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Ansys Non Linear ANALYSIS

Submitted by _shyam_shankar on
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When Working on Ansys Non Linear Static Structural Analysis, I couldn't comprehen while defining and assigning material properties to corrosponding bodies.

When I give different random values for density in Engineering Data and runing the jobs parallely the results look SIMILAR for all the independent values, I couldn't fish out on what basis do the software is giving out results.

Which IDE are you using for ABAQUS coding

Submitted by Xiaofei Hu on
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IDE is the environment where we code, we have VS2008 for c++/c ... coding, and we also have "Qt creator" for qt related c++ coding. Do you have any idea on a friendly IDE for ABAQUS coding?

Simpleware Case Study: Total Hip Replacement Implant Positioning

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Positioning hip implants poses a number of challenges, particularly in terms of getting bone and implant contact right. While experimental testing can be costly, image-based modelling can be very effective at predicting the best and worst positions for implants. 

ABAQUS: nice colorbar ranges

Submitted by Lance C. Hibbeler on
I have produced a python script that automates setting up reasonable values in the ABAQUS/CAE colorbar, basically setting up Tecplot functionality.  After executing the script from File->Run Script, you have access to a function that you can call in the built-in interpreter,

>>> SetContourRange(minval, maxval)

Simpleware Case Study: Evaluating Wheelchair Cushion Designs

Submitted by Simpleware on

In this study, researchers at Tel Aviv University and ROHO Inc. analysed how wheelchair cushion design affects the risk of pressure ulcers. MRI data of a male subject was used to generate a robust 3D model in Simpleware software for Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of stresses in FEBio. Comparisons were made between different types of wheelchair cushions to determine how they respond to pressures. The study was successful at evaluating the effectiveness of FE modelling for studying interactions between wheelchair users and equipment.

cdmHUB: Publish and Run Composites Simulation Tools In the Cloud

Submitted by Wenbin Yu on
We recently launched the Composites Design and Manufacturing HUB (cdmHUB.org), a community-driven, collaborative platform that has the unique capability to let users to freely publish and run simulation codes in the cloud in addition to all the social network functionalities (blogging, questions/answers, groups, etc.).

Difficulties with User Subroutines in ABAQUS

Submitted by rwk6aw on
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Hi,

 

I'm a relatively new ABAQUS user, and have been experiencing some troubles with user subroutines (specifically UMAT's).

 

At the moment, I am trying to implement a tutorial UMAT available at this site: http://www.eng.ox.ac.uk/NP/ICP/

 

I'm working with elastic.f and elas_axiforce.inp.  I've modified elas_axiforce.inp to have the lines for DEPVAR.

I'm using a linux operating system, with my .inp, .f, and .env files all in the same working directory.

 

Simpleware Case Study: Vertebral Endplate Morphology and Permeability

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This study used Simpleware software and ANSYS Fluent to investigate the transport properties of the bony endplate (BEP). Understanding the BEP is important when considering fluid and nutrient exchanges between vertebra and intervertebral discs (IVDs. uCT and CFD were combined to evaluate the 3D microstructure and resistance to fluid flow of the BEP, resulting in a calculation of tissue permeability. The results demonstrated the value of image-based modelling and CFD for analysis of complex processes within the human body.

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