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Hi All  Currently I am running FE modelling using linear elastic fracture mechanics approach to estimate crack growth propagation in a web plate of box girder in an existing bridge deck. The FE model includes 3D solid element. The crack growth direction is expected to follow in a plan perpendicular to the maximum principal stress.  As I know there are many methods can be used to estimate the direction of crack during propagation. My question is about the maximum tangential stress criterion method.

sir,

I need to find out kinetic energy of the element in the harmonic analyis problem of a plate.

i am using ansys command...in /post1

etable,KE,KENE

but no data is stored on the lable KE

please help and suggest some other means to do the same...or the correct method of issuing this command ..

 thanks

dileep

What is d significance of temperature rise in VAR & VCR, as in VCR after compression the temperature increases as a consequence of pressure rise and in VAR we heat the mixture to separate absorbent. Is it a coincidence or some logic behind it?

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