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Buckling, Postbuckling, and

Collapse Analysis with Abaqus

R 6.12

About this Course

Course objectives

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Upon completion of this course you will be able to:

Perform linear eigenvalue buckling analysis
Perform postbuckling analysis using the regular and damped static solution procedures
Perform postbuckling analysis using the modified Riks method
Perform postbuckling analysis using dynamics solution procedures

Targeted audience
Simulation Analysts

Prerequisites
This course is recommended for engineers with experience using Abaqus/Standard

2 days

Day 1
Lecture 1

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Workshop 1

Basic Concepts and Overview

Buckling and Postbuckling Analyses of a Crane Structure

Lecture 2

Finite Element Formulation

Lecture 3

Finite Element Implementation in Abaqus

Lecture 4

Eigenvalue Buckling Analysis

Workshop 2

Eigenvalue Buckling of a Ring Subjected to External Pressure

Workshop 3

Elastic Buckling of Ring-Supported Cylindrical Shell

under Hydrostatic Pressure

Day 2

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Lecture 5

Regular and Damped Static Solution Procedures for Postbuckling Analyses

Workshop 4

Nonlinear Buckling of Ring-Supported Cylindrical Shell

under Hydrostatic Pressure

Workshop 5

Static Buckling Analysis of a Circular Arch

Lecture 6
Workshop 5
Lecture 7

Modified Riks Static Solution Procedure for Postbuckling Analyses

Static Buckling Analysis of a Circular Arch (continued)
Dynamic Analysis Solution Procedures for Postbuckling Analyses

Workshop 5

Static Buckling Analysis of a Circular Arch (continued)

Workshop 6

Tube Crush Dynamic Analysis

Lecture 8

Putting It All Together

Workshop 7

Capstone Workshop: Lees Frame Buckling Problem

Workshop 8

Buckling and Postbuckling Analyses of a Stiffened Panel

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Revision Status

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Lecture 2

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Lesson 1: Basic Concepts and Overview

L1.1

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The following topics are covered in this lesson.

Lesson content:
Basic Concepts and Overview
Workshop Preliminaries
Workshop 1: Buckling and Postbuckling Analyses of a Crane Structure (IA)
Workshop 1: Buckling and Postbuckling Analyses of a Crane Structure (KW)

Both interactive (IA) and keywords (KW) versions

of the workshop are provided. Complete only one.

2 hours

L1.2

Basic Concepts and Overview

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Here are the steps to be followed:

1.
2.
3.
4.

Introduction
Solution Techniques
Analysis Selection Guide
Example: Lees Frame Buckling
Problem
5. Summary

Lesson 2: Finite Element Formulation

L2.1

The following topics are covered in this lesson.

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Lesson content:
Finite Element Formulation

1 hour

L2.2

Finite Element Formulation

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Here are the steps to be followed:

1. Basic Equations in Finite Element

Analysis
2. Linearization
3. Nonlinear Problems in Mechanics
4. Geometrically Nonlinear Analysis
5. Stress and Strain Measures
6. Equilibrium and Virtual Work
7. Summary

Lesson 3: FE Implementation in Abaqus

L3.1

The following topics are covered in this lesson.

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Lesson content:
FE Implementation in Abaqus

90 minutes

L3.2

FE Implementation in Abaqus

Here are the steps to be followed:

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1.
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4.

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Introduction
Abaqus Definitions
General and Perturbation Procedures
Including Nonlinear Effects in an Abaqus
Simulation
General Procedure Solution Techniques
Nonlinear Analysis Using Implicit Methods
Solution Control
Diagnostics
Riks Method
Automatic Time Incrementation
General Procedure Implicit Equation Solvers
Nonlinear Analysis Using Explicit Methods
Perturbation Procedure Solution Techniques
Introducing Imperfections for Postbuckling
Simulations
Summary

Lesson 4: Eigenvalue Buckling Analysis

L4.1

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The following topics are covered in this lesson.

Lesson content:
Eigenvalue Buckling Analysis
Workshop 2: Eigenvalue Buckling of a Ring Subjected to External Pressure (IA)
Workshop 2: Eigenvalue Buckling of a Ring Subjected to External Pressure (KW)
Workshop 3: Elastic Buckling of Ring-Supported Cylindrical Shell under Hydrostatic Pressure (IA)
Workshop 3: Elastic Buckling of Ring-Supported Cylindrical Shell under Hydrostatic Pressure (KW)

Both interactive (IA) and keywords (KW) versions

of the workshop are provided. Complete only one.

2 hours

L4.2

Eigenvalue Buckling Analysis

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Here are the steps to be followed:

1.
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4.

Introduction
Eigenvalue Problem Formulation
Abaqus Usage
Example: Buckling of a Thin
Cylindrical Shell
5. Closely Spaced Eigenvalues
6. Symmetry in Buckling Analyses
7. Concluding Remarks

Lesson 5: Regular and Damped Static Solution Procedures for Postbuckling Analyses

L5.1

The following topics are covered in this lesson.

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Lesson content:
Regular and Damped Static Solution Procedures for Postbuckling Analyses
Workshop 4: Nonlinear Buckling of Ring-Supported Cylindrical Shell under Hydrostatic Pressure (IA)
Workshop 4: Nonlinear Buckling of Ring-Supported Cylindrical Shell under Hydrostatic Pressure (KW)
Workshop 5: Static Buckling Analysis of a Circular Arch (IA)
Workshop 5: Static Buckling Analysis of a Circular Arch (KW)

Both interactive (IA) and keywords (KW) versions

of the workshop are provided. Complete only one.

2 hours

L5.2

Regular and Damped Static Solution Procedures for Postbuckling Analyses

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Here are the steps to be followed:

1. Motivation
2. Regular Static Procedure
3. Motivation for Damped Static
Procedures
4. Automatic Stabilization
5. Automatic Stabilization Examples
6. Dashpots
7. Postbuckling and Loss of Contact
8. Summary for Damped Static
Procedures
9. Concluding Remarks

Lesson 6: Modified Riks Static Solution Procedure for Postbuckling Analyses

L6.1

The following topics are covered in this lesson.

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Lesson content:
Modified Riks Static Solution Procedure for Postbuckling Analyses
Workshop 5 (continued): Static Buckling Analysis of a Circular Arch (IA)
Workshop 5 (continued): Static Buckling Analysis of a Circular Arch (KW)

Both interactive (IA) and keywords (KW) versions

of the workshop are provided. Complete only one.

2 hours

Modified Riks Static Solution Procedure for Postbuckling Analyses

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Here are the steps to be followed:

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Introduction
Abaqus Implementation
Abaqus Usage
Snap-Through Problems
Postbuckling Problems
Postbuckling Examples
Usage Tips
Limitations
Concluding Remarks

L6.2

Lesson 7: Dynamic Analysis Solution Procedures for Postbuckling Analyses

L7.1

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The following topics are covered in this lesson.

Lesson content:
Dynamic Analysis Solution Procedures for Postbuckling Analyses
Workshop 5 (continued): Static Buckling Analysis of a Circular Arch (IA)
Workshop 5 (continued): Static Buckling Analysis of a Circular Arch (KW)
Workshop 6: Tube Crush Dynamic Analysis (IA)
Workshop 6: Tube Crush Dynamic Analysis (KW)

Both interactive (IA) and keywords (KW) versions

of the workshop are provided. Complete only one.

2 hours

Dynamic Analysis Solution Procedures for Postbuckling Analyses

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Here are the steps to be followed:

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Overview
What Makes a Problem Dynamic?
Equations for Dynamic Problems
Nonlinear Dynamics
Analyzing Highly Nonlinear QuasiStatic Problems
6. Quasi-Static Simulations Using
Explicit Dynamics
7. Example: Dynamic Tube Collapse
8. Concluding Remarks

L7.2

L8.1

Lesson 8: Putting It All Together

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The following topics are covered in this lesson.

Lesson content:
Putting It All Together
Workshop 7: Capstone Workshop: Lees Frame Buckling Problem (IA)
Workshop 7: Capstone Workshop: Lees Frame Buckling Problem (KW)
Workshop 8: Buckling and Postbuckling Analyses of a Stiffened Panel (IA)
Workshop 8: Buckling and Postbuckling Analyses of a Stiffened Panel (KW)

Both interactive (IA) and keywords (KW) versions

of the workshop are provided. Complete only one.

2 hours

L8.2

Putting It All Together

Here are the steps to be followed:

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1. Buckling Analysis Selection Guide

Revisited
2. Weatherseal Example
3. References for Further Study