Is there any project implemented in INDIA using Basalt Fibre Reinforced Polymer(BFRP) Rebar's?

I am looking for any completed/ ongoing project in India where either Basalt FRP rebar or Basalt Fibres have been used

05 June 2018 9,174 0 View

Getting sudden change in stresses in Strands?

Hi I am trying to model FRP strands inside Prestressed Concrete. i wrote a UMAT code for defining Constitutive law for FRP. The linear analysis runs fine, however, after defining CDP I am...

09 October 2017 1,714 3 View

Can Hashin Damage Model for FRP laminates be Utilized in FRP Rebars ?

Hi, I am trying to model FRP strands (3D Continuum ) in ABAQUS. Since ABAQUS does not allow Hashin damage model to be utilized in 3D elements, I am planning to write a UMAT code for it. My doubt...

09 October 2017 2,013 0 View

What is wrong in the Code?

Hello, I recently wrote a UMAT code for FRP bars transversely Isotropic). But, while starting the job I get "Compilation Error". Can someone take a look at the code and suggest what is wrong in...

09 October 2017 5,570 0 View

Problem in Running Subroutine in ABAQUS?

I am trying to link ABAQUS 6.13 with intel parallel studio 2013 and visual studio 2010. On opening abaqus i get following notifications. (please see attached image ) Whereas while running the...

09 October 2017 6,653 2 View

Can I use Analytical Rigid Part to simulate Concrete Formwork in ABAQUS?

08 September 2017 9,315 0 View

How can i calculate the interface stresses in ABAQUS

07 August 2017 8,657 2 View

Can a prestress be Defined in a truss element in ABAQUS

Hello, i modelled a Pretensioned beam with tendons as solid elements. the model ran fine. Now i am planning to model the pretension beam with wire element instead of solid element, in place of...

31 December 2016 2,342 10 View

How to Define Loading Protocol in ABAQUS for Cyclic loading?

I have attached the experimental protocol for the test. My questions is 1) should I give this as it is in the tabular column while defining amplitude 2) what should i give the time period value in...

02 March 2015 1,725 4 View

Can anyone please help me to find the area under the hysteresis curve.

I am intending to calculate the energy dissipation during the 1st cycle of loading. i have attached the excel sheet which gives details for the 1st cyle of loading. i will be grateful if anyone...

01 February 2015 1,325 6 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

How can we obtain a modification factor for creep parameters?

I want to obtain standard creep parameters of salt rock by creep parameters of rectangular samples. Is there a modification factor to convert creep parameters of rectangular (prismatic) rock salt...

01 March 2021 7,131 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