CESEMINARS 2021: The Pillars of Supremacy

Series # 5 Date: October 16, 2021

Title of the Webinar: Finite Element Analysis Time: 1:00-3:00 pm
for Geotechnical Structures Speaker: Engr. Katherine Magno-Landicho
Brief overview of the Discussion: What I have learned?
The discussion provided an introduction to How can it help in my life-long learning?
Finite Element Analysis using ABAQUS CAE, Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is the process of
wherein geotechnical concrete structures simulating the behavior of a part or assembly
were modelled and this was done so that we under given conditions so that it can be
can discover the behavior of the geotechnical assessed using the finite element method
concrete structures with internal anomalies – (FEM).
which were planar cavities, vertical cracks,
delamination and loss of stiffness and From the presentation, I learned that it is
thickness. important to learn ABAQUS CAE since:
 We can do building input files by hand
The flow of the discussion was as follows: for large or complex models that are
 Introduction to ABAQUS CAE too difficult
 Example Geotechnical Problem  Build most models very quickly
 Brief introduction about Geotechnical  Allows and gives you a method to
Concrete Structures import models created by other
 Internal Anomalies software packages; and
 Simulation of Geotechnical Concrete  Allows for Python scripting
Anomalies and Verification with Field
Application Also, it is important to note that ABAQUS has
no built-in system for units. So, it is
important to set the units first for
ABAQUS CAE – is a software that provides a consistency before proceeding to the
complete modelling and visualization modelling and simulation.
environment for ABAQUS analysis products.
I also learned from Engr. Magno-Landicho
An example of modelling and simulation that ABAQUS CAE is usually used during
using ABAQUS CAE was presented by Engr. impact assessment.
Magno-Landicho.

Prepared by:
Name: Cameron P. Dela Cruz
Student Number: 201511814