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How to perform automated split mesh method in nastran to simulate crack propagation?

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ms over 7 years ago
How to perform automated split mesh method in nastran to simulate crack propagation?
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  • Hrishikesh Phadke
    0 Hrishikesh Phadke over 7 years ago
    VCCT technique is used in nastran. Just need to specify the nodes along the crack line. Attaching workshop for the same.

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  • Hrishikesh Phadke
    0 Hrishikesh Phadke over 7 years ago
    Sample input file attached.

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  • ms
    0 ms over 7 years ago
    Thanks for the reply. I saw something else like the cohesive zone method also. Is there a workshop about?
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  • Hrishikesh Phadke
    0 Hrishikesh Phadke over 7 years ago
    Yes. There is one for CZM as well.

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    0 Hrishikesh Phadke over 7 years ago
    Attached the input file as well.

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