1. Reference problem#

1.1. Geometry#

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It is a circular crack with radius \(\mathrm{OA}=5\).

The assumed infinite medium is modelled by a sphere with radius \(\mathrm{OB}=600\).

1.2. Material properties#

Thermal conductivity:

\(\lambda =1.\)

Thermal expansion coefficient:

\(\alpha ={10}^{-6}/°C\)

Young’s module:

\(E={2.10}^{5}\mathrm{MPa}\)

Poisson’s ratio:

\(\nu =0.3\)

1.3. Boundary conditions and loads#

  • Mechanics: Imposed displacement

(GROUP_NO: grnm1 DX: 0.)

(GROUP_NO: grnm2 ID: 0.)

  • Thermal: TEMP_IMPO

(GROUP_NO: grno3 TEMP: 0.)

(GROUP_NO: grno5 TEMP: -1.)

(NOEUD: #3 TEMP: -1.)