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Why the SIFS value is not matching after the unloading for a frictional contact problem?

Tagged: 2019 R3, fracture, materials, mechanical, structural-mechanics
    • April 13, 2023 at 7:33 am
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      Please see the attachments. Note:- The example is created in 2019R3 but the approach will be applicable for prior versions.

      Attachments:
      1. 2061121.zip
      2. Non conservative crack.pdf

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