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[Muzamil Ali]

Hello,

I am using the Cohesive Zone Model (CZM) to study delamination in a 3D model. The model successfully delaminates at the desired location. I would like to observe the variation in interface traction and separation.

I found that ANSYS uses elements INTER204 or INTER205 for the CZM. The output parameters for these elements are listed in the following table and does contain the outputs I need (separation and traction).

 

I am facing an error when I try to access interface traction/separation in user defined results. I have tried both INTER204 and INTER205, but I am not sure where I might be making a mistake. I have attached a screenshot of the user-defined settings (named SDX) for reference. I found help for those user defined settings from /forum/forums/topic/interface-delamination-2/.

How to correctly set up these user-defined results to obtain the interfacial traction (SSX) and separation (SDX)? Any help would be appreciated.

[Ashish Khemka]

Hi,

Please refer to the following video at about 22 mins:

Top 10 Tips for Postprocessing | ANSYS e-Learning | CAE Associates (youtube.com)

Regards,

Ashish Khemka