Developing an UMAT
Developing an UMAT
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Hello:
I am planning to develop an UMAT for crystal plasticity to be used in ABAQUS. Can I develop my UMAT in C++ and use with ABAQUS ? I know for the fact that in general FORTRAN UMATs are used with ABAQUS. But I am more comfortable with C++ rather than FORTRAN. Could someone please comment on this. Also, if you can please refer me to some relevant lietrature that would be great. Thank you.
I am planning to develop an UMAT for crystal plasticity to be used in ABAQUS. Can I develop my UMAT in C++ and use with ABAQUS ? I know for the fact that in general FORTRAN UMATs are used with ABAQUS. But I am more comfortable with C++ rather than FORTRAN. Could someone please comment on this. Also, if you can please refer me to some relevant lietrature that would be great. Thank you.





RE: Developing an UMAT
Don't mess about with this, you're only writing equations and simple if-tests and loops down in the UMAT and any language will do for that.
If you want to be a smart-ass, go ahead and try with C but you will need to hunt around for the rules. If you've got plenty of time I'd do it just for the learning experience.
Regards,
gwolf.
RE: Developing an UMAT
Thanks for your information. I will better stick to FORTRAN as of now. May be later I will play with C++ for developing an UMAT
RE: Developing an UMAT
Sorry, it's been too long to remember properly.
Have fun,
gwolf.