FE Modelling Using Femap, MASA and CIF

1. Example: Drop-weight impact test (TPBB)

Fig.1. Test set-up

Fig. 2. Geometry and 3D FE model

Fig. 3. Failure mode (impact velocity =50 m/s)

2. Example: L-shaped specimen

Steel plate

Fig.1. Test set-up

Fig.2. Geometry and 3D FE model

Fig.3. Failure mode (loading rate=1 m/s)

3. Example: Compact Tension Specimen (CTS)

Fig.1. Test set-up

Fig. 2. Geometry and 3D FE model

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Fig. 3. Failure mode (loading rate=4.3 m/s) a) experiment and b) numerical analysis