Preprocessing—creating the model with Abaqus/CAE

Use Abaqus/CAE to create the model. Abaqus provides scripts that replicate the complete analysis model for this problem. Run one of these scripts if you encounter difficulties following the instructions given below or if you wish to check your work. Scripts are available in the following locations:

  • A Python script for this example is provided in Axisymmetric mount. Instructions on how to fetch the script and run it within Abaqus/CAE are given in Example Files.

  • A plug-in script for this example is available in the Abaqus/CAE Plug-in toolset. To run the script from Abaqus/CAE, select Plug-insAbaqusGetting Started; highlight Axisymmetric mount; and click Run. For more information about the Getting Started plug-ins, see Running the Getting Started with Abaqus examples.


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