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Is it possible to remesh a 3D structure, by example to propagate a crack ?

Here is the way i have found in 2D : I make a mesh 'SURF1' with triangular elements (supported by RAFT operator). i run the first computation and generate (CHPO1) a node-field that sustain the reffinement criteria and I use the RAFT operator (SURF2 = SURF1 RAFT CHPO1). Then I recompute equilibrium starting with a projection of old displacements and stresses and internal variables....
If some other solutions are be easier, I would be glad to be aware.
Jean-Charles Barbé


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