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Standard vs Explicit

Standard vs Explicit

Standard vs Explicit

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I am fairly new to FEA and Abaqus and am having a little trouble wrapping my head around what is the practical difference between standard vs explicit.  

From what I understand standard is capable of handling compression simulations however for drop tests and crushing explicit is better suited.  How would one know what strain rates are better modeled in explicit?

I am not asking for a definite answer just some assistance in getting acquainted with the two analysis types.

Thanks

RE: Standard vs Explicit

My general rule of thumb is if you can assume quasi-static use standard.  If the contact or deformation is too nasty for standard switch to explicit.  I hope this helps.

Rob Stupplebeen

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