Dear Abaqus users,
I'm working on a simulation with two static general steps:
My issue is that after the damage initiation criteria gets fulfilled during the cooling step (Step 1), the CSDMG variable to observe the damage evolution criteria starts; however, when the simulation transitions to the mechanical loading step (Step 2), the CSDMG remains constant and does not change further.
Interestingly, if I disable the first step (thermal loading) and only run the mechanical loading step (Step 2), the damage initiation and evolution criteria are fulfilled correctly. This issue only occurs when I run both steps sequentially, starting with the cooling step.
I'm wondering if cohesive surface-based interaction properties are intended to work across multiple steps or if there are specific settings or considerations needed to ensure damage evolution continues in subsequent steps when starting with a thermal step.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
I'm working on a simulation with two static general steps:
- Step 1: Thermal loading (cooling).
- Step 2: Mechanical loading.
My issue is that after the damage initiation criteria gets fulfilled during the cooling step (Step 1), the CSDMG variable to observe the damage evolution criteria starts; however, when the simulation transitions to the mechanical loading step (Step 2), the CSDMG remains constant and does not change further.
Interestingly, if I disable the first step (thermal loading) and only run the mechanical loading step (Step 2), the damage initiation and evolution criteria are fulfilled correctly. This issue only occurs when I run both steps sequentially, starting with the cooling step.
I'm wondering if cohesive surface-based interaction properties are intended to work across multiple steps or if there are specific settings or considerations needed to ensure damage evolution continues in subsequent steps when starting with a thermal step.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.