This section explains how to model and run a co-simulation in Abaqus/CAE. The following topics are covered:

• “Overview of co-simulation,” Section 26.1

• “What is a co-simulation?,” Section 26.2

• “Linking and excluding part instances for a co-simulation,” Section 26.3

• “Ensuring matching nodes at the interface regions,” Section 26.4

• “Specifying the interface region and coupling schemes,” Section 26.5

• “Identifying the models involved and specifying job parameters,” Section 26.6

• “Viewing the results of the co-simulation,” Section 26.7