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    Shear stresses in a node

    Greetings all, How do I determine the shear stresses in a node of a SR4 element? Given in the image below. I tried S12 but the results I get are unclear. Thanks in advance
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    advice on mathematics

    Thank you for the kind feedback. I think I'm going to take the following approach: The book advanced engineering mathematics as a basis and every topic I don't understand I will look up elsewhere (like youtube). To give you some more background; I have been working for almost 2 years as a...
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    advice on mathematics

    Dear all, I am seeking your advice on the following issue: I am a soon to be graduate with a MSc in structural engineering. Soon I'll start with an MSc degree in geotechnical engineering. However I am not satisfied with my level of understanding of finite element method, continuum mechanics...
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    connection modelling in abaqus (time history analysis)

    Dear all, I am planning to conduct a time history analysis of simple masonry residential building (two floors) with a shallow foundation, this includes the soil block with a time signal beneath to simulate an earthquake. I am looking for tutorials or manuals on how to manual different...
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    Shear modulus of wood frame shear walls

    Hello, I am trying to determine the shear modulus of a wood frame shear wall. --> combination of plywood, chords and nails. If anyone here has useful references (international building code or reference) without extended use of formulas I would appreciate if you'd post them. My problem is...
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    Second degree in geotechnical engineering?

    Thanks for all the insights here. I am especially interested that it can be useful for working abroad. Do the geotechnical engineers here have any experience with this? I live in the Netherlands and I can attend Delft University of Technology which has a very good reputation (#7 in civil...
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    Second degree in geotechnical engineering?

    Greetings all, I posted my question also in the 'corporate survival' thread but as I saw there is a specific forum for geotechnical engineers, I'll post it here: I am a junior structural engineer and I have recently completed a Master's degree in Structural Engineering. Currently I have...
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    Second Master degree for a structural engineer?

    Greetings all, I am a junior structural engineer and I have recently completed a Master's degree in Structural Engineering. Currently I have nearly a year of work experience. During my S.E degree I got interested in geotechnical engineering. I have the ability now to pursue a Master in...
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    stresses in global x direction within shell element

    Hi, I'm trying to deduce the stresses in my shell element S4R in the global x-direction. I requested S11 and S22 in history output but there are large differences for the positive (upper surface) and negative (bottom surface). Can anyone explain what the correct procedure is?
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    Beam subjected to moment only

    To summarise the above: I want to create a moment - displacement curve instead of load - displacement curve. What I basically want to know is the bending moment in my section in time history. If someone could please help me, I already tried using Section moments in field variables but I'm...
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    Beam subjected to moment only

    I have subjected a thin-walled beam to a moment load only by using references point on both ends (supports). - Shell elements - Implicit dynamic solver with quasi-static application - moment applied at supports The supports (total cross section EDGES due to shell elements at the supports) are...
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    Wrong eigenmode

    Hi all, I am looking for the first eigenvalue of a three-point-bending simulation. It concerns a three point bending test on a hat profile, by using a point load in the centre. I'd expect to get an eigenmode where the compression flange (upper flange) buckles. However the eigenmode I get is...
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    Abaqus scripting GetClosest command

    Hi, I'm trying to use the getClosest command. When using the vertices.findAt command for specific coordinates, I do get a vertex object as return. When using vertices.getClosest, the return object is a dictionary object as the scripting manual says. However this isn't accepted as an argument...
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    Abaqus scripting

    I'll add some more info, the following is what I have as a test: mdb.jobs['JOB-EXP-'+exp_id].submit(consistencyChecking=OFF) time.sleep(25) mdb.jobs['JOB-EXP-'+exp_id].kill() Everything works except the kill() is ignored, I can even use .waitforcompletion() and it works. It doesn't make...
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    Abaqus scripting

    Hi, I have three questions considering the Abaqus scripting environment. First let me give some background info I am interested in ultimate loads of different types of beams, so the post-failure phase of load-displacement doesn't interest me. I wrote a python script which delves into the ODB...

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