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...

15 June 2017 8,466 2 View

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...

06 June 2017 646 3 View

Why is my Abaqus Beam-Column Reinforced Concrete joint model does not show any stress/strain variation?

Attached is the model from Abaqus that i've made. As you can see the concrete is all blue (i'm assuming it is in compression?) the only stress/strain variation is in the steel...

30 May 2017 3,426 4 View

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...

22 May 2017 3,360 10 View

How to determine the initial loading rate for beam size (100x100x500mm) according to ASTM C1609 beam flexure testing?

The code stated that:-"The initial loading rate up to deflection of L/900 for other sizes and shapes of specimens shall be based on reaching the first-peak deflection 40 to 100 s after the start...

09 October 2016 588 2 View