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VonMises
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``VonMises`` failure index computes the von Mises stress-based criterion
compared to an allowable stress `smax`.

Overview
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Material type: ``VonMises`` (failure criterion)

Parameters
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Mandatory Parameters
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   * - Parameter
     - Description
   * - ``type``
     - Must be set to ``"VonMises"``
   * - ``smax``
     - Allowable von Mises stress

Examples
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- Post-processing failure checks in continuum elements