Writing User Subroutines with Abaqus
This course explains when to consider the use of such user subroutines and how to approach their development. Detailed descriptions are given of the data required for these subroutines, the additional statements to be included and the variables that are available within the routine. Particular attention is paid to highlighting good practice in user subroutine development.

- Level
- Advanced
- Length
- 16 hours
- Product
- Abaqus
- Course code
- SIM-en-SUBR-A-V30R2021
What you will learn
In this course you will learn about:
- When and how to use subroutines
- DLOAD, VDLOAD, and UTRACLOAD for specifying user-defined loading
- FILM for specifying user-defined film conditions
- USDFLD and VUSDFLD for defining field variable dependence
- UVARM for defining a user output variable
- UHYPER for modeling hyperelastic materials
- UMAT and VUMAT for allowing constitutive models to be added to the program
- UEL and VUEL for allowing the creation of userdefined elements
Who it is for
This course is recommended for engineers with experience using Abaqus.
Before you start
A working knowledge of the finite element method and programming in either Fortran or C
Related courses
Abaqus/CAE: Geometry Import and Meshing
Abaqus/Explicit: Advanced Topics
Abaqus for Offshore Analysis
Adaptive Remeshing in Abaqus/Standard
Advanced Abaqus Scripting
Analysis of Composite Materials with Abaqus
Analysis of Geotechnical Problems with Abaqus
Automotive NVH with Abaqus
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