Example Problems Manual

General

Features example problems that demonstrate the fundamental capabilities of solid mechanics, including topics such as strain analysis, preload applications, cohesive zone modeling, and nonlocal averaging techniques. These examples serve as practical illustrations of how to apply various capabilities.

Contact

Presents example problems focused on contact mechanics. These problems illustrate the complexities and challenges associated with contact interactions between different bodies, showcasing various methodologies and solutions for analyzing contact behavior.

XFEM

Highlights example problems that showcase the in-development failure feature of the Extended Finite Element Method (XFEM). These examples illustrate how XFEM can be utilized to model and analyze crack propagation, providing insights into its capabilities and potential applications.

Zapotec

Provides information on accessing the Zapotec example problems manual.