Integral contour on COHESIVE elements?

[Bigtree]

Hi, I used cohesive element with traction-separation option to simulation debonding of two parts (Quade failure criteria is used)? In the integral contour of cohesive zone, it is force distribution or stress(Mises) distribution? I am confused.

 

[abhaynaik]

hi..i am trying to work with cohesive section...can we create zero thickness cohesive zone in one part..i know how to use it for two parts...but i need to use it within one part using the partision concept...

thanks

 

[Bigtree]

Try orphan mesh-->Edit mesh (solid or layer off-set). You can find out in the documentation. By the way, in your two-part cohesive model, can you delete the elemetn once it failed?

 

[abhaynaik]

i am modeing for adhesion and not looking at the failure of the CZM...however, I will try to find a solution...

well I have explained my problem in another thread...i read the manuals in details..but there is no solution mentioned for my problem...plz check this thread and reply if you can help...thanks..

http://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=190247