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How to use thin elastic layer to model stress concentrations in different layers

Posted Feb 23, 2015, 7:11 a.m. EST Materials, Modeling Tools & Definitions, Parameters, Variables, & Functions, Structural Mechanics 0 Replies

Nathaniel Forbes Inskip
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Hi,

I am looking to use a thin elastic layer between several sequential horizontal layers (of different mechanical properties), to model how stresses would alter throughout the system if a crack is introduced in the system. These thin elastic layers would hopefully act as a weak contacts between layers.

Please could you explain how to use this function, I am unsure what values to use as the spring constant. I have uploaded my model for reference.

Kind regards,

Nathaniel
0 Replies Last Post Feb 23, 2015, 7:11 a.m. EST
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