Understanding VUMAT code written in Mechanics of Solid polymers Textbook.

I'm happy to help. The basic steps are as follows:

1. Type in the code from my book into a text editor.
2. Install a Fortran compiler that is supported by Abaqus.
3. Run: abaqus make library=[name of fortran file]
4. Run your abaqus test case using the new shared library file created by abaqus. Note that you may need to update your abaqus_v6.env file for abaqus to find the file.

/Jorgen

I am using ABAQUS 6.13. I am unable to get Intel fortran 2013 version. Can you please help me with it.

In that case you may be able to use gfortran (which is free). Note that I cannot help with how to use gfortran with Abaqus, since I only use the Intel compilers.

/Jorgen

Hi everyone,

I am simulating flexural RC beam strengthened using FRP plate. FRP plate was modeled as a solid element, so UMAT subroutine was used to assign material properties of FRP plate. After running, I got an error (300 element have been defined with zero hour glass stiffness. You may use *hourglass stiffness or change the element types. The element have been identified in element set ErrElemZeroHourGlassStiffness)

Please everyone help me to solve this problem.     

Thank you so much for your help in advance.

Sincerely

Buntheng

You can find an updated VUMAT posted on this website here:

https://polymerfem.com/community/user-material-subroutines/vumat-for-hyperelastic-materials-update-to-bergstroms-example/

I can share a paper with you that discusses VUMAT implementation in Abaqus. Search "Travis Hohenberger" in Researchgate and message me there. I'll send you the paper. Or if you have library services, you may have access. The article is in Rubber Chemistry & Technology under my name.

The oldest version I've set up subroutines on is 6.14. I used Visual Studio 2013, but I believe 2015 is compatible with it too. Are you aware that you don't necessarily need the VS or Parallel Studio versions to match Abaqus' year? You may want to check again that VS 2013 is not available. I was able to locate it in 2018, though it is a bit convoluted tracking down the older versions.

Regards,
Travis