#04 ABAQUS Masterclass: Introduction to ABAQUS CAE & Workflow Explained (Step-by-Step)

Welcome to Episode 4 of the ABAQUS Masterclass Series!

In this video, we begin by introducing the theory behind the Finite Element Method (FEM) framework, which is built around three key components: the pre-processor, the simulation engine (solver), and the post-processor. These form the core architecture of every FEA system.

ABAQUS CAE serves as both a pre-processor and a post-processor — the environment where you create geometry, assign materials, apply loads, define boundary conditions, and later visualise and interpret simulation results.

We’ll then explore how the ABAQUS CAE interface and workflow are structured — from Part → Property → Assembly → Step → Load → Mesh → Job → Visualization — and how these modules connect theoretical principles to practical modelling.

By the end, you’ll understand how the ABAQUS environment is organised, how it fits within the broader FEM architecture, and how to navigate its workflow confidently from theory to simulation.

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00:00 - Intro
00:32 - Finite Element Workflow/Components
04:43 - Examples of typical Finite Element Preprocessor Software
06:43 - What is the ABAQUS CAE?
09:13 - How to load the ABAQUS CAE
10:24 - Parts of the ABAQUS CAE Window
14:10 - How to create your first model in ABAQUS CAE
17:50 - Outro

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