Learn From the Experts Training With Simpleware
If you want to improve your knowledge of Simpleware software, Synopsys are running four interactive sessions this month - recommended if you want to catch up on image-based modelling.
30 mins each:
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software of interest to mechanicians
GetFEM: A high level multiphysics finite element framework
Dear mechanics community,
I would like to draw your attention to our recent publication about the opensource finite element framework GetFEM:
15 Minutes Webinar - How to Identify Part Defects with Image-Based Methods
Join us for this webinar on Wednesday, May 20th, where we'll be looking at methods for identifying part defacts using Simpleware software.
We'll look at an example of working with a machined simple hole plate (usually used for CT calibration) to focus on tools useful for Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and the production of manufactured parts. We will show automated tools for segmentation and correction, as well as surface deviation, shape fitting and measurement tools.
Learn more about how to take part in this webinar.
Webinar on Implant Selection and Positioning, Apr 29th, 2020
You are welcome to join this webinar on implant selection and positioning in Simpleware software. The 15-minute webinar shows some of the recent developments we've made in selecting and positioning CAD implants within computed tomography (CT) image data.
The webinar will look at the case of a CT torso scan to discuss different measurement techniques in Simpleware ScanIP, and how to create orthopedic models for 3D printing, Finite Element Analysis, and CAD.
Webinar on 3D Image-Based Reverse Engineering in Medical AM
You're invited to a webinar run by Synopsys Simpleware on April 22nd, where new trends in 3D image-based reverse engineering and medical additive manufacturing will be explored. The webinar will also look at a recent project with Nikon Metrology, Thornton Tomasetti, and 4WEB Medical.
You can find more information on how to join here
Question about wire model with beam element in ABAQUS
I want to do a finite element analysis of the braid vessel stent model with the B31 beam element and the explicit solver, and I find that the wires in the analysis are discontinuous. Should I add some constraints or cross-sectional connections?
I set the radial displacement of all the nodes, as usual the stent should be extended, but the result was not, and the lines became independent segments.
NURBS patches (IGA) in LS-Dyna
Hi,
I am trying to use iso-geometric elements in LS-Dyna with the keyword *ELEMENT_NURBS_SHELL_PATCH. The job manager terminates without mentioning where the errors are.
Can someone help me with this? A sample .k file using the above keyword will be helpful.
Thank you!
Regards,
Harsha Reddy
How do I count Keyword Blocks in the Abaqus input file?
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The Abaqus documentation, available here:
https://abaqus-docs.mit.edu/2017/English/SIMACAEMODRefMap/simamod-c-inp…
states the following:
Certain keywords must be used in conjunction with other keywords; forexample, the *ELASTIC and *DENSITY keywords must be used in conjunction with the *MATERIAL keyword. These related keywords must be grouped in a block in the input file; unrelated keywords cannot be specified within this block.
Abaqus nodes are missing degree of freedoms. ErrNodeMissingDofConstrDef
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Problem Description/Question:
I model a cantilever beam with 2D plane stress elements.
The left end of the beam is clampled (encastre).
In Step 1, I use a coupling constraint U2=coupled to apply a vertical load on the right (loaded) end of the model.
In Step 2, I use a different coupling constraint U1=coupled to apply a traction load on the loaded end of the model.
Each constrain is defined with different reference point, different surface, totally independent of each other.