I am doing an analysis of bending of cfrp wrapped I section in abaqus and I need to provide cfrp on top and bottom of flanges, using which tool can I provide the cfrp, I am facing issues due to overconstraint when I offset the faces as cfrp.
Himaganga e V, To add a CFRP layer on top and bottom of flanges in Abaqus, you can use the "Surface" tool to create a new surface on the top and bottom of the flanges, and then apply the CFRP layer to these surfaces. However, you may face issues with overconstraint when offsetting the faces as CFRP. To avoid this, you can use the "Tie" constraint to connect the CFRP layer to the flange surface. This will allow the CFRP layer to move with the flange while still providing the desired reinforcement. For more connect with me on https://wa.me/+923440907874