How to classify strictly upper triangular matrices by similarity?

Let F be a field. Consider U, the set of n times n strictly upper triangular matrices in F. For X, Y in U, we call them similar if there exists some S, which is non-degenerate and upper...

01 March 2021 2,957 8 View

What is the difference between the supplementary cementitious materials and alkali-activated concrete?

18 February 2021 9,188 3 View

For displacement control test, what is the relation between stress intensity factor and crack length?

There are two plates with horizontal center crack, one with crack length of a with the other with a+da. The bottoms are fixed while the tops are under the same displacement load. For intuition,...

11 February 2021 9,543 2 View

Difference between Second-harmonic generation and Two-photon absorption?

Hello Dear Researchers, I am confused about the Difference between Second-harmonic generation and Two-photon absorption? Can anyone describe the two phenomena briefly in the physical picture? What...

24 January 2021 9,912 5 View

Is there any low-cost filtering system (or other tech.)to lower the salt conc. (salinity) of surface/groundwater for large scale agricultural system??

The available water (surface and groundwater) is highly saline (6-20 dS/m). It is required to produce crop (moderately saline tolerant, up to 6 dS/m). Is there any low-cost filtering system (or...

18 January 2021 5,015 3 View

Which kind of GPC solvent can be used to dissolve both lipid and salt?

I want to find a GPC available solvent to dissolve both lipid (DPPC, 2 mM) and salt (NaCl, 100 mM).

14 January 2021 3,805 2 View

Is it possible to publish a paper contradicting Einstein's special relativity in any Journal?

I just developed a new theory on electromagnetic and plan to publish in a Journal. The findings are purely through strict mathematical derivation without any disputable assumptions and also...

13 January 2021 1,558 5 View

How is linear form of plasmid circularized?

Hi all, I'm working on transforming E. coli with plasmid in a mixture of linear and circular form. What happened to the linear form once uptake? Do cells ligate them directly? Or cell DNase...

13 January 2021 8,336 4 View

What will be the life of siRNA (liquid form) at -20 degree, if kept unopened?

Hi all, I just want to know that, if we keep the siRNA in a -20 degree freezer (as mentioned in the product detail), what will be the average life of the siRNA? Can we store for more than one...

10 January 2021 6,346 6 View

Can we compare regression results (models) for different groups?

Dear Research Gate Members, I have a query regarding comparing the two groups on the basis of the regression models For Instance: I have two sector companies i.e. Public Sector and Private...

09 January 2021 9,645 8 View

How to define and get results (stresses) for certain points of a model in abaqus, using python? When the size of the model changes?

I want to do a parameter study of a aixsymmetric cylinder in Abaqus. I want to create several jobs where I get the stresses for 3 different points in my model. These points are defined. I wrote a...

01 March 2021 10,078 1 View

Joint behaviour in Abaqus is not captured well?

I am working on roof joint and trying to simulate the behaviour in Abaqus. I am successful in running the model but the final graph does not follow the experimental curve in the negative direction...

01 March 2021 6,661 3 View

Which one is easier and better at modeling slender masonry structures? ANSYS or ABAQUS?

I need to model masonry and reinforced concrete minarets for my MSc thesis. Which one is easier and better at modeling slender masonry structures? ANSYS or ABAQUS? (Or any other program for just...

01 March 2021 736 3 View

How to assign different material properties to each element in Abaqus ?

Hello, I am writing a python script to generate my model and write the input file. The problem is I have 1000 elements in my mesh and I want to assign different material properties to each...

01 March 2021 9,511 3 View

How to define tie constraint between rigid body and another part in dynamic explicit model of Abaqus?

Hi dear researchers I connected a rigid body into the part of my structure by tie constraint and then I added displacement to rigid body, in static general step every thing is fine and these two...

28 February 2021 3,442 2 View

How to modify Johnson cook equation in ABAQUS?

I wanted to add an extra parameter to the existing Johnson cook equation in the ABAQUS simulation. How to add those extra parameters. Ref: A modified Johnson-Cook material model with strain...

28 February 2021 4,841 3 View

For modelling epoxy-based matrices (in composites), which model in ABAQUS is the most suitable, Concrete damaged plasticity or Drucker-Prager model?

I am working on developing a micromechanical FE model for predicting kink-band formation in UD composites. To model matrix plasticity, which model, out of Concrete Damaged Plasticity and...

28 February 2021 5,415 1 View

How to find the right number of integration points in second order 3d finite elements?

I am familiar with finite element simulations and numerical schemes like the Gauss Legendre quadrature. I also know that the Gauss integration yields exact values for polynomials up to degree 2n-1...

27 February 2021 6,818 3 View

How can we use a hybrid element in Abaqus Dynamic/Explicit for impressible materials?

Hi, all! How can we use a hybrid element in Abaqus Dynamic/Explicit for impressible materials? I have not find the choice for explicit element in Abaqus CAE. I am wondering whether it is possible...

25 February 2021 9,936 2 View

Is it possible to do optimization for a submodel in Abaqus?

I'm trying to run an optimization in Abaqus for a submodel with no luck, jobs are not being create for submission. Is this even possible? or is Abaqus limited to do Opt. for the model itself...

24 February 2021 4,908 5 View