*CONTACT PROPERTY ASSIGNMENT

Assign contact properties for the general contact algorithm.

This option is used to modify contact properties for specific contact interactions within the domain considered by general contact. It must be used in conjunction with the CONTACT and SURFACE INTERACTION options.

This page discusses:

See Also
*CONTACT
*SURFACE INTERACTION
In Other Guides
Contact Properties for General Contact in Abaqus/Standard
Assigning Contact Properties for General Contact in Abaqus/Explicit

ProductsAbaqus/StandardAbaqus/Explicit

TypeModel data in Abaqus/Standard; Model or history data in Abaqus/Explicit

LevelModel in Abaqus/Standard; Model or Step in Abaqus/Explicit

There are no parameters associated with this option.

 

Data lines to assign nondefault contact properties

First line

  1. The name of the first surface or material. If this entry is omitted, a default surface that encompasses the entire general contact domain is assumed.

  2. The name of the second surface or material. If this entry is omitted or is the same as the first entry, the specified contact property definition is assigned to contact interactions between the first surface and itself.

  3. The name of the model data SURFACE INTERACTION property definition to be assigned.

  4. Specify SURFACE (default) or omit if the first entry is a surface name. Specify MATERIAL if the first entry is a material name.

  5. Specify SURFACE (default) or omit if the second entry is a surface name. Specify MATERIAL if the second entry is a material name.

Repeat this data line as often as necessary. If the contact property assignments overlap, the last assignment applies in the overlap region.