It is important for today’s engineering students to gain experience with serious FEA software. To meet this need, SIMULIA, the Dassault Systèmes brand for realistic simulation, has expanded its Abaqus academic suite to empower professors with state-of-the-art FEA software for introductory and advanced coursework. Exposure to the full version of Abaqus provides today’s students with a strong, competitive advantage at graduation.

Abaqus is a suite of powerful engineering simulation programs, based on the finite element method, for solving problems ranging from relatively simple linear analyses to the most challenging nonlinear simulations. It contains an extensive library of elements that can model virtually any geometry. Abaqus also has an equally extensive list of material models that can simulate the behavior of most typical engineering materials including metals, rubber, polymers, composites, reinforced concrete, crushable and resilient foams, and geotechnical materials such as soils and rock. Abaqus/Standard and Abaqus/Explicit can be integrated in the same analysis problem, allowing Abaqus/Standard to be applied to those portions of the analysis that are well-suited to implicit solution techniques, and Abaqus/Explicit to be applied to the portions of the analysis where high-speed, nonlinear, transient response dominates the solution.

Abaqus for Academic Institutions

Abaqus/CAE Powerful finite element modeling, visualization, and process automation

Integrates modeling, analysis set-up, job management, and results visualizationIntuitive interface designed for Abaqus analysis products is easily learned by new users yet highly productive for experienced usersFeature-based, parametric modeling for up-to-date and effective pre- and postprocessingFrequently used tasks can be automated with tools for comprehensive, standard-based, customization. Provides direct access to CAD models with advanced meshing and visualization

Abaqus/StandardUnmatched capability and performance in FEA

Solves a wide range of problems from routine linear to complex multi-stage nonlinear analysesSupported within the Abaqus/CAE modeling environment for all common pre- and post processing needsSimulates stress/displacement analysis, heat transfer, mass diffusion, acoustics, soil mechanics (coupled pore fluid-stress analyses), and piezoelectric analysis.Industry leading contact modeling including deformable to deformable, deformable to rigid, and self contact Powerful user-defined subroutines allow advanced research materials to be modeled

Abaqus/ExplicitHigh-fidelity transient dynamic analysis

Special purpose analysis product using explicit dynamic finite element formulationIdeal for short transient dynamic events such as drop tests, crashworthiness and ballistic impact.Efficient for highly non linear problems involving changing contact conditions such as forming simulationsProvides general contact capability for automatically detecting contact between components.Adaptive meshing can be used when the mesh undergoes severe deformation.Includes tools for solution efficiency including parallel implementation for shared and distributed memory platforms

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This model represents a micromechanical analysis of metallic composites, accomplished by incorporating digital microstructural images (both 2D & 3D) of the materials in a finite element framework. It was created by Arun Sreeranganathan of Georgia Institute of Technology, and it won our 2007 Image and Animation Contest.

SIMULIA offers a suite of programs to academic institutions for research and teaching activities. For over two decades, Abaqus FEA has been used at leading institutions around the world.

The Abaqus Research Edition has the same functionality as commercial versions, enabling students in master’s and doctoral programs to analyze and solve realistic engineering problems. Powerful user-defined subroutines allow flexibility in modeling advanced research materials, complex surface and contact behaviors, and other user-specific features. Users also have access to advanced capabilities like parallel processing and co-simulation.

Abaqus Teaching Editions complement the Research Edition by allowing students to run Abaqus/Standard, Abaqus/Explicit, and Abaqus/CAE in a classroom setting. With a choice of problem size limitations and access for 20 or more simultaneous users, it is a cost effective way to introduce students to the benefits of robust FEA.

The Abaqus Student Edition is a low-cost, personal, finite element analysis tool for solving limited size problems (1,000 nodes) not requiring user subroutines. This edition is the ideal tool for students who wish to become more proficient with Abaqus.

Features Research Edition Expanded Teaching Edition

Teaching Edition Student Edition

Abaqus/CAE Included Included Included Included

Abaqus/Standard Included Included Included Included

Abaqus/Explicit Included Included Included Included

CAD Geometry Translators

Can be added One Included Not Available Not Available

Maximum Problem Size

Unlimited 100,000 nodes 20,000 nodes 1,000 nodes

Access to User Subroutines

Available Not Available Not Available Not Available

License Type Academic Software License

Academic Software License

Academic Software License

Personal Use

License Period Annual Lease Annual Lease Annual Lease Perpetual

Technical Support Available for Fee Available for Fee Available for Fee Not Available

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Windows 2000, Windows XP

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About SIMULIASIMULIA is the Dassault Systèmes brand that delivers a scalable portfolio of Realistic Simulation solutions including the Abaqus product suite for Unified Finite Element Analysis; multiphysics solutions for insight into challenging engineering problems; and lifecycle management solutions for managing simulation data, processes, and intellectual property. By building on established technology, respected quality, and superior customer service, SIMULIA makes realistic simulation an integral business practice that improves product performance, reduces physical prototypes, and drives innovation. Headquartered in Providence, RI, USA, with R&D centers in Providence and in Suresnes, France, SIMULIA provides sales, services, and support through a global network of regional offices and distributors. For more information, visit www.simulia.com

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