Coupled Traction Law
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The Traction Law
This traction law assumes the triangular shape for traction as a function of crack opending displacement (COD). There are separate traction laws for opening displacement (mode I) and sliding displacement (mode II).
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Traction Law Properties
The following properties are used to create a triangular traction law:
| Property | Description | Units | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| (other) | Properties common to all traction laws | varies | varies |