Implementation of the Lemaiter Damage Model in Ansys Finite Element Complex

Abstract

In this work, the simplified Lemaitre damage model was integrated into the ANSYS finite element calculation software. The model is implemented as a dynamically linked library of custom material for 2D problems. The model was tested on a cylindrical specimen with an annular cut. The stages of damage accumulation in the numerical experiment coincide with similar numerical experiments known in the literature.