SECRETS behind creating EFFECTIVE MESH in ABAQUS

There is a secret to generative effective meshes.This video shows three methods of doing so with the third method particularly effective. Here, a cruciform-shaped cut-out on a steel plate (with high stress-concentrations) has been subjected to a simple shear load and areas of stress intensity identified. The effect of meshing technique on the distribution of the stress concentration was used to identify optimal mesh for the test specimen. #cmvideos #abaqustutorial #AbaqusTipsAndTricks #EffectiveMeshing #Mesh #AdaptiveMeshing Time stamps -------------------------------------- 00:00 - Intro 00:22 - Specimen: A Plate with Cruciform-shaped cutout 01:05 - Method 1: Global or Uniform Mesh 03:26 - Method 1: Simulation Results 05:09 - Method 2: Localized Mesh 06:12 - Method 2: Simulation Results 06:46 - Method 3: Adaptive Meshing 08:09 - Method 3: Simulation Results 08:53 - Outro -------------------------------------- 📥* DOWNLOAD LINK TO SOFTWARE 1. PBCGen2D: A software for applying periodic boundary condition Download softwaree: https://cmvideos.ck.page/products/pbc... 2. PBCGenlite: A lite version of software for applying periodic boundary condition Download software: https://cmvideos.ck.page/products/pbc... 3. MontCarlGen2D: A software for creating random inclusions in 2D RVEs Download software here: https://cmvideos.ck.page/products/mon... ----------------------------------- 🕮 CM VIDEOS E-BOOK SERIES I am writing a series of E-books to complement the contents on this channel. If you want to join my writing journey and get weekly newsletter about this, please subscribe via this link: https://cmvig.cmvideos.org/ebook-news... ----------------------------------- 💁‍♂️ TIP JAR: If you want to support the channel, you can leave a tip here. I am saving for new camera and lighting, so all tips will be reinvested into this. Thanks a lot - https://cmvideos.ck.page/products/tha... CMVIDEOS WEBSITE -------------------------------------- *Website under development at: www.cmvideos.org 👨‍👩‍👦 CM Video Insider -------------------------------------- Become a CM Video Insider (100% free) to access modelling resources, advanced workshops, bonus trainings, behind the scene contents and regular CM Video updates: https://cmvig.cmvideos.org/ ✔️*Link to Michael Okereke's Finite Element Applications textbook -------------------------------------- Okereke, M. and Keates, S., 2018. Finite element applications. Cham: Springer International Publishing AG. https://amzn.to/3Bv54Di --------------------------------------- My Youtube Accessories • Rode NT USB Mini Studio Micro USB - https://amzn.to/3SXha0y • LOGITUBO Full HD 1080P Webcam - https://amzn.to/3MoqHvf • Microsoft Surface Book 2 - https://amzn.to/3CwlT2a • Microsoft Arc Bluetooth Mouse - Black - https://amzn.to/3EwPbAu • Microsoft Surface Pen - https://amzn.to/3CkYsc8 • Iiyama LCD Monitor - https://amzn.to/3CRfpw7 • External Hard Drive - USB 3.0, Black - https://amzn.to/3RX5xWf • Webcam Stand - https://amzn.to/3SZgwQ0 • Samsung Galaxy S21 Smartphone - https://amzn.to/3iL4Hgl • Jabra Evolve 40 MS Stereo Headset - https://amzn.to/3EC2krP • Green Screen 5x6.5ft - https://amzn.to/3RXldZw • Scripting book: Hardcover Notebook – Black - https://amzn.to/3TbvDFG Other Accessories ------------------------------------------ Business Projector - https://amzn.to/3ThN8o4 Please note the above are affiliate links and I do get commissions when you make purchases from those links. 🔔 Subscribe -------------------------------------- If this is the kind of content you like, please do subscribe to this channel and click the notification button so when contents like this are made, you will be the first to see it. If you also have ideas of videos you want me to make, do suggest those in the comment section and I will consider them.