What deos Full Newton Method mean in ABAQUS?

08 September 2016 2,564 0 View

Does Abaqus software calculate stiffness matrix and mass matrix again and again in per step when a nonlinear dynamic analysis be performed?

Does Abaqus software calculate stiffness matrix and mass matrix again and again in per step when a nonlinear dynamic analysis be performed. If the answer is yes, then the software must exclude the...

05 June 2016 4,686 4 View

A Split Analysis Problem in Abaqus ?

I have performed a simple 3D cantilever beam analysis in ABAQUS/Explicit. I carry out a major tensile force at the end of the beam, so i can see the fracture. In other words, the beam is divided...

05 June 2016 4,762 3 View

Abaqus fracture energy parameter for concrete?

How can be determined the value of "Maxps Damage" and consequently "fracture energy parameter of Damage Evolution" for concrete in ABAQUS?

05 June 2016 5,926 2 View

How can be determined failure load in ABAQUS by using CDP model?

Dear All, I am modelling reinforced concrete structure by using concrete damaged plasticity model. I apply seismic loads. But when I increase the applied load, the displacements and stresses are...

04 May 2016 7,365 3 View

How can i obtain "Concrete Damaged Plasticity" parameters ?

11 December 2015 8,611 8 View

Any advice on Drucker-Prager parameters in ABAQUS ?

11 December 2015 8,896 6 View

How can i assign hinge for my frame system in ABAQUS?

I want to run statical analysis. But i can't assign hinge. Can anyone help me please? Thanks in advance.

09 October 2015 939 1 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 to compare 2 samples recruited with different sampling methods?

If I want to compare characteristics of 2 groups of patients, one group is recruited from a random sample of the general public while another group is from a sample with a fixed gender (male to...

26 February 2021 3,526 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