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# Abaqus Tutorial 15b: XFEM, Modeling Crack Propagation** **

In this tutorial, you will modify a model of a compact tension (CT) test to define the material properties, including a pre-existing crack and create X-FEM domains.

**When you complete this tutorial, you will be able to:**

- Define the material properties including the failure criterion
- Create an initial crack
- Define the crack surface properties
- Create X-FEM enriched domains

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