6.4 Change in default element stable time estimation for three-dimensional continuum elements

Product: Abaqus/Explicit  

Benefits: The default element stable time estimation provides a larger element stable time increment. For analyses using variable mass scaling, less total mass will need to be added to achieve a given stable time increment.

Description: By default, Abaqus/Explicit will now use the “improved” element time estimation method to calculate the element stable time increment for three-dimensional elements. This “improved” element time estimation method usually results in a larger element stable time increment.

References:

Abaqus Analysis User's Manual

Abaqus Keywords Reference Manual