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  1. stanter123

    Element deletion using Hashin failure criteria

    I tested the same material properties on a simpler part, and it seems the elements will delete, but only after distorting a lot (about 2% strain).
  2. stanter123

    Element deletion using Hashin failure criteria

    Hello, I am trying to model the damage of an FRP composite in Abaqus Explicit. The composite is modeled with shell elements, and Hashin criteria is used for the damage. In this model, I can see that the matrix tension damage (DAMAGEMT) reaches 1 for some elements, however, the status for those...
  3. stanter123

    ASME PCC-2 Part 4 - Laminate direction

    Hello everyone, I need some clarification with the part 4 of the ASME PCC-2 code. ASME PCC-2 Part 4 and ISO/TS 24817 both provide equations to determine the minimum thickness of the laminate needed for repair in the hoop direction and the axial direction. Then they say the design thickness will...

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