Initial Damage (Simcenter Samcef)

You can use the Initial Damage simulation object to define an initial damage. In non-linear analyses, the damage is a variable state of the material law. In linear analyses, the damage modifies the stiffness of the linear damage material.

Depending on the material's damage law, you define a Scalar, a Vector, or a Tensor initial damage.

Note:

The elements on which you define an initial damage must support a material with a defined damage law.

Where do I find it?

Application	Pre/Post
Prerequisite	A Simulation file as the work part and displayed partSimcenter Samcef as the specified solver
Command Finder	Initial Damage
Simulation Navigator	Under an active solution, right-click Simulation Objects→New Simulation Object→Initial Damage

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Initial Damage dialog box (Simcenter Samcef)

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