How to solve error of ErrElemExcessDistortion in Abaqus?

Good day, Currently, i am simulating compaction of deformable bodies using a rigid bodies (represent as punch). Since, my aim is to reduce the mesh size on the deformable bodies, i currently use...

02 March 2019 6,237 6 View

Hi, how to calculate the Young Modulus as a function of density in metal powder compaction?

I need to develop an algorithm to find the final value of Young Modulus after get the final density of compacted metal powder. Tq

11 December 2017 352 6 View

Hi, may I ask, how to denote the randomness of loading path directions in geometrically complex parts during compaction of metal powders?

For compaction of multi-level part. Thank you very much.

11 December 2017 767 0 View

Hi, may I ask how to observe the density of a simulated part in Abaqus Explicit?

Cannot find the word density in Abaqus. Thank you so much.

10 November 2017 8,206 1 View

Hi, do we have example of USDFLD subroutine to calculate density variable?

To investigate the changes of density due to pressure applied.

10 November 2017 3,133 1 View

Hi, may I ask, is there any disadvantage of using metal powder as an equipment in powder metallurgy research?

related to literature

09 October 2017 5,255 2 View

How to implement the Drucker Prager (DPC) model in Abaqus in order to assess the mechanical behaviour of powder compaction?

In VUMAT subroutine

09 October 2017 5,348 3 View

Hi. Currently I have three distinct input files of Abaqus to submit in the job. How to run these three input files (inp) simultaneously without error?

node.inp element.inp the_model.inp

09 October 2017 8,215 3 View

How to solve error in Abaqus verification for user subroutine?

Hi. I have already linked the Abaqus with Intel Fortran XE 2013 and Microsoft Visual Studio 2012 based on the given manual linked instruction. And, it is validating by the Abaqus Command showing...

09 October 2017 7,106 2 View

What are the example of initiating a testing on a single model?

09 October 2016 1,369 0 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