We have conducted experiments to find out the fatigue life of welded and non welded Aluminum alloy CT specimens according to ASTM E399. We have developed da/dN vs del.K curves to compare the results.
I've got elastic-plastic detailed material properties of my material, I know how to simulate contour integral crack. I want to simulate the fatigue life estimation problem on ABAQUS to develop da/dN vs del.k curves for same material discussed above. Such module has not been clearly elaborated in the documentation.
It will be very helpful if someone who already has worked on LCF module of ABAQUS for CT type specimens to estimate fatigue life can share his/her steps like how its done.
Looking forward for a positive feedback.