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Steel and Concrete Columns Simulation in Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Columns are the backbone of many structures. they support roofs, floors, and beams, keeping buildings and bridges standing strong. In construction, steel and concrete are two primary materials for columns. Each has its advantages: steel is extremely strong and ductile

Stress Strain Curve
Stress Strain Curve Explained | A Beginner’s Guide

The stress strain curve is a fundamental concept in engineering and material science that shows how a material deforms under load. It plots stress (internal force per unit area) against strain (relative deformation). By analyzing this curve, engineers can understand

UMAT subroutine
Introduction to UMAT Subroutine in Abaqus

In many engineering projects, the built-in material models in Abaqus are not enough for capturing complex material behavior. This is where user-defined material subroutines come into play. Abaqus allows advanced users to write their own material model through a User

Engineering with Cracks: Fracture Mechanics for ASME Design and FFS Using Abaqus, Ansys & COMSOL
Engineering with Cracks: Fracture Mechanics for ASME Design and FFS Using Abaqus, Ansys & COMSOL

Introduction to Fracture Mechanics in FFS and ASME Design (with Abaqus, Ansys & COMSOL) Did you know a tiny crack in a large pressure vessel or pipeline can lead to sudden failure, even if the overall stress is well below

Fracture Mechanics Explained: Concepts, Software Applications, and Simulation Insights
Everything Engineers Need to Know About Fracture Mechanics and Simulation

Fracture Mechanics Explained: Concepts, Software Applications, and Simulation Insights By Saman Hosseini, Fracture Simulation Expert Hello! I’m Saman Hosseini, and I’ve spent years working on fracture mechanics simulation projects. In this post, I’ll walk you through the core concepts of

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Acoustic metamaterials for advanced sound control and noise reduction
Acoustic Metamaterials and Metasurfaces: Shaping the Future of Sound Control

Intro Acoustic metamaterials and acoustic meta surfaces are changing how we control sound waves. These specially designed structures go beyond the limits of traditional soundproofing. They offer new ways to control sound, such as reducing noise over a wide frequency

OpenSees software simulation of nonlinear seismic response in a reinforced concrete frame
OpenSees for Structural Analysis

OpenSees (Open System for Earthquake Engineering Simulation) is an open-source software framework developed primarily for nonlinear structural and geotechnical analysis, with a strong emphasis on earthquake engineering. Developed at UC Berkeley’s Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research Center (PEER), it provides a

Abaqus or ANSYS : Which one is better?
Which one is better? Abaqus or ANSYS?

As an engineer, we need to build a model to simulate a process so we can save many and reduce processing time. For this aim, we need to use conventional solvers such as Abaqus, ANSYS, Solidwork (I know, Solidwork solver

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FEA Modeling of Steel and Concrete Columns
Steel and Concrete Columns Simulation in Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Columns are the backbone of many structures. they support roofs, floors, and beams, keeping buildings and bridges standing strong. In construction, steel and concrete are two primary materials for columns. Each has its advantages: steel is extremely strong and ductile

Stress Strain Curve
Stress Strain Curve Explained | A Beginner’s Guide

The stress strain curve is a fundamental concept in engineering and material science that shows how a material deforms under load. It plots stress (internal force per unit area) against strain (relative deformation). By analyzing this curve, engineers can understand

UMAT subroutine
Introduction to UMAT Subroutine in Abaqus

In many engineering projects, the built-in material models in Abaqus are not enough for capturing complex material behavior. This is where user-defined material subroutines come into play. Abaqus allows advanced users to write their own material model through a User

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Linking Abaqus and FORTRAN: A Step-by-Step Guide

In this tutorial, we aim to explain the first step of subroutine programming in the Abaqus software, which is linking the Abaqus software and FORTRAN compiler. You can watch the video tutorial for additional tips, more detailed explanations, and a

Goldak Heat Input Model in Abaqus
Goldak Heat Input Model for Welding and Additive Manufacturing

Introduction In the present blog post, we explore the complexities of simulating Additive Manufacturing (AM) through Abaqus, under the guidance of Saman Hosseini. Specifically, our attention centers on incorporating the Goldak heat source model to conduct an in-depth examination of

Specialized Plasticity Models in Abaqus
Plastic behavior in ABAQUS-2: Specialized Plasticity Models

Introduction In our previous blog, we delved into the fascinating world of plastic behavior models, focusing on their application to metals and general materials. Now, get ready to take your understanding to the next level as we turn our attention

Plastic behavior in ABAQUS-1: Metals and General Materials

Different material behaviors The material library in Abaqus provides a wide range of options for modeling various engineering materials, such as metals, plastics, rubbers, foams, composites, granular soils, rocks, plain and reinforced concrete, and also different material behavior models including

fixing fortran compiler common errors
Troubleshooting Guide for Common Errors When Linking Abaqus with FORTRAN Compiler – Part 2

  Introduction Welcome back! In Part 1, we walked you through the initial steps of linking Abaqus with a FORTRAN compiler, tackling some of the most common errors you might encounter. But sometimes, the journey to a smooth integration involves

fixing Abaqus Fortran linking errors
Troubleshooting Guide for Common Errors When Linking Abaqus with FORTRAN Compiler – Part 1

    Introduction So, you’ve just installed Abaqus and a Fortran compiler, eager to dive into complex simulations and number-crunching. But wait! Something’s gone awry. Consequently, you’re hitting roadblocks, and error messages are popping up like dandelions in spring. Abaqus

Additive Manufacturing in Abaqus
Additive Manufacturing

Introduction to Additive Manufacturing Additive Manufacturing (AM), commonly known as 3D printing, is a revolutionary approach to fabricating physical objects. Unlike traditional subtractive manufacturing methods, which remove material to shape an object, AM builds parts directly from digital models by

ALE adaptive meshing in Abaqus
Mastering ALE Adaptive Meshing in Abaqus: A Comprehensive Guide

Introduction Arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian (ALE) adaptive meshing is a pivotal technique in computational mechanics, effectively blending the advantages of both Eulerian and Lagrangian meshing methods. This hybrid approach is particularly beneficial in Abaqus, a leading finite element analysis software, enabling robust

Restarting an Abaqus Analysis
Restarting an Abaqus Analysis: A Comprehensive Guide

What Is a Restart in Abaqus Analysis? Abaqus allows you to continue a previously halted analysis by initiating a restart. This process depends on having its files from the prior analysis. These files must be specified before the initial run

Goodman vs Gerber: Fatigue Life Estimation
Fatigue Life Estimation: Goodman vs. Gerber Correction Methods

        Fatigue life estimation is critical in engineering applications where components endure alternating stresses over time. This tutorial explores how Goodman and Gerber correction methods are used to estimate fatigue life for a rotating shaft, providing a

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