Change the load step definition to perform optimally with Simulation Composite Analysis.
Many linear elastic analyses require only a single increment per step. A single increment is inadequate, however, when progressive failure is modeled because multiple increments are required to visualize the initiation and propagation of failure. Default nonlinear solution controls, as recommended in the Step Modifications for Abaqus/Standard Analyses section of the Simulation Composite Analysis User's Guide, are also modified.
*STEP, NAME=LOAD_STEP *STATIC 1., 1., 1E-05, 1.
*Controls, parameters=time incrementation 1000,1000,1000,1000,1000,,1000,,,10,
These parameters allow Abaqus to take advantage of the enhanced convergence characteristics provided by Simulation Composite Analysis.
*STEP, NAME=LOAD_STEP *STATIC 0.01, 1., 1E-05, 0.01 *Controls, parameters=time incrementation 1000,1000,1000,1000,1000,,1000,,,10,