3. Modeling A#

3.1. Characteristics of modeling#

Modeling in plane deformations D_ PLAN for the elastic element and PLAN_INTERFACE for the interface elements

3.2. Characteristics of the mesh#

Number of knots: 3000

1400 TRIA3

67 QUAD4

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Figure 3: Meshing the beam

3.3. Tested sizes and results#

The resultant force and the opening of the crack are tested at two moments: increment 9 near the peak and increment 15 in the post-peak zone.

Size tested

Reference

Tolerance ( \(\text{\%}\) )

Incremental force 9

7,78D+02

0,46

Open to increment 9

3.65D-01

6e-3

Strength in increments 15

5.92D+02

1.08

Now at increment 15

6.07D-01

0.08