Hello all,
I had implemented YLD2000-2D almost 2 years ago using cutting back algorithm, which avoids the second derivatives of the yield function but had problems with convergence. Therefore, I started using the built-in model of LS-Dyna. Now, I really have to make it work as I am going to combine it with different fracture models. LS-Dyna Umat is not the same with the Abaqus one, as it can be used with explicit code as well, so I am skipping the consistent tangent modulus part. What I have done so far is:
1- Implementation according to the original paper of YLD2000-2D by Prof. Yoon and to the Elastoplasticity Theory book by Prof. Hashiguchi
2- Tested using one element simulations, namely uniaxial tensile at 3 different angles to the rolling direction (0 - 45- 90) and tensile test of a shear specimen. I have used GPa units and 1E-09 tolerance value for checking convergence. The results are exactly the same with the ones I obtain using the built-in YLD2000-2D of LS-Dyna.
3- Tested using a uniaxial tensile test with multiple elements, having 5mm element size. It works very well and the results are the same with the built-in model again.
4- Tested using spherical punch test with the same tolerance (1E-09). The results are again the same with the built-in model and no convergence problem.
5- Tested using a square punch test and convergence problems occurred. I encounter convergence problems even if I reduce the tolerance to 1E-03. I increased the maximum iteration number to 500 but no luck. With the tolerance being 1E-03, I used 8 cores to finish the simulation and there were no problems, the results were perfect as well, but when I used 4 cores, I got convergence problems again. If the tolerance is any smaller than 1E-03, it does not matter what I do. It crashes again and again.
Strangely, I tested the subroutine performing another uniaxial tensile test simulation with the same mesh and have seen that the algorithm cannot pass the elastic trial step. There is no stress at all and the elements that are pulled (of course the nodes are pulled, but I mean the elements formed by these nodes) are the only ones deformed. You can see the end state of both uniaxial tensile test simulations in the attached files.
Edit: The problem with the second uniaxial tensile test has been solved. It was due to usage of some LS-Dyna keyword in the input deck. Now the algorithm works as expected, but the convergence problem still continues.
So what can be the cause for the convergence problems?
I would really appreciate if someone can at least give a thought to my problem described above. Thank you very much in advance.
