6.2.2 Static stress analysis
classes.engineering.wustl.edu › 2009 › springAny of the stress/displacement elements in ABAQUS/Standard can be used in a static stress analysis (see “Choosing the appropriate element for an analysis type,” Section 13.1.3). Although velocities are not available in a static stress analysis, dashpots can still be used (they can be useful in stabilizing an unstable problem).