4. B modeling#
3D modeling.
4.1. Characteristics of modeling#
Ductile fracture modeling is carried out with 3D_ INTERFACE modeling and the CZM_TRA_MIX law. The volume elements are modeled with the 3D model.
4.2. Characteristics of the mesh#
The input mesh is linear. It is transformed into a quadratic mesh by LINE_QUAD in CREA_MAILLAGE.
After the transformation its characteristics are as follows:
Number of knots: 7160
Number of elements for test piece \(\mathrm{CT}\): 1130 HEXA20 and 120 PRIS15
Number of elements for the pin: 100 PRIS15
Number of interface elements: 100 HEXA20.

Figure 5: 3D CT specimen mesh.
4.3. Tested sizes and results#
Non-regression test: Traction force (resultant \(\mathit{DY}\)) on the pin as a function of the \(\mathit{DY}\) displacement of the pin.
Size tested |
Reference Type |
Code_Aster |
Tolerance (%) |
Force for a displacement of \(\mathrm{0,4}\mathit{mm}\) |
“NON_REGRESSION” |
4.47132E+04 |
0.10 |
Force for a displacement of \(\mathrm{0,8}\mathit{mm}\) |
“NON_REGRESSION” |
5.09591E+04 |
0.10 |
Force for a displacement of \(\mathrm{1,2}\mathit{mm}\) |
“NON_REGRESSION” |
5.22155E+04 |
0.10 |
Force for a displacement of \(\mathrm{1,6}\mathit{mm}\) |
“NON_REGRESSION” |
5.32126E+04 |
0.10 |