This appendix provides a set of benchmark examples that you can use to learn about and evaluate the fracture-analysis capabilities of Ansys, Inc. simulation products. The benchmark results are compared with results from reference calculations, handbook solutions, and experimental testing. Each example provides the data input for the analysis, including loading history, specimen geometry, material properties, and analysis settings used to obtain the solution.

All benchmarks in this document are modeled and solved using the Ansys Mechanical product. For each benchmark, you can download the project file (.wbpz) for Ansys Mechanical, and an input file (.dat) for Mechanical APDL.