Guide

Contents

• Structure Gene (SG) Data
  • What a “Correct” SG Model Must Contain
  • Minimum Checklist
  • Format-Specific Notes
• Material and Structural Models
  • Solid (SD)
  • Plate and shell (PL)
  • Beam (BM)
• Read and Write SG Data
  • Read SG data
  • Write SG data
  • Supported Data Formats
• Read Structural Model Data (.k file)
  • Get Timoshenko Beam Properties from a VABS Output File
• Read Local States
  • Read VABS Element Local Strain and Stress Fields and Visualize in Gmsh
• Convert SG Data
  • Overview
  • Basic Usage
• Visualize SG Data
  • Plot a Single Cross-Section
  • Plot Multiple Cross-Sections Along a Span
  • Plot Stiffness and Compliance Matrices
  • Merge Sections into One Mesh
  • Bridge to PyVista and ParaView
• Build Cross-section in Abaqus and Export to VABS
  • Brief Instruction
  • Detailed Instruction