README – Numerical investigation (Chapter 4)

Dataset context
This folder contains the scripts used for the numerical investigation
presented in Chapter 4 of the dissertation:

"Einsatz von CFK in hochpräzisen, lösbaren Welle-Nabe-Verbindungen im Maschinenbau am Beispiel von HSK-Werkzeugspannfuttern".

The numerical study investigates the mechanical suitability of CFRP as
a substitute material for steel in high-precision HSK shaft–hub
connections.

The numerical investigations are based on finite element simulations
implemented in Abaqus using Python scripting.


Folder structure

model_scripts/
    Abaqus model generation scripts defining the geometry, materials,
    boundary conditions and loading states of the HSK interface models.

parameter_studies/
    Scripts performing parameter variations by generating simulation
    jobs with different input parameters.

evaluation/
    Post-processing scripts used to extract and evaluate relevant
    simulation results from the Abaqus output database files (.odb).

metadata/
    Documentation files describing the structure and revision history
    of the scripts.


Reproducibility concept

The dataset does not contain Abaqus output database files (.odb) due to
their large size and limited additional information content.

Instead, the dataset provides:

• model generation scripts
• parameter study scripts
• evaluation scripts
• processed numerical result data

The provided scripts allow regeneration of the simulation models and
reproduction of the evaluation workflow.


Important note on script revisions

The scripts provided in this dataset were editorially revised after the
completion of the numerical investigations.

These revisions were performed solely to improve:

• readability
• documentation
• structural clarity
• portability of the scripts

The revisions do not change the scientific content of the scripts or
the numerical procedures used to generate the results presented in the
dissertation.


Software environment

The scripts were developed for use with:

Abaqus (Finite Element Analysis software)
Python scripting interface of Abaqus


Author
F. Birk
Technical University of Darmstadt
Department of Mechanical Engineering


Related dissertation chapter
Chapter 4 – Mechanical substitution analysis of the HSK interface