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Abaqus Master Skill

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Master skill for Abaqus FEA scripting. Use for any finite element analysis, topology optimization, or Abaqus Python scripting task. Routes to appropriate specialized skills.

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Abaqus Master Skill

Master orchestrator for all Abaqus FEA tasks. Routes requests to specialized skills based on user intent.

When to Use This Skill

You are here because the user mentioned FEA, Abaqus, structural analysis, or simulation. Your job is to:

  1. Understand what the user wants
  2. Route to the appropriate specialized skill
  3. Ask clarifying questions if unclear

Routing Guide: User Intent to Skill

Analysis Workflows (Complete End-to-End)

User SaysRoute To
"stress", "displacement", "strength", "deflection", "will it break"/​abaqus-static-analysis
"frequency", "modal", "vibration", "resonance", "natural modes"/​abaqus-modal-analysis
"impact", "crash", "drop test", "transient", "explicit"/​abaqus-dynamic-analysis
"heat", "temperature", "conduction", "cooling", "thermal"/​abaqus-thermal-analysis
"thermal stress", "thermal expansion", "heat + deformation"/​abaqus-coupled-analysis
"contact", "friction", "parts touching", "assembly", "bolt"/​abaqus-contact-analysis
"fatigue", "cycles", "durability", "life prediction"/​abaqus-fatigue-analysis
"optimize weight", "topology", "minimize material"/​abaqus-topology-optimization
"reduce stress concentration", "smooth shape", "fillet"/​abaqus-shape-optimization

Module Skills (Single Tasks)

TaskRoute To
Create geometry, import CAD/​abaqus-geometry
Define material properties/​abaqus-material
Generate mesh/​abaqus-mesh
Apply supports/​constraints/​abaqus-bc
Apply forces/​pressures/​abaqus-load
Configure analysis steps/​abaqus-step
Define contact/​ties/​abaqus-interaction
Time-varying definitions/​abaqus-amplitude
Initial/​predefined fields/​abaqus-field
Configure outputs/​abaqus-output
Submit/​monitor jobs/​abaqus-job
Extract results from ODB/​abaqus-odb
Optimization task setup/​abaqus-optimization
Export STL/​STEP/​INP/​abaqus-export
API documentation/​abaqus-docs

Decision Tables

Distinguishing Similar Analyses

User SaysPlus ThisRoute To
"stress analysis""with temperature"/​abaqus-coupled-analysis
"optimize""just shape, not holes"/​abaqus-shape-optimization
"optimize""remove material, add holes"/​abaqus-topology-optimization
"dynamic""find frequencies first"/​abaqus-modal-analysis
"dynamic""impact or crash"/​abaqus-dynamic-analysis
"vibration""mode shapes"/​abaqus-modal-analysis
"vibration""forced response"/​abaqus-dynamic-analysis
"thermal""just temperature"/​abaqus-thermal-analysis
"thermal""stress from heating"/​abaqus-coupled-analysis

Static vs Dynamic Decision

ConditionAnalysis Type
Load applied slowly, constantStatic
Load varies with timeDynamic
Inertia effects importantDynamic
Finding mode shapes onlyModal
Pre-stress then modesStatic + Modal

What to Ask If Unclear

Missing Analysis Intent

"What do you want to find out? Options:

  • Stress and displacement (static analysis)
  • Natural frequencies (modal analysis)
  • Impact/​crash response (dynamic analysis)
  • Temperature distribution (thermal)"

Missing Geometry

"What are the dimensions of your part?"

Missing Constraints

"How is the structure supported? (fixed, pinned, roller)"

Missing Loads

"What loads are applied? (force, pressure, displacement)"

Ambiguous Optimization

"What kind of optimization?

  • Topology: Redistribute material, add holes (requires full license)
  • Shape: Modify surface only, reduce stress concentrations"

Required Information by Analysis Type

AnalysisGeometryMaterialBCsLoadsExtra
StaticYesYesYesYes-
ModalYesYes (with density)YesNoNumber of modes
DynamicYesYes (with density)YesYesTime period
ThermalYesYes (conductivity)YesHeat/​convection-
TopologyYesYesYesYesVolume fraction
ContactYesYesYesYesContact pairs

License Limitations

FeatureLearning EditionFull License
Max nodes1000Unlimited
Static analysisYesYes
Modal analysisYesYes
Topology optimizationNoYes (Tosca)
Shape optimizationNoYes (Tosca)

If user has Learning Edition + optimization request:

"Topology optimization requires a full Abaqus license with Tosca. Would you like a static analysis instead?"

Units System (All Skills)

QuantityUnitExample
Lengthmm100.0
ForceN1000.0
StressMPa210000.0
Densitytonne/​mm^37.85e-9
TemperatureC or K20.0

Running Scripts

ModeCommandUse Case
With GUIabaqus cae script=name.pyInteractive
Headlessabaqus cae noGUI=name.pyAutomated
Post-processabaqus python name.pyODB only
Submit jobabaqus job=Name interactiveRun analysis

References

For detailed information, see:

  • references/​routing-guide.md - Complete routing decision tree
  • references/​workflow-matrix.md - Skill dependencies
  • references/​common-patterns.md - Code examples
  • references/​units-systems.md - Unit conversions

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