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In this video tutorial, we present a step-by-step simulation of cyclic loading on a steel pipe in Abaqus. The pipe is modeled as a three-dimensional (3D) shell using steel material properties.

For this type of analysis, it is essential to define the appropriate plasticity model. In this case, we use the Combined Plasticity model with cyclic hardening to accurately capture the material behavior under cyclic loading conditions. To implement the loading cycle, a cyclic time tabular amplitude is utilized to define the loading pattern.