Crack Growth Introduction
Learn the features and benefits of HyperLife Crack Growth.
The Crack Growth module of HyperLife is focused in bringing the easy-to-learn experience to linear elastic fracture mechanics analysis. The crack growth solver in HyperLife is based on a method developed by Dr. Glinka G.
Benefits of Using HyperLife Crack Growth
- Easy to learn and easy to use graphical interface to perform crack growth.
- Solver neutral framework interfacing leading FEA results data.
Main Features of HyperLife Crack Growth
- Can be extended to multiple solvers (Currently supports OptiStruct results).
- Allows defining multiple locations for crack growth calculations.
- Possibility to easily modify the crack definition or add new ones.
Launching HyperLife Crack Growth
- Start the HyperLife application.
- From the File menu, click .
The HyperLife Crack Growth profile launches as a separate instance.