Algorithm Newton -initial

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avytin
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Algorithm Newton -initial

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The -initial part means that the algorithm will use the initial tangent as defined in the material model just for the first NewtonRaphson Iteration and then use the current tangent for all coming steps?
If we do not use the -initial tag the initial tangent is never used?
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Post by fmk »

1. -initial means all iterations.
2. yes otherwise initial will never be called.
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