I am building a model that has bolted joints. I have created three load steps (Perload, Fix & External Load). I am trying to run it on SOL600 for the first time as I have to do it in steps. When the solution type is choosen as Implicit Non-Linear (SOL600), in contact control paramers, by default it is checking the "Enable Initial conact". Is it required to do so? If so, do I need to pick bolt preload step Initial Contact Pair Loacase?
Enabling initial contact will request the solver to check contact status in increment "0" before any load cases. It is usually OK to use the same contact table as load case 1 (preload in your model).
Enabling initial contact will request the solver to check contact status in increment "0" before any load cases. It is usually OK to use the same contact table as load case 1 (preload in your model).