Introduction, Spatial Modeling, and Execution 1 Introduction 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Abaqus syntax and conventions 1.3 Abaqus model definition 1.4 Parametric modeling 2 Spatial Modeling 2.1 Node definition 2.2 Element definition 2.3 Surface definition 2.4 Rigid body definition 2.5 Integrated output section definition 2.6 Nonstructural mass definition 2.7 Distribution definition 2.8 Display body definition 2.9 Assembly definition 2.10 Matrix definition 3 Job Execution 3.1 Execution procedures: overview 3.2 Execution procedures 3.3 Environment file settings 3.4 Managing memory and disk resources 3.5 Parallel execution 3.6 File extension definitions 3.7 FORTRAN unit numbers

Output 4 Output 4.1 Output 4.2 Output variables 4.3 The postprocessing calculator 5 File Output Format 5.1 Accessing the results file

Analysis Procedures, Solution, and Control 6 Analysis Procedures 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Static stress/displacement analysis 6.3 Dynamic stress/displacement analysis 6.4 Steady-state transport analysis 6.5 Heat transfer and thermal-stress analysis 6.6 Fluid dynamic analysis 6.7 Electrical analysis 6.8 Coupled pore fluid flow and stress analysis 6.9 Mass diffusion analysis 6.10 Acoustic and shock analysis 6.11 Abaqus/Aqua analysis 6.12 Annealing 7 Analysis Solution and Control 7.1 Solving nonlinear problems 7.2 Analysis convergence controls

Analysis Techniques 8 Analysis Techniques: Introduction 8.1 Introduction 9 Analysis Continuation Techniques 9.1 Restarting an analysis 9.2 Importing and transferring results 10 Modeling Abstractions 10.1 Substructuring 10.2 Submodeling 10.3 Generating global matrices 10.4 Symmetric model generation, results transfer, and analysis of cyclic symmetry models 10.5 Meshed beam cross-sections 10.6 Modeling discontinuities as an enriched feature using the extended finite element method 11 Special-Purpose Techniques 11.1 Inertia relief 11.2 Mesh modification or replacement 11.3 Geometric imperfections 11.4 Fracture mechanics 11.5 Hydrostatic fluid modeling 11.6 Surface-based fluid modeling 11.7 Mass scaling 11.8 Selective subcycling 11.9 Steady-state detection 12 Adaptivity Techniques 12.1 Adaptivity techniques: overview 12.2 ALE adaptive meshing 12.3 Adaptive remeshing 12.4 Analysis continuation after mesh replacement 13 Eulerian Analysis 13.1 Eulerian analysis 14 Multiphysics Analyses 14.1 Co-simulation 14.2 Sequentially coupled multiphysics analyses 15 Extending Abaqus Analysis Functionality 15.1 User subroutines and utilities 16 Design Sensitivity Analysis 16.1 Design sensitivity analysis 17 Parametric Studies 17.1 Scripting parametric studies 17.2 Parametric studies: commands

Materials 18 Materials: Introduction 18.1 Introduction 18.2 General properties 19 Elastic Mechanical Properties 19.1 Overview 19.2 Linear elasticity 19.3 Porous elasticity 19.4 Hypoelasticity 19.5 Hyperelasticity 19.6 Stress softening in elastomers 19.7 Viscoelasticity 19.8 Hysteresis 19.9 Rate sensitive elastomeric foams 20 Inelastic Mechanical Properties 20.1 Overview 20.2 Metal plasticity 20.3 Other plasticity models 20.4 Fabric materials 20.5 Jointed materials 20.6 Concrete 20.7 Permanent set in rubberlike materials 21 Progressive Damage and Failure 21.1 Progressive damage and failure: overview 21.2 Damage and failure for ductile metals 21.3 Damage and failure for fiber-reinforced composites 21.4 Damage and failure for ductile materials in low-cycle fatigue analysis 22 Hydrodynamic Properties 22.1 Overview 22.2 Equations of state 23 Other Material Properties 23.1 Mechanical properties 23.2 Heat transfer properties 23.3 Acoustic properties 23.4 Hydrostatic fluid properties 23.5 Mass diffusion properties 23.6 Electrical properties 23.7 Pore fluid flow properties 23.8 User materials

Elements 24 Elements: Introduction 24.1 Introduction 24.1.1 Element library: overview 24.1.2 Choosing the element's dimensionality 24.1.3 Choosing the appropriate element for an analysis type 24.1.4 Section controls 25 Continuum Elements 25.1 General-purpose continuum elements 25.2 Fluid continuum elements 25.3 Infinite elements 25.4 Warping elements 26 Structural Elements 26.1 Membrane elements 26.2 Truss elements 26.3 Beam elements 26.4 Frame elements 26.5 Elbow elements 26.6 Shell elements 27 Inertial, Rigid, and Capacitance Elements 27.1 Point mass elements 27.2 Rotary inertia elements 27.3 Rigid elements 27.4 Capacitance elements 28 Connector Elements 28.1 Connector elements 28.2 Connector element behavior 29 Special-Purpose Elements 29.1 Spring elements 29.2 Dashpot elements 29.3 Flexible joint elements 29.4 Distributing coupling elements 29.5 Cohesive elements 29.6 Gasket elements 29.7 Surface elements 29.8 Hydrostatic fluid elements 29.9 Tube support elements 29.10 Line spring elements 29.11 Elastic-plastic joints 29.12 Drag chain elements 29.13 Pipe-soil elements 29.14 Acoustic interface elements 29.15 Eulerian elements 29.16 User-defined elements

Prescribed Conditions 30 Prescribed Conditions 30.1 Overview 30.2 Initial conditions 30.3 Boundary conditions 30.4 Loads 30.5 Prescribed assembly loads 30.6 Predefined fields

Constraints 31 Constraints 31.1 Overview 31.2 Multi-point constraints 31.3 Surface-based constraints 31.4 Embedded elements 31.5 Element end release 31.6 Overconstraint checks

Interactions 32 Defining Contact Interactions 32.1 Overview 32.2 Defining general contact in Abaqus/Standard 32.3 Defining contact pairs in Abaqus/Standard 32.4 Defining general contact in Abaqus/Explicit 32.5 Defining contact pairs in Abaqus/Explicit 33 Contact Property Models 33.1 Mechanical contact properties 33.2 Thermal contact properties 33.3 Electrical contact properties 33.4 Pore fluid contact properties 34 Contact Formulations and Numerical Methods 34.1 Contact formulations and numerical methods in Abaqus/Standard 34.2 Contact formulations and numerical methods in Abaqus/Explicit 35 Contact Difficulties and Diagnostics 35.1 Resolving contact difficulties in Abaqus/Standard 35.2 Resolving contact difficulties in Abaqus/Explicit 36 Contact Elements in Abaqus/Standard 36.1 Contact modeling with elements 36.2 Gap contact elements 36.3 Tube-to-tube contact elements 36.4 Slide line contact elements 36.5 Rigid surface contact elements 37 Defining Cavity Radiation in Abaqus/Standard 37.1 Defining cavity radiation

Output Variable and Element Indexes Abaqus/Standard Output Variable Index Abaqus/Explicit Output Variable Index Abaqus/Standard Element Index Abaqus/Explicit Element Index