The python package czmtestkit works parallel to Abaqus/CAE mainly to test user element subroutines of cohesive zone models. Additionally, the package facilitates the implementaion of the Mode Partitioning Method for mixed-mode characterization of interfaces proposed by Moreira et al., (2020).

Ensure that all the following requirements are satisfied.

1. Abaqus/CAE is available and can be opened with the following command from the command line. abaqus cae
2. Fortran compiler is linked to abaqus. If not, follow instructions by Abedin Nejad (2019).
3. Python and pip have been installed and can be run from the command line. If unsure, follow instructions in https://packaging.python.org/en/latest/tutorials/installing-packages/

Run the following command in a command window.

python -m pip install czmtestkit

In case an issue arises, try the following command.

pip install czmtestkit

Use the following command to upgrade the package.

python -m pip install --upgrade czmtestkit

Overview of current functionality of the package:

1. Generate models and run finite element analysis of standardized tests for mixed-mode fracture characterization of interfaces using Abaqus/CAE. The asymmetric double cantilever beam (ADCB) and asymmetric single leg bending (ASLB) are currently available. The models can be implemented with cohesive zone elements at the interface.
2. User element subroutines can be implemented to model the cohesive elements. Additionally, abaqus implementation of the cohesive zone using quadratic damage initiation and energy based linear damage evolution are available as a bench mark. Both BK criteria and power-law energy criteria are available.
3. Sequentially run multiple test from a design of experiments (doe). However, running on cluster or parallel computing is not possible yet.
4. Fetch history output from .odb files. Further post process the extracted data.
5. Read data from converged increments in .msg files.
6. Analytical models for the ADCB, ASLB and end notch flexure tests are also available and can be used to find fracture resistance curves from force-displacement curves or to predict force-displacement curves given the specimen dimensions and fracture properties.

Examples are avaiable in the documentation and the package is on PyPI. The code documentation for developers will be made available soon.

Contributions are welcome. To ensure a safe environment, all contributors are expected to adhere to the contributor guidelines and the contributor covenant code of conduct.

[1] R. Moreira, M. de Moura, F. Silva, F. Ramírez, and J. Rodrigues. Mixed-mode i + ii fracture characterisation of composite bonded joints. Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, 34(13):1385–1398, 2020.

[2] Abedin Nejad , Sobhan (2019) Linking ABAQUS with FORTRAN user manual. DOI:10.13140/RG.2.2.19391.87206

If you use this software, please cite it as below.

APA

Mudunuru, N., Bessa, M. A., & Turon Travesa, A. Python package to test the mixed-mode response of user element subroutines of cohesive zone elements for implementation with Abaqus/CAE (Version 1.0.0) [Computer software]. https://doi.org/10.4121/19410146

bibtex

@software{Mudunuru_Python_package_to,
author = {Mudunuru, Nanditha and Bessa, Miguel A. and Turon Travesa, Albert},
doi = {10.4121/19410146},
license = {GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE, Version 3, 29 June 2007},
title = {{Python package to test the mixed-mode response of user element subroutines of cohesive zone elements for implementation with Abaqus/CAE}},
url = {https://github.com/NMudunuru/CzmTestKit.git},
version = {1.0.0}
}

Copyright (C) 2021 Nanditha Mudunuru

This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or (at your option) any later version.

This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU General Public License for more details.

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Authors: Nanditha Mudunuru | Miguel Bessa | Albert Turon