Abaqus Example Problems

View example problems that demonstrate certain capabilities of Helius PFA with Abaqus.

The following example problems are available:

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Example Problem 1 - Composite Conic
Conduct a failure analysis of a large composite structure using Helius PFA.
Example Problem 2 - Pre-Failure Nonlinearity Demonstration
This example problem demonstrates the pre-failure nonlinearity feature on a single element model.
Example Problem 3 - Thermal Residual Stresses & Temperature Dependent Material Properties
This example problem demonstrates the use of temperature dependent material properties and the thermal residual stress feature in Helius PFA.
Example Problem 4 - Energy Based Degradation
Use the energy-based degradation feature to predict the ultimate failure load of an open-hole tension coupon.

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