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Why getting trouble with Abaqus UMAT subroutine when using interaction features like contact or tie?

Submitted by Rudraprasad Bh… on

I am implementing a constitutive relation in UMAT subroutine using the commercial software Abaqus. First, I tested the UMAT subroutine with 'one element model' first. Then I tested with comparatively bigger geometry. It worked fine. Now when I am trying to do a models involving contact, i.e. use of the 'Interaction module'. I am getting error of over-constraint warning for 'Split Tension test of concrete cylinder'. The same input file (except the material definition) is running on Abaqus perfectly with Mohr-Coulomb criteria. I can see a reasonable stress and strain contour.

Stress Analysis (Static & Dynamic test) of ISO Tank Container

Submitted by Rudraprasad Bh… on

Dear Colleagues,

I'm trying to model the ISO tests (as per ISO 1496-3) for a tank container subjected to static and dynamic loading using finite element technique. Regrading this work sufficient research papers are not available. Another thing is that, for fail-safe design and fatigue analysis there is no such documents known to me. Can you please help me in this regard?

Guidance from experienced colleague is highly solicited.