Fatigue crack propagation ANSYS / Abaqus /Code_Aster + Z-cracks
Linear-elastic fracture mechanics numerical simulation of a multi-perforated structure under traction and shear fatigue loading. Two initial cracks fuse during the first step, then a complex crack path is observed. This simulation, based on stress intensity factor computation, and using robust adaptive remeshing algorithms can be carried out using any of Abaqus, ANSYS or Code_Aster FE solver coupled to the Z-cracks module.