v3.02.318 SSLP318 - Propagation of a non-through X-FEM crack solicited in mode I

Summary:

The purpose of this test is to verify that operator PROPA_FISS treats multi-crack cases correctly.

This is a \(\mathrm{2D}\) plate containing a single crack composed of two crack bottoms. Several propagations are calculated by the PROPA_FISS operator. We check that the stress intensity factors of the propagated crack are correct for propagation in \(I\) mode.

• 1. Reference problem
  • 1.1. Geometry
  • 1.2. Material properties
  • 1.3. Boundary conditions and loads
• 2. Reference solution
  • 2.1. Calculation method
  • 2.2. Reference quantities and results
  • 2.3. Bibliography
• 3. Modeling A
  • 3.1. Characteristics of modeling
  • 3.2. Characteristics of the mesh
  • 3.3. Tested sizes and results
  • 3.4. notes
• 4. B modeling
  • 4.1. Characteristics of modeling
  • 4.2. Characteristics of the mesh
  • 4.3. Tested sizes and results
  • 4.4. notes
• 5. C modeling
  • 5.1. Characteristics of modeling
  • 5.2. Characteristics of the mesh
  • 5.3. Tested sizes and results
  • 5.4. notes
• 6. Summary of results