Examples for Linear Gaps modelling.

Dear all,

I would like to study some examples with linear gap elements. We don`t have SOL400 available and to have a work around for i.e. objects touching or near eachother.

Could you provide wtih some examples or give location of study material? Thanks.

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0 Ken Walker over 7 years ago

Choice of contact model (linear gaps or linear contact bodies) should not affect calculated bolt forces, assuming all other model details are the same. In the end both methods are comparing nodal displacements, and preventing them from moving into the opposing body.

If you are getting different results, start by comparing deformations. If those are different, figure out why. If they are the same, then compare the contact force distribution. Again they should be similar.
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0 Ken Walker over 7 years ago

Choice of contact model (linear gaps or linear contact bodies) should not affect calculated bolt forces, assuming all other model details are the same. In the end both methods are comparing nodal displacements, and preventing them from moving into the opposing body.

If you are getting different results, start by comparing deformations. If those are different, figure out why. If they are the same, then compare the contact force distribution. Again they should be similar.
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