Using *Import and *Import Elset command together to import result from standard to explicit

[a***@yahoo.com]

Hello,


I am trying to import results from Abaqus/Standard analysis to Abaqus/Explicit. The model consists of an assembly of part instances and connector elements defined in the assembly. I need to import the instances and the connector elements to Abaqus/Explicit. Use of *Import and *Import Elset command results in error (Error Message: Features such as new nodes/elements, IMPORT, SYMMETRIC MODEL GENERATION, MAP SOLUTION are detected in a continuation analysis where the original model is defined in terms of an assembly of part instances. This is not allowed.)


I was wondering whether there is any way to get around this issue. I need forces in the connector elements to be carried forward to Abaqus/Explicit to capture correct connector behavior.


I would really appreciate if someone can help solve this problem.


Thanks,
Amey Bapat

[Dave Lindeman]

When working with parts and assemblies, the input file for the import
analysis should look something like:

*Assembly
*Instance, instance=...
*Import, state=..., update=...
*End Instance
etc.
*End Assembly

i.e., you shouldn't use *Import Elset. You might, however, need to
redefine node and element set definitions within the *Instance blocks.

Regards,

Dave Lindeman
Lead Research Specialist
3M Company
3M Center 235-3F-08
St. Paul, MN 55144
651-733-6383

Post by a***@yahoo.com
Hello,
I am trying to import results from Abaqus/Standard analysis to
Abaqus/Explicit. The model consists of an assembly of part instances
and connector elements defined in the assembly. I need to import the
instances and the connector elements to Abaqus/Explicit. Use of
Features such as new nodes/elements, IMPORT, SYMMETRIC MODEL
GENERATION, MAP SOLUTION are detected in a continuation analysis where
the original model is defined in terms of an assembly of part
instances. This is not allowed.)
I was wondering whether there is any way to get around this issue. I
need forces in the connector elements to be carried forward to
Abaqus/Explicit to capture correct connector behavior.
I would really appreciate if someone can help solve this problem.
Thanks,
Amey Bapat