WARP3D is under continuing development as a research and production quality code for the solution of large-scale, 3-D solid models subjected to static and dynamic loads. The capabilities of the code focus on fatigue & fracture analyses primarily in metals. WARP3D runs on laptops-to-supercomputers and can analyze models with millions of nodes and elements. See Capabilities page for detailed list of features.
The distribution includes: ready-to-run executables for Windows 10/11, Linux, macOS (Intel only); extensive documentation and verification sets; workflows; all source code and build scripts.
QuickStart Guides (1 July 24): Overview Windows Users Linux Users macOS Users Build from GitHub Source
Short Intro to WARP3D (1 July 24): Intro
18.4.0 Current Release: Build 4300. 1 July 2024. Minor update of features with significant changes to build processes and code cleanup. Build 4295 replaced the 15 September 2023 build 4290. Build 4295 has improved/expanded messages produced for crack initiation/growth using deletion of solid elements (GTN and SMCS criterion). No changes in the manual. Another set of improvements for crack initiation/growth via solid element deletion. Contains revisions, new features in code, new manual updated for crack growth by deletion of solid elements using the Gurson-Tvergaard-Needleman model and various Stress-Modified Critcal Strain techniques. The procedures to initiate/grow cracks by element deletion are significantly revised (again!). In prior releases, quantities including the triaxiality (σm/σe) and Lode angle for use in estimating the critical plastic strains were based on plastic-strain weighted values computed over the loading history. Experience has now demonstrated that use of the weighted values causes undesirable delays in deleting elements behind advancing crack fronts. See Revision History for other changes this release.
Contact: Robert Dodds (rhdodds@gmail.com), Faculty Profile (U. Illinois), Linkedin Profile
The WARP3D system is maintained on two web sites:
This site contains general information about the WARP3D project, capabilities and links to download documentation and compressed files for the entire system that contain: ready-to-run executables for Windows, Linux, Macs; all source code and build scripts; all documentation, example and verification suites.
The code development and management site at GitHub. The default (master) branch is maintained with continuous updates to the source code, supporting build files and the history/tracking of all changes are available for download at this site.
