Preprocessing—creating the model with Abaqus/CAE

In this section we discuss how to use Abaqus/CAE to create the model for this simulation. 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 Stress wave propagation in a bar. 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 Stress wave propagation in a bar; and click Run. For more information about the Getting Started plug-ins, see Running the Getting Started with Abaqus examples.

Defining the model geometry
Defining the material and section properties
Creating an assembly
Creating geometry sets and surfaces
Defining steps
Specifying output requests
Prescribing boundary conditions
Defining the load history
Creating a mesh
Creating, running, and monitoring a job
The status (.sta) file