Sure, you can load the model simulating the process that leads to residual stresses and then unload it to see these stresses remain. You can find some examples of metal forming analyses.
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For example, I have a structure "elastoplastic" and I applied some loads and I submit the job in the post-processing at the end of the step (the load is zero) so what Abaqus Visualize is the residual stress or the total stress?
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I perform a cyclic loading and at the end of the step the load equal to zero so the result would be the same as we create a new step?
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