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Concrete Damage Plasticity Simulation of FRP-Confined Concrete Columns in Abaqus

 280.0

This tutorial package provides a comprehensive guide to implementing USDFLD subroutine in the context of Concrete Damage Plasticity Material Model.  The tutorial focuses on key modeling aspects such as definition of concrete material properties using Concrete Damage Plasticity (CDP) Model.  A theoretical background of the model will be presented and detailed explanation of the definition of all material properties will be given.  The package will also explain the usage of the USDFLD subroutine to modify concrete material properties dynamically during simulation. Examples of implementing USDFLD in the context of CDP will be presented with focus on material properties that vary in function of pressure and axial strain defined as field variables.

All other modeling details will also be explained including boundary conditions, meshing, loading, and interactions.

By following the detailed steps in this tutorial, you will be able to create and analyze advanced FEM simulations in Abaqus with a focus on concrete having properties that vary during simulation.

Computational Predictions for Predicting the Performance of Structure

 340.0

This package focuses on developing and applying predictive models for the structural analysis of steel and concrete components subjected to fire and subsequent earthquake loading. To accurately simulate the complex behavior of these structures, finite element analysis (FEA) using ABAQUS is employed. The Taguchi method optimizes the number of samples needed for FE analysis, and this method is used with SPSS after explanation its concept. However, due to the computational demands of FEA, various machine learning techniques, including regression models, Gene Expression Programming (GEP), Adaptive Network-Based Fuzzy Inference Systems (ANFIS), and ensemble methods, are explored as surrogate models. These models are trained on large datasets of FEA results to predict structural responses efficiently. The performance of these models is evaluated using statistical metrics such as RMSE, NMSE, and coefficient of determination.

Abaqus advanced tutorials on concrete members

 250.0

Welcome to the "Abaqus Advanced Tutorials on Concrete Members" course, designed to provide civil and structural engineers with cutting-edge expertise in finite element modeling (FEM) and simulation using Abaqus. This advanced-level course focuses on the detailed modeling of complex concrete and composite columns under various loading conditions. Topics include the simulation of tubed reinforced concrete columns, concrete-filled double skin steel columns, and fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite columns. Participants will delve into axial and eccentric compression loading scenarios, with a special focus on hollow and tapered cross-sections. The course also emphasizes comparing simulation results with experimental data from published research, ensuring practical relevance and accuracy. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped with the necessary skills to tackle advanced structural analysis challenges using Abaqus, reinforcing their understanding of concrete member behavior in real-world applications.

Analysis of Plain and Reinforced Concrete Structures with ABAQUS | Validation with Experiments

 120.0

This comprehensive package offers four different workshops focused on the analysis of plain and fiber-reinforced concrete structures using ABAQUS. Designed for professionals, researchers, and students, it provides hands-on learning in modeling, simulating, and validating concrete structures under various conditions. Each workshop dives into specific aspects of concrete behavior, from flexural to compressive strength, incorporating the latest sustainable practices through the use of recycled materials. The package ensures mastery of ABAQUS, offering practical insights and a cost-effective path to advanced concrete analysis and safer, more durable infrastructure design.

Note: Only the first workshop has video.

Stress-strain characteristic of SFRC using recycled fibres | An Abaqus Simulation

 40.0

This training utilizes Abaqus software to simulate and analyze the stress-strain characteristics of Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete (SFRC) using recycled fibers. The importance of this work lies in its contribution to sustainable construction practices by validating the effectiveness of recycled steel fibers in enhancing concrete's mechanical properties. Through advanced finite element analysis (FEA), the project addresses challenges in accurately modeling SFRC's post-cracking behavior, ensuring that the simulations are aligned with experimental data for reliable results. Abaqus' capabilities in nonlinear material modeling, stress-strain simulation, and principal stress analysis significantly improve the accuracy and reliability of the research, making it a valuable tool for both academia and industry.

Nonlinear Analysis of RC Columns Using ABAQUS | Validation with Experimental Data

 40.0

Reinforced Concrete (RC) columns are critical components in civil engineering, essential for the stability of buildings, bridges, and infrastructure during seismic events. This study leverages ABAQUS, a powerful finite element analysis (FEA) software, to simulate the seismic performance of RC columns. By modeling columns in 3D and using ABAQUS's advanced tools, we replicate experimental conditions to analyze their behavior under seismic loads. Numerical simulations offer the advantage of exploring various scenarios quickly and cost-effectively, while also allowing for extensive parametric studies. The study details how ABAQUS models both concrete and steel reinforcement, accounts for interaction effects, and applies appropriate loading and boundary conditions. The simulations provide valuable insights into failure modes, load-displacement responses, and crack patterns, offering a comprehensive understanding of RC column performance in seismic scenarios.

Analysis of Steel-Fiber Reinforced Concrete (SFRC) Beams with Abaqus

 40.0
Steel-Fiber Reinforced Concrete (SFRC) is an innovative composite material that enhances the structural integrity of traditional concrete by incorporating steel fibers, which improve toughness and ductility. This makes SFRC concrete particularly valuable in earthquake-prone regions, where its ability to resist cracking and absorb energy is critical. The analysis of SFRC concrete beams, through both experimental and numerical methods like finite element analysis (FEA) in Abaqus, provides insights into their behavior under seismic loads, highlighting benefits like enhanced energy dissipation and ductility. Such analysis is essential for designing resilient structures, offering significant advantages to engineers, construction companies, researchers, and policymakers.

Fiber Reinforced Concrete Beams | An Abaqus Simulation

 30.0
Fiber Reinforced Concrete (FRC) incorporates fibers into the concrete matrix to enhance its mechanical properties. For example, we can refer to tensile strength, toughness, and impact resistance. This innovation reduces concrete’s inherent brittleness, making it more ductile and capable of withstanding higher stresses without failure. FRC’s ability to bridge cracks and improve durability makes it ideal for demanding structural applications, including industrial floors, pavements, bridge decks, and airport runways. Accurate analysis of FRC beams, particularly their flexural behavior, is crucial for predicting performance under real-world conditions. We use Abaqus, a powerful finite element analysis software, to simulate and analyze these beams. It provides insights into how fiber content, concrete strength, and reinforcement ratios affect structural performance. These simulations provide valuable data for engineers, researchers, and students, aiding in the design and optimization of FRC structures.  

Abaqus basic tutorials on concrete beams and columns

 150.0

Welcome to the “Abaqus Basic Tutorials on Concrete Members,” a comprehensive course tailored for civil and structural engineers seeking to master finite element modeling (FEM) of concrete structures. This tutorial covers key concepts such as plain concrete beam and column modeling, reinforced concrete members, and fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites. The course guides learners through the application of boundary conditions, material properties, and various loading conditions in Abaqus. Key topics include plain concrete beam and column modeling, reinforcement modeling with steel bars and stirrups, and fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) reinforcement techniques. Participants will also explore comparing simulation results with experimental data, as well as interpreting critical outcomes such as stress distribution and failure modes. Through hands-on workshops, learners will simulate structural behaviors under axial, lateral, and compression loads, ensuring a practical understanding of FEM for concrete members. By the end of this course, participants will be proficient in using Abaqus to model and analyze concrete structures, reinforced elements, and advanced composites, providing them with a strong foundation for structural analysis and design.

Analysis of Cold Rolled Aluminium Alloy Channel Columns With Abaqus CAE

 110.0
Cold rolled aluminium alloy channel sections are manufactured using a cold-rolling method that is faster and less energy-intensive than traditional methods. It reduces labor, material costs, and construction time. These sections are ideal for green and sustainable buildings due to their recyclability, lightweight nature, and corrosion resistance, making them suitable for various structural applications. This project guides you in using Abaqus for numerical analysis of cold rolled aluminium alloy channel columns to ensure their safety and performance under various loads. This enables you to achieve accurate designs for these members, preventing structural failures, inefficiencies, and increased costs.

Seismic Analysis in Post-Tensioned Concrete Gravity Dam Design Using Abaqus Subroutines

 190.0
This project investigates the seismic analysis of post-tensioned concrete gravity dams. To achieve this, we utilized ABAQUS CAE with the UEL (User Element) subroutine. The project enhances the simulation of complex structural interactions, including inclined anchors and weak joints, which are crucial elements in concrete gravity dam design. Specifically, it provides a detailed comparison between transient and pseudo-static analysis results. This comparison is essential for understanding how the dynamic responses and structural behavior of these dams under seismic conditions can be effectively modeled and validated within the broader scope of concrete gravity dam design. Moreover, the project offers insights into potential debonding issues and their impact on post-tensioning forces, which are critical considerations in concrete gravity dam design. This research benefits civil engineers and academics by advancing the methodologies used for designing and analyzing the resilience of gravity dams, particularly in earthquake-prone regions.

Fiber-based Model for High-Strength Steel Beam Analysis with Abaqus

 190.0
Designers create high-strength steel beams to enhance load-bearing capacity and reduce weight, which is crucial for seismic-resistant structures. Accurate design and High-Strength Steel Beam Analysis are essential to address local buckling and low-cycle fatigue. While experimental methods are costly, numerical simulations using tools like ABAQUS offer precise analysis and modeling capabilities. These include, for example, the stress-strain curve generation and cyclic loading protocols. This project mainly provides a tutorial on ABAQUS modeling, aimed at improving the design and analysis of high-strength steel sections. To do so, it discusses the material property definitions, plasticity models, and mesh details.

Advanced Finite Element Analysis of Off-Axis Tunnel Cracking Laminates

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The project investigates off-axis oriented tunnel cracking laminates. It focuses on cracks growing at an angle to the primary fiber direction in layered laminates. By examining factors such as ply thickness, crack spacing, and material properties, the study analyzes how these elements influence the energy release rate and mode mix during crack propagation. The project employs Abaqus CAE, along with UEL and UMAT subroutines, to model and analyze these cracks. It offers comprehensive insights into crack growth mechanics under various loading conditions. Moreover, a Python script is used to automate the entire simulation process. It handles tasks such as geometry creation, defining model properties, setting boundary conditions, generating and modifying input files, and post-processing. So, it enables us to calculate crack profiles and energy release rates. The project benefits researchers, engineers, academics, and industry practitioners by providing valuable methodologies and insights into the behavior of composite materials.

Bolting Steel to Concrete in Composite Beams: ABAQUS Simulation Validated Against Experiments

 140.0
Composite beams with welded stud shear connectors pose challenges in terms of disassembly and reuse, which impacts their sustainability. By bolting steel to concrete, we can aquire a more sustainable alternative, facilitating easier disassembly and reuse. Engineers value concrete-steel bolted shear connections for their fatigue resistance, secure connections, and ease of disassembly. These factors make them suitable for various applications. Proper design is crucial for these connections to ensure effective shear force transfer and durability. This project provides valuable insights into analyzing bolted concrete-steel connections. It helps utilizing advanced modeling techniques in ABAQUS to simulate their behavior under different loading conditions. By addressing the benefits and challenges of experimental and numerical methods, this project enhances our understanding of composite connections. It enables improved construction practices. To ensure model’s accuracy, we compared the results with the experimental data, for steel concrete bolts. The project specifically helps you to simulate the bahavior of steel concrete composite beams in the following paper. “A study on structural performance of deconstructable bolted shear connectors in composite beams”  

continuously reinforced concrete pavement​ (CRCP) Analysis

 210.0
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The increasing adoption of continuously reinforced concrete pavement (CRCP) in highway pavement design is driven by its demonstrated superior performance. Critical to evaluating the long-term effectiveness of CRCP is the understanding of early-age cracks, which has garnered significant interest from highway departments. This Abaqus Continuously reinforced concrete pavement modeling project aims to establish precise design parameters for CRCP and analyze the formation of crack patterns. By accounting for stress factors such as environmental conditions and CRCP shrinkage modeling, the project offers valuable insights into predicting the likelihood of crack initiation and propagation within the concrete slab. These insights are instrumental in enhancing the durability and performance of CRCP structures, thus advancing the efficiency and effectiveness of highway infrastructure.

Johnson-Holmquist damage model in Abaqus

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The Johnson-Holmquist damage model is used in solid mechanics to simulate the mechanical behavior of damaged brittle materials over a range of strain rates, including ceramics, rocks, and concrete. These materials typically exhibit gradual degradation under load due to the development of microfractures and typically have high compressive strength but low tensile strength. In this package, there are 13 practical examples to teach you how to use this damage model. The workshops are categorized into Ceramic materials, concrete, glass materials, and others.

UHPC (Ultra-High Performance Concrete) structures simulation in Abaqus

 129.0
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Ultra-High Performance Concrete structures refer to structures that are constructed using Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC). UHPC is a specialized type of concrete known for its exceptional strength, durability, and resistance to various environmental and loading conditions. UHPC structures can include bridges, high-rise buildings, infrastructure components, architectural elements, and more. Simulating UHPC structures is of significant importance. Through simulation, engineers can analyze and predict the structural behavior and performance of UHPC under different loading conditions. This includes assessing factors such as stress distribution, deformation, and failure mechanisms. By simulating UHPC structures, engineers can optimize the design, evaluate the structural integrity, and ensure the safety and reliability of these complex systems. In this project package, you will learn simulating the UHPC structures with many practical examples. Here we have a special package for the UHPC Beams

Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) beams simulation in Abaqus

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UHPC (Ultra-High Performance Concrete) is an advanced type of concrete known for its exceptional strength, durability, and resistance. It consists of a dense matrix of fine particles, high-strength aggregates, and a low water-to-cement ratio. UHPC offers superior performance and is used in construction projects where high-strength and durability are required. UHPC (Ultra-High Performance Concrete) beams are advanced structural elements known for their exceptional strength, durability, and resistance. Simulating UHPC beams using software like Abaqus is crucial for evaluating their behavior under different loads and optimizing their design. With Abaqus simulations, engineers can analyze the structural response, stresses, and deformations of UHPC beams, ensuring they meet safety standards and design requirements. In this project package, you will learn how to simulate UHPC beams in 6 practical workshops.

Abaqus for Civil Engineering Part-1

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The "Abaqus for Civil Engineering” package is a comprehensive and invaluable resource designed to cater to the needs of civil engineering professionals, students, and enthusiasts alike. This all-inclusive package comprises a collection of several specialized tutorial packages, making it an essential tool for mastering various aspects of civil engineering. With this package, you gain access to an extensive library of high-quality video tutorials that cover a wide range of topics within civil engineering. Each tutorial provides clear, concise, and engaging explanations of fundamental concepts, advanced techniques, and practical applications.

Tunnel excavation simulation using TBM in Abaqus

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Notice: This package will be available one week after purchase. Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) are advanced construction equipment used to excavate tunnels with efficiency and precision. These massive machines consist of a rotating cutting wheel equipped with disc cutters, which excavate the soil or rock, and a conveyor system that removes the excavated material from the tunnel. TBMs play a crucial role in various industries, including transportation, mining, and underground infrastructure development. TBM simulation is of utmost importance in the planning and execution of tunneling projects. It allows engineers and project managers to evaluate the feasibility of different tunneling methods, optimize the design and operation of TBMs, and predict potential challenges and risks. By simulating the TBM's performance and behavior under various geological conditions, factors such as ground stability, excavation rates, cutter wear, and potential impacts on surrounding structures can be analyzed and mitigated. In this package, you will learn how to do a TBM simulations by several practical examples.

Soil Impact Analysis in Abaqus

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Soil impact refers to the interaction between a solid object and the soil, wherein the object collides with or penetrates into the soil. This issue holds great importance across various industries, including civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, construction, and transportation. Understanding soil impact behavior is crucial for designing and assessing the safety and performance of structures and systems subjected to dynamic loads, such as vehicle collisions, pile driving, and projectile impacts. Simulation plays a vital role in studying soil impact. By employing advanced numerical methods and software tools like Abaqus, researchers and engineers can accurately model and analyze the complex interactions between objects and soil. Simulation allows for the investigation of various parameters, such as impact velocity, soil properties, object geometry, and boundary conditions, to assess their influence on the response and behavior of the system. In this package, you will learn how to do soil impact simulations in several practical examples.

UHPFRC (Ultra-High-Performance Fiber Reinforced Concrete) structures in Abaqus

 129.0
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UHPFRC (Ultra-High-Performance Fiber Reinforced Concrete) structures have emerged as a groundbreaking innovation in construction. These structures offer exceptional strength, durability, and performance, revolutionizing the industry. UHPFRC incorporates a precise combination of Portland cement, fine aggregates, admixtures, and steel or synthetic fibers, resulting in an extraordinarily dense and robust composite material. With compressive strengths exceeding 150 MPa, UHPFRC structures exhibit enhanced resistance to cracking, increased load-bearing capacity, and improved durability against environmental factors such as corrosion and freeze-thaw cycles. The superior mechanical properties of UHPFRC enable the design of slimmer and lighter elements, leading to reduced material consumption and more sustainable construction practices. UHPFRC structures find applications in various fields, including bridges, high-rise buildings, marine structures, and precast elements, offering long-term performance and contributing to the advancement of modern construction. In this package, you will learn how to simulate these structures with many practical examples.

Composite pressure vessel analysis with Semi-Geodesic winding

 400.0
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Nowadays, pressure vessels are produced using various methods, one of which is filament winding. This package teaches the simulation of composite pressure vessels produced using the filament winding method. Filament winding itself has different methods, and one of the most widely used winding methods for producing composite vessels is the semi-geodesic filament winding method. In this package, first, the semi-geodesic method is described. Then, the simulation of a semi-geodesic vessel is performed using a Python script. Additionally, a UMAT subroutine is used to simulate the failure of composite materials used in the vessel.

Full Composite fatigue Add-on (Academic and industrial usage)

 1800.0
This package is designed to instruct users on how to utilize the composite fatigue modeling Add-on, which removes the need to write a subroutine for composite fatigue modeling. Instead, users can select the composite type, input material properties, and generate the subroutine by clicking a button. The Add-on includes four types of composites, and the generated subroutine for all types is the UMAT. These four types are Unidirectional, Woven, short fiber composites (chopped), and wood. The fatigue criteria used for each type are the same as its respective package. For example, the fatigue criteria for woven composites are identical to that used in the "Simulation of woven composite fatigue in Abaqus" package. This Add-on provides a simple graphical user interface for composite fatigue modeling, which can be utilized for both academic and industrial applications.