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GrowCrack Command

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

GrowCrack (x2),(y2),<(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 GrowCrack command is only allowed for MPM analyses.