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applying stress/strain from previous load step

Thread starter petzpetz
Start date Mar 14, 2003

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Mar 14, 2003

petzpetz

Bioengineer

Hi,

i'm required to solve a model with gradual deformations by applying displacements at different locations of the model at different steps. In this case, the model's new geometry due to displacements from each load step has to be updated, such that new displacements can be applied on the updated geometry. Also the stress/strain/displacement results from each step must be carried forward, such that the results change gradually as the model deforms at each time step.

can anyone guide me on this problem
thanks