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Jul 2026
Crack propagation in AISI D2 punch: a comparative study of FEM and XFEM methods
Abstract This study examines crack initiation and propagation in AISI D2 punch tools subjected to cyclic and impact loading using the Finite Element Method (FEM) and the Extended Finite Element Method (XFEM). FEM analysis is employed to identify stress concentration areas and potential failure points, while XFEM facili...
Abdelwaheb Zeidi, Khaled Elleuch, Ş. Atapek et al.
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