Course
Simpack Flexible Bodies
Overview
Description
This course is about structural flexibility in Simpack. It explains how to import linear finite element (FE) models into Simpack and how to model linear and nonlinear beam structures directly in Simpack.
Objectives
Upon completion of this course you will be able to:
- Prepare FE models for use inside Simpack (as an Abaqus substructure)
- Integrate finite element models into the Simpack environment
- Define appropriate interface connections to the Simpack model
- Define appropriate mode selection inside the Simpack environment
- Perform Simpack analysis
- Perform postprocessing of flexible body results
Contents
Overview - Simpack Flexible Bodies
10 min | eLearning
1 - Introduction
1 hour | 2 activities
2 - Placement of Flexible Bodies and Markers
1 hour 15 min | 2 activities
3 - Mode Selection
1 hour 15 min | 2 activities
4 - Finite Element Model Preparation
1 hour 30 min | 2 activities
5 - Stress Recovery
1 hour 5 min | 2 activities
6 - Linear SIMBEAM
1 hour 15 min | 2 activities
7 - Nonlinear SIMBEAM
1 hour 15 min | 2 activities
8 - Transient Distributed Loads
1 hour 15 min | 2 activities
9 - Abaqus/Simpack Co-SimulationOptional
1 hour 50 min | 2 activities
5-minute Online Survey
5 min | eLearning
Duration of Course
16 hours
Language
English
Release
Simpack 2026x
Level
Expert