This document describes best practices for a new, state-of-the-art iterative linear equation solver in Abaqus/Standard and the 3DEXPERIENCE structural simulation apps.

The new solution capability is based on an original, unpublished proprietary algorithm developed for reliability and efficiency. A scalable parallel implementation results in a very fast, low memory consumption solver well suited for very large models.

Together with the high performance modeling, meshing and visualization capabilities of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, this technology empowers structural and mechanical analysts with a new tool to handle large, real-world simulation models with over 100 million degrees of freedom.

The iterative solver is best suited to models with certain characteristics. This Best Practices document provides usage guidelines and strategies to help you best usethis technology. Prerequisites and recommendations: To take full advantage of this document, users must be familiar with the SIMULIA product Abaqus.

Prerequisites and recommendations: To take full advantage of this document, users must be familiar with the SIMULIA product Abaqus.

Target audience: Structural and Mechanical Analysts that develop large computationally intensive finite element models.

In this Best Practice, you will learn about:

• What model types are best suited for the iterative solver.
• How to access the iterative solver on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.
• Optimal settings for launching and running the iterative solver.

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