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GrowCrackLine Command

The GrowCrackLine command is used when defining cracks in an MPM problem.

GrowCrackLine (x2),(y2),(segs),<(mat)>,<(tract)>

where

Notes

  1. The crack tip material ID should specify the initial material. The calculations will automatically update the crack tip material ID if the crack propagates into a new material.
  2. The GrowCrackLIne command is only allowed for MPM analyses.