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Load Curve in LS_dyna 1

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SaeidII

Structural
Dec 7, 2012
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Hello,
I need to implement the strain rate effect on a material model using load curve table. The example for material model 72r3 in ls-dyna manual has used 1/milliseconds for strain rate unit; And now I am confused shall I input strain rate in 1/ms regardless of time unit I am using in the model?
I'd appreciate any comment on this.
 
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