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DCB test

Debonding simulation - XFEM fracture criterion - delamination

Submitted by davidrbmelo on
Hello

I am using Abaqus/CAE 6.10 to simulate a Debonding test (cohesive behavior for composite delamination). 
I ran a Abaqus debonding simulation example (from Abaqus online documentation - Abaqus Benchmark Manual - 2.7.1 Delamination analysis of laminated composites).

The Abaqus/Explicit three-dimensional model with surface-based traction-separation behavior used a surface contact interaction property with:
- default Cohesive behavior