Volume of element

[Majid_F93]

Hi
Is it possible to calculate volume of elements which are plasticized?
In my model plastic zone are garadually increased until run is completed. I want create curve variation of vloume of platic zone in respect of time.
Is it possible?

 

[Mustaine3]

You can use python to do that. The variable PEEQ tells you where you have plasticity and the variable IVOL the volume related to the integration point.

 

[Majid_F93]

How can i learn to how use python code?
can i found example for my problem in manual?

 

[Dave442]

in the documentation there is an 'Abaqus Scripting Users Guide' with multiple examples included and an 'Abaqus Scripting Reference Guide' with a summary of Python and C++ commands.