Using load data from txt file
Using load data from txt file
(OP)
Hello All,
I have Fx, Fy and Fz loads (in newtons) against time (in seconds) and need to load a component using this data. I am used to defining loads the standard way in Abaqus and never applied loads from this form before.
Each cylce is around 1.5s long so would also look to run this for quite a few number of cycles.
If its not too difficult to explain how to do this in Abaqus 6.9-1 could you please help?
Thanks
I have Fx, Fy and Fz loads (in newtons) against time (in seconds) and need to load a component using this data. I am used to defining loads the standard way in Abaqus and never applied loads from this form before.
Each cylce is around 1.5s long so would also look to run this for quite a few number of cycles.
If its not too difficult to explain how to do this in Abaqus 6.9-1 could you please help?
Thanks





RE: Using load data from txt file
Rob Stupplebeen
RE: Using load data from txt file
Time (s) Fx (N) Fy(N) Fz(N)
0.1 10 12 3
0.2 12 15 5
etc...
When you say create 3 loads, you mean in the CAE like applying a force? Also I am not used to applying amplitudes. I will check out the abaqus manuals to see if I can find some more help there too.
Thanks
RE: Using load data from txt file
For X
.1,10
.2,12
For Y
.1,12
.2,15
For Z
.1,3
.2,5
In each load you can specify the amplitude (it is a drop down in the load definition window.
I hope this helps.
Rob Stupplebeen
RE: Using load data from txt file
Yes problem is I have over 1000 time points, which would take a long time to input, I will have a go at placing this into the input file.
Thanks again
OptiEng
RE: Using load data from txt file
Rob Stupplebeen