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ADD=WITH STRAIN Vs ADD=STRAIN FREE
Hi Xerf, I'm modelling the deposition of molten material on top of a substrate. I assume that the material is added at the melting temperature, so, neglecting solidification, I would like to have a strain free set of elements which is activated at melting temperature and will cool down to room...- bocage
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- Forum: DASSAULT: ABAQUS FEA Solver
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ADD=WITH STRAIN Vs ADD=STRAIN FREE
Hi, I'm trying to simulate a process of deposition of melted material onto a substrate, and study the evolution of stress and strain. I'm using *Model change add to activate the successive elements, but I'm not sure if I should be using the option "with strain" or "strain free". The manual says...- bocage
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- Forum: DASSAULT: ABAQUS FEA Solver
