Abaqus DLOAD Subroutine and VDLOAD Subroutine

DLOAD Subroutine and VDLOAD Subroutine in ABAQUS

Generally, one of the most important parts of a simulation is how to load on the model. VDLoad and Dload subroutine allow us to define and add more complex loads than the Abaqus software default options. Here we will teach you in the form of 5 workshops to get acquainted with commonly used examples. In each workshop, we try to teach other unique options of Abaqus software, in addition to a step-by-step tutorial on subroutine writing.

We use VDLoad and DLoad subroutine in Abaqus software to define non-uniform and complex loads. In this training package, we try to teach you how to use subroutine blocks, how to define variables and parameters, and how to write the desired loading formulation in these subroutines. For example, loads whose distribution depends on place or time, these subroutines allow us to define the load in the software and assign it to the model. In fact, VDLoad and DLoad subroutines define loading as a function of location, time, element number, or layer number. For more information, use these websites.

https://abaqus-docs.mit.edu/2017/English/SIMACAESUBRefMap/simasub-c-vdload.htm

https://abaqus-docs.mit.edu/2017/English/SIMACAEKEYRefMap/simakey-r-dload.htm

Workshop 1: Composite shell structure in cylindrical bending with Sine loading

Firstly, in the first workshop, we simulate a composite beam under sinusoidal loading. This sine load depends on the location of the load. Due to the composite nature of the material, mechanical properties such as Young’s modulus are given in different directions. Our solver type is General Static or Abaqus Standard.

Workshop 2:  Damage analysis of Explosion loading on the steel plate

Explicitly, explosive loading is considered a complex type of loading. In the form of an example, by modeling a square sheet, we simulate this type of loading with the help of the DLoad Subroutine. This explosive load is the product of two functions. One of two functions is dependent on time, and the other one is dependent on location. We also teach how to consider ductile and shear damage to the material. Our solver in this workshop is dynamic explicit. An article about this workshop is also available to you. To see this article, click on this link.

https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/82003699.pdf

Workshop 3: applied load on Semi-spherical body in the water at different heights

Archimedean force is a force exerted by a fluid on an object immersed in it in the opposite direction of the force of gravity and dependent on the mass of the body. Here we simulate this force in Abaqus software with DLoad Subroutine. To do this, we use the modeling of an incomplete bullet. The solver of this simulation is dynamic explicit type. Finally, we point out the difference between this simulation in software and real conditions.

Workshop 4: Simulation of Hydroforming with Advanced functional fluid pressure load

To define fluid pressure in Deep Drawing simulation in Abaqus software, it is necessary to use the VDload subroutine. The governing equation for defining pressure depends on the instantaneous radius of the sheet. In this workshop, you will also get acquainted with Smooth Amplitude. This option is used to define the displacement of a part without creating a dynamic state in problem-solving. Finally, we compare the simulation results with and without fluid pressure and subroutine writing.

Workshop 5: Simulation of the effect of vehicle loading on the bridge

In the last workshop of this package, we simulated the movement of a car on a metal bridge. To simulate this loading in Abaqus software, we use DLoad Subroutine. This force depends on the place and time due to the constant speed of the car. Our solver in this simulation is a dynamic implicit type.