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modelling penetration

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Dimo56

Mechanical
Jan 26, 2012
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Hi all!

I am in desperate need of help. I am not experienced using Abaqus but I am learning. I'm currently trying to simulate a needle penetrating through a layer of cohesive elements. I am taking baby steps, therefore ignoring the global structure for now, to understand how to model the splitting of the layer. I am using abaqus explicit, modelling the needle as a rigid body while the penetration layer using cohesive elements. I used the general contact algorithm.

I have attached the input file for your diagnosis. Please kindly respond.

Thanks,

 
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