v3.04.316 SSLV316 — Propagation cracking imposed with X- FEM

Summary:

The aim of this test is to verify that the simplex, upwind, and geometric methods of operator PROPA_FISS correctly calculate the position of the bottom of a 3D crack that propagates in mixed mode.

Several propagations of a crack are simulated by imposing a given advance and direction of propagation. The position of the crack after each propagation is therefore known and it is possible to check whether the position of the bottom calculated by the operator PROPA_FISS is correct.

• 1. Reference problem
  • 1.1. Geometry
  • 1.2. Material properties
  • 1.3. Boundary conditions and loads
• 2. Benchmark solution
  • 2.1. Calculation method
  • 2.2. Reference quantities and results
• 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. D modeling
  • 6.1. Characteristics of modeling
  • 6.2. Characteristics of the mesh
  • 6.3. Tested sizes and results
  • 6.4. notes
• 7. E modeling
  • 7.1. Characteristics of modeling
  • 7.2. Characteristics of the mesh
  • 7.3. Tested sizes and results
  • 7.4. notes
• 8. F modeling
  • 8.1. Characteristics of modeling
  • 8.2. Characteristics of the mesh
  • 8.3. Tested sizes and results
  • 8.4. notes
• 9. G modeling
  • 9.1. Characteristics of modeling
  • 9.2. Characteristics of the mesh
  • 9.3. Tested sizes and results
  • 9.4. notes
• 10. L modeling
  • 10.1. Characteristics of modeling
  • 10.2. Characteristics of the mesh
  • 10.3. Tested sizes and results
  • 10.4. notes
• 11. M modeling
  • 11.1. Characteristics of modeling
  • 11.2. Characteristics of the mesh
  • 11.3. Tested sizes and results
  • 11.4. notes
• 12. Summary of results