3D solid in Abaqus
3D solid in Abaqus
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Hi,
I'm modeling breast reduction surgery and developed a methodology to get x-y-z coordinates of the surface of female breast. Do anybody know how can I create a part model in Abaqus, considering the "true" coordinates? I think it can't be created by extrusion or revolution, don't you?
Thanks a lot, Cristina
I'm modeling breast reduction surgery and developed a methodology to get x-y-z coordinates of the surface of female breast. Do anybody know how can I create a part model in Abaqus, considering the "true" coordinates? I think it can't be created by extrusion or revolution, don't you?
Thanks a lot, Cristina





RE: 3D solid in Abaqus
I assume you are using ABAQUS/CAE for the input modelling. Unfortunatly CAE has quite poor facilities for directly creating complex surfaces. The only practical way of getting your data into CAE is to use a proper CAD package to define the surface as a NURB or as facets and then to import this into CAE.
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RE: 3D solid in Abaqus
I think it´s a good idea and I´m going to try it soon. Thanks! I´ll notice you when I get results.
Cristina
RE: 3D solid in Abaqus
RE: 3D solid in Abaqus
RE: 3D solid in Abaqus
ABAQUS/CAE can read:
IGES, STEP, ACIS (.sat), Ideas, Catia, Pro/E, and Parasolid based geometry
It can also convert Nastran bulk data decks into ABAQUS input decks (.inp)
In 6.3 /CAE lofting is available, but only through the scripting interface. If you're an advanced user, I highly reccomend taking a look at the scripting command reference -- there is a lot there that hasn't been implemented graphically yet!
Based on what's in the scripting manual, I would expect a lofting GUI to be included in 6.4 /CAE.
Good luck on your project, and don't hesitate to contact your local office for help.