Dec 8, 2009 #1 bajsi Materials Joined Mar 22, 2007 Messages 10 Location SI I am trying to evaluate an impact analysis using abaqus explicit (bullet vs. armoured plate). I can't figure out how to define material property so that the plate brakes when certain stress or strain is reached. Any help appreiated.
I am trying to evaluate an impact analysis using abaqus explicit (bullet vs. armoured plate). I can't figure out how to define material property so that the plate brakes when certain stress or strain is reached. Any help appreiated.
Dec 9, 2009 #2 rstupplebeen Mechanical Joined May 9, 2007 Messages 1,281 Location US Check out damage in the material properties. Rob Stupplebeen Upvote 0 Downvote
Dec 10, 2009 Thread starter #3 bajsi Materials Joined Mar 22, 2007 Messages 10 Location SI Yes, i have tried numerous options and combinations. None worked. Can someone tell me what exactly i have to define: Elastic material? Plastic material? Ductile damage? I just need one working example. Upvote 0 Downvote
Yes, i have tried numerous options and combinations. None worked. Can someone tell me what exactly i have to define: Elastic material? Plastic material? Ductile damage? I just need one working example.
Dec 10, 2009 #4 rstupplebeen Mechanical Joined May 9, 2007 Messages 1,281 Location US Abaqus Example Problems Manual 2.1.3 Rigid projectile impacting eroding plate Rob Stupplebeen Upvote 0 Downvote