1. Reference problem#
1.1. Geometry and boundary conditions#

Figure 1.1-a : geometry of the studied structure
The structure studied is a hollow sphere under pressure \(p=\mathrm{1MPa}\). The symmetry properties of the problem will be used.
The inner radius is \({R}_{\text{int}}=100\mathrm{mm}\) and the outer radius is \({R}_{\text{ext}}=200\mathrm{mm}\)).
1.2. Material properties#
Law of behavior |
Elastic behavior |
Plastic behavior |
Damaging behavior |
Damaging behavior (weakened zone) |
VMIS_ISOT_LINE |
\(\nu \mathrm{=}\mathrm{0,3}\) |
\({E}_{T}\mathrm{=}0\) |
\({E}_{T}\mathrm{=}\mathrm{-}10000\mathit{MPa}\) |