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Introduction to OpenSees: Open-Source FEA for Earthquake Engineering

Introduction to OpenSees   OpenSees (Open System for Earthquake Engineering Simulation) is an open-source software platform developed by the Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research Center (PEER). It is specifically designed for the finite element analysis (FEA) of structural and geotechnical systems,

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Unlocking the Future of Engineering Research: The Power of Raw Data Sharing

At EngineeringDownloads, we’re always looking for ways to help researchers work more efficiently. That’s why we’re proud to announce our collaboration with Raw Data Library (RDL), a game-changing platform that’s solving one of academia’s biggest challenges – access to raw

OpenSees software simulation of nonlinear seismic response in a reinforced concrete frame
OpenSees for Structural Analysis

OpenSees (Open System for Earthquake Engineering Simulation) is an open-source software framework developed primarily for nonlinear structural and geotechnical analysis, with a strong emphasis on earthquake engineering. Developed at UC Berkeley’s Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research Center (PEER), it provides a

My FEM Software Journey: The Good, The Bad & The “Aha!” Moments

I’ve been quiet for a while, but for good reason—more on that later. Today, I’m sharing the messy, challenging, and surprisingly fulfilling path I took to learn commercial FEM software. If you’re navigating the same struggles in your FEM software

Abaqus or ANSYS : Which one is better?
Which one is better? Abaqus or ANSYS?

As an engineer, we need to build a model to simulate a process so we can save many and reduce processing time. For this aim, we need to use conventional solvers such as Abaqus, ANSYS, Solidwork (I know, Solidwork solver

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Introduction to OpenSees: Open-Source FEA for Earthquake Engineering

Introduction to OpenSees   OpenSees (Open System for Earthquake Engineering Simulation) is an open-source software platform developed by the Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research Center (PEER). It is specifically designed for the finite element analysis (FEA) of structural and geotechnical systems,

Raw Data Library (RDL) logo, engineering research dataset
Unlocking the Future of Engineering Research: The Power of Raw Data Sharing

At EngineeringDownloads, we’re always looking for ways to help researchers work more efficiently. That’s why we’re proud to announce our collaboration with Raw Data Library (RDL), a game-changing platform that’s solving one of academia’s biggest challenges – access to raw

OpenSees software simulation of nonlinear seismic response in a reinforced concrete frame
OpenSees for Structural Analysis

OpenSees (Open System for Earthquake Engineering Simulation) is an open-source software framework developed primarily for nonlinear structural and geotechnical analysis, with a strong emphasis on earthquake engineering. Developed at UC Berkeley’s Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research Center (PEER), it provides a

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Introduction to OpenSees: Open-Source FEA for Earthquake Engineering

Introduction to OpenSees   OpenSees (Open System for Earthquake Engineering Simulation) is an open-source software platform developed by the Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research Center (PEER). It is specifically designed for the finite element analysis (FEA) of structural and geotechnical systems,

Raw Data Library (RDL) logo, engineering research dataset
Unlocking the Future of Engineering Research: The Power of Raw Data Sharing

At EngineeringDownloads, we’re always looking for ways to help researchers work more efficiently. That’s why we’re proud to announce our collaboration with Raw Data Library (RDL), a game-changing platform that’s solving one of academia’s biggest challenges – access to raw

OpenSees software simulation of nonlinear seismic response in a reinforced concrete frame
OpenSees for Structural Analysis

OpenSees (Open System for Earthquake Engineering Simulation) is an open-source software framework developed primarily for nonlinear structural and geotechnical analysis, with a strong emphasis on earthquake engineering. Developed at UC Berkeley’s Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research Center (PEER), it provides a

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Linking Abaqus and FORTRAN: A Step-by-Step Guide

In this tutorial, we aim to explain the first step of subroutine programming in the Abaqus software, which is linking the Abaqus software and FORTRAN compiler. You can watch the video tutorial for additional tips, more detailed explanations, and a

Goldak Heat Input Model in Abaqus
Goldak Heat Input Model for Welding and Additive Manufacturing

Introduction In the present blog post, we explore the complexities of simulating Additive Manufacturing (AM) through Abaqus, under the guidance of Saman Hosseini. Specifically, our attention centers on incorporating the Goldak heat source model to conduct an in-depth examination of

Specialized Plasticity Models in Abaqus
Plastic behavior in ABAQUS-2: Specialized Plasticity Models

Introduction In our previous blog, we delved into the fascinating world of plastic behavior models, focusing on their application to metals and general materials. Now, get ready to take your understanding to the next level as we turn our attention

Plastic behavior in ABAQUS-1: Metals and General Materials

Different material behaviors The material library in Abaqus provides a wide range of options for modeling various engineering materials, such as metals, plastics, rubbers, foams, composites, granular soils, rocks, plain and reinforced concrete, and also different material behavior models including

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Troubleshooting Guide for Common Errors When Linking Abaqus with FORTRAN Compiler – Part 2

  Introduction Welcome back! In Part 1, we walked you through the initial steps of linking Abaqus with a FORTRAN compiler, tackling some of the most common errors you might encounter. But sometimes, the journey to a smooth integration involves

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Troubleshooting Guide for Common Errors When Linking Abaqus with FORTRAN Compiler – Part 1

    Introduction So, you’ve just installed Abaqus and a Fortran compiler, eager to dive into complex simulations and number-crunching. But wait! Something’s gone awry. Consequently, you’re hitting roadblocks, and error messages are popping up like dandelions in spring. Abaqus

Additive Manufacturing in Abaqus
Additive Manufacturing

Introduction to Additive Manufacturing Additive Manufacturing (AM), commonly known as 3D printing, is a revolutionary approach to fabricating physical objects. Unlike traditional subtractive manufacturing methods, which remove material to shape an object, AM builds parts directly from digital models by

ALE adaptive meshing in Abaqus
Mastering ALE Adaptive Meshing in Abaqus: A Comprehensive Guide

Introduction Arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian (ALE) adaptive meshing is a pivotal technique in computational mechanics, effectively blending the advantages of both Eulerian and Lagrangian meshing methods. This hybrid approach is particularly beneficial in Abaqus, a leading finite element analysis software, enabling robust

Restarting an Abaqus Analysis
Restarting an Abaqus Analysis: A Comprehensive Guide

What Is a Restart in Abaqus Analysis? Abaqus allows you to continue a previously halted analysis by initiating a restart. This process depends on having its files from the prior analysis. These files must be specified before the initial run

Goodman vs Gerber: Fatigue Life Estimation
Fatigue Life Estimation: Goodman vs. Gerber Correction Methods

        Fatigue life estimation is critical in engineering applications where components endure alternating stresses over time. This tutorial explores how Goodman and Gerber correction methods are used to estimate fatigue life for a rotating shaft, providing a

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