A series of files for the execution of finite element simulations of topologically interlocked assemblies are provided and can be executed with the finite element code ABAQUS (or similar).
In all files the following structure is present:
-- For each part of the assembly (frame, indenter, building block), a definition of nodes (*node) and sets of nodes (*nset), elements (*element) and set of elements (*elset) is provided.
-- Instances of parts are defined an placed in the assembly at position according to the assembly plan.
-- Parts frame and indenter are defined as rigid bodies (*rigid body) . Building blocks as linear elastic (*elastic).
-- Boundary conditions and constraints are defined (*boundary)
-- Surfaces (*surface), surface behavior (*surface behavior) and contact interactions (*contact) are given.
-- A mass scaled explicit solution is used (*dynamic, explicit)
-- Computed values are recorded (*node output, *energy output, *element output)
ABAQUS inp file for a 6 by 6 assembly of hexagonal scutoids, coefficient of friction 0.4: HexScutoid6x6mu4.inp
ABAQUS inp file for a 6 by 6 assembly of hexagonal scutoids, all building blocks fused to a monolithic system: HexScutoid6x6mu4_fused.inp
ABAQUS inp file for a 7 by 7 assembly of hexagonal scutoids, coefficient of friction 0.4: HexScutoid6x6mu4.inp
ABAQUS inp file for a 6 by 6 assembly of pentagonal scutoids, coefficient of friction 0.4: PentagonScutoid6x6mu4.inp
ABAQUS inp file for a 7 by 7 assembly of pentagonal scutoids, coefficient of friction 0.4: PentagonScutoid6x6mu4.inp
ABAQUS inp file for a 6 by 6 assembly of tetrahedra, coefficient of friction 0.4: Tetrahedra6x6mu4.inp
ABAQUS inp file for a 7 by 7 assembly of tetrahedra, coefficient of friction 0.4: Tetrahedra7x7mu4.inp
This work was supported by NSF Award 16622177.
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ABAQUS Code for the Simulation of Topologically Interlocked Material Systems with Skewed Building Blocks
This publication provides files for the finite element simulation of the mechanical behavior of a set of topologically interlocked material (TIM) systems.
Files are to be executed with the FE code ABAQUS (TM), Simulia Inc., or need a file translator to be used by other codes if needed. Files are provided for even (i=10) and odd (i=11) numbered square assemblies of (i x i) blocks confined by a rigid frame and subjected to a transverse displacement load at the assembly center.
The following files are provided:
The simulations are executed as explicit dynamic simulations with a mass-scale approach to extract the quasi-static response. Building blocks are linear elastic and interact with neighbors by contact and friction.
The following files are provided
BR_tet_i6.inp: File for a TIM system constructed from regular, truncated tetrahedra shaped building blocks. An assembly of 6 x 6 blocks. This is the reference model 1.
BR_tet_i8.inp: File for a TIM system constructed from regular, truncated tetrahedra shaped building blocks. An assembly of 8 x 8 blocks. This is the reference model 1.
BR_tet_i10.inp: File for a TIM system constructed from regular, truncated tetrahedra shaped building blocks. An assembly of 10 x 10 blocks. This is the reference model 1.
BR_tet_i12.inp: File for a TIM system constructed from regular, truncated tetrahedra shaped building blocks. An assembly of 12 x 12 blocks. This is the reference model 1.
BR_tet_i5.inp: File for a TIM system constructed from regular, truncated tetrahedra shaped building blocks. An assembly of 5 x 5 blocks. This is the reference model 2.
BR_tet_i7.inp: File for a TIM system constructed from regular, truncated tetrahedra shaped building blocks. An assembly of 7 x 7 blocks. This is the reference model 2.
BR_tet_i9.inp: File for a TIM system constructed from regular, truncated tetrahedra shaped building blocks. An assembly of 9 x 9 blocks. This is the reference model 2.
BR_tet_i11.inp: File for a TIM system constructed from regular, truncated tetrahedra shaped building blocks. An assembly of 11 x 11 blocks. This is the reference model 2.
BT1_tet_i6.inp: File for a TIM system constructed from single-skewed, truncated tetrahedra shaped building blocks. Skew angle is 12 degree. An assembly of 6 x 6 blocks.
BT1_tet_i8.inp: File for a TIM system constructed from single-skewed, truncated tetrahedra shaped building blocks. Skew angle is 12 degree. An assembly of 8 x 8 blocks.
BT1_tet_i10.inp: File for a TIM system constructed from single-skewed, truncated tetrahedra shaped building blocks. Skew angle is 12 degree. An assembly of 10 x 10 blocks.
BT1_tet_i12.inp: File for a TIM system constructed from single-skewed, truncated tetrahedra shaped building blocks. Skew angle is 12 degree. An assembly of 12 x 12 blocks.
BT1_tet_i5.inp: File for a TIM system constructed from single-skewed, truncated tetrahedra shaped building blocks. Skew angle is 12 degree. An assembly of 5 x 5 blocks.
BT1_tet_i7.inp: File for a TIM system constructed from single-skewed, truncated tetrahedra shaped building blocks. Skew angle is 12 degree. An assembly of 7 x 7 blocks.
BT1_tet_i9.inp: File for a TIM system constructed from single-skewed, truncated tetrahedra shaped building blocks. Skew angle is 12 degree. An assembly of 9 x 9 blocks.
BT1_tet_i11.inp: File for a TIM system constructed from single-skewed, truncated tetrahedra shaped building blocks. Skew angle is 12 degree. An assembly of 11 x 11 blocks.
BT2_tet_i6.inp: File for a TIM system constructed from double-skewed, truncated tetrahedra shaped building blocks. Skew angle is 12 degree. An assembly of 6 x 6 blocks.
BT2_tet_i8.inp: File for a TIM system constructed from double-skewed, truncated tetrahedra shaped building blocks. Skew angle is 12 degree. An assembly of 8 x 8 blocks.
BT2_tet_i10.inp: File for a TIM system constructed from double-skewed, truncated tetrahedra shaped building blocks. Skew angle is 12 degree. An assembly of 10 x 10 blocks.
BT2_tet_i12.inp: File for a TIM system constructed from double-skewed, truncated tetrahedra shaped building blocks. Skew angle is 12 degree. An assembly of 12 x 12 blocks.
BT2_tet_i5.inp: File for a TIM system constructed from double-skewed, truncated tetrahedra shaped building blocks. Skew angle is 12 degree. An assembly of 5 x 5 blocks.
BT2_tet_i7.inp: File for a TIM system constructed from double-skewed, truncated tetrahedra shaped building blocks. Skew angle is 12 degree. An assembly of 7 x 7 blocks.
BT2_tet_i9.inp: File for a TIM system constructed from double-skewed, truncated tetrahedra shaped building blocks. Skew angle is 12 degree. An assembly of 9 x 9 blocks.
BT2_tet_i11.inp: File for a TIM system constructed from double-skewed, truncated tetrahedra shaped building blocks. Skew angle is 12 degree. An assembly of 11 x 11 blocks.
BT1_tet_i6_0_34.inp: File for a TIM system constructed from single-skewed, truncated tetrahedra shaped building blocks. Skew angle is 17 degree. An assembly of 6 x 6 blocks.
BT1_tet_i8_0_34.inp: File for a TIM system constructed from single-skewed, truncated tetrahedra shaped building blocks. Skew angle is 17 degree. An assembly of 8 x 8 blocks.
BT1_tet_i10_0_34.inp: File for a TIM system constructed from single-skewed, truncated tetrahedra shaped building blocks. Skew angle is 17 degree. An assembly of 10 x 10 blocks.
BT1_tet_i12_0_34.inp: File for a TIM system constructed from single-skewed, truncated tetrahedra shaped building blocks. Skew angle is 17 degree. An assembly of 12 x 12 blocks.
BT1_tet_i5_0_34.inp: File for a TIM system constructed from single-skewed, truncated tetrahedra shaped building blocks. Skew angle is 17 degree. An assembly of 5 x 5 blocks.
BT1_tet_i7_0_34.inp: File for a TIM system constructed from single-skewed, truncated tetrahedra shaped building blocks. Skew angle is 17 degree. An assembly of 7 x 7 blocks.
BT1_tet_i9_0_34.inp: File for a TIM system constructed from single-skewed, truncated tetrahedra shaped building blocks. Skew angle is 17 degree. An assembly of 9 x 9 blocks.
BT1_tet_i11_0_34.inp: File for a TIM system constructed from single-skewed, truncated tetrahedra shaped building blocks. Skew angle is 17 degree. An assembly of 11 x 11 blocks.
BT2_tet_i6_0_34.inp: File for a TIM system constructed from double-skewed, truncated tetrahedra shaped building blocks. Skew angle is 17 degree. An assembly of 6 x 6 blocks.
BT2_tet_i8_0_34.inp: File for a TIM system constructed from double-skewed, truncated tetrahedra shaped building blocks. Skew angle is 17 degree. An assembly of 8 x 8 blocks.
BT2_tet_i10_0_34.inp: File for a TIM system constructed from double-skewed, truncated tetrahedra shaped building blocks. Skew angle is 17 degree. An assembly of 10 x 10 blocks.
BT2_tet_i12_0_34.inp: File for a TIM system constructed from double-skewed, truncated tetrahedra shaped building blocks. Skew angle is 17 degree. An assembly of 12 x 12 blocks.
BT2_tet_i5_0_34.inp: File for a TIM system constructed from double-skewed, truncated tetrahedra shaped building blocks. Skew angle is 12 degree. An assembly of 5 x 5 blocks.
BT2_tet_i7_0_34.inp: File for a TIM system constructed from double-skewed, truncated tetrahedra shaped building blocks. Skew angle is 12 degree. An assembly of 7 x 7 blocks.
BT2_tet_i9_0_34.inp: File for a TIM system constructed from double-skewed, truncated tetrahedra shaped building blocks. Skew angle is 12 degree. An assembly of 9 x 9 blocks.
BT2_tet_i11_0_34.inp: File for a TIM system constructed from double-skewed, truncated tetrahedra shaped building blocks. Skew angle is 12 degree. An assembly of 11 x 11 blocks.
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- Award ID(s):
- 1662177
- NSF-PAR ID:
- 10531680
- Publisher / Repository:
- Purdue University Research Repository
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- Subject(s) / Keyword(s):
- Finite Element Analysis skew Chirality Tetrahedra Topological Interlocking Strength Toughness Mechanical Engineering (Dept) Mechanical engineering (FOS)
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- Creative Commons Zero v1.0 Universal
- Institution:
- Purdue University
- Sponsoring Org:
- National Science Foundation
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