This section provides information on how to model adhesive joints and bonded interfaces. The following topics are covered:

• “Overview of adhesive joint and bonded interface modeling,” Section 20.1

• “Embedding cohesive elements in an existing three-dimensional mesh,” Section 20.2

• “Creating a model with cohesive elements using geometry and mesh tools,” Section 20.3

• “Defining tie constraints between the cohesive layer and the surrounding bulk material,” Section 20.4

• “Assigning cohesive modeling data,” Section 20.5