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UMAT for non-linear viscoelastic model

Submitted by BMEstudent on
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Hi all,

I'm using Code-Aster (FE solver) and I need to implement a UMAT subrouting to model a non-linear viscoelastic model in it.

The model is combination of viscoelasticity+ Ogden hyperleastic model. I was thinking of 2 approaches:

1. I wonder do you know where I can find such a subroutine?

2. I've seen linear viscoelastic subroutine and maybe I can find another subroutine for hyperlelastic part, I wonder how can I combine this two models to a non-linear viscoelastic model? 

I really appreciate your help

BME 

what's the detail reasons that one material model can only suitable for some specific (not all) element formulation in LS-DYNA?

Submitted by PingZhou on
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it's a basic problem. In LS-DYNA, with explicit or implicit method, one material model is only suitable for some element formulations/types, but not for all element types. There must be many deep reasons and some aspects to be considered.

why element formulation can not independent on material model?

could you tell me some detailed deep reasons or links about this? thanks!

Damping when using UMAT in Abaqus

Submitted by lizheng619 on

As it is known, when using UMAT abaqus, stiffness proportional damping can not be used. However, for the dynamic calculation it is neccessary to put some stiffness damping. So for approximate calculations, it is easy to use numerical damping instead.

 *Dynamic, application=XXX,

and using the key words *Dynamic, XXX, users can adjust the value for numerical damping. Althogh, there is no physical meaning for numerical damping, it can be a temperory solution for UMAT dynamic calculation.

Ask for parameters in medelling crack propagation in concrete dam with ABAQUS

Submitted by hanglin ye on
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Hello every one.

I need your help. I am now learning ABAQUS, doing some practice with crack propagation. The example I am doing now is a gravity dam. I sincerely want to know some material parameters with concrete damage, for example, the Normal Mode Fracture Energy, Shear Mode Fracture Energy 1st direction and 2nd direction, etc. If anyone could provide them to me ,or recommand some books that share such parameters, I would be much appreaciated.

 

I am waiting for your help.

 

Thanks.

FEBio 1.5 Release

Submitted by David Rawlins on

We are excited to announce the arrival of version 1.5 of FEBio (Finite Elements for Biomechanics). This new version can be downloaded at http://mrl.sci.utah.edu/software/febio. FEBio is an open-source finite element package, specifically designed for solving problems in the field of computational biomechanics. This new version includes some major changes and contains a number of new and exciting features. Some of the noteworthy changes and additions are listed below.



thermal ratchetting with abaqus

Submitted by s_h on

i am working to thermal ratchetting preaaure vesseles and pipes

and I'm doing with the software abaqus(combined hardening model)

but i have problem:

i use 2 step in abaqus

1-general-static for pressure

2-coupled-temp displacement for thermal loading

but when in submit abaqus -i get this eror

combined hardening dont use couled temp-displacement?

what is my problem?????????????

Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials now accepts MATLAB figure files

Submitted by Laure Ballu on

You can enrich your online articles by providing supplementary MATLAB figure files with the .FIG file extension. These files will be visualized using an interactive viewer that allows readers to explore your figures within the context of the article. The FIG files can be uploaded in our online submission system, and will also be available for downloading from your online article on SciVerse ScienceDirect.