2x2 Cable Net Apply Load

[teobusetti]

Hi,

Does anyone know how I can apply a total load of 75 N in steps of 12.5 N on a node of a cable net system in a time period of 120s (so 12.5 N every 20s)?
I have managed to apply the total final load of 75 N but I cannot find a way of dividing the load into steps.

I am new to ABAQUS so it would be very appreciated if you explain in a bit of detail how to do it

I have attached a photo of the previous results I got: I am trying to make the ABAQUS analysis (blue dots) to match the Experimental Data (grey dots).

Thank you!!

Matteo

 

[Settler]

In your step definition, you can set the total time. Then in the incrementation tab you set minimum and maximum increments to be equal to 20s (75/12.5=6 -> 120/6=20 sec).

 

[teobusetti]

Thanks Settler for you explanation, but it still doesn't work. I have attached an image of the results and in the "Edit XY Data" table, when X=20 Y should be =0.005 or something similar.

Any idea of what I am doing wrong?

 

[Settler]

Unfortunately, I don't know the properties, or if the test is reliable.

 

[teobusetti]

Is there anything I can do so you can understand better what I am looking for?