This Abaqus model demonstrates the structural analysis of a multi-story steel frame subjected to lateral loads and an applied moment. The project calculates nodal displacements, internal member forces, and support reactions using the Finite Element Method (FEM).
The model is ideal for students, researchers, and structural engineers who want to learn frame analysis in Abaqus or use it as a reference for developing more advanced structural models.
Model Features
- Multi-story steel frame modeled with beam elements
- Different cross-sectional properties assigned to beams and columns
- Fixed supports at the column bases
- Horizontal concentrated loads applied at multiple floor levels
- Applied bending moment at the top corner of the frame
- Linear static structural analysis
- Post-processing of displacement and force results
Analysis Results
The simulation provides:
- Nodal displacement of every joint
- Internal axial forces in frame members
- Shear forces and bending moments
- Support reaction forces and moments
- Structural deformation contours
- Beam force diagrams for engineering evaluation
Download Package Includes
- ✅ Abaqus CAE model (.cae)
- ✅ Abaqus Input File (.inp)
- ✅ Ready-to-run simulation
- ✅ Material definitions
- ✅ Boundary conditions and loading
- ✅ Complete analysis setup
Learning Objectives
By studying this Abaqus model, you will learn how to:
- Create a 2D steel frame using beam elements
- Define different beam section properties
- Assign elastic material properties
- Apply concentrated forces and external moments
- Create boundary conditions for fixed supports
- Run a linear static analysis
- Interpret nodal displacements and internal member forces
- Evaluate support reactions and structural behavior
Applications
This example is useful for:
- Structural Engineering courses
- Finite Element Method (FEM) education
- Abaqus beam and frame modeling tutorials
- Civil engineering projects
- Mechanical engineering structural analysis
- Verification of analytical frame calculations
This downloadable Abaqus project provides a clean and well-organized example of frame analysis, making it an excellent reference for learning structural simulation and understanding the behavior of beam-frame systems under combined loading.
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