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Axisymmetric analysis (Abaqus)
The following Abaqus environments support axisymmetric analyses:
Structural
Thermal
Axisymmetric Structural
Axisymmetric Thermal
Axisymmetric Dynamic Explicit
To use axisymmetric elements, you must set a value for the 2D Solid Option when you create a new FEM or Simulation.
None (Structural and Thermal environments only) – No axisymmetric elements can be used.
XY Plane, Y Axis – If axisymmetric elements are used, they must be on the XY plane. The axisymmetric rotational axis is Y. When XY Plane, Y Axis is selected in the Structural environment, you can use plane strain, plane stress, and generalized plane strain elements. When XY Plane, Y Axis is selected in the Dynamic Structural environment, you can only use plane strain and plane stress elements.
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