CONCEPT OF FINITE ELEMENT MODELLING FOR TRUSSES AND BEAMS USING ABAQUS

Abaqus is one of the powerful engineering software programs which are based on the finite element method. The Abaqus can solve wide range of pr oblems from linear to nonlinear analyses. Abaqus is widely used in many sectors like automotive and mechanical industries for design and development of FEM products. The finite element method is a numerical technique for finding approximate solutions for d ifferential and integral equations. The finite element word was coined by Clough in 1960. In 1960s, engineers used the method for solving the problems in stress analysis, strain analysis, heat and fluid transfer, and other region. Abaqus CAE can provide a simple creating model, submitting the modal, monitoring, and evaluating result and then can also compare with theoretical calculation.