The optimum length for FRP shear strengthening of RC beams subject to uniform distributed load. Is it logic ?

I`m conducting a parametric study using FE abaqus on RC beam shear strengthened with externally side-bonded CFRP. The optimum length which i get is 0.36L, where L is the beam length. Is this...

05 June 2016 2,939 2 View

Should the de-bonding phenomenon be shown in the load-deflection curve of FE?

I made finite element model of RC beam shear strengthened with externally bonded FRP. The FE curve agrees with that of experimental as shown in attached photo but the de-bonding of FRP from...

04 May 2016 6,317 6 View

What is the possible reason of premature debonding of CFRP from concrete ?

03 April 2016 6,151 3 View

What is the optimal contact stiffness to be used between FRP sheets and concrete ?

03 April 2016 3,810 4 View

Why separation between concrete and FRP happens at the very beginning of loading in the elastic zone?

03 April 2016 8,668 12 View

What is the cause of Maximum penetration error in ABAQUS ?

02 March 2016 8,924 0 View

What is meant by the nodal coordinates of an element are incorrect ?

I am modeling the bond between FRP and concrete using cohesive interface element. I am using ABAQUS software. I don`t know what this error means ??

02 March 2016 878 0 View

What are the reasons of premature failure in finite element?

My model is 3D reinforced concrete beam in ABAQUS software. I knew one reason which may be the development length of longitudinal steel. but i want to know if there are any other reasons because...

01 February 2016 6,153 5 View

Is the mesh size affect the beam stiffness in finite element analysis ?

when i decreased the mesh size in modeling of RC beam in abaqus the beam became stiffer in the elastic zone i don`t know why ??

01 February 2016 2,317 8 View

How can i do orphan mesh feature in part in abaqus ?

01 February 2016 4,320 7 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