Configuration Definitions in Plate 1

model C and model D

(view looking from contact face with plate 2)

Start Length

(inch) [L/D]3

End Length

(inch) [L/D]3

Nr Growth Steps

NAS runs

Nr Results Files Post Proc.

Notes

Baseline

0.0 [0.0]

0.0 [0.0]

1

160

Baseline reference for each model

Config. 1

0.03 [0.16]

0.430 [2.27]

10

1600

Single sided from hole edge to free edge

Config. 2

0.65 [3.41]

0.91 [4.80]

20

3260

Single sided from broken edge to hole #2

Config. 3

0.27 [1.42]

1.15 [6.07]

8

1304

Dbl. sided from hole edges to free edge & next hole (until becomes Config 2)

Config. 4

0.03 [0.16]

0.94 [4.96]

20

3280

Single sided from hole edge to next hole edge (1->2)

Config. 5

0.03 [0.16]

0.94 [4.96]

20

3260

Single sided from hole edge to next hole edge (2->1)