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Sharing Material Test Data

This page serves as an overview and summary of material test data that we can share with each other. Often times it is hard to find the right set of test data to calibrate a particular material model. We hope that you might also contribute some test data to this pool of shared test data. The links below will take you to individual posts that contain test data for a particular material. We will continue to add to this post with additional test data as it becomes available. Please contact me if

DMA test data, Frequency-sweep plus Dyn Strain-sweep, v2

Aka: Calibration and material modeling of the Payne Effect This test data is digitized from the paper: On the dynamical behavior of filled rubbers at different temperatures: Experimental characterization and constitutive modeling by DeLattre, et al. In this paper, a butadiene rubber filled with carbon black is considered. The original post from 5 years ago is here. Someone recently pointed out an error I made by not making the dynamic strain values peak-to-peak. That error is corrected in

DMA test data, Frequency-sweep plus Dyn Strain-sweep, v1

Aka: Calibration and material modeling of the Payne Effect This test data is digitized from the paper: On the dynamical behavior of filled rubbers at different temperatures: Experimental characterization and constitutive modeling by DeLattre, et al. In this paper, a butadiene rubber filled with carbon black is considered. The test data is attached in an Excel file. The paper only showed storage modulus, not the loss modulus or tan delta. The Excel file shows the data arranged in two

Training Module Loading Issues

Hi. I am wondering if anyone have this similar issue and how did you solve it. When accessing the training module, the screen remains on blank and fails to load the content when played. best, Jerome.

SIMULIA EURONORTH Regional User Meeting: A sneak peek at our guest speaker lineup! 👀

Confirmed Customer Speakers! While we finalize the full 2026 EuroNorth Regional User Meeting agenda, we are excited to introduce our first confirmed customer speakers joining us in Göteborg: Robert Luo | Trelleborg: Fatigue crack evaluation for antivibration components Jan Schröder | Dresden University of Technology: Modeling Yarn using Nonlinear Beam Elements Freysteinn Viðarsson | TERASi: Automated Design and Optimization of Phased Array Antennas Full Agenda Coming Soon! Watch

Spring Compression

Hello guys, My problem is to compress a spring which has an unstable behaviour. I would like to bring it at solid length but the run die prematurely. My approach is the classic "Static, General" procedure and I afraid the Riks procedure is more appropriate. I'm not familiar with that procedure. Is there anybody who can help me in order to carried out the problem? Do you need any detalis? Regards, Lorenzo

Linear Perturbation Buckling Analysis with Contacts

Hello Simulia community, In my FE model I have an analytical rigid surface contacting a shell model using 'General Contact'. I am performing linear perturbation Eigenvalue buckling analysis using subspace solver (because of presence of Contacts). I have created an intermediate step in which a displacement load is applied to ensure surfaces are contacting, followed by the Buckle step. The NLGEOM is ON because of Contacts. The resulting mode shapes and eigenvalues seems absurd. I am doubting this

Why am I getting an error for another user modifying my files in session when I am the only user?

I am getting the following error requiring a global refresh and loss of progress fairly regularly: Problem : The object has been modified by another user since you opened it Advice : Update data with Global refresh before switch Can someone advise what to do to a) prevent this from occuring and b) to continue the save without losing local changes? I am only briefly familier with 3D Experience and change management from within a Solidworks context. Thanks for your help, Alfie

CEL simulation

Deas, Could you please advise what modelling or numerical issues might cause unrealistically large tunnel liner deformation in my Abaqus CEL blast simulation?

AFSD, FSW,

I am doing Additive Friction Stir Deposition Simulation using CEL approach in ABAQUS which involve high strain rate plastic deformation, detachment of mesh and Deposition over the substrate but getting the Excessive deformation error. How to resolve it?

Jorgen Bergström's Three Network Model (TNM aka TN model)

Quote from Jorgen Bergström : User-subroutines were recently published on the SIMULIA Knowledge-Base to allow the Abaqus PRF model to replicate Bergström's Three Network Model. Let us call this the "PRF_TNM" model. Abaqus solver 2025 HF1 or later can be used. This post describes how the 3DExperience Material Calibration App can be used to calibrate the PRF_TNM model. I will be showing this with the development version of the app, and this capability will be released as of R2026x FD01.

Fluid Dynamics Engineer (FMK)

Hi everyone, I’m currently working on a CFD study of a rear wing with a DRS system in Fluid Dynamics Engineer (FMK) on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. My goal is not only to simulate the wing in two fixed positions (DRS open and DRS closed), but ideally to model the actual opening/closing motion of the flap during the simulation. So far, I have only been able to set up steady and transient cases in a general sense, but I cannot find a clear workflow or option that allows me to define a moving

Hashin Damage Error with C3D8R & Delamination Modeling in Abaqus

I am simulating a CFRP composite hydraulic cylinder under internal pressure in Abaqus. Initially, I used C3D8R solid elements with composite lay up and defined Hashin damage, but encountered the error that Hashin is not compatible with these elements. Can anyone guide me to overcome this error in Abqus. What is the best way to model delamination in solid composite models?

On-demand Tech Talk | Virtual Twins For Trustworthy Physics Based AI

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Defining shear curve directly in Abaqus

Hi, I am currently simulating a bonded composite joint in Abaqus. The adhesive layer is very flexible and exhibits non‑linear plasticity. When I use the tensile test data of the adhesive in my material model, the simulation results do not match the experimental behaviour, likely because the adhesive responds quite differently in the actual joint configuration. To improve the accuracy, I would like to use shear properties obtained directly from the joint tests. However, I cannot find an Abaqus

What's new with IVCAD Suite 2025

✅ IVCAD Suite Key Highlights & New Features: With the release of IVCAD Suite 2025, we’re excited to share a major step forward in RF and microwave design innovation. Following the merger of AMCAD Engineering with Dassault Systèmes in May 2024, our combined teams have worked closely to merge the best of both worlds — uniting IVCAD’s measurement and modeling expertise with the powerful simulation capabilities of CST Studio Suite. This collaboration has resulted in a significantly enhanced IVCAD

setup mesh FEM to use on static study

Good day every one I did my training on FEM and mechanical static simulation using one part and assembly with two parts maximum. I am now working with a larger assembly (13 parts). I use the Structural Model Creation app, which is very effective for setting up meshing for each part (hexa mesh for some parts, tetrahedron mesh for others). However, when I switch to the Static Study app, I don't know how to use my FEM models and not the new one. Is it possible to reuse or select my existing FEM

abaqus/explicit (recover job)

Hello, I am trying to recover the job that was aborted due to a disk storage issue (mpiexec failed). I am running just one step (step-1) (output is 50s). And I put an interval of 50 for the restart file request. Previously, the simulation aborted due to a power issue, and I could restart from 46 seconds and finish it at 50 seconds (finish step 1). However, this time it doesn't work. I followed the Abaqus document and edited the job type to "recover (explicit)". However, it is submitted but

Pushed off a moving sled

The sled is moving at a constant speed. About halfway down, the pusher accelerates in such a way that the box has virtually 0 velocity when it falls off the back. The model was built in the Abaqus Learning Edition and animated in the Physics Results Explorer app.

Error linking ABAQUS2025 with oneAPI2024 and VS2022

Hello, I have followed the guidance from below to link ABAQUS with intel compiler and Visual studio. I have also added a "link_sl='LINK /NODEFAULTLIB:LIBCMT.LIB /dll /def:%E /out:%U %F %A %L %B" command in abaqus_v6.env. However, I keep getting the following error on running abaqus verify -user_std export.def : error LNK2001: unresolved external symbol decurrent standardU.lib : fatal error LNK1120: 1 unresolved externals Abaqus Error: Problem during linking - Abaqus/Standard User Subroutines.

Simpack rail Excitation/postprocessing problem

Hello, I am currently replicating Manchester benchmarks vehicle 1 in Simpack rail. During this work I faced a problem in the simulation or postprocessing of the results. I have generated Track 2 simulation case, where a step excitation of 5mm is induced to the tracks (picture below). Otherwise, the track is straight. In the postprocessing I get a results that my lateral track excitation is 5mm, and my wheelset lateral displacement gets an impulse at the location of the track excitation, and

Discipline Newsletter | March 2026

Welcome to this month's SIMULIA newsletter. In this issue, we present to you a dynamic cross-section of simulation-driven engineering. You’ll see how R2026x upgrades are refining structural analysis and how leaders like Tetra Pak, Ericsson, Ford and Daimler Truck tackle innovation with digital modeling, electromagnetic systems, material calibration and multibody dynamics. Explore how AI-powered MODSIM and virtual twins are optimizing workflows, driving product performance and enabling smarter,

Looking for Simpack offline documentation in PDF format

Hi everyone, I'm currently using Simpack for multibody simulation and I'm looking for the official Simpack documentation/manual in PDF format. I know the manual is accessible through the built-in Qt Help viewer (F1 key), but I'd like to have a downloadable PDF version so I can read it offline and search through it more easily. Does anyone know: 1. Is there an official PDF version of the Simpack manual available? 2. If so, where can it be downloaded (3DS support portal, etc.)? 3. Are there any

Calibration with UHyper + UMullins user subroutines

The synthetic test data above was generated by running an Abaqus analysis using the following material model: *MATERIAL, NAME = MR_MULLINS *Hyperelastic, Mooney-Rivlin 1.0, 0.011, 0.0007 ** *MULLINS EFFECT ** r m beta 1.43, 0.29, 0.212 The video below was created on July 15, 2025, using the 3DExperience Calibration App, public cloud, R2025, HotFix 4.10. The purpose of this video is to show a worked example of calibrating using both a UHyper and a UMullins user subroutine. The

Ultra-wideband Filter Design

Did you know that you could optimize an ultra-wideband filter with Filter Designer 3D in CST Studio Suite? Here is an example of a 14th order filter achieving a 60% fractional bandwidth. Yes, we do use the Coupling Matrix synthesis and yes, it is only valid for narrowband implementation… However, thanks to advanced parasitic handling, the extracted CM will always guide the optimizer to an equiripple response. This is indeed no longer a 1-to-1 representation of the distributed model, but

Impact of VBScript Deprecation on CST Studio Suite VBA Macros

Hi all, I am currently using VBA scripting in CST Studio Suite for automation and macro development. Microsoft recently announced the deprecation of VBScript in Windows: https://devblogs.microsoft.com/microsoft365dev/how-to-prepare-vba-projects-for-vbscript-deprecation/ This raised some concerns regarding the long-term stability of CST VBA workflows. I would like to ask: Does CST’s VBA environment rely on VBScript components internally (e.g., VBScript.RegExp, scripting runtime, or .vbs

USDFLD to UHYPER: FIELDV Not Being Passed

I'm trying to implement a graded material (functionally graded cylinder) using USDFLD and UHYPER together in Abaqus/Standard. The goal is : USDFLD: Maps Y-coordinate to FIELD(1) (normalized 0 to 1) UHYPER: Reads FIELDV(1) and uses it to calculate material properties Result: SDV remains ZERO, FIELDV doesn't appear in visualization, and the material behaves as if FIELDV(1)=0 everywhere. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Here is Material Definition (from CAE): *Material, name=Material-1

Something new is coming to the SIMULIA Nordics Regional User Meeting this May. 👀

We are returning to Göteborg on May 27–28, and the agenda is now live! This year, we’re expanding our traditional multi-discipline program with two major additions: ▪️ A dedicated Fluids track – Joining our core sessions in Structures, EM, and MBS ▪️ The 3DEXPERIENCE Playground – A new interactive zone for live demos and direct engagement with our technical experts Whether you're looking for deep-dive seminars, R&D technology roadmaps, or peer-led case studies, this is the place to be for

Simulia CST studio start issue

Hello, We have an issue creating or opening new project in Simulia CST Studio. When we open the project or make a new one, CST freeze at opening 3D view. It just stops loading that window, look at the picture: We tried updating graphic card drivers, reinstalled Simulia but nothing helped. Simulations or schematic view works normal. What can it be, how to solve this?

Performance Issues with Local Seeding and Seed Propagation in Large Partitioned Models (>50,000 Cells)

Hello everyone, I am currently working with a highly partitioned geometry in Abaqus/CAE (more than 50,000 cells), and I am experiencing significant performance issues when assigning local seeds, as well as when propagating and merging seeds across the model. In particular, operations such as: Assigning local seeds to edges Propagating seeds across partitions Merging seed definitions are becoming increasingly slow and difficult to manage as the model size grows. My objective is to generate a

Premature material deterioration in Abaqus/Explicit cutting simulation using ductile damage

Hi everyone, I am working on a highly nonlinear Abaqus/Explicit simulation of a cutting process, where a deformable workpiece interacts with rigid cutting tools. The deformable workpiece undergoes combined motion, including: horizontal translation, and simultaneous rotation with a prescribed angular velocity. To model material separation, I am using ductile damage with element deletion. However, I am encountering an issue where the workpiece exhibits premature, nonphysical deterioration before

Modeling Techniques for External Reinforcement Connection Zone in RC Bridge Pier under Cyclic Loading

I'm seeking advice on how to handle the energy-dissipating steel bars in my model, where these bars connect to the longitudinal rebars at both ends to transfer force flow. I've been stuck on two main issues for a long time: 1. If the upper and lower longitudinal rebars are extended to connect with the energy-dissipating bars, severe numerical singularity warnings appear. 2. If the upper and lower longitudinal rebars are cut flush with the concrete edge (no extension) and the

Internship - Generative Design at Karlsruhe, Germany

We are currently hiring for an exciting opportunity as an Intern (m/f/d) – Software Engineer to join our Generative 3D MODSIM R&D team at Dassault Systèmes. Following the internship, we have the possibility to continue with a master thesis.

Customer Story | 3M

A new customer story for global science and innovation leader, 3M, is now available. We had the opportunity to interview SIMULIA Champion and presenter Jaewon Kim of 3M at the 2025 SIMULIA Americas User's Conference about his presentation: 5G/mmWave Material Development at 3M. As demand surges for faster, more reliable connectivity driven by autonomous driving, AI, and smart cities, 3M is advancing millimeter wave communication technologies to help enable the next generation of wireless

Simulation of High-Frequency Coil Above SRF: How to Handle Meshing of Narrow Inter-Turn Gaps?

I want to simulate a high-frequency inductor coil, where the frequency is so high that the parasitic capacitance of the coil cannot be ignored, and it even exceeds the self-resonant frequency of the coil. However, I found that the simulated self-resonant frequency is higher than expected. Upon analysis, I suspect that this might be due to the mesh in the time-domain solver being too coarse, with mesh sizes larger than the spacing between coil turns, causing the mesh to directly bridge the gaps

User Subroutine Calibration

The 3DExperience Material Calibration App, R2025x, currently supports the following material user-subroutines: Abaqus User Subroutine Description CREEPUser-defined creep behavior. UANISOHYPER_STRAINUser-defined anisotropic hyperelasticity. UHYPERUser-defined isotropic hyperelasticity. UMATUser-defined mechanical behavior. UHARDUser-defined hardening. UCREEPNETWORKUser-defined nonlinear viscoelastic networks. UMULLINSUser-defined Mullins effect. In R2025x FD01 we added the capability to

Any Example Process Composer with MATLAB simulink?

Hi all, I want to use matlab simulink model in process composer, giving parameter list run in matlab by using process composer? Thank you.

PowerDelta Shell Exception

I am combining mesh of under-hood parts. I got 2 shell exceptions errors. In diagnostics, 2 whole shells are highlighting. Could somebody please tell me how to remove shell exception error in Powerdelta?

DesignCon 2026 | Electromagnetics

DesignCon 2026 slide decks from the SIMULIA Electromagnetics team Reliable IdEM Macromodels: Electronic Device Characterization for Broadband SI/PI Analysis Streamlining CST Workflows using Python Scripting High-Speed Electromechanical Connector Design Unified Modeling of EM-Thermal Coupling for High Speed Interconnect Early EMC-Compliant Design with Simulations in CST Studio Suite

2026 Training | EuroCentral/DACH

We want to give you an overview of our public training schedule for the first half of 2025. Please see the lists below for details: Structural Mechanics/Abaqus Introductory Classes Date Training Location Weblink/Registration Language 03/24-27/2026 Introduction to Abaqus Online & Karlsruhe https://reg.simulia-training.3ds.com/flow/3ds/pec032426techgm/registration/loginDE 04/21-23/2025 Introduction to Abaqus/Standard & -/Explicit Aachen

Don't Miss Top Industry Leaders Present on Simulation at SIMULIA's Premier Event The SIMULIA Americas Users Conference is returning to Novi, Michigan, on May 13-14, 2026! Our new two-day format will offer everything you expect from our flagship SIMULIA conference, including Advanced Seminars, industry-leading speakers, technology updates from SIMULIA R&D and the game-changing power of the 3DEXPERIENCE® platform. Registration is open for this FREE 2-day event! When you register, please select

Submodel with Temperature Consideration (Abaqus)

Hi! I'm trying to run a submodel for a structural analysis, with the goal being to refine the mesh in areas of concern and eliminating an artificial press fit that was required for the global model to converge. I have a global model run without temperature consideration, and one with a *temperature card included. I need to run a submodel for both cases. The stress contours / magnitudes for the model without the temperature consideration is aligning for the global model and submodel. When I try

CST - Issue activating CST Studio Suite Learning Edition license

Hello, I am trying to activate the Learning Edition of CST Studio Suite , but I am unable to retrieve a valid license. I successfully downloaded and installed CST Studio Suite Learning Edition (both the 2025 and 2024 versions) from the official Dassault Systèmes software portal. However, when I open the software, it asks me to enter my email address to retrieve a license file. After entering my email address, the software attempts to retrieve the license but then shows the message: "License

Opera - Non-GUI execution of COMI files

Is it possible to execute a comi file using Opera solvers from an external command line? There is a batch processor within the CST manager but only accessible through the GUI. I need to evaluate multiple models(100s) with small geometrical changes. It would take forever if I were to open new modellers and run the comi files individually. Is it possible that I can create the comi files and then solve them externally using python/bash etc.? Also is it possible to do the post processing via a

CST - User Defined Dispersive Anisotropic Material Properties

Hello everyone, Does anyone know what format I have to use to import user defined dielectric dispersion data for an anisotropic material? I have had success with user defined dielectric dispersion data for an isotropic material with a CVS file with four columns: frequency, real permittivity, imaginary permittivity, and weight. For the anisotropic material, I used a CVS file with eight columns: frequency, real eps_x, imaginary eps_x, real eps_y, imaginary eps_y, real eps_z, imag eps_z, and

CST - Solidworks 2025 to CST 2026 connected

Hi, could you please let me know how to convert a mechanical design done with Solidworks 2025 to CST Studio Suite 2026 connected? ... Thanks, Diego

CST - Learning Edition of CST Studio SIMULIA (license access)

Hello, There is an issue with license access for the Learning Edition of CST Studio Suite . I was informed the .edu e-mail address requirement was removed when the software was renamed from "Student" to "Learning". Please confirm if this requirement is still applicable. My IT team is trying to confirm if our firewall is blocking the access to the license server; could you please provide the URL for the license server to support this effort? Thanks.

Customer Story | Ericsson

Ericsson, a global leader in mobile connectivity solutions, has modernized its electromagnetic design workflow by adopting SIMULIA CST Studio Suite and the 3DEXPERIENCE platform to address growing complexity in antenna development for 5G and future networks. Challenge As antenna designs become increasingly complex to support 5G and future connectivity standards, Ericsson faced challenges in managing and accessing vast amounts of simulation data. Traditional methods made it difficult for

Thermal-based Deformation for RF Components

This narrowband RF filter (1% FBW) has to operate under an increased ambient temperature of 60°C. The structure is predominantly Aluminium, which is cheap and easy for machining but not good for dealing with thermal expansion. In CST Studio Suite 2026, it is now possible to run the EM simulation with a deformed mesh, caused either by thermal conditions or a high power input signal. This allows for an accurate calculation of the detuned filter response. The great thing is that everything is

Abaqus - UAMP Fortran subroutine

Hi all, i am trying to create a UAMP Fortran subroutine for performing a thermal analysis of a localised post weld heat treatment. I am applying a heat flux load to various surfaces (SURFFLUX), i have 14 total, each of these use their own UAMP. for example: Surfflux1 uses UAMP_01, this continues until Surfflux14 uses UAMP_14. I also have 14 history output requests (1 for each surface and load) and these are node sets (nset), they are outputting the NT (Nodal Temperature) and include the sensor

My dependencies aren't working for damage evolution

Does anyone know why my dependencies aren't working here in this snippet of my .inp file: My elasticities are intentionally the same but I am not able to get damage initiation to work with my dependency. *Material, name=MAT_1 *DENSITY 2962.01, *ELASTIC, TYPE=ENGINEERING CONSTANTS, dependencies=1 1.4425e+10, 1.4425e+10, 2.9083e+10, 0.397, 0.191, 0.191, 5.2349e+09, 7.9106e+09 7.9106e+09, -0.33 1.4425e+10, 1.4425e+10, 2.9083e+10, 0.397, 0.191, 0.191, 5.2349e+09, 7.9106e+09 7.9106e+09, 0.33

Wind Energy | SIMULIA Community

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SIMULIA Established Products 2023

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SIMULIA Japan 向けの情報

SIMULIA Technical Support SIMULIA技術サポートの各種手順書をダウンロードいただけます。 You can download Japanese manuals for SIMULIA technical support. 〇お知らせ Abaqus FAQs の2025版をPDFで提供しています。ご入用のユーザ様はSRにてご依頼ください。添付して返信させていただきます。 Abaqus Extended Products (Abaqus / Isight / fe-safe / Tosca)Products ＆ライセンスサーバの日本語版インストールガイド You can download Japanese install manuals. Product and License Server: 2026 Product and License Server: 2025 Product and License Server: 2024 Simpack Simpack 2025 リリースのご案内 Simpack 2025x リリースのご案内

SIMULIA Established Products 2024

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Best of February 2026

New to the community? Check out the Welcome page 🆕 What's new ▶ Save the date for this year's Regional User meetings: 📍Gothenburg, Sweden📅May 27-28, 2026EuroNORTH RUM website (abstract deadline March 23) 📍Padua, Italy📅June 9–10, 2026 EuroMed RUM website (abstract deadline March 20) 📍Vélizy-Villacoublay, France📅June 11th, 2026 EUROWEST RUM website📍Darmstadt, Germany📅June 16-18 EuroCentral RUM website (abstract deadline March 31) ▶ The training course Design Exploration Essentials has been

Regional User Meetings 2026

2026 Schedule Our Regional User Meetings serve as a central meeting point for engineers, researchers and academics from all industries to exchange ideas and experiences in all aspects of simulation technology. Americas Users Conference Novi, Michigan, USA May 13-14 EURONORTH RUM Gothenburg, Sweden May 27-28 EuroMed RUMPadua, Italy June 9-10 EUROWEST RUM Velizy, France June 11 Korea, RUM Seoul, Korea June 11 EuroCentral RUM Darmstadt, Germany June 16-18 Japan RUM Tokyo, Japan September 11

Regional User Meetings 2025 - Replays

2025 ScheduleOur Regional User Meetings serve as a central meeting point for engineers, researchers and academics from all industries to exchange ideas and experiences in all aspects of simulation technology. Americas Users Conference Novi, Michigan, USA Apr 29 - May 1 EuroCentral RUM Bamberg, Germany May 5-7 Korea: 3DEXPERIENCE Conference Seoul, Korea May 29 EURONORTH RUM Manchester, UK June 3-4 India RUM Bengaluru, India June 12 EUROWEST (Spain) RUM Madrid, Spain June 17-18 EuroMed (Italy)

CST Studio Suite 2026 GA SP3 リリースのお知らせ

1. CST Studio Suite 2026 GA_SP3 release note_JP.pdf メディアダウンロードは下のリンクをご覧ください。 SIMULIA技術サポートの各種手順書をダウンロードいただけます。 You can download Japanese manuals for SIMULIA technical support.

Analysis

I have a metal sheet build up form parts then to assemblies, its going to be welded. then these assembled items will be assembled to make a full floor skid. I need to test this skid for loading with various loads as we lift them. is there any way testing in maker o exporting to some other software to test. this. is any one who can provide this service. Analysysanalysis

MBS | Simpack E-seminar Archive

Below you find an overview of multibody system simulation/Simpack related e-seminars. Revisit this page from time to time, as we update this page with the newest available e-seminars: General MBS TopicsMultibody Simulation 1: Introduction to SimpackStructural, Multibody and Durability Simulation Vehicle DynamicsOverview on Automotive Multibody System (MBS) Dynamics Simulation with SIMULIA/SimpackDesigning Vehicles for Noise & VibrationElectric Drive EngineeringRealtime Multibody Simulation for

Import the initial data from a previous simulation result to conduct the XFEM crack propagation simulation.

Hello everyone. I am currently attempting to import the residual stress and residual strain obtained from the simulation result of bullet penetration through the target plate from Model A into Model B, and then set up an XFEM crack in Model B to conduct the crack propagation simulation. However, I am currently encountering some issues. When I imported the data through the initial state, an error occurred: - unenriched elements in the original analysis can not be enriched upon

Sealing Simulation in Abaqus switching from Implicit to Explicit in one Simulation between the steps

Hi Community, I would like to perform a simulation in two steps: first, an implicit thermomechanical simulation, followed by an explicit structural simulation. To reduce simulation time, I intend to run the first step using Abaqus/Implicit. The elements involved are hexahedral elements for the sealing component. However, this creates an issue because the *H element type is not supported for explicit analysis. I am using Abaqus 2025. Could you suggest a good workaround for this problem, aside

J-integral from Stress Intensity Factors (Ks) in contour integral for Anisotropic material

Hello SIMULIA community, I have a question regarding the contour integral procedure. I know about 'Interaction Integrals' which is the technique ABAQUS uses to arrive at the Stress Intensity Factors (K's). ABAQUS doc states that 'This capability is available for isotropic and anisotropic materials’ when referring to interaction integrals . In this case the J-integrals calculated from the Ks will also be output. This is why we see two J-integral results: If ABAQUS is outputting J value

Question Regarding Snap-Back and Multiple Equilibrium Points in Abaqus Riks Capacity Curve

I am currently performing nonlinear analysis of a transmission tower subjected to wind loading using Abaqus. The objective of my study is to obtain capacity curves and fragility curves from multiple simulations. The tower height in my model is 39.1 m, and for fragility analysis I adopted the displacement limit recommended in ASCE-74, defined as: DS=0.015H which corresponds to 0.5865 m displacement. To capture instability and post-peak structural behavior, I used the Riks (arc-length) method with

Simulation of moving Forces on flexible Bodies in Simpack

Hi everyone, I am currently trying to simulate a railway bridge via a simple Simbeam unter the standard track-model. I am however running into problems regarding the coupling between track and bridge i.e. the markers for connecting force elements. I am using Marker 82 (because the documentation says: "It is particularly useful for Cmp Force Elements acting on elastic bodies.") However there seem to be numerical instabilities regarding the combination of marker 82, a Simbeam and a moving force

CST - Multilayer PCB export from CST

Hi, I'm using PCB export to create multilayer gerber files of an antenna design. To simplify naming of layers, I would like to know how to easily change how are the layer named (see name and use file columns below). If the numbering would be consistent, then it would be ok for me, but now, exported gerber files have names from 0 to 33, when actual number of layers is from 0 to 25. Anyone know how to solve this problem? Thanks, Povilas CST Studio SuitePCB exportEDA

CST - Step-by-step help needed: Implementing Infineon PIN Diode SPICE model for ON/OFF states in 3D Frequency Domain

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CST - Simulating large bоundаries area

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Simpack FE-Safe Integration

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Upcoming Testing and Analysis of Elastomers Training Class, April 21-23, 2026

Don't miss out, seating is limited! Testing and Analysis of Elastomers is being offered April 21-23, 2026 in Ann Arbor, MI, USA. Instructors from SIMULIA and Axel Products, Inc. present an integrated testing and analysis workshop featuring the experimental facilities of Axel Products, Inc. and the Abaqus software. Attendees perform elastomer experiments using laboratory instruments to create data appropriate for use in building

Simulation is 100% complete

Hello community, I have strange things after new updates of R2026, I have a sequential Thermo-Structural Analyses, mean the structural analysis will be running based on thermal results, both analysis were completed completed but the end there are no results for both, neither in the plots of first or 2nd analyses, all outputs are active, simulation run as Local interactive. if you have any leads on this topic? Here is the message.... but there are no results...

February 2026 Blog Roundup

February saw some great customer stories on the SIMULIA Blog! We also heard from Christina Feist about SIMULIA's unique approach to AI. Let's get right into it! Here's what was published in February: Ford Motor Company Enhances NVH Performance with SIMULIASIMULIA had the privilege of interviewing James Swayze of Ford Motor Company during the 2025 SIMULIA Americas Users Conference (SAUC) about his presentation: Building a Material Library in the 3DEXPERIENCE Material Calibration App. Hear from

🎤Tech Talks & E-seminar collection

SIMULIA offers an advanced simulation product portfolio, with an extensive range of e-seminars. New e-seminars are being released all the time. Recent and Upcoming Tech Talks Title Discipline Status Date Virtual Twins For Trustworthy Physics Based AIStructures, Electromagnetics, Fluids Register nowMarch 19, 2026 Wind Turbine Noise ReductionFluids On demand Feb 10, 2026 AI-Powered MODSIM Drives Better & Faster Vehicle DevelopmentStructures On demand Dec 11, 2025 AI/ML-Driven Design for

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AtkinsRéalis | An efficient means of characterising the performance of threaded connections | EURONORTH RUM 2025

Abstract: Escape of particulate material through a threaded connection during an impact event is important for understanding the performance of transport packaging. A methodology is presented for a relatively economical comparative measure of thread engagement utilising steady state heat transfer methodology to calculate a resistance to flow. Although this method does not provide a direct method of calculating the performance of the thread it allows comparison of different impact scenarios to

Translational Continuum and Translational Distribution?

Dear Simulia, With respect to Distribution coupling, I am aware of Rotational Continuum and Rotational Structural. But what is this Translational Continuum and Translational Structural? What was the need for this new feature enhancement from 2024? Please any info on this would be nice. Thanks.

SIMULIA EuroMed Conference 2026 | Call for Presentations

Join us in Padua, Italy, to discover our virtual simulation capabilities! The conference brings together engineers, researchers, and academics across industries to exchange ideas and experiences on all aspects of simulation technology. Hear from customers, industry leaders, and SIMULIA Technical Experts and attend introductory training and technology deep-dives. 📍Padua, Italy 📅 June 9–10, 2026 🗓️ Save the Date to your Calendar 🌐 Event Website Make an Impact @ the Conference and Submit Your

SIMULIA EUROWEST RUM 2026 | FRANCE

Join us at the SIMULIA EUROWEST Regional User Meeting 2026 in France ! We're thrilled to announce that the SIMULIA EUROWEST Regional User Meeting 2026 is back in France ! Join us for a fantastic opportunity to connect with industry experts, explore the latest simulation technologies, and learn from your peers. This in-person event is free to attend. 📍Vélizy-Villacoublay, France 📅June 11th, 2026 Save the date already ! More details regarding the agenda will be shared closer to

*** ERROR: pre.exe / rank 0 / thread 0 encountered a system exception 0xC0000005 (EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION)

Occurred in Abaqus/Explicit. I have a problem when I submit a job with predefined field calculated by Abaqus/Standard. I succeed sometimes, but usually met this error. I tried to use 1 cpu, and met the same error. The error wouldn't exist while I delete predefined field calculated by Abaqus/Standard. I changed work_dictionary for some times, turned off Intel Hyper-Threading, no use. I use Abaqus 2025, cpu intel i5 14900k, ram=128GB.

A picture for St. Patrick's Day.

This is a snapshot from an Abaqus/Explicit simulation result in Physics Results Explorer app. The gold coins are elastic bodies. The crock and the ground are rigid.

Brake Cooling Plug-in for brake cooling simulations

How fast a heated brake system cools down (cooldown) and how the temperatures of different brake parts change in time as the system repeatedly heats up and cools down (drive cycle) can be simulated in the brake cooldown and drive cycle workflows, respectively, using PowerFLOW and PowerTHERM. In both workflows, once the convective cooling effects are accurately assessed in coupled PowerFLOW-PowerTHERM simulation(s), it is required to update the model parameters for a transient thermal simulation.

I have a question to Simulia Simpack

Hello all, I have a question to simulia simpack. Is this manual or study documents has to University? Thank you.

How to transform COORD from global cartesian to a dynamic cylindrical CSYS using Abaqus Python?

PythonAbaqusScripting For a large deformation solution, I am trying to transform the COORD field output from a global to user defined dynamic cylindrical coordinate system using Abaqus Python. Angular Transformations within the Results Options help me achieve this cleanly within Abaqus Viewer. However, I need this data for further processing, hence I need an Abaqus Python based method to achieve this. Is there an easy function which I can use? I explored the getTransformedField(...) method in

📆 SIMULIA Calendar Wallpaper | 2026

Download an image for every month to use on your screen! 💻January February March April May June July August September October November December As well as your monthly computer wallpaper, you can also download your very own 2026 SIMULIA calendar to print at home!

Converting Simulation Results into Manufacturable CAD Geometry

The process steps shown in the video: 1-Finite Element Analysis: Performed a sheet metal bending simulation using SIMULIA ABAQUS. 2-Data Export: Exported the resulting deformed (bent) geometry as an OBJ mesh file. 3-Reverse Engineering: Used Geomagic for SOLIDWORKS to reference the analyzed mesh and re-design the part with high precision. 4-Final Design : Converted the model into a parametric part using SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal features, ensuring it is fully capable of generating an accurate

abaqus 2023 student version

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Join the conversation in Göteborg | Call for Presentations

Be part of the conversation and submit your abstract today! The deadline is approaching | March 23 We’re building a great lineup for the Göteborg meeting and want your voice in the mix. Whether it’s a complex structural fix or a new workflow on the 3DEXPERIENCE® platform, your experience helps the whole community grow. We hope you’ll join us and share your story. 📍Gothenburg, Sweden 📅May 27-28, 2026 GET INVOLVED! All prospective presenters are invited to take advantage of this

Discipline Newsletter | February 2026

Welcome to this month's SIMULIA newsletter. We cover the latest advances in simulation, from accelerating sustainable energy and food packaging with Structures to achieving faster performance through new Abaqus GPU acceleration. In Electromagnetics, we examine EMC, thermal interaction strategies and insights into electromechanical systems and antenna design. Our Fluids section highlights how changes in CFD roles and workflows are improving accessibility and tackling complex flow challenges.

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Hello everyone, I am currently modelling a composite bolted joint in Abaqus and I’m seeing significant discrepancies in peak load when compared to my experimental results. The adherends are modelled using shell elements with a composite layup, and I’m using Hashin damage initiation for failure prediction. For both the unidirectional and multidirectional composite specimens, my simulation under‑predicts the experimental peak load by approximately 50% and 30%, respectively. Interestingly, I have

How can I set the BGA port for GCPW?

Hello, SIMULIA Community, How can I set the BGA port for the GCPW of the IWRL6432 radar sensor (antenna feed port setting)? Best Regards, Eric.

never ends installation Simulia Abaqus

I tried to install ABAQUS Learning Edition, but it never completes the verification. Even though it is 100% executed, I cannot click the next button.

Air inflation and deflation of balloon.

Hello community, I am working of fluid cavity based air filled balloon in ABAQUS. I have modelled all the things and its working but one thing is that it does not deflate properly when I give it a 0 load amplitude at specific time. It continues to inflate instead of deflation. Thanks,

General Contact between a Shell and Analytical Rigid Surface

Hello Simulia community, I am modeling a cylindrical shell consisting of two holes diagonally situated. An analytical rigid cylindrical surface (lifting pin) passes through and through these holes. I am using General Contact to simulate the contact between the rigid surface and the shell. The only load is "gravity". This is to simulate the lifting of the cylindrical shell with the aid of analytical surface. See picture below. I am receiving the below warning. However, my solution do converge.

FE-Safe User defined mean stress correction *.msc File

I need to run smith Watson topper as mean stress correction method as user defined . If anyone has sample *.msc file or file for smith watson topper method , please provide it out. I highly appreciate the help on this regards. Thanks & Regards, Aasif Wahab

New Plastic Injection 3DEXPERIENCE Tutorials: Creating Sketch-Based Runner Components and Mold Cooling Channels

As part of the R2026x FD01 user assistance deliverables, SIMULIA R&D developed two 3DEXPERIENCE tutorials that demonstrate workflows for creating runner components and mold cooling channels using the Plastic Injection and Geometry Idealization Essentials apps. In the first tutorial, see Creating Sketch-Based Mold Cooling Channels, you work with a plug design model that includes four cavities, a runner system, and a sketched mold cooling channel. Using the Geometry Idealization Essentials

Improved 3DEXPERIENCE Example: Thermal Comfort in an Office

As part of the R2026x FD01 user assistance, SIMULIA R&D improved a 3DEXPERIENCE example that teaches you how to perform a convective heat transfer analysis for an office environment. In this example, you define a fluid flow simulation using a geometry-based volume definition, and you then model the fluid physics behavior and boundary conditions to assess whether the air temperature in the office stays within a comfortable temperature range. To complete this example, you use the Geometry