Fracture Mechanics

• Reliable  computation of Stress Intensity Factors (SIF) and energy release rates (ERR, via J-Integral).
• Automatic meshing of embedded cracks
• point-and-click extractions of the SIF and ERR distributions with automatic convergence information
• provides essential feedback to support 2D or 3D crack growth analysis in tools such as AFGROW.
• Includes an automated Crack Path Analysis tool for 2D planar problems
• Fully supports multi-body contact for capturing fastener propping effects

Composites

• Unique pre- and post-processing tools for the modeling and analysis of laminated composites and bonded joints
•  The powerful Automatic Laminate Builder functionality automatically subdivides a given mesh into a ply-by-ply representation, saving significant time and effort.
• Fiber orientations for each ply can precisely follow the curvature of the underlying geometry, providing a highly accurate representation of material directions.
• Enables highly detailed ply-by-ply analysis, failure analysis of adhesively bonded composite joints, composite damage assessment, and more 
• Can be combined together with the Fracture Mechanics and Non-Linear Solver modules for additional analysis