3. Modeling A#
Validation of joint \(2D\) with the JOINT_MECA_ENDO law
A traction test is carried out here.
3.1. Characteristics of modeling#
Modeling in plane deformations D_ PLAN for the elastic element.
Plane modeling for the joint element (keyword PLAN_JOINT).
3.2. Characteristics of the mesh#
Number of knots: 6
The elastic element is a QUAD4.
The joint element is a degenerate QUAD4 (knots combined).
3.3. Tested sizes and results#
The normal stress is compared with the reference solution at different loading times that correspond to different state of damage to the joint.

Size tested |
Reference |
Tolerance ( \(\text{\%}\) ) |
FN, at moment 20 |
|
1 |
FN, at time 40 |
|
1 |
FN, at time 43 |
|
1 |
FN, at the moment 60 |
|
1 |