UniDam: An Abaqus Plugin to break down verification of a damage model for composites

This paper presents a user-friendly plugin for Abaqus to facilitate damage simulation that may require a state-of-the-art damage model for composite materials. The plugin can perform interactive model calibration, set up single-elements required for model verification, and display their respective stress–strain curves. This tool breaks down the use of composite damage models, reducing the chances of user errors and making the model more accessible to end-users.