ParisLaw

Description

The ParisLaw Reporter computes the crack extension size at all active crack front points in a fatigue crack growth scenario. Crack front points are provided by the CrackMeshCut3DUserObject UserObject and fracture integral values are provided by the Interaction Integral vector postprocessor, which can be set up by the DomainIntegralAction. The code is based on the Paris law and requires Paris law parameters "paris_law_c" and "paris_law_m" as the input. The amounts of crack extension at the crack front nodes are scaled such that the point with the largest effective K will have an extension equal to "max_growth_increment".

Example Syntax

[Reporters<<<{"href": "../../syntax/Reporters/index.html"}>>>]
  [fatigue]
    type = ParisLaw<<<{"description": "This reporter computes the crack growth increment at all active crack front points in the CrackMeshCut3DUserObject for fatigue crack growth based on the Paris Law. Data for crack growth rates in this reporter are stored in the same order as in the fracture integral VectorPostprocessors.", "href": "ParisLaw.html"}>>>
    growth_increment_name<<<{"description": "ReporterValueName for storing computed growth increments for the crack front points."}>>> = "growth_increment"
    cycles_to_max_growth_increment_name<<<{"description": "ReporterValueName for storing computed number of cycles to reach max_growth_increment."}>>> = "fatigue"
    crackMeshCut3DUserObject_name<<<{"description": "The CrackMeshCut3DUserObject user object name"}>>> = cut_mesh
    max_growth_increment<<<{"description": "the max growth size at the crack front in each increment of a fatigue simulation"}>>> = 0.1
    paris_law_c<<<{"description": "parameter C in the Paris law for fatigue"}>>> = 1e-13
    paris_law_m<<<{"description": "parameter m in the Paris law for fatigue"}>>> = 2.5
  []
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(moose/modules/xfem/test/tests/solid_mechanics_basic/edge_crack_3d_fatigue.i)

Input Parameters

  • crackMeshCut3DUserObject_nameThe CrackMeshCut3DUserObject user object name

    C++ Type:UserObjectName

    Controllable:No

    Description:The CrackMeshCut3DUserObject user object name

  • max_growth_incrementthe max growth size at the crack front in each increment of a fatigue simulation

    C++ Type:double

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:the max growth size at the crack front in each increment of a fatigue simulation

  • paris_law_cparameter C in the Paris law for fatigue

    C++ Type:double

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:parameter C in the Paris law for fatigue

  • paris_law_mparameter m in the Paris law for fatigue

    C++ Type:double

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:parameter m in the Paris law for fatigue

Required Parameters

  • cycles_to_max_growth_increment_namedNReporterValueName for storing computed number of cycles to reach max_growth_increment.

    Default:dN

    C++ Type:ReporterValueName

    Controllable:No

    Description:ReporterValueName for storing computed number of cycles to reach max_growth_increment.

  • growth_increment_namegrowth_incrementReporterValueName for storing computed growth increments for the crack front points.

    Default:growth_increment

    C++ Type:ReporterValueName

    Controllable:No

    Description:ReporterValueName for storing computed growth increments for the crack front points.

  • ki_vectorpostprocessorII_KI_1The name of the vectorpostprocessor that contains KI

    Default:II_KI_1

    C++ Type:VectorPostprocessorName

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:The name of the vectorpostprocessor that contains KI

  • kii_vectorpostprocessorII_KII_1Name of the vectorpostprocessor that computes K_II

    Default:II_KII_1

    C++ Type:VectorPostprocessorName

    Unit:(no unit assumed)

    Controllable:No

    Description:Name of the vectorpostprocessor that computes K_II

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

    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).

  • execute_onXFEM_MARK TIMESTEP_ENDThe 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:XFEM_MARK TIMESTEP_END

    C++ Type:ExecFlagEnum

    Options:XFEM_MARK, NONE, INITIAL, LINEAR, LINEAR_CONVERGENCE, NONLINEAR, NONLINEAR_CONVERGENCE, POSTCHECK, TIMESTEP_END, TIMESTEP_BEGIN, MULTIAPP_FIXED_POINT_END, MULTIAPP_FIXED_POINT_BEGIN, MULTIAPP_FIXED_POINT_CONVERGENCE, FINAL, CUSTOM, TRANSFER

    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.

  • 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

    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

    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

    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

    Controllable:No

    Description:Forces the UserObject to be executed in PREIC during initial setup

Execution Scheduling Parameters

  • control_tagsAdds user-defined labels for accessing object parameters via control logic.

    C++ Type:std::vector<std::string>

    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

    Controllable:Yes

    Description:Set the enabled status of the MooseObject.

  • outputsVector of output names where you would like to restrict the output of variables(s) associated with this object

    C++ Type:std::vector<OutputName>

    Controllable:No

    Description:Vector of output names where you would like to restrict the output of variables(s) associated with this object

  • 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

    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.

Advanced Parameters

  • 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

    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.

Material Property Retrieval Parameters