Is there any project implemented in INDIA using Basalt Fibre Reinforced Polymer(BFRP) Rebar's?

I am looking for any completed/ ongoing project in India where either Basalt FRP rebar or Basalt Fibres have been used

05 June 2018 9,174 0 View

Can Hashin Damage Model for FRP laminates be Utilized in FRP Rebars ?

Hi, I am trying to model FRP strands (3D Continuum ) in ABAQUS. Since ABAQUS does not allow Hashin damage model to be utilized in 3D elements, I am planning to write a UMAT code for it. My doubt...

09 October 2017 2,013 0 View

What is wrong in the Code?

Hello, I recently wrote a UMAT code for FRP bars transversely Isotropic). But, while starting the job I get "Compilation Error". Can someone take a look at the code and suggest what is wrong in...

09 October 2017 5,570 0 View

Problem in Running Subroutine in ABAQUS?

I am trying to link ABAQUS 6.13 with intel parallel studio 2013 and visual studio 2010. On opening abaqus i get following notifications. (please see attached image ) Whereas while running the...

09 October 2017 6,653 2 View

Can I use Analytical Rigid Part to simulate Concrete Formwork in ABAQUS?

08 September 2017 9,315 0 View

How can i calculate the interface stresses in ABAQUS

07 August 2017 8,657 2 View

Can a prestress be Defined in a truss element in ABAQUS

Hello, i modelled a Pretensioned beam with tendons as solid elements. the model ran fine. Now i am planning to model the pretension beam with wire element instead of solid element, in place of...

31 December 2016 2,342 10 View

How to Define Loading Protocol in ABAQUS for Cyclic loading?

I have attached the experimental protocol for the test. My questions is 1) should I give this as it is in the tabular column while defining amplitude 2) what should i give the time period value in...

02 March 2015 1,725 4 View

Can anyone please help me to find the area under the hysteresis curve.

I am intending to calculate the energy dissipation during the 1st cycle of loading. i have attached the excel sheet which gives details for the 1st cyle of loading. i will be grateful if anyone...

01 February 2015 1,325 6 View

Why does unbonded post tensioned concrete has friction, even though the tendon is inside a duct and the duct is not grouted?

Friction loss has two components. Curvature effect and length effect. Curvature effect is understood that it will occur in unbonded also but what about length effect which is basically due to the...

01 January 1970 3,788 11 View

How to code open-ended questions in SPSS?

Hello all, In SPSS I am going to code 2 open-ended questions. I have already read all the answers and I made a list of the most important categories to which I can code the answers. This question...

02 March 2021 1,757 4 View

What is the procedure to determine the permeability of concrete?

can anyone help me in this, it will help me with my research work

01 March 2021 834 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

Apart from Nanosilica and CNT's what are the other nanomaterials readily available to use in concrete mixture?

Nanotechnology in concrete materials

01 March 2021 3,379 3 View

How to eliminate Steady state error from Reinforcement learning genetic algorithm code?

The following code (see 1st 2 images attached) is used to produce PID controller values that are designed to control the system (G). The code finds the PID controller values (noted as k) by using...

28 February 2021 6,560 14 View

How can we simulate an hyperelastic-viscoelastic behavor with Ansys APDL?

I am working on modeling and simulation of biomecanical material behaviour, I have succeded on simulating skin using anisotropic hyperelastic material, on APDL and in our lab's finite element...

28 February 2021 552 3 View

Concrete compressive strength databases?

I am looking for datasets similar to this one: http://archive.ics.uci.edu/ml/datasets/Concrete+Compressive+Strength I am looking for concretes with different types of aggregates (Recycled,...

27 February 2021 6,801 3 View

LEDs on Vis Light photo degradation of MB water sol via N doped TiO2 in a mini flume?

Good day to all, I have no experience with light emitting diodes. I am building a glass mini flume to demonstrate the photo degradation of Methylene Blue in water running over self cleaning...

26 February 2021 4,026 5 View

What is the best way to calculate the angles of twist for concrete columns subjected to torsional moment using finite element software?

In Finite element software like ANSYS , there is difficulty in obtaining direct results of twisting of concrete members because SOLID65 which is the unique element designed to represent concrete...

26 February 2021 3,806 2 View

Compute for the total volume of concrete needed for the concrete pouring of the foundation including its column up to NGL only as shown in the plan?

Looking for the quantity of cement, sand, and gravel of footings and columns. Thank you!

25 February 2021 3,092 2 View