Abaqus suitable for non PhD?
Abaqus suitable for non PhD?
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I need to begin to venture into analysis of elastomers. I have only used (hate to admit it) Mechanica to date along with some experimentation using Ansys. Abaqus keeps coming up when I search for elastomer FEA. Problem is, I am not a PhD...only a B.SC ME. I have what I consider a good background in strength of materials which should be a starting point, but I've purged the advanced calculus shortly after leaving university. We are getting loads of DMTA data characterizing our elastomers so I think I have good material property data. Our "typical" problem is not large strain, includes some temperature loads and contact analysis with a steel part. The ultimate would be to predict some operating temperature that incorporates hysteretic heating, and time dependent pressure loads.
I know it's a general question with little in the way of specifics, but do you think Abaqus is an option for me? If not, any suggestions on a more suitable package?
Thank You
I know it's a general question with little in the way of specifics, but do you think Abaqus is an option for me? If not, any suggestions on a more suitable package?
Thank You





RE: Abaqus suitable for non PhD?
RE: Abaqus suitable for non PhD?
On your particular job, ABAQUS is definitely the tool for you. It has fantastic contact, medium-high quality elastomer models, elastomeric test data correlation facilities, hysteretic heating - the whole shooting match.
Although ABAQUS is well thought out and straightforward to use, what you are proposing is right at the top end of analysis complexity (for any FE package). You will need help and training to use do this properly. As a tool for the future I highly recomend it but don't expect miracles in 3 weeks, you will have to put in a significant effort to learn how to use it. I strongly agree with SWComposites about the 'tricks of the trade' issues in contact modelling.
RE: Abaqus suitable for non PhD?
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RE: Abaqus suitable for non PhD?
RE: Abaqus suitable for non PhD?
RE: Abaqus suitable for non PhD?
RE: Abaqus suitable for non PhD?
RE: Abaqus suitable for non PhD?