Abaqus FEA Training for Engineers
Introduction to Abaqus Training
This course is a comprehensive and unified introduction to the modeling and analysis capabilities of Abaqus. It teaches you how to solve linear and nonlinear problems, submit and monitor analysis jobs and view simulation results using the interactive interface of Abaqus. The following products are covered: Abaqus/CAE, Abaqus/Standard and Abaqus/Explicit.
duration
32 Hours / 4 Days
Level
Beginner-Friendly
Location
Online, Hybrid, or In-Person
Course Objectives
By the end of this Abaqus training course, participants will understand the core workflows required to build, run, and review finite element analysis models in Abaqus.
- Linear and nonlinear structural analysis
- Static, dynamic and heat transfer analysis
- Material models: linear elasticity, hyperelasticity and metal plasticity
- Loads and constraints
- Modeling contact
- Selecting the appropriate elements for your problem
- Feature-based modeling, parts and assemblies
- Working with CAD geometry and imported meshes
- Mesh generation techniques
- Creating, submitting and monitoring analysis jobs
- Viewing simulation results
- Restarting an analysis
The course is divided into lectures, demonstrations and workshops.
The course’s workshops are integral to the training. They are designed to reinforce concepts presented during the lectures and demonstrations. They are intended to provide users with the experience of running and trouble-shooting actual Abaqus analyses.
COURSE CONTENTS
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1Linear and nonlinear structural analysis
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2Working with Geometry (Part 1)
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3Working with Geometry (Part 2)
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4Material and Section Properties
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5Assemblies in Abaqus
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6Steps, Output, Loads, and Boundary Conditions
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7Meshing Imported and Native Geometry
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8Job Management and Results Visualization
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9Linear and Nonlinear Problems
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10Analysis Procedures (Part 1)
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11Analysis Procedures (Part 2)
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12Analysis Procedures (Part 3)
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13Analysis Continuation Techniques
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14Constraints and Connections
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15Contact
Knowledge Prerequisites
No previous knowledge of Abaqus is required, but some basic knowledge of finite elements, interactive modeling and continuum mechanics is desirable.
Who is this Introduction to Abaqus course designed for?
This course is designed for engineers, designers, analysts, and technical users who are new to Abaqus or want a structured foundation in Abaqus/CAE. No previous Abaqus experience is required, although basic familiarity with finite element analysis is helpful.
What practical Abaqus skills will participants develop?
Participants will learn how to build Abaqus models, define materials and sections, create assemblies, apply loads and boundary conditions, generate meshes, set up contact, submit analysis jobs, and review simulation results using Abaqus/CAE, Abaqus/Standard, and Abaqus/Explicit.
How can the training be customized for our engineering team?
ENA2 can customize Abaqus training based on your team’s experience level, project needs, preferred schedule, and technical focus areas. Customized sessions can emphasize topics such as nonlinear analysis, contact, meshing, materials, Abaqus/Standard, Abaqus/Explicit, or workflow best practices.
What delivery options are available?
Training can be delivered online, hybrid, or in person in Calgary, Alberta. For engineering teams, ENA2 can also arrange customized training dates to better align with project schedules, internal availability, or specific learning goals.
How hands-on is the course?
The course combines lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on workshops. These exercises help participants apply the concepts covered in class and gain practical experience creating, running, and troubleshooting Abaqus analyses.
What if our team needs focused training on specific Abaqus topics?
For team-based training, ENA2 can adjust the lecture focus and workshop emphasis to match your organization’s goals. If your team needs more time on contact, nonlinear analysis, meshing, results interpretation, or a specific Abaqus workflow, please contact ENA2 to discuss a customized training plan.