Interactive finite element analysis of fracture processes: An integrated approach

Abstract A fracture analysis program has been developed which incorporates the concepts of finite element analysis, fracture mechanics, computer graphics, finite element postprocessing, automatic mesh generation, and data base design. The program FRANC (FRacture ANalysis Code) is a tool which allows a practicing engineer or a researcher to perform an incremental fracture analysis at his desk. The program draws on a substantial experience base and this paper describes the philosophy of the program and the integration of its parts. Also, a number of example problems will be presented which show some results of incremental fracture analyses.

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