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UniDam: An Abaqus Plugin to break down verification of a damage model for composites

Year: 2025

Type: software-paper

Abstract: This paper presents a user-friendly plugin for Abaqus to facilitate damage simulation that may require a state-of-the-art damage model for composite materials. The plugin can perform interactive model calibration, set up single-elements required for model verification, and display their respective stress–strain curves. This tool breaks down the use of composite damage models, reducing the chances of user errors and making the model more accessible to end-users.

Source: SoftwareX

DOI: 10.1016/j.softx.2025.102134

Authors: Sérgio Costa, Miguel Herráez, Xiao Chen

Institution: Technical University of Denmark

Language: English

Topic: Mechanical Behavior of Composites

Subfield: Mechanics of Materials

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,200

Funder: Energiteknologisk udviklings- og demonstrationsprogram