Calculix Vs Abaqus INP displacement value mismatch

It’s hard to compare when the input files are created independently. It would be better to make CalculiX .inp file first and the modify it in text editor for use in Abaqus or vice versa. There’s a guide covering the most important differences here: A Guide to Modifying Abaqus Input Files for Use in CalculiX

Keep in mind that CalculiX doesn’t have the quasi-static application type for *DYNAMIC step.

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