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FEM simulation of indentation process

Submitted by Jim Hatis on

There is a huge body of literature on indentation simulation using FEM and Abaqus code. Can anyone be generous to share some typical input file for 2D/3D simulation? For example indenting a bulk material, or a film on substrate. Linear elastic will be good enough. I do notice in abaqus documentation there is one example on indenting bulk material, but not for film/substrate. It will be greatly appreciated if one can address this. Many thanks.

 Jim