2. Benchmark solution#

2.1. Calculation method used for the reference solution#

This test is taken from the software validation manual POSTDAM version 1.0. The reference solutions are given in this document.

2.2. Benchmark results#

The counting of the elementary cycles by the RAINFLOW method leads to:

Nb_Cycl = 1

Cycle 1

Vale_Min:

Vale_Max:

  • First call to POST_FATIGUE:

Cycle 1

Damage:

2.858503E—4

Miner’s calculation of total damage by linear accumulation:

Damage: 2.858503E—4

  • Second call to POST_FATIGUE:

Cycle 1

Damage:

1.224941E—2

Miner’s calculation of total damage by linear accumulation:

Damage: 1.224941E—2

  • Third call to POST_FATIGUE:

Cycle 1

Damage:

9.377005E—4

Miner’s calculation of total damage by linear accumulation:

Damage: 9.377005E—4

2.3. Uncertainty about the solution#

Analytical solution.

2.4. Bibliographical references#

  1. Validation manual POSTDAM 1.0. Fournier I., Vatin E. HP-14/93/016/B.