4. B modeling#
Validation of joint \(\mathrm{2D}\) with the JOINT_MECA_ENDO law
Here, shear loading is carried out under normal pressure.
4.1. Characteristics of modeling#
Modeling in plane deformations D_ PLAN for the elastic element.
Plane modeling for the joint element (keyword PLAN_JOINT).
4.2. Characteristics of the mesh#
Number of knots: 6
The elastic element is a QUAD4.
The joint element is a degenerate QUAD4 (knots combined).
4.3. Tested sizes and results#
The tangential 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 ( \(\text{\%}\) ) |
FT, at moment 21 |
|
1 |
FT, at time 26 |
|
1 |
FT, at the moment 40 |
|
1 |
FT, at the moment 50 |
|
1 |