11-06-2008, 02:59 AM
Here is a mini howto on how to apply torque using abaqus cae.
1. In the assembly module:
Create a reference point (RP) using
at the point of application of the load. If such a point is not highlighted (not selectable) then create a datum point there and then create RP on this datum point.
2. Constrain this point with respect to a surface/node region
Go to interaction module and create constraint (3rd icon from the top in 6.8)
Select 'Coupling' and continue.
Follow the prompt and select the constraint control point as our newly created RP.
and then select the surface as constraint region.
3. Next step is to select the type of constraint: I used Kinematic constraint.
and select the DOF's on the surface to be constraint to the RP.
Note: The type of constraint highly depends on the problem. Read the manual carefully to understand the significance of various constraints.
4. Apply loads (or BC's) at the RP.
Figure shows the edge of a shell cylinder constraint at the center.
1. In the assembly module:
Create a reference point (RP) using
Code:
Tools > Reference PointCode:
Tools > Datum -> point -> select-a-criterion2. Constrain this point with respect to a surface/node region
Go to interaction module and create constraint (3rd icon from the top in 6.8)
Select 'Coupling' and continue.
Follow the prompt and select the constraint control point as our newly created RP.
and then select the surface as constraint region.
3. Next step is to select the type of constraint: I used Kinematic constraint.
and select the DOF's on the surface to be constraint to the RP.
Note: The type of constraint highly depends on the problem. Read the manual carefully to understand the significance of various constraints.
4. Apply loads (or BC's) at the RP.
Figure shows the edge of a shell cylinder constraint at the center.