Structural Engineering Abaqus Tutorials

🎓 Course Overview:

Welcome to the "Structural Engineering Abaqus Tutorial" - the definitive course for anyone looking to master real-life structural engineering scenarios using Abaqus. This comprehensive guide is meticulously crafted for mechanical and civil engineering students aiming to deepen their understanding of finite element analysis (FEA). 🏭🚀

What You'll Achieve:

• Real-World Exposure: Dive into a wide array of concrete beams, columns, and other structural elements under various loading conditions.
• Practical Skills: Learn the art of modelling, analyzing, and interpreting results with hands-on examples.
• In-Depth Theories: Grip the underlying concepts behind input parameters and material properties.
• Exclusive Content: This course is sequentially structured for optimal learning; each section builds upon the previous one to ensure a solid foundation of knowledge. 📚

Section Breakdown:

1. Course Overview: A brief introduction to what you can expect from this tutorial.
2. 3-Point Bending of Concrete Beams: Introduction to modelling concrete beams, reinforcing with steel bars, strips, CFRP, and metal foam. Two assignments to test your skills. 🧮🏗️
   • Concrete Damaged Plasticity (CDP) & Hashin damage criteria for composites
3. Compressive Loading on Concrete Columns: Modelling concrete columns, reinforcing with CFRP and steel bars/strips, and understanding the effects of loading and reinforcement. 🏫✨
4. Healing of Damaged Columns: Simulating damage to a column, applying repair using CFRP, and re-applying loads to demonstrate restoration. 🤝🛠️
5. Combined Analysis of Beams & Columns under Cyclic Loading: A look at the interplay between beams and columns under cyclic loads. 🔄🌊
6. Tensile Loading Applications: Four practical examples using Abaqus to explore ductile and shear damage theories. 💪📈
7. Impact Loading on Concrete Plates: Three simulations involving different types of projectiles, importing damage criteria, and understanding the impact mechanics. 🚀🔨
8. Thermal Behaviour under Impact Loading: Incorporating temperature effects into your impact loading analysis. 🔥🍫
9. Phone Drop Simulation: A fun example demonstrating low-velocity impact simulation with the Johnson-cook damage model. 📱🎮
10. Crack Growth in Concrete Beams: Utilizing the Extended Finite Element Method (XFEM) to study crack propagation under bending conditions in both 2D and 3D scenarios. 🪨🔧
11. Background Information on Damage Models: A comprehensive review of all the damage models discussed throughout the course. 📚🤝

Course Notes:

• This tutorial is for dedicated students; it provides a deep dive into practical understanding with insights not found elsewhere. 🧠💎
• Abaqus Version: The course uses Abaqus version 6.14.1. You'll need at least this version or later to work with the provided files. 🖥️🔄
• Cautionary Note: These examples are for educational purposes and should be validated by the user for any specific application. The author accepts no responsibility for any errors or misinterpretations arising from the course content. ✍️🔎
• Copyright Notice: This course material is copyrighted and unauthorized distribution or reproduction is prohibited. 📝©

Enjoy Your Learning Journey!

This tutorial is designed to be both informative and engaging, ensuring that you not only learn the ropes of Abaqus but also understand the theoretical underpinnings behind each analysis. Whether you're a student, engineer, or just curious about the world of FEA, this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to tackle complex structural problems with confidence. 🎓💪

Feedback Welcome!

Should you have any suggestions or observations that could enhance the quality of this course, please don't hesitate to reach out. Your input is invaluable as I strive to keep this tutorial at the cutting edge of educational content. 💌📈

• Armin