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I have written a custom Abaqus Python script that defines a pier structure consisting of a beam, column, and base using solid extrusions. The script successfully creates these parts, but I am unsure how to properly apply meshing to them.

Below is a simplified version of how the beam is created:

def create_beam(model, beam_length, beam_width, beam_height):
    beam_sketch = model.ConstrainedSketch(name='BeamSketch', sheetSize=50.0)
    beam_sketch.rectangle(point1=(0.0, 0.0), point2=(beam_length, beam_width))
    beam_part = model.Part(name='Beam', dimensionality=THREE_D, type=DEFORMABLE_BODY)
    beam_part.BaseSolidExtrude(sketch=beam_sketch, depth=beam_height)
    return beam_part

I want to apply meshing to each part, ensuring proper element type selection and mesh controls for accurate simulation results.

The script follows these structured steps:

1. Import required Abaqus modules

2. Define key geometric parameters

3. Create the model and assign it a name ('PierModel')

4. Generate parts (beam, columns, and bases) using dedicated functions

5. Assemble the pier by positioning the components

6. Apply meshing to all parts (This is the area where I need help)

Key Parameters in the Script

beam_length = 24.0 # Length of the 
beam beam_height = 5.0 # Height of the beam 
beam_width = 6.0 # Width of the beam column_radius = 2.0 # Radius of each column 
column_height = 20.0# Height of each column base_length = 8.0 # Length of each base 
base_width = 4.0 # Width of each base 
base_height = 4.0 # Height of each base

The model follows standard Abaqus part creation and assembly techniques. Below is a breakdown of each function.

Step-by-Step Breakdown of the Code

1. Creating the Beam

The beam is created using a rectangular sketch and extruded to its height.

def create_beam(model, beam_length, beam_width, beam_height): beam_sketch = model.ConstrainedSketch(name='BeamSketch', sheetSize=50.0) beam_sketch.rectangle(point1=(0.0, 0.0), point2=(beam_length, beam_width)) beam_part = model.Part(name='Beam', dimensionality=THREE_D, type=DEFORMABLE_BODY) beam_part.BaseSolidExtrude(sketch=beam_sketch, depth=beam_height) return beam_part