This section describes how you can specify mechanical material models and related material data. The following topics are covered:

• “Defining elasticity,” Section 12.9.1

• “Defining plasticity,” Section 12.9.2

• “Defining damage,” Section 12.9.3

• “Defining other mechanical models,” Section 12.9.4

• Chapter 21, “Elastic Mechanical Properties,” of the Abaqus Analysis User's Manual

• Chapter 22, “Inelastic Mechanical Properties,” of the Abaqus Analysis User's Manual

• Chapter 23, “Progressive Damage and Failure,” of the Abaqus Analysis User's Manual

• Chapter 25, “Other Material Properties,” of the Abaqus Analysis User's Manual