This document provides an overview of using ABAQUS CAE software to model and analyze a 2D plane stress problem of a cantilever beam subjected to a pressure load. It describes the basic ABAQUS CAE modules for creating parts, assigning materials properties, assembling parts, applying loads and boundary conditions, meshing, submitting the job for analysis, and visualizing results. It then walks through creating and analyzing a simple 2D plane stress model of a cantilever beam as a tutorial for learning the basic ABAQUS CAE workflow and modules.

1. AE4131 ABAQUS Lecture Part II Patrick Roberts [email_address] x5-2773 Weber 201

7. CAE layout Title bar Menu bar Toolbar Context bar Toolbox area Canvas and drawing area Viewport Prompt area Message area or command line interface

10. Starting ABAQUS CAE You can start ABAQUS CAE from the START menu or with a command line by typing abaqus cae in a Command window. TIP: You should open a Command Window, navigate to the directory you want to use, and finally, start ABAQUS CAE via command line. This way all your results files will end up in this directory (where you want them!).

13. Your plane stress part

18. Beam with BC’s and loading

24. Stress distribution