Energy Computations in a Contact Analysis

This example guides you through using contact-related energy output variables and other meaningful energy output variables in a static nonlinear, finite-sliding, frictional contact analysis.

You will learn how to:

  • Create a structural simulation that predicts the contact-related energy output variables when a flexible part slides over a fixed part and snaps into position.
  • Interpret the physical meaning of X-Y plots of the contact-related energy output variables.
  • View the effect of changing the time incrementation on the calculated contact pressure.


In this section:

Prerequisites
Introduction
Create the Simulation and Review the Mesh
Create a Distributing Coupling
Create a Static Step
Specify General Contact
Apply the Restraints and Loads
Request Contact Output
Run the Simulation and Analyze the Results
Plot the Time History of the Energy Variables
Investigate the Effect of Smaller Time Increments