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Hi all ,

       I am simulating Cohesive zone simulation of polymer coated steel using abaqus 6.9 ( Room Temp ).  The thickness of steel plate is 0.8mm ( 800 Micrometre). Thickness of PET ( Poly Polyethylene terephthalate ) is 0.03 mm ( 30 micrometre ). Cohesive zone is defined in between these two materials with zero thickness. I use standard traction seperation method embedded in abaqus 6.9. I have the following questions

(a) Regarding material properties,

1. I have given steel properties with elastic-plastic material type

I am a master student doing research on cohesive zone modeling of polymer coated steel.. I use abaqus 6.9 for my simulation.. I have three questions on cohesive zone modelling..

1. Can we input PET material properties directly in Abaqus 6.9

2. Can we input PVC material properties directly in Abaqus 6.9

3. I am using Standard abaqus cohesive Zone models embedded in abaqus standard pack. Is that right approach ?

Please clarify.. This would be life saving help..

Sincerely,
Manivannan..!!