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  1. vigneshv9

    ANSYS Crack Tip Meshing

    Second option :P Will look for numbers. Thanks!
  2. vigneshv9

    ANSYS Crack Tip Meshing

    Also, could you run me through 'talking to the helpdesk'? Never really done it before. Thanks
  3. vigneshv9

    ANSYS Crack Tip Meshing

    Precisely. I have validated results for a standard, simple crack, by comparing with other packages to get SIFs. So the methodology seems fine. But when I move onto complicated geometries, problems creep in. More than complicated, something like the intersection I spoke about in the previous...
  4. vigneshv9

    ANSYS Crack Tip Meshing

    http://www.kxcad.net/ansys/ansys/ansyshelp/fractmesh.html This is the example given, FYI. I'd like to insert a crack at the intersection of two volumes, like a step. Not able to. A crude example would be, I would like to insert a crack at the intersection of the boss/riser and the smooth...
  5. vigneshv9

    ANSYS Crack Tip Meshing

    Hey rb1957, Yeah, I've tried copying the example for a continous/smooth volume. My doubt is if the Macro is applicable for volumes with discontinuities/not smooth, which isn't explained. ALso, I'd like a heads up on the different parameters as well, which aren't clearly explained. A better...
  6. vigneshv9

    ANSYS Crack Tip Meshing

    Yeah there is an example, but that's for a simple plain surface. Doesn't really help. Want to know if anyone's worked with more complex geometries or has a proper tutorial? Thanks rb1957,btw!
  7. vigneshv9

    ANSYS Crack Tip Meshing

    Hi, I am trying to insert a crack in a model using the macro CTMOPT in Ansys 13. It is a surface crack, full crack. I get an error claiming 'Please check the workplane orientation and crack dimensions' Anyone has solutions/tutorial for proper use of this macro? Thanks! vigneshv9@gmail.com
  8. vigneshv9

    ANSYS Crack Tip Meshing

    Hi, I am trying to insert a crack in a model using the macro CTMOPT in Ansys 13. It is a surface crack, full crack. I get an error claiming 'Please check the workplane orientation and crack dimensions' Anyone has solutions/tutorial for proper use of this macro? Thanks!
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