Thanks for returning my post, though if i was to do as you stated, the partition wouldn't split into two after a force is applied. I am looking to obtain the strain energy release rate and in order to obtain that i need the elements to split into two.
Oh Leon may i ask a quick question though, once i apply boudary conditions (ie. forces and restraints), will the crack begin to propagate (will the nodes in front of the crack release so to speak and move independently from each other). I ask this as these nodes are still conected to each other...
Dear all,
I am using I-deas 8 to run some crack propagation tests on various laminate layups (for example uni-directional, quasi-isotropic layups etc.) on a double cantillever beam (DCB) specimen.
The problem is how do i realisticly model a crack using I-deas. I thought that i could create a...
I have a couple of more questions, and would be very grateful if anyone has the answer.
When i load up I-deas 8, after a certain amount of time (say 15-40 mins) i get a message saying;
"The application failed to initialize properly (0xc000142) click on OK to terminate the application"
The...
Dear all,
I am using I-deas 8 to run some crack propagation tests on various laminate layups (for example uni-directional, quasi-isotropic layups etc.) on a double cantillever beam specimen.
The problem is how do i realisticly model a crack using I-deas. I thought that i could create a...
