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Simple Shear
In large deformations, simple shear is not so simple. This article describes how to properly test and analyze shear behavior.
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Anisotropic Hyperelasticity in ANSYS WB
Quick demo on how to use an anisotropic hyperelastic model in ANSYS Workbench.
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ANSYS Anisotropic Hyperelastic: Exponential
MCalibration now support the ANSYS Anisotropic Exponential Hyperelastic model. Quick accurate calibrations.
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ANSYS Anisotropic Hyperelastic: Polynomial
MCalibration now support the ANSYS Anisotropic Polynomial Hyperelastic model. Quick accurate calibrations.
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Convert Elastic Constants
Here is a table with conversions between different elastic constants.
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FEA of a Threaded Connection using Abaqus
A summary presentation on how to simulate a threaded connection with a Teflon seal.
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Solid Mechanics Ph.D. Qualifying Questions
Free E-book with equations that I collected as part of my Ph.D. qualifying exams prep at MIT.
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Install Abaqus 2020 on Ubuntu 19.10
Instructions for how to install Abaqus 2020 on Linux Ubuntu 19.10.
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Convergence Tips: PolyUMod with COMSOL
Recommended COMSOL settings when using a PolyUMod material model.
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PEEK Calibration Tutorial – Part 4
Part 4 of a tutorial series on how to calibrate a material model for PEEK. The focus is on the results from the calibrations.
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PEEK Calibration Tutorial – Part 3
Part 3 of a tutorial series on how to calibrate a material model for PEEK. The focus is on the material models.
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PEEK Calibration Tutorial – Part 2
Part 2 of a tutorial series on how to calibrate a material model for PEEK. The focus is on setting up the experimental data in MCalibration.
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PEEK Calibration Tutorial – Part 1
Part 1 of a tutorial series on how to calibrate a material model for PEEK. The focus is on the experimental testing.
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Fast and Easy Material Model Calibration For Any Rubber
Detailed review of how to quickly and accurately calibrate material model for a rubber.
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Material Model for Polypropylene
Calibrated non-linear viscoplastic material model for a PP.
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Material Model for POM (KEPITAL TS-25H)
Calibrated non-linear viscoplastic material model for POM (KEPITAL TS-25H)
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Material Model for Hytrel 5526
Calibrated non-linear viscoplastic material model for Hytrel 5526
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Material Model for Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
Calibrated non-linear viscoplastic material model for PET.
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Convergence Tips: PolyUMod with ANSYS
Recommended ANSYS settings when using a PolyUMod material model.
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Material Model for Unfilled PEEK
Calibrated non-linear viscoplastic material model for unfilled PEEK.
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Material Model for SABIC CYCOLAC ABS
Calibrated non-linear viscoplastic material model for SABIC Cycolac ABS.
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Material Model for Viton Fluoroelastomer
Calibrated viscoelastic material model for a Viton fluoroelastomer.
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Material Model for Silicone Rubber
Calibrated viscoelastic material model for a silicone rubber.
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Material Model for Nitrile Rubber
Calibrated viscoelastic material model for Nitrile rubber.
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Material Model for Nylon 66
Already calibrated and ready to use material model for Nylon 66.
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Material Model for Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF)
Already calibrated material model for a polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF).
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Material Model for PTFE with some Graphite and Carbon Fibers
Material model for a lightly filled fluoropolymer.
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Material Model for PVC
Material model for a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) tested at room temperature.
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Material Model for SABIC PP
Material model for a SABIC PP. Just download and use in your FEA.
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MCalibration Test Data Input Format
Tutorial on what file formats MCalibration supports.
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