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From the Connections section of the action bar, click Surface-based Contact
 .
- Optional:
Enter a descriptive
Name.
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Select a geometry support as the first surface, Support
1.
Note:
The distinction between the first and second surfaces in a bonded
connection or thermal contact feature is mostly
arbitrary.
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To change the support selection focus, click Support
2.
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Select a geometry support on a different component to act as the second
surface.
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For linear structural simulations, select one of the following
Structural interaction options:
| Option | Description |
|---|
| Sliding |
Allows two surfaces to move sideways with respect to each
other. |
| Bonded |
Conjoins two surfaces permanently without the ability to move with
respect to each other. |
Note:
In a nonlinear structural simulation, buckling simulation, or frequency
simulation, you cannot create surface-based sliding contact; the only choice
is Bonded. In a nonlinear structural simulation,
however, you can use general contact to configure sliding contact throughout
the model.
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For thermal simulations, enter a value for the
Conductance, which is a measure of the conductive
heat transfer between the contacting surfaces.
A higher conductance value implies an easier transfer of heat across the
surfaces, while a conductance of zero prevents heat from transferring across the
surfaces.
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For a thermal-structural simulation, define both the thermal and mechanical
interaction between the surfaces.
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For the Structural interaction, select
Bonded or None.
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For the Thermal conductance, enter a value for
the thermal conductance between the surfaces.
A higher conductance implies an easier transfer of heat between
components, while a conductance of zero prevents heat from transferring
across the surfaces. If you do not enter a value, the default behavior
is fully conductive.
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Click OK.
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to render all parts translucent except for
contacting parts associated withSupport
1.
to render all parts translucent except for
contacting parts associated with Support
2.