I'm working on modeling of mechanical properties of polymer based nanocomposites with clay.I have prepared a code for distributing plat like particles in polimar matrix (preparing RVE) with ABAQUS. I saw DIGIMAT software by www.e-xstream.com Company in internet some times ago. Now I want to test accuracy and application of this software one my project. I want to know if anyone in this club has had worked with this software and so if any one can provide me with a link of academic version of this software for a while.

Hi all

I have a question and need for guidence.

I' m working on mechanical properties of polymer based nanocomposites as my thesis. I'm a beaginer in open sourse FEM programs.

I want to modele clay, polymer and specialy interactions between them to investigate bending properties and enhancements.

Is it possible for me to use commercial programs like  ABAQUS? Which programe do you prefer?

I will appreciated if any one could help me to identify witch method is more suitable for investigation in this field.

Thank you.