7. Examples of crack propagation with X- FEM

Several test cases make it possible to validate the propagation of cracks with X- FEM.

In 2D:

• • • sslp318: propagation of a non-through X-FEM crack stressed in mode;

    • sslp319: propagation of two X-FEM through cracks stressed in mode;

    • sslp318: Propagation of a non-through X-FEM crack stressed in mode;

    • sslp320: Propagation of an X-FEM through crack stressed in Mode I;

    • sslp321: Propagation of an X- FEM crack in a 3-point flexure plate.

In 3D:

• • sslv315:3D propagation of an inclined crack;

  • sslv314: Plane propagation of an opening crack with X- FEM;

  • sslv316: Propagation cracking imposed with X- FEM;

  • sslv320: Plane propagation of a 3D crack dividing and merging with X- FEM.