Simulate breakage of non-linear model

Corsair39

Hello,

i want to simulate the breakage of a non-linear wrench/spanner. I used mats1 card for the material properties. I can only see the stresses of the elements and the strains (also plastic strain), but how can i simulate where it breaks. Is there an analysis for the damage? I use Hyperworks 2021.

This is how the wrench looks like:

Thanks a lot,

corsair39

 

 

PaulAltair

If you want to actually 'see' the break, rather than just predicting where it occurs, You would need to use Radioss for this currently, there is no erosion of elements in Optistruct for failure/fracture