- box_heightDistance normal to front of crack front.
C++ Type:double
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Distance normal to front of crack front.
- box_lengthDistance in front of crack front.
C++ Type:double
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Distance in front of crack front.
- crack_front_definitionThe CrackFrontDefinition user object name
C++ Type:UserObjectName
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:The CrackFrontDefinition user object name
CrackFrontNonlocalStress
Computes the average stress normal to the crack face.
Description
This object computes the average scalar stress normal to the crack extension direction defined by the Crack Front Definition given by the equation:
where is the normal direction vector and is the stress tensor.
Data produced by this VectorPostprocessor is used in conjunction with the Interaction Integral in the XFEM module by the MeshCut2DFractureUserObject to grow cracks. The CrackFrontNonlocalStress is useful for extending cracks that are approaching free surfaces because the interaction integrals computing KI and KII are affected when the integration domain intersects the free surface. CrackFrontNonlocalStress computes an average of the stress over a box-shaped domain at each crack tip point that is centered on the crack tip and extends "box_length" in front of the crack tip. The "box_height" is the dimension normal to the crack face, and "box_width" is the dimension tangential to the crack face. "box_width" is not used in 2D problems. Unlike the other stress integrals, like the Interaction Integral, that use the Crack Front Definition, CrackFrontNonlocalStress is not set-up by the DomainIntegralAction.
In the following input file example, the mesh consists of a 3D plate with a hole in the middle. The CrackFrontDefinition defines crack points around the center line of the hole, boundary=1001. This CrackFrontNonlocalStress integrates a generic stress field set-up in the input file over the box dimensions shown.
[UserObjects]
[crack]
type = CrackFrontDefinition
crack_direction_method = CurvedCrackFront
boundary = 1001
[]
[]
[VectorPostprocessors]
[CrackFrontNonlocalStress]
type = CrackFrontNonlocalStress
base_name = generic
crack_front_definition = crack
box_length = 0.1
box_width = 0.1
box_height = 0.05
[]
[]
Input Parameters
- base_nameOptional parameter that allows the user to define multiple mechanics material systems on the same block, i.e. for multiple phases
C++ Type:std::string
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Optional parameter that allows the user to define multiple mechanics material systems on the same block, i.e. for multiple phases
- blockThe list of blocks (ids or names) that this object will be applied
C++ Type:std::vector<SubdomainName>
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:The list of blocks (ids or names) that this object will be applied
- box_widthDistance tangent to front of crack front.
C++ Type:double
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Distance tangent to front of crack front.
- contains_complete_historyFalseSet this flag to indicate that the values in all vectors declared by this VPP represent a time history (e.g. with each invocation, new values are added and old values are never removed). This changes the output so that only a single file is output and updated with each invocation
Default:False
C++ Type:bool
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Set this flag to indicate that the values in all vectors declared by this VPP represent a time history (e.g. with each invocation, new values are added and old values are never removed). This changes the output so that only a single file is output and updated with each invocation
- execute_onTIMESTEP_BEGINThe list of flag(s) indicating when this object should be executed. For a description of each flag, see https://mooseframework.inl.gov/source/interfaces/SetupInterface.html.
Default:TIMESTEP_BEGIN
C++ Type:ExecFlagEnum
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:The list of flag(s) indicating when this object should be executed. For a description of each flag, see https://mooseframework.inl.gov/source/interfaces/SetupInterface.html.
- parallel_typeREPLICATEDSet how the data is represented within the VectorPostprocessor (VPP); 'distributed' indicates that data within the VPP is distributed and no auto communication is performed, this setting will result in parallel output within the CSV output; 'replicated' indicates that the data within the VPP is correct on processor 0, the data will automatically be broadcast to all processors unless the '_auto_broadcast' param is set to false within the validParams function.
Default:REPLICATED
C++ Type:MooseEnum
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Set how the data is represented within the VectorPostprocessor (VPP); 'distributed' indicates that data within the VPP is distributed and no auto communication is performed, this setting will result in parallel output within the CSV output; 'replicated' indicates that the data within the VPP is correct on processor 0, the data will automatically be broadcast to all processors unless the '_auto_broadcast' param is set to false within the validParams function.
- prop_getter_suffixAn optional suffix parameter that can be appended to any attempt to retrieve/get material properties. The suffix will be prepended with a '_' character.
C++ Type:MaterialPropertyName
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:An optional suffix parameter that can be appended to any attempt to retrieve/get material properties. The suffix will be prepended with a '_' character.
- use_interpolated_stateFalseFor the old and older state use projected material properties interpolated at the quadrature points. To set up projection use the ProjectedStatefulMaterialStorageAction.
Default:False
C++ Type:bool
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:For the old and older state use projected material properties interpolated at the quadrature points. To set up projection use the ProjectedStatefulMaterialStorageAction.
Optional Parameters
- allow_duplicate_execution_on_initialFalseIn the case where this UserObject is depended upon by an initial condition, allow it to be executed twice during the initial setup (once before the IC and again after mesh adaptivity (if applicable).
Default:False
C++ Type:bool
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:In the case where this UserObject is depended upon by an initial condition, allow it to be executed twice during the initial setup (once before the IC and again after mesh adaptivity (if applicable).
- control_tagsAdds user-defined labels for accessing object parameters via control logic.
C++ Type:std::vector<std::string>
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Adds user-defined labels for accessing object parameters via control logic.
- enableTrueSet the enabled status of the MooseObject.
Default:True
C++ Type:bool
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:Yes
Description:Set the enabled status of the MooseObject.
- execution_order_group0Execution order groups are executed in increasing order (e.g., the lowest number is executed first). Note that negative group numbers may be used to execute groups before the default (0) group. Please refer to the user object documentation for ordering of user object execution within a group.
Default:0
C++ Type:int
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Execution order groups are executed in increasing order (e.g., the lowest number is executed first). Note that negative group numbers may be used to execute groups before the default (0) group. Please refer to the user object documentation for ordering of user object execution within a group.
- force_postauxFalseForces the UserObject to be executed in POSTAUX
Default:False
C++ Type:bool
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Forces the UserObject to be executed in POSTAUX
- force_preauxFalseForces the UserObject to be executed in PREAUX
Default:False
C++ Type:bool
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Forces the UserObject to be executed in PREAUX
- force_preicFalseForces the UserObject to be executed in PREIC during initial setup
Default:False
C++ Type:bool
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Forces the UserObject to be executed in PREIC during initial setup
- implicitTrueDetermines whether this object is calculated using an implicit or explicit form
Default:True
C++ Type:bool
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Determines whether this object is calculated using an implicit or explicit form
- outputsVector of output names where you would like to restrict the output of variables(s) associated with this object
C++ Type:std::vector<OutputName>
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Vector of output names where you would like to restrict the output of variables(s) associated with this object
- seed0The seed for the master random number generator
Default:0
C++ Type:unsigned int
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:The seed for the master random number generator
- use_displaced_meshFalseWhether or not this object should use the displaced mesh for computation. Note that in the case this is true but no displacements are provided in the Mesh block the undisplaced mesh will still be used.
Default:False
C++ Type:bool
Unit:(no unit assumed)
Controllable:No
Description:Whether or not this object should use the displaced mesh for computation. Note that in the case this is true but no displacements are provided in the Mesh block the undisplaced mesh will still be used.