v3.02.317 SSLP317 - Validation of the RAFF_XFEM macro-command on a multi-cracked plate

Summary:

The purpose of this document is to validate the macro command RAFF_XFEM [U7.03.51] which makes it possible to obtain an « error » field a priori in order to feed a mesh refinement process.

• 1. Reference problem
  • 1.1. Geometry
  • 1.2. Material properties
  • 1.3. Boundary conditions and loads
  • 1.4. Brief description of the various models
• 2. Benchmark solution
  • 2.1. Calculation method used for the reference solution
  • 2.2. Benchmark results
• 3. Modeling A
  • 3.1. Characteristics of modeling
  • 3.2. Characteristics of the mesh
  • 3.3. Tested sizes and results
• 4. B modeling
  • 4.1. Characteristics of modeling
  • 4.2. Characteristics of the mesh
  • 4.3. Tested sizes and results
• 5. C modeling
  • 5.1. Characteristics of modeling
  • 5.2. Characteristics of the mesh
  • 5.3. Tested sizes and results
• 6. Summary of results