Non-buckling brace (BRB) under cyclic load

Have you ever wondered how to model a non-buckling brace (BRB) in the Abaqus? Watch this video to see how to model BRB under cyclic load. Buckling Restrained Brace (BRB) is a structural brace in a building that increases the building's resistance to cyclical lateral loading like earthquakes. Unlike typical steel braces, the BRB yields uniformly in tension and compression with no buckling failure. 0:00- Problem description 2:00- Part module: creating the parts 8:25- Property module: creating material properties 11:30- Assembly module: assembling the parts 14:15- Creating several sets for simplicity's sake 19:10- Step module: creating Step and history output 21:10- Interaction module: define contacts between parts 24:30- Load module: creating cyclic load and boundary conditions 26:20- Mesh module: meshing the model 28:05- Job module: submitting the model 28:53- Visualization module: results