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In this tutorial, we conduct a simulation of cyclic loading on a steel beam embedded in a concrete block using Abaqus. The steel beam (or column) is modeled as a three-dimensional shell part, while the concrete block is represented as a three-dimensional solid part. In this configuration, half of the steel beam is embedded within the concrete block.

o accurately model the cyclic loading behavior of the materials, it is essential to select appropriate material models. In this tutorial, both kinematic hardening and combined hardening models are suitable for the steel beam, as they can effectively capture the changes in the yield surface during each loading cycle. For the concrete, the Concrete Damaged Plasticity (CDP) model is employed to represent its behavior under cyclic loading.

A general step is appropriate for this type of analysis, although modifications to the convergence model may be necessary to address potential convergence issues. The embedded constraint is applied to define the interaction, with half of the beam embedded in the concrete. Fixed boundary conditions are assigned to the bottom surface of the concrete block, while a cyclic load is applied to the beam using an amplitude function.

To ensure accurate results, it is recommended to use a fine mesh throughout the model.

After completing the simulation, various results can be analyzed, including stress, strain, damage, and hysteresis diagrams.