3. Model A#

3.1. Characteristics of the model#

In this model, the crack is meshed (FEM case). The underlying modelisation is 3D.

We use the SYME=YES keyword for the crack.

The result rmed has been generated beforehand.

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Figure 1.1: mesh of the structure

3.2. Characteristics of the mesh#

Number of nodes: 317

Number of cells and type: 562 POI1, 24 SEG2, 9 TRIA3, 239 QUAD4, 12 PENTA6, et 180 HEXA8.

3.3. Performed calculations#

The POST_J operator is tested against POST_K1 and CALC_G option G.

3.4. Tested values#

Test of the energy release rate:

Identification

Reference

Type of reference

Tolerance

\(G\) CALC_G option G NUME_PT=1

0.118

“ANALYTIQUE”

5%

\(G\) POST_K1_K2_K3/G NUME_PT=1

0.118

“ANALYTIQUE”

5%

\(J\) POST_JMOD/option J NUME_PT=1

0.118

“ANALYTIQUE”

3%

\(J\) POST_JMOD/option JMOD NUME_PT=1

0.118

“ANALYTIQUE”

3%

\(J\) POST_JMOD/option J NB_POINT_FOND=2 NUME_PT=1

0.118

“ANALYTIQUE”

3%

\(J\) POST_JMOD/option J NB_POINT_FOND=2 and a dummy ETAT_INIT field NUME_PT=1

0.118

“ANALYTIQUE”

3%