Training and Learning resources for new and advanced users of Abaqus! We offer several styles of training ranging from on-demand video tutorials right here in the community to full-length, multi-day classroom and online lessons.

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Abaqus e-Learning Resources

Getting Started

• Getting Started with Abaqus/CAE Manual​​​​​​​
• Getting Started video tutorials
• Finite Element Analysis References
• Textbooks​​​​​​​
• Tutorials and Workshops

Analysis

• Dymola-Abaqus co-simulation using the Abaqus/CAE plug-in
• Electromagnetic analysis
• Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics – SPH

Material Modeling and Calibration

• Material Modeling and Calibration - An Overview and Curriculum  ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​(including elastomer calibration tips and more!)
• PEEQ Calculation in Abaqus
• Composite Layups

Performance: techniques for reducing analysis time

• Co-simulation of Abaqus/Standard and Abaqus/Explicit
• Cyclic symmetry in Abaqus/Standard
• Importing analysis results from a previous Abaqus analysis  
• Parallel Execution for Abaqus/Explicit

Modeling

• Analytical Fields in Abaqus/CAE
• Assembled Fasteners
• Automatic virtual topology to smoothly mesh over stair-like features
• Creating Geometry from an Orphan Mesh
• OEBT (ODB Extractor and Builder Tool) Plug-in​​​​​​​
• Topology and Shape Optimization in Abaqus (ATOM)
• Brake Cooling Plug-in for brake cooling simulations​​​​​​​

Usability

• Custom Toolbars in Abaqus/CAE

Visualization

• Automatic Overlay Plot and Combine ODB Plug-in
• Beam Contours
• Free Body Cuts
• Mirror and Pattern Abaqus Results
• Path creation for result visualization
• Streamlines for fluid flow visualization  

Tech Brief Video

• Abdominal Aorta Blood Flow Analysis with Abaqus/CFD
• Coupled Electromagnetic and Fluid-Structure Interaction Analysis of a Solenoid Valve
• Simulation of ballistic perforation of aluminum plates with Abaqus/Explicit

Webinars on-demand & Technical Papers:

• Technical eSeminar recordings  ​​​​​​​
• SCC 2014 Technical Deep Dive eSeminars (Contact and Convergence, CFD, Extreme Deformation: CEL, SPH and DEM, Optimization,  Fatigue, Performance: Solvers, Large Models, Modeling Know-How, Abaqus/CAE) 
• SIMULIA Resource Center

Introductions to key enhancements in:

     -  Abaqus 6.14, Tosca Structure 8.1, Tosca Fluid 2.4, Isight 5.9, and fe-safe 6.5  
      - Abaqus 6.13
      - Abaqus 6.12
      - Abaqus 6.11
      - Abaqus 6.10
      - Abaqus 6.9
      - Abaqus 6.8
      - Abaqus 6.7
      - Abaqus 6.6
      - Abaqus 6.5