Reply To: Fracture Mechanics and Inclusions

[Harshvardhan]

Hi,
The contact type between any two parts should mirror the real world conditions. Bonded contact between inclusion and parent material will not create a crack front. (Example: a pebble in a concrete mixture) What contacts should be defined between the inclusions and parent materials should mirror how you expect them to interact in real world.

It should be helpful for you to go through some of the AIS coursework detailing the types of contacts. Here are some:
Contact Mechanics | Ansys Innovation Courses
9.6. Contact

I hope this helps.

Regards,
Harshvardhan
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