Abaqus

Abaqus can be used to create geometry, import CAD models for meshing, and run finite element analysis over these models. There are associative interfaces for CATIA V5 and SolidWorks that allow you to synchronize with CAD and CAE assemblies.

How to Get or Use This Software

CAEN Computer Labs

College of Engineering students can use this software at a CAEN computer lab.

Version: 2023

Platforms:
  • Windows
Cost: No Cost
Available to:
  • Faculty
  • Regular Staff
  • Students
Campuses:
  • Ann Arbor
Permitted Use:
  • Noncommercial Research
  • Instruction

License Information

Terms & Conditions

PERMITTED:

  • Executing (running) this software remotely
  • Use for U-M coursework for courses in which the student is enrolled and will receive a grade
  • PhD thesis work
  • Use by students to perform non-commercial research to complete coursework
  • Use by faculty to perform non-commercial research
  • Use by regular employees to perform non-commercial research
  • Use by student teams for co-curricular activities, programs, and learning experiences

 

NOT PERMITTED:

  • Use by students for commercial research
  • Use by faculty for commercial research
  • Use by regular employees for commercial research
  • Instructional use, using proprietary data that will not be published
  • Use for University business not related to instruction
  • Use by visiting scholars
  • Use for instructional purposes by non-UM users, such as a visiting instructor teaching a one-time course in a training room

Your Responsibilities

It is your responsibility to protect university resources and data by ensuring that you use software in compliance with relevant university policies and standards, store and process all sensitive data within approved systems, and ensure equitable access to information technology for users with disabilities.

Individuals at U-M are ultimately responsible for any infringing software on their computers or devices or for violating the terms and conditions of software licenses. Individuals are responsible for reviewing the SPG on Software Procurement and Licensing Compliance.