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[Tiisora]

Hi everyone,

I’m a student currently learning about LS-DYNA.
I would like to use simulation to analyze soft and flexible materials, I'm using thin structures so I would like to use shell (2D) elements.
Does anyone have suggestions for suitable material cards for this type of material?

Also, I currently only have tensile test data for the material and do not have compression test data.
Can tensile stress–strain data still be used as the Curve ID input even if the simulation involves compression behavior?

Thanks in advance!!!

[ErKo]

Hi 

 

I would suggest to start with some courses:

Ansys Learning Library | Ansys Innovation Space

Then go into doing a good literature review on the LS-Dyna materials that are used for your type of applications.

Good luck with your studies

Erko

[Tiisora]

Dear ErKo,

Sorry for the late reply.

Thank you for your sharing. I will learn from video you suggested.

Could you also recommend a material card that would be a good starting point for my case?

Thank you so much!