FEACrack

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Windows -based nite element analysis software package generates 3D crack meshes. Our fracture mechanics experts, who themselves are end-users, developed FEACrack for practical application. Intuitive, easy-to-use interface guides you step-by-step through the process of entering the model data, running the analysis, and processing the results.

PRO mesh allows for unlimited levels of crack mesh renement. It is also used for cell-type meshes to analyze crack growth.

Choose from an extensive library of structural geometries and crack shapes. Advanced crack analysis allows the user to place a local 3D mesh anywhere in a global model.

Features

Model cracks in welds with multiple material properties, heat affected zones (HAZ) and weld misalignments.

Post process results directly within FEACrack.

Create Abaqus, ANSYS and Warp3D input les Import and post process results from Abaqus, ANSYS and Warp3D with the following options: J-integral and stress intensity K plots Extracted J and K values along with J path dependence index K from displacement when using standard mesh Displacement scaling Output views in terms of Von-Mises stress, forces and displacement Custom stress plots Perform detailed fatigue analysis with the following features: Variable loading Multiple fatigue growth equations Growth parameters: Initial size, nal size Number of cycles, number of steps Curve tting and smoothing of K results Stress interpolation for each analysis step Choose from an extensive library of elastic material properties and constitutive plasticity models Utilize the drop-down menu with custom boundary conditions Analyze the crack mesh as a submodel Run and control the analysis through the internal le controller
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FEACrack
FEACrack gives you the ability to model 3D cracks in anything from solid rocket motors to fusion reactors in a matter of minutes.

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Compact tension specimen used to calibrate actual material test data.

corner crack full-width cracks Cracked ligaments

Featured Users
FEACrack is applied in a variety of research and commercial settings which include:

along generating bank tube holes in an electric power steam drum.

Magnied view of cracked ligaments.

NASA Marshall Spaceight Center Shell Global Solutions International B.V. Chevron Energy Technology Company Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation Los Alamos National Laboratory ATK Launch Systems Group ITER Organization

Testimonials

FEACrack allows the analyst to create 3-dimensional crack meshes with ease.
PEDRO VARGAS, PH.D., CHEVRON

Pressure vessel with a surface crack located at the internal weld of a nozzle.

The application of FEACrack in the design process of the next generation of NASA space launchers is allowing us to perform 3-dimensional fracture analysis in a more ef cient way. With its user-friendly interface, FEACrack provides the best solution for both the expert and the rst-time user to create complex meshes in a short time period.
JOEL QUINCIEU, NASA SOLID ROCKET BOOSTER ANALYST, ATK LAUNCH SYSTEMS GROUP

Magnied view of nozzles internal weld with surface crack.

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