S.M. Iqbal S. Zainal

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Can someone help me identify the problems with my Abaqus model? (inp attached) I'm modeling a beam-column joint but encountered non-convergence issues

Possible problems; 1. Constraints. I've tied the column to the joint and beam to the joints (Precast concrete). But i suspect there are over constraint nodes between the beam and column edges near...

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Is it acceptable to cure concrete specimens in water for 28 days and then transfer it to a storage place for 4 months, before actually testing it?

I am about to test small scale prism specimens for flexural strength. However the machine broke down, henceforth is it acceptable if I take out the prism from the water bath (after 28 days) and...

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How to Define Loading Protocol in ABAQUS for Reverse Cyclic loading?

I have attached the amplitude data for a reversed cyclic loading of a beam-column joint. My question is; 1) In defining the step loading for a reversed cyclic loading; Do i use a direct cyclic or...

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