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?
Also, Just wanted to check, as I have to cumulative loads, do i need to pick non-linear in static solution parameters or can I pick Linear and still get to define cumulative steps? I have already defined contact which is non-linear. Just wanted to see if I can do Linear with cumulative steps just to save on solve time.
Also, Just wanted to check, as I have to cumulative loads, do i need to pick non-linear in static solution parameters or can I pick Linear and still get to define cumulative steps? I have already defined contact which is non-linear. Just wanted to see if I can do Linear with cumulative steps just to save on solve time.