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  1. mecheng1234

    Applying Initial Conditions

    I am using ABAQUS 6.9 and would like to apply a residual stress region on 2D Plate in a specific section. I am trying to enter a compressive stress = -200E06 to a set called set-1. I read online that to apply a stress to a set the following must be entered: *INITIAL CONDITIONS, type=stress...
  2. mecheng1234

    Performing crack propagation

    i am trying to model crack propagation in ABAQUS using the crack length vs time parameter and COD. However i dont know how to enter this into ABAQUS. the manual states the following: Set TYPE=CRACK LENGTH to specify the crack length as a function of time. This setting is available only in...
  3. mecheng1234

    Fatigue Analysis

    Firstly, i am pretty new to ABAQUS but understand the basic Engineering principles behind fatigue/fracture mechanics. I have also reviewed the ABAQUS Manuals but its not much help without examples. Thus far, i have modeled a 2D plate with an edge crack under a static load and have compared SIF...

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