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Deformation gradients and atomistic simulations

Submitted by Biswajit Banerjee on

I came upon a recent paper called "Deformation gradients for continuum mechanical analysis of atomistic simulations" by Jonathan A. Zimmerman , Douglas J. Bammann,  and Huajian Gao, International Journal of Solids and Structures 46 (2009) 238–253 where the authors conclude with

Simple beam simulation in Abaqus

Submitted by Emmanuel E. Ufuah on

Hi everyone,

I have modelled a simple beam using continuum elements to assess the mechanical behaviour. The results are quite good since it could predict deflection close to test data. Using ABAQUS general-purpose shell elements, the deflection is quite small compared to test results ie it appears the material has become more stiff. Can any one give me a clue?

Many thanks in advance,

Emmanuel  

 

Complicated rotor dynamic simulation with ANSYS/ABAQUS or Madyn 2000

Submitted by phamhuytuan on

 

I have a system as in the Figure. There will have a radial load and a lateral load acting on the circumference of the drum which rotate at around 1000 rpm. I want to investigate the stability of the shaft at this speed. Can ANSYS or ABAQUS simulate this kind of dynamic simulation or is there any other software can solve my problem.

Thank you.

Combined EAM and Stillinger-Weber potential and Combined EAM and Tersoff Potential

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on

We have combined the EAM and the SW and the TF potentials in one functional form. This functional form allows the modeling of metal covalent systems (M-Si,Ge,C,SiC) very efficiently allowing the study of large systems. The potential iscalled as the "Angular-dependent Embedded Atom Method".