READ ME File For 'GEOM_MAKER.py'

Dataset DOI: 10.5258/SOTON/D1635

ReadMe Author: ERICK MONTES DE OCA VALLE, University of Southampton https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9394-2499

This dataset supports the thesis entitled 
"DEVELOPMENT OF A 3D FINITE ELEMENT MODEL FOR QUASI-STATIC INDENTATION OF A TYPE III PRESSURE VESSEL"
AWARDED BY: University of Southampton
DATE OF AWARD: 2020

DESCRIPTION OF THE DATA
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The file GEOM_MAKER.py is a script to automate the creation of a Finite Element model of a hybrid metal-composite pressure vessel. 
The file must be run in Abaqus CAE: File -> Run Script

This script works as follows:
# NOTE: This version creates materials, mesh, boundary and conditions of 
#   the following parts: metal liner, three 0 deg composite layers and 
#   three +-19 deg composite layers and the end plate. 
# 1. Define the parameters under the section "USER DEFINED VARIABLES"
# 2. Run the script
# 3. Cohesive elements must be created manually#
# 4. Update the REF variable value accordingly - Outer surface of the cylinder, line 107
# 5. Update the POWER_SURF values - surfaces to make contact with the support
# 6. Update fibre angles where applicable (default 0 deg, +19 deg, -19 deg)





Date that the file was created: 08, 2020

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