How to rectify error while applying prestress in a 2D truss element using Abaqus CAE?

For prestress hold analysis, after applying prestress, i included this command for the fixed boundary condition, *Boundary,type=fixed While applying load it shows error. Will it be feasible or not...

31 December 2018 5,234 2 View

Does anyone know the difference between Generalized Finite Element Method and Mixed Finite Element Method?

In short, I need to know the exact comparison between both of the finite element approach types. And also its advantages will be useful. Thank You, Basil

31 December 2018 4,471 3 View

Does efflorescence affect the strength characteristics of geopolymer concrete?

The effect of efflorescense in geopolymer concrete is unavoidable due to the presence of alkali content. When exposed to water, it exhibits efflorescense in GPC. Will it affects the strength of...

31 December 2018 4,580 5 View

Does performing Fatigue Analysis of Concrete Structures in ABACUS Software will be beneficial?

If ABACUS wont works great, which software can be further used for fatigue analysis of concrete material.

31 December 2018 4,287 3 View

How to perform live load test over a reinforced concrete bridge? Also suggest necessary code books for testing of bridges?

Performing live load test on a RC bridge,Is there any specific guidelines for testing.Also suggest suitable code book for live load testing of bridges.

31 December 2018 4,493 4 View

Which cell line should we use to perform biological dosimetry experiments?

We are preparing some experiments based on irradiating cells under different conditions in order to evaluate the effects in terms of DNA damage, genetic expression, etc. As our project is...

01 March 2021 3,355 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

B-mercaptoethanol (BME) protocol?

Hi everybody, I have been running a multiplex IHC which allow me to stain the same tissue with different markers (Primary Ab + Secondary conjugated Ab) (AF487, AF555, AF647). Since I would like to...

27 February 2021 5,028 2 View

Gas sensor response and recovery time independant of flow rate and chamber volume?

I am trying to obtain the response and recovery times for my gas sensor device. It appears the the response/recovery times are primarily dependant on the flow rate of the gas I inject into the...

26 February 2021 1,511 3 View

Quantifying leaking DNA from bacteria - what's the secret?

Hi, all! I need to determine if my treatment causes membrane damage in bacteria (S. aureus and E. cloacae), but I cannot use a fluorescent probe such as PI and similar ones because my compound is...

24 February 2021 2,006 2 View

How the Ground Plane implantation is performed without damaging (and w/o varying the undoped nature) the top Si (8-10 nm) in FDSOI technology ?

It is a general practice to introduce Ground Plane in FDSOI devices under the BoX. The Ground Planes are introduced by Ion Implantation through Top Si layer and Buried Oxide. I wanted to know that...

24 February 2021 5,974 4 View

How to Control Whiteflies in coconut leaves?

24 February 2021 1,005 1 View

Any references about insects or animals that can damage or weathering of rock or fossil material?

Are there any references to insects or animals that can cause damage or weathering to the rock or fossil material? books or paper that would be nice. Thank you very much!

24 February 2021 6,805 3 View

I have a time series data of some biochemical studies ( DNA and Chromosomal damage) which I intend to use to further predict into future ?

I have a time series data of some biochemical studies ( DNA and Chromosomal damage) which I intend to use to further predict into future without necessarily conducting the assay for an extended...

23 February 2021 7,842 1 View

Open Source IoT Simulators supported by Machine Learning?

Dear Research Gaters, Let me first add context to the question. I am looking to simulate the waste management system and resources of a city. The hardware devices I need to simulate include,...

21 February 2021 2,333 4 View