A SIMULIA e-Learning Resource
Created using Abaqus 6.11

The Assembled Fasteners tool in Abaqus/CAE allows for efficient modeling of complex fastener behaviors in a large number of model locations. 

Narrated video

The following video includes:

• An Introduction to Assembled Fasteners (0-6:10) (see also attached file with slides with transcript)
• Assembled Fasteners Demonstration (6:10-10:46)
• Assembled Fasteners Restrictions in Abaqus 6.11 (10:46-11:55)

This video was produced using Abaqus 6.11 and can also be found in the Introduction to Abaqus 6.11 web-based training site.

References:

Attached PDF
   AssembledFasteners-SlidesWithWorkflow-Abaqus611.pdf

Support Article (includes example files, support login required):
---- “Building and Using a Template Model for Assembled Fasteners”
         -- Support Knowledge Base QA Article: QA00000020020
         -- SIMULIA Answer 4856

SIMULIA Community News
---- "Tips & Tricks: How to Use Assembled Fasteners in Abaqus/CAE" in the September/October 2012 issue of SIMULIA Community News

Abaqus Manual references:
----  “About assembled fasteners,” Section 29.1.3 of the Abaqus/CAE User's Manual
----  “Creating assembled fasteners,” Section 29.5 of the Abaqus/CAE User's Manual

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