Hello!
I'm trying to model a multi-layer coating on a substrate in abaqus. The layers are homogenous and isotropic. My question is how should I approach the modeling?
WHAT I'VE TRIED SO FAR:
I used the skin function, but I can only see the latest skin I defined (Can't visualize all the skins to see their position at the same time). So, I can't be sure if all the skins are properly defined!
COMPOSITE LAY-UP:
I tried this approach and was able to define the layers. But this approach requires fiber rotation angle as input while my materials is isotropic and homogenous.
WHAT I PREFER NOT TO DO:
I can partition my model and define the individual layers manually. However, The problem is I then have to mesh each partition (layer). This means the mesh size will be extremely small along normal direction and I get mesh verification warnings.
I appreciate your kind suggestions
2nd approach is the most appropriate. for isotropic materials, fiber orientation will have no effect, therefore you can use global coordinate system as fiber 1 direction...
Сoncerning 1st approach, look at Using offset meshes to create skin reinforcements: https://abaqus-docs.mit.edu/2017/English/SIMACAECAERefMap/simacae-c-edtconcstrategyoffsetshell.htm
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