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Analyzing Melts and Fluids from Ab Initio Molecular Dynamics Simulations with the UMD Package

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UMAT4COMSOL: An Abaqus user material (UMAT) subroutine wrapper for COMSOL.

Sergio Lucarini^1,2,3, Emilio Martínez-Pañeda^4,1

¹Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Imperial College, London SW7 2AZ, UK.

Advances in Engineering Software (Barking, London, England : 1992)

|July 13, 2026

Summary

A new wrapper, UMAT4COMSOL, enables Abaqus user material subroutines (UMATs) to function within COMSOL Multiphysics. This integration simplifies complex multi-physics simulations using advanced solid mechanics material models.

Keywords:

Abaqus COMSOL External material Finite element method Solid mechanics User subroutine

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Area of Science:

Computational Solid Mechanics
Multi-physics Simulation Software

Background:

Advanced material models are crucial for accurate solid mechanics simulations.
Integrating diverse material models across different simulation platforms presents a significant challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a seamless interface enabling the use of Abaqus user material subroutines (UMATs) within COMSOL Multiphysics.
To facilitate multi-physics simulations by leveraging established Abaqus material models in COMSOL.

Main Methods:

A C-language wrapper, UMAT4COMSOL, was developed to translate input/output data between COMSOL and Abaqus UMAT formats.
Consistent variable transformation ensures accurate data exchange between the two software environments.
The framework was tested using numerical experiments in elastoplasticity, hyperelasticity, and crystal plasticity.

Main Results:

Successfully demonstrated the interoperability of Abaqus UMATs within COMSOL Multiphysics.
The UMAT4COMSOL wrapper facilitates the application of complex material models in multi-physics studies.
Validated the framework's performance across various material behaviors including elastoplasticity, hyperelasticity, and crystal plasticity.

Conclusions:

The UMAT4COMSOL framework significantly enhances the capabilities of COMSOL Multiphysics for advanced solid mechanics research.
This tool lowers the barrier for researchers to utilize sophisticated material models in multi-physics simulations.
Freely available source code and documentation promote wider adoption and further development.