Tema:

Finite Element Analysis with Abaqus

Part 3: Real models - animations
* Lectures prepared by Dr. Roman Arciniega for the course “Advanced Topics of Matrix Structural 1
Analysis”.
 Abaqus capability:

o Complex mesh modeling capability (engine)

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 o Drop test of a cell phone

Transient problems solved with Abaqus/Explicit

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 o Reactor pressure vessel

The model is based on the

Shipping port reactor. control rod drive
Considers the following mechanism
penetration
thermal effects:
conduction through the metal,
thermal interactions between closure
different parts hardware

The reactor operation (steady-

state response) is followed
with a rapid cool-down
process (transient response).
outlet nozzle

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inlet nozzle temperature distribution
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during operation
 o FSI examples (couple eulerian –lagrangian
formulation

Vortex Induced Vibrations in a Flexible Structure

Transient analysis using

Abaqus/Standard and AcuSolve

Flexible Flap in an Airflow

Transient analysis using

Abaqus/Explicit and STAR-CD
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 o Tank sloshing due to impact loads

Tankers carrying liquids need to withstand impact loads during

transportation.
The liquid is responsible for a significant portion of the container loading
Can lead to tank rupture and potential spillage problems
Modeling challenges:
Highly dynamic event in both the fluid and the container
Damage and failure of the interface material

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 o Heavy ball drops into tank of water

Fine mesh
(315,801 elements)

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 o Full vehicle analysis: Front impact crash test

Frontal crash tests are a good measure of a vehicle's structural

design and integrity. These tests also provide very high
deceleration forces to the test dummies and are well suited to
the evaluation of occupant restraint systems such as seat belts
and air bags.

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