: Contact Teacher Tian at 150 2994 1570.

After successful registration, staff will confirm the registration information within 2 working days.

Contact:

Prof. Tian：WhatsApp：+86 15029941570 | Mailbox：540673737@qq.com