Why do some researchers draw coordinate-grid lines on concrete joint especially during beam-column connection testing?

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How to calculate strength degradation in a hysteresis loop (cyclic loading)?

I understand that the peak load at that specific deformation is to be taken but how do we get the % in degradation (is it by % decrease from one load to another)? Additionally, do we compare peak...

09 October 2019 10,172 5 View

Is the area under the load-deflection curve of concrete tested under direct shear considered as "shear toughness"?

I tested 100x100x500mm concrete prisms under direct shear using the JSCE-SF 6 standards. Is calculating the area under the load-deflection curve considered as shear toughness or shear energy? The...

31 December 2018 3,701 1 View

What is the function of Field Output Request, specifically the 'every n time increment' in Abaqus?

I've read the manual but i cannot seem to visualize the definition. Say i'm doing a simple reverse cyclic test for a concrete for say, 50mm displacement in 2400 seconds. How does 'every n time...

10 November 2018 2,509 0 View

In Abaqus, how can i select the Reference Point in the .odb output?

I am trying create an XY data from the model via a unique nodal. But the reference point in the .cae model is not visible in the .odb output. Hence i was unable to 'select it from viewport'. Is...

10 November 2018 3,051 4 View

How to model an Engineered Cementitious Composite in Abaqus?

I've tried using the Concrete Damaged Plasticity parameters but the model just would not work. I'm trying to model a beam-column joint using ECC as the joint material (region intersection between...

10 November 2018 8,058 5 View

How can i extract XY data from Abaqus ODB File Output using a command line?

I am trying to extract RF3 (Reaction Force) and U3 (Spatial Displacement) from a uniqe nodal postion FOR JUST 1 NODE. but the size of the file is 13 million KB and creating XY data from the...

10 November 2018 9,215 0 View

How to calculate inelastic strain from concrete uniaxial stress-strain curves?

I conducted compressive and tensile concrete uniaxial test for the Concrete Damage Plasticity (CDP) data in Abaqus. But I only have normal strains under stress, how do i get the inelastic strain?

08 September 2018 4,369 2 View

What does a negative inelastic strain mean? should it be included as CDP parameters in Abaqus?

I produced negative inelastic strain in my stress-strain concrete curves (i noticed that mostly negative value were at the elastic/early stage). Do i take the negative inelastic strains and...

08 September 2018 5,516 1 View

Is it realistic to have a concrete material with 35 MPa compressive strength (28-days) but with only a 6900Mpa Elastic Modulus?

I conducted a compressive uniaxial stress-strain test for normal concrete, it achieved a peak stress of 35 MPa but when i calculated the young's modulus from the stress-strain curve in excel, it...

08 September 2018 476 14 View

What does the B50 grade mean in concrete strength?

Does it have any relevance with M50 and C50 concrete strength? In terms of designing it, will using a normal concrete design method achieving 50MPa considered a B50 grade? Thanks in advance.

06 July 2018 6,390 20 View

How to define an anisotropic material with asymmetric elastic compliance/stiffness matrix in ANSYS APDL?

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How to fix errors in my heat transfer steel structure with reinforced concrete slab model Abaqus?

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07 August 2024 1,028 0 View

Please explain how the plastic input value should be considered from the true stress-strain curve for the bilinear elastoplastic material model ?

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05 August 2024 454 3 View

What are the limitations and challenges of using machine learning for predicting concrete compressive strength in practical applications?

Machine learning (ML) has shown great potential in predicting the compressive strength of concrete, an important property for structural engineering. However, its practical application comes with...

03 August 2024 2,546 2 View

Some new emerging problems on application of RL for scheduling in IoT networks?

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01 August 2024 8,754 2 View

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28 July 2024 2,822 2 View

How Can I Apply Hashin Damage Properties to Solid Elements in Abaqus Without Using VUMAT?

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28 July 2024 8,169 0 View

Will the catalytic effect of retained austenite happens in steels including RA?

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27 July 2024 8,508 0 View

Reason for discontinuities in my Band structure?

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Saad Altaan

I think this refer to that there are two intersecting members, i.e.; beam and column.

Ahmed Hassan Nada

to can follow the cracks

Basil Ahamed

Yes, Even hairline cracks are easily identified, when analysed using grid lines.

Om Prakash Chhangani

Grid provides you the pattern of cracking and directions to allow you to study the detailing of reinforcement required in the joint.

Muhammad S. Elfeky

I agree with om prakash