You can use any FEM software that can solve contact problems given that you want to model the interaction between the strands. Abaqus or Ansys might work for you in this case.A relatively difficult task will be to define realistic friction models at the interfaces.

Thanks, George. That is the problem I would like to find an answer: the contact between strands.

i cant understand your problem

if u want model cable and strand i think help u this (Modeling of Steel Ropes M. Bechtold Bridon International Ltd., Doncaster, UK)

if u want model prestress u can help from rebar layer in abaqus

Maybe you can find some clues where to look next from the following links:

http://www.fe-net.org/downloads/FENet_Meetings/Copenhagen_Denmark_Feb_2002/FENET_Copenhagen_Feb2002_DLE_Konter.pdf

http://www.math.hu-berlin.de/~schulz/cm/downloads/jnam_schroeder.pdf

http://zbc.uz.zgora.pl/Content/2924/11stav.pdf

Good Luck!

Dear Sir,

Finite element modelling depends on your demands. Would you like to consider rope with strands? strands with filaments? or a round profile. Moreover, would you fancy to run static, dynamic, and thermal analysis?

Kindly, clear up what are your inputs and what be expected for outputs?

The way I see it, we can answer your question properly.

Regards.

Maybe help this:

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0965997811000238

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0965997811000251

Yes Amin, I'd like to consider rope with strands and strands with filaments.

Thanks George, thanks Gabriel, the papers are very good.

I use Catia and it's perfect.

Dear Sir,

I have a good news for you. Abaqus software is able to solve your problem easily. My recommendation for you is firstly learn how to model conceit which is reinforced with steel bars to get whole idea of similar modeling. Since then, when you feel confident in this sort of modeling, you are able to change the relevant materials. To be more precise, please imagine conceit is strand and steel bars are filaments, with considering friction interactions. Thus try to model it as a deformable solid part and analyze it regarding your boundary condition Now you model a strand which comprises the number of filaments. The next step is copy the modeled strand as much as the steel rope included. Then assembly copied strands and go to interaction module and use friction and tie condition. There you go.

For further questions, without any hesitate, comment me to figure out following tips to analyze and modeling with Abaqus software.

Warning, never use the abaqus version 6.12 due to too many bugs to solve problems in the FEM and FEA.

Thank you, Amin. I will try with Ansys the same way you described me.

Thank, Aria.

https://daim.idi.ntnu.no/masteroppgaver/017/17539/masteroppgave.pdf