Pattern-based eigenstrain process

You can use the additive manufacturing plug-in to simulate a pattern-based eigenstrain analysis.

  1. In the Create AM Model dialog box, select Eigenstrain as the analysis type.
  2. For the process type, select Pattern based.
  3. Specify the structural model for the simulation, and click OK.

    A new AM model appears in the AM Modeler tree. If you expand the node for the AM model, the Material Input subnode displays.

  4. From the Material Input subnode, select Create from the mouse button 3 menu to specify all the structural inputs for modeling the additive manufacturing process.

    Abaqus/CAE populates the field with default values.

  5. Enter your desired values, and click OK.