XFEM crack analysis of a timber beam under the five-point bending test

Timber Fracture Analysis Using XFEM in Abaqus for Five-Point Bending The fracture behavior of timber beams is a critical consideration in the structural performance and safety of wood-based systems. Timber is an orthotropic, quasi-brittle material whose failure is governed by crack initiation and propagation along weak planes such as the grain direction, growth rings, and […]

Impact analysis of a bullet on a wooden tank containing soil in Abaqus

Projectile Impact Analysis on Wood and Soil Using ABAQUS The study of high-velocity projectile impact on protective and containment structures is of significant importance in defense, civil protection, and structural safety engineering. Understanding the interaction between a bullet and multi-material targets such as wood and soil is essential for predicting penetration depth, energy dissipation, structural […]

Simulation of Bending Test on a Wood–UHPC–Steel Composite Beam in Abaqus

Simulation of Bending Test on a Wood–UHPC–Steel Composite Beam in Abaqus In this tutorial, the bending test of a composite beam consisting of wood, ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC), and steel has been simulated in Abaqus. The wood is modeled as a three-dimensional solid part with two layers, where the top layer experiences compression and the bottom […]

Wood Analysis Package in Abaqus

Introduction to Wood Analysis and Simulation Wood analysis and simulation is the study and modeling of wood as an engineering and biological material to predict its performance, behavior, and properties under different conditions. Since wood is a natural, heterogeneous, and anisotropic material (its properties vary depending on the direction of the grain), analyzing and simulating […]