1. The CGAP element is intended for the nonlinear solution sequences 106, 129, 153, 159, and 400.
However, it will produce a linear stiffness matrix for the other solutions, but remains linear with the
initial stiffness. The stiffness used depends on the value for the initial gap opening (U0 field in the
PGAP entry).
So i think if you want to make sure this works well in SOL 111 and also with ACMS, make sure the U0 field in PGAP as significant values as SOL 111 being linear solution it will take only the initial stiffness..
1. The CGAP element is intended for the nonlinear solution sequences 106, 129, 153, 159, and 400.
However, it will produce a linear stiffness matrix for the other solutions, but remains linear with the
initial stiffness. The stiffness used depends on the value for the initial gap opening (U0 field in the
PGAP entry).
So i think if you want to make sure this works well in SOL 111 and also with ACMS, make sure the U0 field in PGAP as significant values as SOL 111 being linear solution it will take only the initial stiffness..