model solidification process
model solidification process
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HI,
I want to model solidification of a metal which is in a molten state over another metal
Could anybody tell me
How to define a model in Abaqus as a molten (liquid) metal?
what type of element shud i use ?
is thr any examples for modelling solidification
and other requirements
thx in advance
sheriff
I want to model solidification of a metal which is in a molten state over another metal
Could anybody tell me
How to define a model in Abaqus as a molten (liquid) metal?
what type of element shud i use ?
is thr any examples for modelling solidification
and other requirements
thx in advance
sheriff





RE: model solidification process
You may struggle using ABAQUS to do this - I couldn't find any examples in the docs for this type of analysis. I've never used them myself, but you can define materials using VUMAT and UMAT....
You may be better advised to look for packages that specialise in modelling flow & solidification of molten metals, maybe in the casting & forging industry - Magmasoft is a code that seems very active in that area.
It'd be interesting to see any responses from people who have done this sort of work with ABAQUS tho'
Regards
Martin
RE: model solidification process
i will look for some other packages
but im in a situation to do in ABAQUS
i will wait for some more replies
RE: model solidification process
ABAQUS Benchmarks Manual (version 6.4)
->1.6.2 Freezing of a square solid