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Is there any circular plate deflection theory for hyperelastic material?

Hello, I am trying to find the frictional force between a polyurethane cleaning disk and the inside surface of a steel pipe. The disk is 105% bigger than the inner diameter of the pipe, so it will...

11 December 2019 5,616 1 View

How to Fix Frictional Contact Penetration Problem in Ansys?

Hello, I am trying to simulate contact between Polyurethane Disk Pig and the inside of a Steel Pipe in order to measure the frictional force experienced by the disk. The model that I use is...

10 November 2019 5,214 4 View

What is the minimum surface roughness required in order for PECVD coating to be deposited properly and have proper adhesion?

Hello, I am currently doing a project a surface preparation project on API L80 and P110 steel pipes to be coated with PECVD method. I am curious about the the minimum surface roughness required...

08 September 2019 6,360 4 View

Problem on load-displacement curve of compression test in Abaqus?

Hello, I am trying to simulate compression test on origami structure using Abaqus Static General and see the elastic-perfectly plastic behavior of the structure. Data extraction of displacement...

03 April 2019 1,256 3 View

What is the difference between each hyperelastic models and their usage?

Currently I'm doing a project with hyperelastic material (TPE) and I'm trying to input the hyperelastic parameters in Abaqus. What is the difference between each hyperelastic models and their...

11 December 2018 5,159 1 View

Why surface to surface contact doesn't work in Abaqus?

Why does my structure still penetrate the plate? I have defined the plate as the master surface and my structure as the slave surface as attached in the picture below. The contact type is surface...

10 November 2018 4,606 7 View

What is the definition of "Overclosure" in Abaqus and how it relates with Pressure in contact analysis?

When editing contact property in the normal behavior tab, we can select the Pressure-Overclosure type that we desire. What is the definition of "Overclosure" in Abaqus and how it relates with...

10 November 2018 4,664 0 View

Why do we need to put pressure magnitude if a tabular amplitude is already defined in Abaqus?

I am currently working on a project related to bending origami actuator utilizing air pressure. I am confused on why pressure magnitude needs to be defined if I already define the tabular...

10 November 2018 6,513 3 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