This example verifies and illustrates the use of the extended finite element method (XFEM) in Abaqus/Standard to predict dynamic crack propagation of a beam with an offset edge crack.
The specimen is subjected to a mixed-mode impact loading. Both two- and three-dimensional models are studied. The crack paths and crack initiation angles presented are compared to the experimental results of John and Shah (1990).
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